July 2016 New England Monthly

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MARION

5,250,000

$

Oceanfront - sophisticated contemporary on over two acres with panoramic views of Buzzards Bay; state-of-the-art design and details, oceanside pool and 200’ private, sandy beach. Unique, circular kitchen with informal dining area opens to wrap around porch/deck; stunning livingroom with floor to ceiling wall of glass and sweeping views; expansive master suite with fireplaced sitting area and luxurious bath…Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200.

NEW LISTING

WESTPORT

8,900,000

$

Extraordinary Westport Estate - 50+/- acre gentleman farm with unparalleled Westport River and ocean views, dock, barns…The ultimate indulgence. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200.

NEW LISTING

SOUTH DARTMOUTH

Circa 1880, this classic seaside estate features a stunning shingled home with direct waterfront on outer Padanaram Harbor. Waterside decks overlook lawns and gardens, brick terrace with wisteria covered pergola. Garage with studio aloft is attached by a loggia . . . A very rare waterfront opportunity! Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200

NEW LISTING

PADANARAM

795,000

$

Stately Village home - this meticulous antique is lovingly maintained and prominently sited in the heart of Padanaram Village. Gorgeous gardens, studio, pool . . . Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200

WESTPORT RIVERFRONT

1,395,000

$

Rarely available Mishaum Point! Set on high, with compelling ocean views! Amenities; beach, tennis, boating...a really nice spot! Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200 or Maggie Tomkiewicz 508.525.6489.

1,495,000

$

Supreme privacy....this contemporary along the Westport River features walls of glass, soaring ceilings, an open floor plan and private dock. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200 or Christine Burgess 617.429.2477

NEW LISTING

SOUTH DARTMOUTH

1,850,000

$

PADANARAM COMING SOON! Turn-key Village house with contemprorary flair, cathedral ceilings, three bedrooms, two baths.

Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200

NEW LISTING

SOUTH DARTMOUTH

535,000

$

Handsome shingle-style home nestled amid professionally landscaped gardens....close to Padanaram Village. Contact Sarah Meehan 508.685.8926 or Jeanne McGlone 508.728.2370.

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Local Knowledge With A World of Experience

SOUTH DARTMOUTH

1,995,000

$

This spectacular waterfront home with private dock is set on five acres in a riverfront enclave and sits high on a hill overlooking the Slocum River. Entry foyer opens to sweeping views from kitchen, dining and fireplaced family/living room. Spacious master suite with balcony affords breathtaking views! The house is designed to accommodate family/guests yet provide privacy for all.The walk-out lower lever offers three bedrooms, each with peeks of the water, and two full baths. Contact Collette Lester 508.287.2075.

NEW LISTING

SOUTH DARTMOUTH

679,000

$

Antique, three-bedroom, two-bath Cape with barn, two-car garage, potting shed, original two-story barn . . . all set amongst fruit trees and gorgeous gardens.

Contact Maggie Tomkiewicz 508.525.6489 or Nina Weeks 617.957.8769

ROUND HILL

735,000-$1,150,000

$

The “Saltmarsh at Round Hill. This home was awarded Prism’s “Best single family home” in its category. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, ready for you to move in. Ease of living by the seashore. Round Hill amenities: sandy beach, golf, tennis, heated pool, children’s playground and clubhouse. Contact Nina Weeks 617.957.8769 or Maggie Tomkiewicz 508.525.6489.

NEW LISTING

SOUTH DARTMOUTH

$

799,000

Enchanting shingled cottage nestled on a 3 acre lot in a private enclave with access to the Slocum River for canoeing, kayaking . . . Contact Maggie Tomkiewicz 508.525.6489 or Nina Weeks 617.957.8769

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SOUTH NONQUITT

DARTMOUTH

Character abounds in this beautifully updated 4-5 bedroom home, builtin 1924. Scenic half acre parcel with treetop views, stone walls, great kitchen and entertaining space! Contact Jeanne McGlone 508.728.2370.

NE

695,000

$

Year-round, three bedroom cottage with attached three-bay garage. New four bedroom septic by owner. Wonderful amenities. Contact John Read 508.558.1588.

419,000

$

R WP

1,024,995

$

Historic “Stephen Kirby” waterfront home with substantial dock, guest cottage and two outbuildings. Located in charming Westport Point... Bring your boat and get ready to enjoy the breezes, the water views and life by the sea! Contact Christine Burgess 617.429.2477

NEW LISTING

ICE

NONQUITT

WESTPORT POINT

895,000

$

Lovely year-round Colonial on 1.3 landscaped acres in Nonquitt with access to 3 beaches, 6 tennis courts and 9-hole golf. Contact John Read 508.558.1588

PADANARAM

599,000

$

Charming Expanded Cape with four bedrooms, two full baths & two-car garage. Close to the Village shops, restaurants and the yacht club! Many architectural features! Contact Patty Peelen 508.951.3367

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Local Knowledge With A World of Experience

SOUTH DARTMOUTH

1,495,000

$

Stunning arts and crafts style home situated on two private acres in Padanaram Village. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200 or Roberta Burke 508.498.3285

WESTPORT

1,850,000

$

Two+ acre estate with stunning views of Westport Harbor and the ocean beyond!

This Westport Point gem includes detached guest house. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200.

MERRYMOUNT FARM

569,000

$

Spacious Colonial offers a two-story foyer leading to formal dining and living rooms; kitchen open to family room with fireplace and sliders to large deck. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200

WESTPORT

RICKETSON’S POINT

1,850,000

$

Stunning shingle-style home offers 5000+/- square feet of dramatic, open floor plan space. Highest quality craftsmanship; association beach.

Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200

DARTMOUTH

995,000

$

Water views, private association beach, stylishly designed and beautifully crafted.

Four bedroom, three bath home with private association beach. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200

895,000

$

Riverfront compound or perfect weekend getaway. Main cottage, garage w/master suite, guest cottage, boat house set amid stone walls, gardens to water’s edge, two stone piers & floating dock. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200 or Christine Burgess 617.429.2477.

$ WESTPORT POINT 2,395,000 Stunning contemporary home privately situated on 5+ acres overlooking the Westport River.

Mesmerizing views over rolling fields to the river and beyond. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200

NEW LISTING

NONQUITT

1,795,000

$

Meticulously renovated in 2011, this sun-filled, shingled Gambrel is set on over an acre, and just a quick stroll to Nonquitt amenities. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200 or Betsy Lawrence 508.317.8669

MERRYMOUNT

729,000

$

PADANARAM

497,500

$

Beautiful Queen Anne style Victorian home with lovely wrap-around New Colonial with waterviews, fabulous kitchen, porch offers old world feel with all of today’s conveniences! A hid- open floor plan, walk to Village. Contact Will Milbury den gem set on .94 acre lot in the secluded, sought after neighbor- 508.525.5200 or Collette Lester 508.287.2075. hood of Merrymount East! Contact Alice Petersen 508.965.6938

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Inside IMPRESSIONS

10 In Memory of Orlando HOME

12 Value Is the Name of the Game and This One is an Absolute Winner

Beach & Boating Fashion

SUMMER OF 2016

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Made in America—Where Quality Reigns Does the name Frank Clegg Mean Anything to You?

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Outsiders Need Not Apply Former Presidential Hopeful Stonewalled

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Code Red:

What You Need to Know about Personal Protections 6 JULY 2016

18 Solar Energy The Jury is Still Out TABLE

30 Summer Libations Cocktails to Cool You Off ART

39 The Mint Gallery A New Home for Contemporary Art LIVING WELL

46 Beyond the Mist: A Closer Look at Vaping INTIMACY

50 The Blind Spot INVEST

62 Diversification and Rebalancing: A Retirement Saver’s Best Friend GALA EVENTS

64 Social Scene

SUNRISES AND SUNSETS OVERLOOKING CRESCENT BEACH Mattapoisett $529,000

BEAUTIFUL VIEWS, DOCK AND POOL | Marion $1,995,000

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED SEA CAPTAIN’S VILLAGE HOME Marion $2,875,000

ON MATTAPOISETT HARBOR, OVERLOOKING CAPE COD Marion $1,400,000

PRIVATE PARADISE ON PARDON HILL South Dartmouth $1,575,000 GRACIOUS BELMONT HILL ESTATE | Belmont Hill $3,900,000

SPACIOUS AND SUNNY WATERFRONT Bourne $1,490,000

WATERFRONT PIED-A-TERRE Provincetown $1,349,000

STUNNING BACK BAY BROWNSTONE Back Bay, Boston $5,795,000

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eldom does a discriminating home buyer find the perfect marriage between a historic and sought-after coastal location, joined together with thoughtful design, exceptional construction, and a plethora of modern amenities.

On West High Street,—located in a very desirable, semi-private neighborhood in the Village of Padanaram—is one of the most fascinating homes ever to be built by a respected and leading contractor of the region: Long Built Homes.

Attention to quality can be found in every aspect of this newly completed project.

From the custom finish work, state-of-the-art kitchen appliances, a top-of-the-line HVAC and mechanical system, to an elegant and practical, non-maintenance exterior, those searching for an impeccable combination of comfort and convenience will undoubtedly find this property a place to call home and raise a family.

For more information and to view the portfolio, visit our website: longbuilthomes.com or call Matt Medeiros at 508-965-9926 or Christine Long at 508-789-9935.

Two West High Street is being offered for $1,495,000.

Broker participation is welcomed.

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impressions

IN MEMORY Their names and faces may not be familiar, but we celebrate the lives of those who stood in solidarity and fought, with passion and strength, the right to be equal. The challenges they faced didn’t end when we as a nation accepted them wholly; the pain and punishment continued against this group of beautiful and thoughtful Americans into the early hours of June 12, 2016, when a selfish coward took it upon himself to defy the rules of humanity and exercised an act of vengeance, cloaked behind a veil

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his month’s issue was in the closing days of production when the news came of an attack inside a Florida nightclub—killing 49 innocent patrons enjoying a night out.

What is most surprising is how this story was developing at the same time our feature, entitled “Code Red: What You Need to Know about Personal Protection,” was being turned in. The irony of the fact that our editors had discussed the assignment a month in advance of this terrible event gives rise to the fact that the world we live in is dangerous and is on many of our minds.

Prior to sending this issue off to print, we had to decide what the final tone would be for the “Impressions” section. To be truthful,

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of extreme religious doctrine—one of hate and evil.

Let it be known that this despicable act did not serve its intended purpose to induce fear; rather, we as a nation have come to the conclusion that this cancerous growth is poisoning our country from within. As a united people, we do not take this assault lightly, and regardless of those with opinions, sculpted by political correctness, along with calls for tolerance and passivity within the darkest days of

our grief, we will rise up as a united citizenry and demand action by our government, by our military, and each other. We will not continue to tolerate the intolerable.

Bless our fellow Americans; you will be remembered and so shall this day as it marks a turning point in our history, a time when new generations learn that freedom has a price and we must be willing to pay it forward, in order to protect ourselves and many others around the world.

while we wanted to keep it light and fun, it was very hard to write with the usual excitement and flair; it just didn’t feel right.

What we can share is that we are proud of this month’s work and have great appreciation to those who contributed to its completion. A great deal of effort is mustered in order that each issue has greater appeal than the previous month. This is especially difficult when we get so many compliments on our content, design, and photography—the challenge becomes monumental.

With July approaching, we explained to everyone that we would be willing to relax our expectations and be a bit more flexible since the summer season was beginning, and just about everyone was ready for a break.

Surprisingly, this wasn’t necessary. At the

final stage of proofing we looked through the pages and couldn’t believe that this issue exceeded our expectations, and that everyone gave it their best even without our asking.

Stepping back, we are pleased to be able to once again provide you with the very best we have. We hope it’s evident each of us takes great pride in our work, even when the bar is lowered.

Thankfully, all of our contributors, editors, artists, and photographers put their best foot forward, and once again produced a magazine as if it were their final act. We appreciate their effort and wish to take this moment to thank all of them— especially since you never know what tomorrow may bring.

Thank you for your readership. H

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Two waterfront opportunities in established Shepards Cove, complete with docks, your choice of indoor or outdoor pool. Choose contemporary or traditional style. Both homes are in impeccable condition.

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Waterfront on Snipatuit Pond with Right Commercial Loans from BayCoast Bank building site and newJustprivate utilities.

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Value is the name of the game and this one is an absolute winner written by Steven Chan Photography by Lucki Schotz

rom all points on the map, people are clearly discovering the best kept secret in real estate—it’s called the SouthCoast. With the influx of summer residents, tourists, and guests, this pristine area is the “hot market” for July.

Anyone who drives through the towns and villages that make up the coastal region will find there is no other location offering comparable per-square-foot pricing for high-quality real estate. The comment, “Wow, you get so much more down here,” is constantly heard by realtors who are continuously showing available properties to perspective buyers.

One particular agent who is in demand this summer is Nona Burns Sbordone, an associate of Anne Whiting Real Estate in South Dartmouth.

On a beautiful summer morning, Sbordone arrived early to her listing, so that she could be absolutely certain the home would be picture-perfect for this feature.

As the crew turned into the driveway, the agent and owner of the home were visibly excited, including the lovable Sadie, an adorable white West Highland Terrier. Tail wagging, she led everyone into the custom-built, Nantucket style home, which is only minutes from 12 JULY 2016

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two-car garage. It also leads to the most well-appointed (and legal) in-law wing/apartment, which overlooks an expansive and private brick patio with a pergola.

The outside courtyard has huge entertainment potential, especially considering its perfect location to all parts of the home. This family play area is ready for outdoor dining and relaxing; and whether you bring your own grill or put in an outdoor kitchen, it certainly has the room to accommodate your plan and design.

During your visit, you’ll be more than simply impressed; you’ll fall in love with the step-down, sun-drenched living room complete with a gas fireplace and custom sound system—wired into a choice of placements for your big screen television and hidden component draws. Tasteful and creative, the causal family room includes designer built-ins, as well as some very smart looking pillars, which allow for an open-air living space and a view into the raised kitchen and informal dining area. shopping, beaches, clubs, and the in-progress rebuilding of Padanaram Village. The Village rehabilitation may be the very reason families are looking closely at this level of living and the wonderful lifestyle the South Coast offers.

It is nearly impossible to find the equivalent of this 4,500 sq. ft. house with five bedrooms, three full baths, and two half bathrooms (in a hidden neighborhood) for only $879,000—anywhere. Those coming from the suburbs of Boston are always shocked at the value to be found on the coastline.

And not only are the properties priced right, they actually have yards and patios for relaxing or entertaining.

The allure of this home, at 1 Bayberry Drive, is that it is conveniently located near every imaginable need or desire, nestled on the most meticulous, manicured grounds, with special attention paid to ensuring the highest level of privacy through natural vegetation.

The front of the home is stunning; old growth abounds and provides a natural umbrella of shade, plus flawless curbside appeal, complemented by a stone wall lining the roadway—which is more of an art form than a barrier or retainer. As you slowly pass the front entrance, you’ll undoubtedly pause in curiosity and take notice of the fine appointments this home offers in such a peaceful and subdued neighborhood.

To the side of the property, where the home affronts another roadway (it’s located on a desirable corner lot), you’ll find a 14 JULY 2016

The custom kitchen—complete with satin-finish cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a two-tiered granite island—are all set upon a stage of shining hardwood floors. The home is by all estimates completely turnkey and is waiting for someone looking to quickly relocate and experience the best in coastal living as the summer begins.

Also on this level is a sophisticated home office, or what could be transformed into a formal dining room. As with the rest of the house, the light flows effortlessly into the room, and with the height of the ceilings, it is easy to feel comfortable and uncrowded.

Not wishing to bore you with what may be considered trivial, the impressive and well-maintained mud room is a valuable asset to this home. For those families who have become accustomed to this

Left: Main house kitchen/ casual dining areas Below: Sadie in the apartment kitchen Bottom: first floor office Opposite page: Interior courtyard and sunk-in living room

often-overlooked luxury, you’ll jump for joy when you see this room, due to the bank vault of desirable closet space.

The special home was planned and designed with the intention of allowing family members to enjoy separate access to the bedrooms and keep the noise level to a whisper. At the front of the home is an architecturally appointed staircase leading to the master suite, which has a bright, windowed sitting area for reading, meditation, or to be used as an office if the lower one is converted into a dining room.

This area does provide access to the other bedrooms, but can be closed off and remain separate when desired.

The master bedroom is amazing and will impress immediately.

With a cathedral ceiling and beautiful light seeping in, the sleeping quarters will entice you to stay in bed a bit longer than usual on the weekends. The room is flanked by a secured, walk-in, dual dressing room arrangement. Combined with cavernous storage, the days of moving seasonal clothing from one place in the house to another will be over.

To the rear is a second stairway, leading to the remaining bedrooms. Its placement allows access to the opposing wing of the house, something that would normally be reserved for a home twice the size.

It’s obvious that forethought went into the planning and construc-

tion of this beautiful domicile. Each family member will be excited to learn that their private space will accommodate more than just a bed; there seems to be space for a desk, play area, or library, without sacrifice.

During the tour, Sbordone highlighted a very special place that she loves about this particular home.

“Can you image how perfect this bedroom would be for a yoga room or studio?” she said with glee. “It has length, depth, and is the perfect height to allow almost any other use.”

The agent was on target; this oversized bedroom could be used as a suite for an au pair, or to have the girls over for an exercise class. It’s a nice space with room to move.

The mechanics of the house are solid; it has eight zones of hot water baseboard heat (gas fired), and four zones for the control of central air conditioning. Other important amenities, previously installed for your convenience, include central vacuuming, security and sprinkler systems, plus a programmable thermostat.

It is clear that nothing was left to chance when this house was built.

The careful foresight during construction is evident for many reasons: the placement of windows, the banks of recessed lighting which contributes to the home’s brightness and cheerfulness—regardless of outside conditions— plus the professional level of interior color choice.

With all honesty, this home would be truly delightful to own and is ready to be yours if you act quickly—because it won’t be available for long. H For more information, visit annewhitingrealestate.com, or to make an appointment to view this listing, please call Nona Burns Sbordone at 508-951-2429.

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THE JURY IS STILL OUT written by Amanda Phillips and linda bertrum

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ur homes are part of a larger environment—one that many feel pressed to preserve.

As a result, in combination with “free” offers to have solar panels installed on their roofs, homeowners are lining up to ensure a consistent and renewable source of energy— at the lowest possible price.

The use of solar energy is green in many ways; homeowners benefit from this ecologically friendly source of power because it reduces the amount of money spent on monthly electric bills, while it takes full advantage of the sun’s energy. But, even given these two desirable features, the use and installation of photovoltaic systems are not entirely free or without serious consideration.

The process that leads to a functioning photovoltaic system in an effort to save the environment and our wallets, must be carried out with care and precision.

With advance knowledge, homeowners may be able to prevent some of the pitfalls and unforeseen risks of installing solar panels atop their homes.

The use of solar energy is green in many ways; homeowners benefit from this ecologically friendly source of power because it reduces the amount of money spent on monthly electric bills, while it takes full advantage of the sun’s energy.

But, even given these two desirable features, the use and installation of photovoltaic systems are not entirely free or without serious consideration.

an overview of how the system works:

Solar panels are the external part of a photovoltaic system, and that is what you may notice on some roofs in your neighborhood. They absorb energy from the sun, then convert this natural energy into electricity by way of inverters.

When solar panels do not absorb enough energy to power a home, the system switches from solar energy to the grid (your energy provider); this occurs automatically.

In the event solar panels absorb more energy than is necessary, “net metering” allows the homeowners to save money by sending back unused electricity to the grid.

Naturally, if the unused energy exceeds the amount of energy used by the home in a given month, the amount of electricity is reduced.

The thrust behind this explosion of solar energy has been the result of the federal government to incentivize a switch to this alternative energy product through tax credits that returns a percentage of the cost of going solar.

Purchasing the panels is favorable if a homeowner wishes to maximize his or her

savings over time; the investment made up front is minimal after cash rebates and tax credits, with solar energy being essentially free. Notable, is that the maintenance of the system becomes the responsibility of the homeowner.

Another option is to lease the system; in this case the maintenance remains the responsibility of the company doing the installation, who will be on call to keep it in working order over its life.

The best option for homeowners when choosing a system is highly situational. Solar panels can either be installed on a roof or mounted to the ground. South-facing surfaces receive the most direct sunlight, and if your home has ample roof space that receives direct rays, then roof panels would be the best choice.

In turn, ground-mounted panels are an alternative for homes shaded from the sun, either because of trees in close proximity or the direction the roof faces.

As with any home “improvement” or “renovation” project, finding the most qualified installer is an important step in the process.

Professional solar experts— with a track record—will often possess the knowledge and expertise required to complete the job on time and on budget.

In addition to finding the right company, every homeowner needs to know that before any work starts, your town building commission will need to be notified and grant you (or the installer) a permit to make this alteration to your property.

With all the positive aspects of going solar, there are risks involved which should be considered before a final decision is made.

“The panels that generate electricity and the system [behind it] can be a potential fire hazard,” says Michael Young, the deputy fire chief of operations of Plymouth, JULY 2016 19

Mass. “We’ve had a couple of fires at buildings where solar panels have been installed. In one particular situation, the inverter was the source of the fire, [it was] a failure of the electric system; the [solar] panel itself wasn’t a problem.”

However, Young explains that in some cases the panels do cause problems that might not be so obvious. Depending on placement of units, they can obstruct the ability to fight house fires by blocking access to the roof.

Also, because panels absorb direct current energy, there is a risk of injury to firefighters. “You may be shutting down the system, but you still have electricity in the panel,” says Young.

First responders will always attempt to put out the fire without fear of electrocution because the electricity in the panels contains much less voltage than the power lines. “[It] wouldn’t preclude us from using water,” he says. “The shock hazard…would be minimal to us.” Young revealed that groundmounted panels are not necessarily safer than roof panels but they do allow for placement that won’t distract from the home’s curb appeal.

Another factor that could impede the proper function of solar panels is New England winters.

If memory serves correctly, we are not able to predict when large amounts of snow will fall. When temperatures remain low and cloud cover prevents the sun from shining down, the system is rendered inoperable— how long that could last is anyone’s guess.

Then there is the concern of collapse from heavy snow. Due to modern building codes, it is highly unlikely this will present a problem, yet the US Department of Energy recommends those interested in putting solar panels on their roofs speak with their insurance company to ensure that the risks of a photovoltaic system is included in their homeowners insurance policy should a fire 20 JULY 2016

or roof damage take place.

What about those who feel the violation of aesthetics by the unsightly panels isn’t worth the savings?

Solar panels may seem like a good fit for one person’s lifestyle, while it could be a deal-breaker for prospective buyers of a home with an existing solar-electric generating system.

“If they [the panels] are leased, there’s a liability question,” says Gary Kaufman, a realtor for the REMAX Home Team from Needham, Mass. Also, what happens if a

Considering it will be left to individual households to decide the best route to take, time will tell if the sudden effort to transform the generation of energy from traditional methods will have an effect on higher-end real estate markets—as those seem to be the homes with less need to access their roofs to save a few dollars.

potential homebuyer likes the home but not the unsightly panels? Who is going to pay to remove them?

Whether or not the system itself inherently increases or decreases the value of one’s home is debatable. “The jury is still out on that; it’s too early in the process to tell,” says Kaufman.

Nick Helgesen, the executive vice president of Better Living Real Estate, says, “There are so few houses with solar panels on the market so far. In a case when panels have already been purchased and there is no lease payment or financial obligation, I would suggest that most buyers would favor the panels.

However, Helgesen admits, “It really depends upon the audience.”

Both Kaufman and Helgesen say that the curb appeal does suffer with the installation of roof-mounted solar panels, and a quick ride through some neighborhoods is enough to convince a family if it is a place compatible with their values and taste.

Considering it will be left to individual households to decide the best route to take, time will tell if the sudden effort to transform the generation of energy from traditional methods will have an effect on higher-end real estate markets—as those seem to be the homes with less need to access their roofs to save a few dollars.

In the end, there will probably be two very distinctive points of view—as it is with most discussions—and while solar panels will become one person’s utopia, it will surely become another’s nightmare.

From what little evidence has been produced, the best recommendation we can find is to proceed with caution and do your research, because an informed consumer is a good consumer.

If nothing else, let’s hope the sun shines all summer long. H

What you need to know before signing up for solar • Know Your Electricity Usage: Look at your utility bill to determine how much electricity you consume and what price you pay per kilowatt-hour. Consumers should consider any planned changes to property, family size, or purchases that may impact electricity use in the future.

• Be Realistic about Savings: Solar companies often calculate your projected savings by assuming utility rates will increase by a certain percent each year.

Consumers should watch out for exaggerated projections. Do your own research about electric rate trends and projections in order to evaluate the company’s representations.

• Energy Production May Vary: The amount of energy produced by your panels may vary at different times of the year, and it may not cover all of your energy needs. Understand how your system is likely to perform and what the financial impact may be.

• Identify Federal, State, and Utility Incentives: Look into whether you are eligible for solar-related tax credits and incentive programs, and do research on renewable energy certificates and net metering credits. These resources may help defray upfront costs and improve the return on solar PV systems.

you will not be eligible for incentives like rebates and tax credits. Contracts are long-term—some last 20 years or more.

your home, the filing gives notice to the new homeowner and lender that they are not taking ownership of the panels.

• Power Purchase Agreement (PPA): A developer generally owns, maintains, and operates the system on your property and you agree to purchase the system’s electric output at a price specified in the agreement.

There may be low or no up-front costs, but you will generally not be eligible for incentives such as rebates and tax credits.

Contracts are also usually long term.

• Consumers should read their agreement carefully and pay particular attention to any provisions that could cause restrictions upon transfer of their home. Ask questions about how a UCC-1 filing may impact your future plans.

• Know Before You Sign: Do not rely on someone else to tell you what a document is or to summarize it for you. Pay particular attention to any rights and obligations you have under the agreement, including cancellation of the contract.

• Property Record Filings: Some solar companies make a UCC-1 filing in real estate records for the house where they have installed and leased the system, or entered into a PPA. This filing acts as notice that a third party has rights to the panels on the property. If a lender who holds a mortgage forecloses on a consumer’s home, the filing protects the solar company’s ownership of the system. If you sell

• Get Multiple Estimates: Obtain detailed quotes from multiple solar companies in order to secure the best deal for the installation of your system. Ask whether there are any costs that are not included in the quoted price.

If you are considering a loan to help pay for the system, look into your options and check interest rates and loan terms. There may be state or federal government programs that can assist you financially as well.

• Confirm the Timeline: Ask the solar company for a written description of the work they will do, and the timeline for completing the installation and connecting to the grid. H Provided by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office.

• Understand the Different Arrangements: Consumers can purchase or lease a solar PV system and should know the differences before signing a contract.

• Purchasing: You own the system and the power it produces, and may benefit from available tax credits, incentives, renewable energy certificates, and net-metering credits. However, you will also generally be responsible for system maintenance.

• Leasing: Requires monthly payments in exchange for the right to use the system.

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home décor This serves as a correction to our June feature about the Junior League of Boston Show House. Inadvertently, Sarah Scales was given credit for Mally Skok’s work. Here you will find a little bit more about these talented and generous designers.

MALLY SKOK, MORE THAN A DESIGN FIRM FIRM

Mally Skok Design is an interior design firm based in the town of Lincoln (west of Boston). The firm was started in 1998 by Mally Skok, whose design flair was acquired over many years living in London, Boston, and South Africa.

In addition to her projects, Skok began her fabric and wallpaper line in 2008. Her first collection, The India Collection, was inspired by a trip she took to the country.

Today her line has grown to over 100 fabric patterns and 34 coordinating wallpapers.

The photo (see left) features Skok’s design sensibility as well as her fabrics and wall coverings.

All of Mally Skok Design fabrics and wall coverings are hand-screened in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

To find out more, visit mallyskokdesign.com.

Photo of the 2016 Junior League of Boston Show House, The Nursery

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Sarah Scales studied studio arts and mathematics at Fairfield University, an unusual combination that serves her well in her interior design and architecture career. Sarah later pursued graduate-level studies in interior design at Boston Architectural College.

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made in america— where quality reigns

does the name frank clegg mean anything to you? written/Photography by Steven Chan

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f you’re the president of the United States, a Fortune 500 business executive, or you’ve lived on the SouthCoast of Massachusetts (or neighboring Rhode Island) for any length of time, the name may sound familiar.

Obama has one of his products sitting next to his chair in the oval office; international business leaders and Hollywood celebrities jet around the world with his creations; and even “regular” folks who believe quality and good taste shouldn’t be mutually exclusive, own what many consider the best briefcases and travel bags in the world— all manufactured in the USA. From the fifth floor of a rehabbed factory building, in the historic mill town of Fall River, Frank Clegg began a journey—over 40 years ago—when he combined his passion for tradition, hard work, and leather, into a cottage industry that has escalated into an exemplary concept of “American know-how.”

As he gazes out the window, which overlooks the Route 195 corridor and includes a captivating view of a large pond filled with wildlife (in an unusual location within this industrial city), Clegg can be found sitting in front of his commercial sewing machine, contemplating what his next creation will look like.

A humble but thoughtful man with a graying beard speaks softly to those interested in his story; he shares a tale that can best be described as inspirational.

After a quick introduction, it is only seconds when his two sons, Ian and Andrew, enter the conversation.

Filled with excitement and pride to be a part of this business, they still—after hearing the same story countless times—are ecstatic that yet another media company is intrigued by their dad’s success, and their future.

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It’s evident that Clegg is a father who is as proud of his two sons as he is of the company he began in 1970—when the height of the leather industry had skyrocketed due to the connotation that wearing or possessing leather was “cool.”

During a visit to the massive warehouse, it was surprising to see only a handful of people working at various stages of production; one would believe that such a popular product would entail dozens of employees on an assembly line, stocking racks of finished goods ready to fill a long list of orders.

faculty alike. While U.S. News & World Report ranks Babson number one for entrepreneurship for 23 years, combined with the honor of being one of the most prestigious business schools in the country, it’s doubtful the administration had planned for a student to be running a pop-up store from his car in the parking lot on campus.

Upon graduation, Clegg donned a suit and tie and schlepped his way from interview to interview, searching for a position in an office filled with other suits and ties, all hoping to advance their way to the top.

“You know…I went on interviews and knew all the right things to say…I could have gotten any job, but I knew what I wanted to do,” Clegg says with the same inflection he must have had when he went home and told his mother that the course set for him was taking a dramatic turn.

“She wasn’t pleased,” he explains with a grin. “All that education…” But, armed with a blue-ribbon education and enough sense to understand growing markets, he ventured off to create one of the most recognized leatherworks companies in the world.

“When I started, I remember going to P-Town to sell; Main Street was lined up with leather shops. It was unbelievable,” Clegg said.

This is true; decades ago, the rage for leather in the small town on Cape Cod was enormous, with art galleries placed at a distant second in demand for retail space. During the ‘70s the unofficial motto was “The more leather the better.”

Later, during the ‘80s and ‘90s, the “yuppies took great pride in their rides (preferring BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi to Americanmade automobiles), along with their zeal to carry the right briefcase, in order to demonstrate their seriousness about business and to make a declarative statement as to the direction they were going. As a result, the sale of cowhide continued to grow and many companies provided for the demand of the famous carry-all known as an attaché case.

Over the years, Clegg manufactured his product for a demanding marketplace, but he took a different approach than others—many of whom were hundreds of times larger than his small business.

“Years ago, there was so much competition for the same customers,” he says, shaking his head slightly. But as he proclaims verbally and on his website, “To be better, you have to be different.” This is the advice his father once gave him, and Clegg followed it religiously.

The Clegg name has been branded into leather for many generations. The family goes back to England when great-grandfather Clegg tanned leather. This was followed by a mom who was a

reflecting on the company’s mission, the elder clegg continuously echoes, “there is no substitute for quality; it’s always in style.”

According to Ian, the older of the two boys, “We all work very hard and know every aspect of the business.” It becomes obvious, this is one of the reasons less employees makes for greater output.

It’s remarkable to see a millennial get excited about working with his family while his friends are out enjoying the start of a beautiful summer season.

Contrary to the image of a noisy and high-intensity assembly line, the calm and relaxed atmosphere is more befitting an artist’s studio.

There’s a feeling of comfort in the air, allowing curiosity to spark a conversation surrounding the origins of this specialized craft—or perhaps more appropriately termed, “a trade.”

Clegg began his adventure as a student. While working on his MBA, his girlfriend (now his wife), gave him a gift: an introductory leather kit.

Recounting the event, he explains, “I started working with leather, but have always been interested in how things are made and working with my hands; I turned my newly-found hobby into a part-time job, which ended up becoming my passion.” It has been his interest and career, day in and day out, never to be extinguished, even after 46 years.

As a graduate student at Babson, Clegg’s talents didn’t go unrecognized. He began making and selling leather goods to students and 26 JULY 2016

talented seamstress and a father who set a high standard in life and his own business.

From the early days of working out of a cellar, not having enough headroom to stand upright, this master artisan has designed long-lasting leather products while he trained apprentices to cut, trim, paint, and sew heirloom quality bags, wallets, briefcases, and accessories.

“I’ve watched the big guys all go out. Many were friends; I know the people at Cole Haan personally—they have a good product— but so many have been closed, been bought out, or gone overseas for cheap labor,” Clegg explains.

“Dad,” Andrew, his older son barks out with excitement, “Tell [the reporter] all the companies that want us to do their work!”

“Yes,” in a quiet voice, Clegg says, “We have many of the biggest names—and you know them well—contacting us and asking for us to taking over their production. It seems that “Made in America” is catching on, and we do just that.”

The conversation turned to the next generation. Ian, a tall and confident young man, busily working at a table, couldn’t help but chime in on the conversation. When asked how long he and his brother worked in the family business, he said with a laugh, “[Dad’s] been working us for years. We started sweeping floors as kids; we grew up in the business.” Only to have Andrew remark, “My father had set up his own day care for us; I remember using pallets to play with.”

Even though the teasing between father and sons can go on for quite a while, it is a remarkable sight to witness. And unlike the stories often heard of the younger generation living in their parents’ basement and complaining the world owed them something or that they were getting a raw deal—these two brothers appear to be bright, worldly, and competent.

It’s obvious that Clegg has prepared his boys to carry on the company name and tradition of quality. To watch the three of them problem-solve an incident that took place during this interview was surreal. The interaction and outcome showed maturity and confidence in the decision-making process—something that would probably take days or weeks to decide in the corporate world or with a company that has their products made overseas.

When asked if they are looking forward to growing the business, Andrew said, “Yes, that is the whole idea; we are going to build on what we have. It’s so easy to complain or find a job that you don’t care about—only to try to reach the top without really working.”

Ian added, “My brother and I are leaving for Italy in about a week for what is probably the largest trade show in the world.”

This is our opportunity to expand our markets and we’re ready to go.”

As of today, Clegg’s leather products can be found in the most exclusive shops and boutiques from New York, Philadelphia, and Hawaii, to Europe, Sweden, China, and Japan. To think that people from Asian countries who could probably purchase a similar product for much less, turn to an American-made leather good seems a bit odd at first.

“The people that we will be talking to [at the trade show] are the most particular you will ever meet, says Ian. “They insist on the best—and that’s why they want our bags.”

At the same time, a finicky public is exercising a change in their moods and tastes.

It’s been reported over the last couple of years that a trend is taking place, and it’s having a major influence on many manufacturers. Some major labels report a downturn in the purchasing of luxury accessory items, specifically those wrapped in brand identity or logos of the company. Loyalty to brands are in flux and the future is anyone’s guess.

In particular, women’s handbags have been sitting on the shelves a bit longer due to a lack of interest or enthusiasm for toting a high-fashioned satchel. It seems that the newer generation is more interested in quality than a brand identity. There appears to be evidence that women are shying away from promoting personal identity through the appearance of logos on their clothes or accessories they carry.

Reflecting on the company’s mission, the elder Clegg continuously echoes, “There is no substitute for quality; it’s always in style.”

The two up-and-coming junior executives have a good handle on the future of Frank Clegg Leatherworks; this is evident when they point out that the only logo on a Clegg bag is the one inside.

“It’s Dad’s signature,” Ian says. “And every one of our products is numbered too,” adds Andrew.

From all appearances, the message from the Clegg family is that Made in America is not only relevant, but it is the future of our country. They seem to have all eyes on a path of growth, accompanied by the knowledge that the torch is being passed on to capable hands—even though the next generation is often questioned as to whether or not they are prepared to lead.

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If you are looking for a refreshing cocktail, one which boasts exquisite taste and refinement, then this will easily satisfy the most finicky guests Ingredients ¼ oz. Chambord Liqueur French Champagne Raspberries What you’ll need Champagne glasses of your choice Method Pour Chambord into the glass.

Top with a fine French champagne.

Finish with a raspberry as garnish.

MINT JULEP

The Mint Julep originated in the Southern United States— during the eighteenth century, by best estimates. During this period, the ability to offer guests such a drink would require the hostess to be quite wealthy as well as possess the resources to purchase ice, which was an expensive commodity in the South. Of course, a proper lady would also be socially responsible to serve the cool, refreshing drink from a sparkling tray of traditional sterling silver cups. In the event you find yourself short of silver, a highball glass will suffice.

SUMMER LIBATIONS Welcome to our summer season’s list of six enchanted cocktails. We begin with tradition, move on to the new—from south of the border to Kentucky and France, then over to Long Island—we leave nothing to chance. There’s something for everyone; so either kick back or join the dance. H Cheers!

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Ingredients 1.5 oz. of aged Kentucky Bourbon 1.5 tsp. powdered sugar 1 tsp. mint simple syrup Fresh mint leaves Splash of seltzer

What you’ll need Traditional Julep cup or highball glass Jigger Ice Spoon Hammer (to crush the ice) Method Pre-chill the cups or glasses so the ice doesn’t melt so quickly.

Muddle the mint leaves, sugar, and simple syrup together.

Add the Bourbon, splash of seltzer, and fill glass with crushed ice, then stir. Finish by garnishing with fresh mint.

MOJITO

The short trip from Cuba to Mexico makes for a drastic change in flavor for the classic Mojito. Blending mint and tequila, this warm weather drink is an excellent cocktail on hot summer days.

Ingredients 1½ oz. Don Julio Blanco Tequila ½ oz. fresh lime juice ½ oz. simple syrup Fresh mint, muddled 1 fresh lime, cut into small pieces 1 oz. club soda 1 sprig mint for garnish What you’ll need Mixing glass Highball or rocks glass Ice Method Put all ingredients except club soda and mint sprig into a mixing glass. Add ice and shake vigorously. Add club soda, shake once, and pour into a highball glass or over rocks.

Garnish with a mint sprig.

MARGARITA

While the Margarita is one of the most popular cocktails in North America, its origins are cloaked in mystery. There are almost as many stories about who invented the margarita as there are margarita recipes. Some like them blended, others with a sweetener, but many argue the best margarita recipe is this classic one. Memorize it and you’ ll never fail to impress.

Ingredients 75 oz. freshly-squeezed lime juice 1 oz. Cointreau 1.5 oz. blanco tequila Kosher salt (optional) 1 lime wheel for garnish What you’ll need Cocktail or rocks glass Ice Method Add the ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass or rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel. (For a slightly sweeter drink, add a dash of agave syrup before shaking.)

LONG ISLAND ICED TEA

After some research, it looks like no one actually knows where this cocktail originated, yet many take credit for the formula.

Regardless, with five different spirits and just a splash of cola, it’s best to not operate heavy machinery after consumption.

Ingredients .75 oz. gin .75 oz. white rum .75 oz. silver tequila .75 oz. vodka .75 oz. triple sec .75 oz. simple syrup .75 oz. lemon juice Cola What you’ll need Highball or hurricane glass Ice Method Fill a glass with ice and add all the ingredients except the cola. Top with a splash of cola and stir briefly. Garnish with a lemon twist.

DARK AND STORMY

This cocktail is Gosling’s signature drink and calls for ginger beer.

If you are not familiar with ginger beer, it’s a spicy soft soda-pop type of beverage.

Ingredients 1.5 oz. Gosling’s Black Seal Rum Ginger beer Limes What you’ll need Tall glass Ice Method Fill a tall glass with ice and 1.5 oz. of rum.

Top the remaining space with ginger beer.

Garnish with a lime wedge.

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Outsiders Need Not Apply FORMER PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFUL STONEWALLED BY POWER-DRIVEN PARTIES written by Natalie Miller // Photos by Lucki Schotz

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t’s been nearly five years since this magazine first told the story of presidential hopeful Christopher Hill.

Since then, the country has had four more years of the Obama Administration and over a year of election spectacles between the latest roster of Republican and Democratic candidates—and yet most voters still do not know the name Chris Hill.

A former officer in the United States Air Force, Hill first began campaigning in 2011 with the idea of giving American voters the opportunity to go to the polls with enthusiasm and vote for someone who has served the country in a uniform rather than a suit.

With Donald Trump already on the ticket for the November 2016 election and Hillary Clinton winning the Democratic nomination, many Americans are voicing their discontent over the choices for the next president of the United States.

“Voter frustrations have been mounting for years and many Americans have come to see Washington DC as fairly corrupt by the power- and money-driven Democratic and Republican parties,” says Hill, and explains that his two campaign attempts were hardfought but ill-fated efforts to open up the playing field and introduce new leadership at the White House.

A new player in the political races, the New Hampshire native flew fighter jets in the military after graduating from the University of New Hampshire and marrying his high school sweetheart, Michele. He remembers his first experience: a member of Ronald Regan’s campaign team at 16 years old.

As an adult, Hill grew tired of hearing politicians say one thing on the campaign trail only to take office and pursue a party agenda that has nothing to do with the constitutions that they took an oath to support and defend.

“What pushed me over the edge was the idea that we had to continue down this road over and over again,” he says. “In 2012 and 2016 I believed the American voter was looking for new leadership. I believed a veteran, like myself, who holds my oath to our Constitution sacred above party agendas could be that candidate.

“Everyone is familiar with congressmen, senators, and governors who run for president. But an officer from the United States military takes the same exact oath as United States senators do, and as far as I’m concerned is far more qualified to be commander in chief—more so than somebody like Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, in this particular campaign.”

However, Hill says he was stonewalled at every turn— restricted access to election events by the Republican Party and generally ignored by the media. They just would not allow him participate, he says with frustration.

“Without the resources [similar to] the other candidates, we don’t have to let you do anything,” Hill recalls being told by an Iowa Republican Party official while attending a picnic as the guest speaker for the Muscatine County Republicans in 2015.

“That’s difficult to hear for a veteran who risked his life bombing Iraq in 1991.

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Republican party as to whom they allow to get on stage at CPAC,” he recalls. “And frankly, if you don’t get to stand on stage with the other candidates, you are never covered by the [national] media. You’ll get 5 or 10 seconds on CNN and maybe an article in the Wall Street Journal, but unless you stand on stage equally with the other candidates, you don’t have an opportunity to get your message out.”

This was a situation Hill and his campaign ran into more and more from January to May of 2015. “I suspected that was going on; I wasn’t naïve,” says Hill. “It’s just the system and the way it works.”

A large part of the election is also driven by the media.

“It was very easy for Donald Trump who’s been working with the media and has been interviewed by the media for 30 years to call a press conference—versus someone like me.”

Election reform

“This country is ready for

complete election reform.”

-Chris Hill

Roadblocks on the campaign trail

After two unsuccessful attempts at getting on the election ballot, Hill firmly believes the reason is because the leaders in the Democratic and Republican parties have no interest in just anybody participating in the elections. Furthermore, the early nomination events in the states of Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina are less about providing a platform for grassroots candidates and more so an opportunity for the top Republican leaders to control whom they allow into the process, he says.

It’s also a money game, Hill continues; in many states it costs thousands of dollars to get on the election ballot, and most of the early caucuses are in states with wealthy residents.

In 2014, Hill decided to give campaigning a second chance and began the election season much earlier. His paperwork was submitted

by Labor Day that year; he hired a company to spearhead his campaign and launched his website. The first event that year was CPAC, the Conservative Political Action Conference.

“My campaign company contacted them, told them they had a candidate who had already filed in Washington DC and who wanted to attend, and they simply said no because they were controlled by the 44 JULY 2016

Anyone who was over the age of 18 in 2000 remembers the George W. Bush versus Al Gore election where the Supreme Court was called to step in after Florida electors couldn’t decide, allegations were flying, and recounts were started and stopped until the wee hours of the morning after election night.

“I think [after that] we were ready in America for complete election reform,” says Hill. “And it’s unfortunate that the parties absolutely never allowed that to happen.”

Hill believes election reform has two parts. The first is to establish regional, rotating primaries every four years: one year primaries would be kicked off in the southern states, then four years later a group in the west, and so forth.

It’s also important—to move away from the party and big donor control—to make publicly financed campaigns achievable. With elections hinged on the backing of billionaires like the Koch brothers on the Republican side and George Soros on the Democratic side, as well as party superdelegates, the presidential race remains an exclusive club. Grassroots campaigns simply cannot succeed without funding and without the backing of the superdelegates, says Hill.

“Even Clinton and Bernie Sanders are coming down to that now,” he says. “Hillary Clinton wouldn’t be close to getting the nomination in the June primaries if it wasn’t for the superdelegates already backing her. That occurred in 2008 with Barack Obama and Hillary—the superdelegates are the ones who made the decision that Barack Obama would win the nomination that year.”

Hill is also an advocate for stretching Election Day out over a long holiday weekend to ensure every American is able to cast a vote. He says federal elections should be held over 48 hours, where Monday and Tuesday are national holidays.

“I don’t see a reason why people who work should have to go to work and figure out how to fit [voting] into their work schedule,” he says, “versus people who are not working and live off of public assistance and taxpayer money who can actually organize to turn out and vote.”

If every American has an opportunity to vote, this would take away a lot of the voting corruption that goes on, he says; however, because the Democratic and Republican parties—who are made up of career politicians—love power and control, there has been little progress for election reform.

“Washington DC is a system that is protected by those in both parties who are in the club.”

-Chris Hill “The people who are there have made this a career and have become very wealthy doing it,” he says. “Washington DC is a system that is protected by those in both parties who are in the club.”

Fighting the corruption in Washington

To quell the corruption, Hill says the first step is to establish term limits for members of Congress, the Supreme Court, and federal judges.

“You don’t hear any candidate [for president] talking about term limits,” says Hill, who adds that this was a key issue his campaign addressed.

“We can’t afford to have these people in power for 40 years. Some career politicians are serving so long their children join them in Congress. They live in Washington, dining in upscale restaurants, using your tax money to run the world,” he says. “Twelve years of total service will allow more Americans to participate in our government.”

Another key part of Hill’s campaign focused on establishing a new tax code that would allow middle-class American workers to keep the money they have earned. Hill’s plan would eliminate federal taxes for annual incomes below $250,000 and establish a flat tax rate for the two percent of Americans with incomes over $250,000. His plan would also establish a 10 percent National Consumption Tax for all Americans, to produce revenue across the board. This would increase the business and employment rates while better supporting schools and communities, says Hill.

Hill’s message to voters

This November, Hill will be heading to the polls just like every other American voter, and says he will not attempt to run for president again.

“It’s obvious it’s an impossible thing to achieve,” he says. “I have no interest in politics as a career, and you have to make it a career if you have aspirations to reach that level.”

Plus, he adds, his wife says “no way.”

“I have to give her huge credit,” he says of his wife, Michele.

“Nobody goes into this endeavor without the backing of their family.

I give credit to all the families and children who participate in campaigns. It can be brutal.”

Hill says the biggest disappointment is not getting the chance to actually run for president—being rejected by the Republican Party rather than the American voters.

“It would be one thing to be able to get my message out there… and [the voters] said no; that would be, to me, a huge achievement,” he says. “But when you try to get your message out there and aren’t allowed to by the party, that’s disappointing.”

Despite his political setbacks and the state of this year’s election, Hill urges the American public to stay optimistic.

“Things are always falling apart in some way,” he says, “but things get better. Just don’t allow the system to tear you down. The future is still great for those people who want to work.”

And to voters, Hill says he feels this is a very important election year. “There have been other crossroads elections, and this is one of those. We can either choose to follow down a path of socialism or we can recapture the freedom that we used to have in America,” he says.

“There is only one issue that politicians in both parties are interested in, and that’s access to your paycheck through taxation,” he continues. “If they can’t tax you, they lose their power and ability to control you. Everything else is a distraction.

“You have to ask yourself, ‘Am I willing to stand up for my paycheck when I go to work or am I going to allow people to take money away from me and send it to people around the country, who are, in many cases, not working like me and you?’”

When Hill heads to the polls, he says he will do so in support of Trump.

“I honestly hope that if [Trump] does win the election that he follows through on some of the things he talks about—but it won’t make a difference if he just lowers the tax rates marginally. We need a complete overhaul of the system that allows people like us in the middle class to keep our money and spend it where we live locally first before it’s taken out of our paycheck.”

Hill, a corporate pilot, still flies around the nation for a wellknown and respected carrier, and is always willing to speak to those interested in learning the backstory about political campaigns. And even though he is through with his dream, the American public— at least those who read this story—have to wonder what would have happened if the playing field was, in fact, equal, and the notion that anyone can become president proved to be true.

Hill for President, could have very well become a historic moment in our country’s history—if he had been given a chance. H JULY 2016 45

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concentrations. At the same time, they’re quick to point out that channeling vapor satisfies their oral fixation without the harmful effects of tar on the lungs.

Indeed, from coast to coast and beyond, prevalence of this new social behavior is nothing to blow smoke at, with World Health Organization estimates of $3 billion in US e-cigarette sales for 2013.

LESSER EVIL

A CLOSER LOOK AT VAPING written By Rob Saint Laurent

ngela Hill of the Oakland Tribune recounts the strange atmospheric conditions inside San Jose’s The Vape Bar on October 28, 2013.

Soon after 27-year-old Brandon Lockridge and friend ordered their usual, “thunderclouds” of ghostly vapor billowed overhead before abruptly vanishing. The mist had a sweet candy scent, according to Hill, courtesy of the flavor of the month for October: Witch’s Brew—a combination of peaches-and-cream and butterscotch liquids.

In a similar report from November 2015, Boston 7 News describes a “cloud competition” at the grand opening of Boston Vaping in Londonderry, New Hampshire. “This is fun!

I mean, look at us, we’re all having fun. I love it,” said manager Vicki Francia.

What’s going on? It’s understandable if a newcomer hasn’t the foggiest.

While some of us weren’t looking, a new subculture emerged around a trending social behavior involving hand-held atomizers and flavored nicotine-laden liquids.

Since debuting in America in 2007, substituting electronic cigarettes for their combustible counterparts has gathered steam, especially among younger users. Enthusiasts such as Brandon— a previous smoker—enjoy comparing gadget models and vaporizing methods as much as the ability to wean themselves from nicotine addiction by choosing “juice” mixtures with lower drug 46 JULY 2016

For those still foggy, an e-cigarette is a battery-powered nicotine delivery system that produces an aerosol and evaporate by heating liquid within a well or replaceable cartridge.

With tobacco smoke known to contain over 4,000 chemicals, including 43 carcinogens and 400 other toxins, most will agree that inhaling vaporized tobacco liquid is a marked improvement on its predecessor.

As the novelty dissipates, however, the true implications of e-cigarettes continue to brighten.

The most recent revelation comes in a study from December 2015 by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.1 There are more than 7,000 e-cigarette chemical flavorings on the market with very limited research. To address this issue, a team led by assistant professor of exposure sciences Joseph Allen set out to investigate the presence of Diacetyl, shown to lead to the obstructive lung condition bronchiolitis obliterans through inhalation exposure, as well as two other high-priority concerns: Acetoin and 2,3-Pentanedione. Of 51 samples from leading brands, 47 tested positive; Diacetyl detected above lower laboratory limits in 39 of the 51 samples, ranging up to 239 micrograms per e-cigarette; Acetoin in 46 samples at up to 529 micrograms; and 2,3-Pentanedione in 23 samples at up to 64 micrograms.

Known as “Popcorn Lung,” bronchiolitis obliterans (BO) was relatively rare until gaining notoriety from a Missouri microwave popcorn plant in the early 2000s. The condition left eight workers with shortness of breath and coughing from scarring and thickening of small air passages (bronchioles).

Though Diacetyl levels in e-cigarettes are significantly less than food manufacturing environments (and about half the content of tobacco), the authors urge immediate evaluation of repeated lowlevel exposure to this new widespread source.

Justifying this conclusion is the fact that BO is severe and irreversible. Secondly, Egilman et al. proposed in 2011 that a safe occupational exposure limit for Diacetyl be one (1) part per billion per eight-hour shift.2 Moreover, the Flavoring and Extract

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Manufacturers Association stated in a 2012 safety report that inhaling Diacetyl and similar chemicals in any concentration, especially if heated, poses a serious health risk. Worse, while two flavoring companies sampled indicate their products are Diacetylfree, the authors’ testing proved otherwise.

This new data fills a gap in a growing body of evidence.

Though Public Health England recently concluded that vaping is about 95-percent less harmful than tobacco smoke, e-cigarettes have already been found to expose users to known toxins including carbonyl compounds, aldehydes, fine particulates, metals, propylene glycol, glycerol, formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and other additives.1 In short, many also stress the perils of vaping, including activists such as Tobacco-Free Mass.

recreational e-cigarette use acts as a gateway to smoking.

Funded by the National Institutes of Health, a robust study of 2,530 ninth-graders at 10 Los Angeles high schools in 2013 ascertained a possible link between e-cigarettes and initiation of tobacco use.4 Leventhal et al. found that nearly 31 percent of 222 students who were frequent e-cigarette users had initiated combustible tobacco product use over the past six months, compared to only eight percent of non-users. At 12 months, they observed roughly 25 versus just 9 percent.

Further, a March 2015 study in JAMA Pediatrics established how easily youth purchase e-cigarettes online, clearly evident in the CDC’s report of a three-fold increase in teen use from 2013–2014.

LIFE IS BUT A VAPOR

THE NEW KOOL

While smoking tobacco is now considered passé by many, the act itself remains hip.

What’s most disturbing to opponents is that younger, naïve users, with no history of tobacco use, appear given to a false perception that vaping is a safe alternative.

The Centers for Disease Control state that 160,000 such children reported trying e-cigarettes in 2012, with 1.78 million children trying them in total that year, which is nearly 50 percent of all US vapers—estimated at four million in 2013 by the Tobacco Vapor Electronic Cigarette Association.

As the number of youth using e-cigarettes now outnumbers smokers, opponents point to evidence of youth marketing in colorful product design and whimsical/child-like flavors such as Cupcake, Fruit Squirts, Waikiki Watermelon, Cotton Candy, Tutti Frutti, Gummy Bears, Blue Water Punch, and Alien Blood (many of which are found to contain high levels of toxins by Allen’s team).

But while researchers such as Grana et al. have shown how the act of smoking is becoming renormalized in society with the help of Hollywood,3 proof can be no better seen than in the words of young people themselves.

Back at The Vape Bar, rolling his e-pen about his fingers like a fine cigar, 29-year-old Peter Edwards of San Jose says, “It’s not just the vapor; it’s about the style, being able to have this in your hand.

Once you spark that button on your pen and you get this going, whether it’s nicotine or marijuana or nothing in it but flavor, it’s cool. You wanna be ‘GQ’ cool.”

Besides glamorization by Leonardo DiCaprio and his ilk this is reminiscent of the Marlboro Man’s cultural impact—the iconic cowboy ad campaign that initially ran from 1954–1999 and claimed the lives of at least four models to smoking-related disease. In fact, the Daily Mail reported on April 30 that the Marlboro Man is reemerging with a penchant for e-cigarettes, a helicopter upgrade for rounding cattle, and even a new gender for appealing to the female consumer.

With the nicotine buzz undeniably part of the appeal and a bevy of addiction studies, we still see primary dependence promulgated to the many with no prior smoking habit, as we learned was the strategy behind Big Tobacco, thanks to industry whistleblower Jeffrey Wigand, PhD. This has logically sparked heated debate as to whether teen 48 JULY 2016

The American Lung Association hasn’t supported the use of e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation tool, despite initial polling showing a small portion of smokers able to successfully quit through vaping.

It’s reasonable to suggest that vaping should only ever be initiated as a means to an end—quitting smoking/cigarettes altogether, and only when all other cessation methods have failed.

Currently, vaping advocates are fuming over proposed new FDA regulations that lump e-cigarettes with tobacco products, slated to take effect next month (August 2016).

Bringing order to an unregulated industry with concerns over nicotine’s effect on adolescent brain development, these new rules are as follows: E-cigarettes will not be allowed to be sold to anyone under the age of 18; those under the age of 27 must provide identification when purchasing; e-cigarettes may not be sold in vending machines unless the machine is located in an adult-only facility; and e-cigarettes will not be distributed to consumers through free samples.

Though separating from the lifestyle is another issue, these rules shouldn’t affect the 18–30 crowd such as Brandon, who’s successfully weaned himself from 24 to 6 mg. of nicotine since he started vaping.

But what of the potential thousands of underage users already hooked? How will they and school authorities cope? H Rob Saint Laurent, MEd is the author of FitWorks!

Allen JG, Flanigan SS, LeBlanc M, Vallarino J, McNaughton P, Stewart JH, Christiani DC. Flavoring Chemicals in E-Cigarettes: Diacetyl, 2,3-Pentanedione, and Acetoin in a Sample of 51 Products, Including Fruit-, Candy, and Cocktail-Flavored E-Cigarettes. Environmental Health Perspectives; http://dx.doi.org/10.1289/ehp.1510185

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Egilman DS, Schilling JH, Menendez L. A Proposal for a Safe Exposure Level for Diacetyl. International Journal for Occupational Environmental Health. 2011 April-June;17(2):122–34.

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Grana RA, Glantz SA, Ling PM. Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems in the Hands of Hollywood. Tobacco Control. 2011;20:425–26.

Leventhal AM, Strong DR, Kirkpatrick MG, Unger JB, Sussman S, Riggs NR, Stone MD, Khoddam R, Samet JM, Audrain-McGovern J. Association of Electronic Cigarette Use With Initiation of Combustible Tobacco Product Smoking in Early Adolescence. JAMA. 2015;314(7):700–707. http://dx.doi. org/10.1001/jama.2015.8950

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s the evening grew long, the gathering wound down. Some couples had left but still many talked enthusiastically so that a chorus of voices filled the house. Michelle was chatting with a small group of her girlfriends. Her husband, Steve, approached the group, having already grown tired of the get-together. Without waiting for a gap between their words, he forcefully injected toward Michelle that he’d be sitting in the car. One friend’s face displayed obvious amazement.

Another’s jaw fell agape. A third, Sarah, watched Steve, who didn’t wait for a response, turn and walk unthinkingly out the front door. The storm door slammed shut behind him. She looked to Michelle and asked, “What was that about?” Michelle responded in a nonchalant tone, “That’s just how he is. He’s ready to go,” suggesting that his abrupt social insensitivity is just normal. “Wow, that would drive me crazy,” Sara offered without hesitation. Michelle explained, “Yeah, a few people have said that to me. Steve doesn’t think there’s anything wrong with it. I’ve tried to explain it to him.

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He just doesn’t get it.” An ache surfaced in her heart.

We all know someone like Steve, and we all are, in some degree like Steve. Parts of ourselves, emotions, and behavior patterns are expressed in automatic and unconscious ways. Their impact, consistently negatively, is felt most by our romantic partner, and also by others in our social sphere—but to a lesser degree. These are the behaviors, attitudes, and personality nuances that drive our partners crazy. And just like Steve, such troublesome characteristics are not within awareness; they reside in the emotional blind spot. If asked about his social insensitivity, Steve would probably respond, “Michelle complains about it, but she doesn’t know what she is talking about,” or “People are too sensitive. Why don’t they focus on something important like world hunger!” When a blind spot is threatened with vision, the defensive response includes denial or dismissal. Just like the dangerous spot behind a driver’s left shoulder which cannot be seen, this is an emotional “place” into which its owner cannot see, and thus to him or her does not exist.

Most of us have such a blind spot, and few of us are aware of it.

Yet this blindness is a large obstacle preventing our love relationships from reaching a higher level. It is an area within our psyche and emotional world about which we don’t know that we don’t know.

It is an area of complete blindness like an intense darkness that an ordinary flashlight will not penetrate. Unconsciously, we prevent ourselves from becoming aware of our own blind spot, but each one of us is clearly aware of others’. We are an expert about our romantic partner’s blind spot, whose behavior and attitude tempts us to judge and criticize. In reaction to a behavior that reveals another’s blindness it is easy to comment, “What were they thinking?”

Holding back on judgement is wise, just as it is best that people who live in glass houses should not throw stones.

The variety of personal blindness all fall within the negative range—the ways we unknowingly negatively affect others. One wife, exasperated by her husband’s blindness which caused her to often feel invisible, put her socks in the kitchen silverware drawer as a test to see if he would notice the item that did not belong...but he did not. A husband complained to his wife that every time they come together she emphatically lists her frustrations and complaints, preventing him from having a pleasant conversation with her. She denied it upon being confronted. An oblivious husband leaves a trail of used items—dirty socks, empty drinking glasses, wet towels behind him after he leaves a room—without regard for his wife who prefers an orderly house. A wife regularly but unknowingly speaks too loudly, hurting her husband’s ears, despite years of requests for a lower voice. A girlfriend has a pattern of being consistently late for every meeting. A boyfriend unconsciously turns every conversation around to himself.

The behaviors that are performed without awareness are typically minor. If not for their repetitive pattern, creating a negative snowballing effect, such unconscious behaviors would matter little.

They represent an insensitivity to the social world, just like littering; it may not devastate the environment, but unchecked, it contributes ugliness. No one is more influenced than the romantic partner, whose annoyance is likely to grow into resentment and peak in bitterness should cessation of blind behaviors not occur. Our blind spot behaviors unconsciously contribute to the gradual decline of passion in our relationships, providing an example of how so many loving connections die a death of a thousand tiny paper cuts.

A romantic partner who tries to shine light into the other’s blind spot risks strong opposition formed of denial, dismissal, invalidation, and possibly counterattack, while coming away with little success of change. Taking off the emotional blinders may be slow in arriving. To rid the blind spot of its blindness requires an emotional awakening. Ultimately, each one of us has complete control of our actions and choices. We have the power to limit any behavior pattern we choose, but the momentum of habit and personality make many behavior changes unpalatable. Many only choose to change when circumstances force change. For individuals and partners who are ready, growing aware where previously blind empowers a soul with new eyes and a world of fresh possibilities. H Andrew Aaron, LICSW is a relationship and sex therapist who practices in the New Bedford Seaport

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he barrage of headlines, specific to terrorism and home-grown crime, is being served to us with such frequency, it’s suddenly become evident that the public—at large—is desensitized to the dangers that surround them.

In reality, at any given moment, you and those you love are subject to attack and could be viciously harmed—regardless of where you live, work, or recreate. As social creatures, we gather to celebrate, meet, or just relax; unfortunately, we do so with total disregard of our surroundings.

Whether it’s a crime as a result of a broken mental health system, drug addiction, or the newest fear in our neighborhoods—

terrorism—it appears that crime encroaches on our freedoms a little more, each and every day.

Some blame the courts and judges for their leniency in sentencing, while others squarely place blame on local law enforcement’s inability—or in some cases, resistance—to respond to (or become involved with) low-level offenders. Protests at freedom of speech events have become violent, to the point they have turned into riots resulting in significant property damage along with personal injury.

This is compounded by a public who has witnessed a wave of illegal immigration, resulting in many cities and towns not only offering protection, but allowing and encouraging the release of violent criminals after apprehension or incarceration. This is certainly not to imply that all new arrivals are criminal, but statistics clearly indicate that many individuals living in the country are repeat offenders of violent crimes.

Adding to this confusion is the inability to call the assault on Western civilization exactly what it is; in addition, we face the abdication of our leaders creating a formidable plan to identify and apprehend those with fanatical religious convictions.

Many point fingers at political leaders who are bearing down on the second amendment, and wish to abolish the right to bear arms. The debate has merit regarding some practical intervention and possible restrictions, but whether it be guns, knives, or bombs, Americans are under attack— and there is no end in sight. And while a discussion of our fallibility isn’t a pleasant one, our weakness and ignorance must be brought out into the open, or we will continue to face greater unrest—perhaps to unimaginable levels.

Our culture is riddled with drug abuse, larceny, even murder; the broken family structure has resulted with children having to raise themselves and/or their siblings alone. Clearly, this is a formula for failure, with the result being a viable recruitment mechanism for gangs to enlist new and impressionable members.

Many of these problems can be traced to poverty, which will never be repaired even with the best intentions. Regardless of the class-structure model you attempt to explain or rationalize, it is a well- accepted theory

that within any population of mankind, there will inevitably be rank-order of injustices—it is part of humanity, with wealth often unfairly distributed or earned.

Society is plagued with violence and aggression, and isn’t only at the feet of the poor; those of the middle and affluent classes are not exempt from criminal transgression. Much of it is simply handled differently, as evident by scandals found at the highest levels of government.

For many years the suspected precursor to violence—images transmitted through the media or the use of computer games—was to blame, yet our tolerance to allow children to be influenced by what they watch has only expanded.

Though many experts question the connection between criminal behavior, interpreted consequences, and the actual act of committing various crimes against others, we see evidence that outside influences appear to be connected.

An investigation by Dr. Jeffrey G. Johnson of Columbia University and the New York State Psychiatric Institute concluded that young adults consuming more than an hour of television each day were more likely to be involved in a violent crime or engage in other forms of aggressive behavior. While this hypothesis may appear to be farfetched, this isn’t the first study to suggest an association between viewing television violence and acting out in an antisocial manner.

What is unique about Johnson’s study is that his subjects were not children, but rather adolescents and young adults.

Social scientists caution about drawing conclusions from a cause-and-effect relationship, but it is hard to ignore an obvious link between viewing violence and acting out in an aggressive manner.

In today’s world, where it seems that personal responsibility is being drained from normal behavioral standards, there is an appearance of disdain for social order and an inappropriate use of our rights to free speech, assembly, and protest.

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police were outnumbered and unable to react due to fear they would also be targeted and attacked by the disruptors.

Throughout history, civilizations have never actually acted civilized. Crimes of assault, robbery, rape, and murder have accompanied growth in populations. Also prevalent through the ages—and often associated with poverty—are psychiatric disorders, including pathology specific to criminal activity, and a general lack of respect for authority.

There are experts pleased to pull out reams of research showing a decrease in crime throughout most of the nation.

But if this is true, the question remains: Why are so many men, women, and even children arming themselves—with a host of weapons—so that in the event they find

is a temptation for someone needing quick transportation from a situation they wish to escape. At home, be aware of doors and windows that may be open while you are distracted, cooking, cleaning, or showering. Keep garages doors secure as well as the basement bulkhead. If you arrive home to find a door or window pried open, leave immediately and get to a safe place to call the authorities.

The new wireless alarm and video monitoring systems—working in conjunction with your smartphone—is a step in the right direction, but don’t expect them to perform beyond letting you know your property is being watched or accessed. If you miss the alert or your Wi-Fi goes down, then you’re out of luck.

A traditional alarm system, with a sound

or if that’s impossible, sling it over your shoulder and hold it close to your body.

Money and valuables should remain on your person, using the tote for incidentals.

For a keychain, you may want to investigate the type that acts as a self-defense weapon, or even a loud whistle is better than nothing. Another popular item—if legal in your state—is mace or pepper spray. Be sure to call your local police department before making a purchase.

When walking in parking garages, stay out of stairwells and use the elevators—it’s a good idea to join others when possible. In the evening, don’t be embarrassed by asking an employee of the garage to walk with you to your car or even retrieve it.

When planning to go out, it is always a good idea to make use of what many sail-

“…while a discussion of our fallibility isn’t a pleasant one, our weakness and ignorance must be brought out into the open, or we will continue to face greater unrest—perhaps to unimaginable levels.” themselves viewed as prey, they will at least have a chance to defend themselves against violent behavior?

Our existence has been relegated to three choices: lock yourself in your home and avoid contact with the public, accept the notion that you will be a victim, or prepare to prevent or defend against those who will cause you harm.

Considering that danger is nearly impossible to predict, it’s important to recognize that you do have options if you feel threatened or are facing a bad situation.

From the volumes of data collected, books on self-protection, available classes, and firsthand experiences, the following is a brief synopsis of commonsense precautions and actions anyone can take in order to avoid a potentially hazardous situation.

Prevention: Avoid a situation, rather than discover you have to get out of one.

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that is often thought to be a false alarm, will probably let an offender estimate how much more time he has before the police will arrive; seldom do thieves get away empty-handed.

When on the road, if you break down, don’t leave your vehicle or let anyone into your car. Call the police or roadside assistance as soon as possible. If an unmarked car pulls you over, and you are unable to identify the authenticity of the stop, don’t completely open your window. You have the right to allow only enough space to hand over your driver’s license and registration.

If at any time you become fearful, dial 911 and let the operator listen to the conversation, making sure to mention your location and other helpful details.

If you’re traveling and staying at hotels, your best bet is to find one which has a lobby and entrances inside the building rather than doors which open into the parking lot. But, regardless of where you find yourself, use the multiple locks found on the hotel doors. In the event you didn’t call for room service or an iron, don’t let anyone into your room. If they need assistance, call the front desk for them.

When out, try to carry the smallest handbag you can for the day’s activities—

ors prescribe—sort of a landlubber’s float plan. Let someone know where you are going, who you intend to meet, and when you should be home; in doing so, if there is any question to your whereabouts, at least a timetable may be established quickly. Also, don’t tell the Internet world where you are or where you are going to be! It pays to be unpredictable when using social media.

Always try to walk in a group or plan to meet friends at a specific place and time, especially at night. If it isn’t possible, see if a valet or other guest would walk with you; criminals don’t like audiences.

When you are walking in public, it is always a good idea to watch and listen— in front of you, to the rear, and the periphery. I have avoided a mugging—twice— in New York City alone, by being vigilant and listening to what was being said by the three or four offenders getting prepared to pounce; in one situation my partner even took a photo of one of the suspects. That got them running for the hills.

Observe and Manage Your Environment: Where are you and what is your best exit?

It is important to be observant, and while some may complain that it’s too much effort,

these are often the same people who become the “mark” a criminal chooses to violate.

When you approach your car, take a look at your surroundings; a quick glace will let you know if there is someone who is nervously loitering nearby—this can be a telltale sign of trouble. Before you enter your car, it is wise to look in the rear seat, and if parked between vehicles, try to get a look at both sides of your car. And always be cautious when a car or van is parked next to you and is running and the area is deserted; this scenario should always be suspect.

When driving on the highway, the middle lane is probably the least safe place to be. The passing lane or the one to the far right are often the only lanes which allow an escape route if your car breaks down, or if you need to avoid a hazard or prevent an accident.

Another driving tip is to do the “clock watch.” This is an easy way of keeping track of other drivers, road obstacles, and preventing speeding tickets. While driving, practice looking forward (of course), glancing in the rearview mirror, over to the passenger rearview mirror, and finish by checking your driver’s side mirror. You don’t have to obsess over this, but regular checks of these four points will keep you tuned to where you’re going and what’s coming.

Also, it’s always a good idea to keep an eye out for traffic traveling in the opposite direction. We hear of more and more reports of tires and cars crossing over the median strip or double yellow lines. This has happened to me on multiple occasions, and I was able to avoid property damage and serious injury due to the negligence of other motorists.

Of course, always wear your seat belt, but it is also a good idea to have a seatbelt cutter and window-shattering device available nearby.

You never know if you’ll need it for yourself, or perhaps to save someone else after a crash.

When in a public space, room, or auditorium, upon entering it is a good idea to look for exit signs, fire extinguishers, or hoses.

Also, find the nearest elevator (not to be used during a fire) and fire escape.

Notice if police or security are present and where you may be able to find them if needed.

While it may sound like something out of a movie, this next suggestion is practiced by many in law enforcement and by experts in the personal protection business:

in a restaurant or room, sit near an exit with your back to the wall. This offers a complete view of the space and the opportunity to react if necessary.

Avoid public places that may appear to have only one exit, or a second one that is locked or chained shut—this is a very common practice in nightclubs. Basement bars and restaurants are a terrible place to find yourself; they offer the least amount of egress. If you end up in this environment, the best place to sit or stand is close to the door or front window if at all possible.

During the summer when people come together for festivals, sporting events, or visit tourist sites, they put themselves at high risk due to crowded conditions and the inability to exit the situation quickly. It is always better to keep space between you and others.

Being squeezed into a location is a disaster waiting to happen.

Those who travel frequently are well aware that airport security has signs warning about unattended luggage or bags within their confines. This also applies to public spaces and events attended throughout the year. If you spot a large bag, container, or knapsack left behind, and you are in a crowded area, it is advised that you report it immediately. The same goes for observing even a small amount of smoke coming from a vehicle or package. Being wrong and alive always beats embarrassed and dead.

Barricade, Escape, React: Planning ahead is your best defense. Once again, when you enter a building, tent, or any other enclosure, take a mental note of the best way out if you had to react to a dangerous situation or threat.

In the event of an armed assailant, and you find you cannot exit the location, your next best action is to find a place to barricade yourself. It could be behind a table, in the coat check, a restroom, walk-in cooler, under a car, in the ceiling/attic—just about any place that would allow you to put space and distraction between you and trouble.

Hiding is your best bet if you have no other choice—and remember, every second counts.

React. One of the best protection techniques is to respond to a threat. These days, if it sounds like fireworks, it probably isn’t!

If you hear sudden screaming, it’s doubtful someone is shouting for joy because they

won the lottery. And finally, if you see a weapon, don’t think for a moment it’s the Antiques Roadshow’s appraisal day. You need to move fast and revert to your escape plan immediately.

Look for odd behavior. If you see something suspicious—like a person wearing a long, heavy coat during the hot summer; a backpack in a place that doesn’t allow them; or even someone sweating and fidgeting on a cool fall day—it’s worth paying attention to and reporting.

Training: No one wants you to walk around in a paranoid state, but you don’t want to be a target either. By simply practicing some basic observational skills, you will be able to quickly notice when something appears odd, unnatural, or could become a threat.

In an effort to learn valuable professional observation skills, you could turn almost any event into a game. If you and your friends or family go into a venue, let everyone in your group know (prior to entering) that they will have 30 seconds to “case the place” and then describe what they saw—such as a description of people present, their clothing, personal characteristics, location of exits, windows (open or closed), stairwells, and just about anything they are able to observe and remember. You may be surprised how much fun it can be and what you can learn by pretending you are Jason Bourne.

To thine own self be true.

Evolution has given us all the marvelous ability to identify danger—it works like an automatic override when our gut informs us that trouble is ahead. When this fight or flight phenomenon occurs, you need to pay attention and not blow off your internal warning system, which took centuries to develop.

Remember, if it doesn’t feel right, then it’s time to react.

This brief review only scratches the surface of personal protection. There are many websites listing businesses, personal consultants, and civic organizations that have wonderful programs and classes which delve into great detail for learning defensive strategies.

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DIVERSIFICATION AND REBALANCING: A RETIREMENT SAVER’S BEST FRIEND written by Tim Hayes

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oon many investors will be getting their mid-year 401(k), 403(b), or IRA performance reports. As markets are wont to do, last year’s poor performers—gold, highyield bonds, and global bonds—reversed course and are this year’s winners, reaffirming that the one free lunch available to investors is diversification.* Diversification is the proverbial don’t-put-all-youreggs-in-one-basket. So within an asset class like bonds, a diversified investor owns treasury bonds, corporate bonds, high-yield bonds, and international bonds, benefiting from the fluctuations from year to year in returns.

Bonds Bounce Back in 2016

Benefiting from a reversal in the strength of the US dollar, the Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index—which consists of currencies and bonds from all over the world—is up 8 percent, as the conventional wisdom that rising interest rates in the US would push the dollar higher has yet to materialize.

United States bonds have also done well this year. The Barclays Aggregate Bond Index, which consists of treasuries, governmentrelated bonds, and corporate bonds, is already up 4 percent. Highyield bonds (riskier corporate bonds) had it tough last year—but the S&P High Yield Corporate Index reversed course, and is up 9 percent this year.

Strangely enough, Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) are up. The Barclays Capital US Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index is up 4 percent, though what it is designed to protect against inflation remains tame.

Rebalancing Your Portfolio

Because the stock market is significantly overvalued at this time, now is a good time to consider rebalancing your portfolio.

By rebalancing instead of selling what has gone down or buying what has gone up, investors remain diversified but go back to their original allocation.

So while diversification is about the eggs, asset allocation is about the basket. What percentage of your basket is going to be in stocks and bonds?

For example, if six years ago you were comfortable with an asset allocation of 60 percent in stocks and 40 percent bonds, now, after the doubling of the stock market, that portfolio might be 75 percent stocks and 25 percent bonds. Rebalancing simply puts your asset allocation and its risk level back to the original 60/40.

Retirement accounts are ideal for rebalancing, because they enable you to buy and sell within the account with no tax consequence, and usually no fee or commission.

Investors approaching retirement who fail to rebalance might unwittingly end up closer to retirement with a riskier portfolio. That is why, when such investors rebalance, they might want to update their targeted allocations. For example, an investor with a portfolio that was 60/40 five years ago and now 75/25 could rebalance to 35 percent stocks and 65 percent bonds.

We will have to wait and see what the rest of the year brings. As the adage goes, past performance is not indicative of future results.

However, with a presidential election like none we have had before, combined with a Federal Reserve bent on raising the Fed Funds Rate, things should get interesting. H

*Diversification, rebalancing, and asset allocation strategies do not ensure a profit or protect against loss.

Comparison of Returns of Different Asset Classes (Investors cannot directly invest in an index)

Asset Class

Return as of 6/9/2016

2015 Return

Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index

8.12%

-3.5%

S&P High Yield Corporate Index MSCI EAFE Index 9.27%

-2.52%

The Barclays Capital US Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) Index S&P 500 Index

4.46%

-1.44%

Stocks and Gold

Barclays Aggregate Bond Index

4.18%%

0.55%

Stocks have been up and down. After a rocky start to the year, the S&P 500 is up almost 5 percent. However, the MSCI Index, which represents large and mid-cap stocks across 21 developed countries excluding the US and Canada, is down 1 percent.

The MSCI Emerging Market Index is down 3 percent. Its performance has been hurt by the sluggish Chinese stock market, which is down 17 percent. Many worry that a debt-bubble may be bursting in China.

Gold had fallen from $1,800 an ounce down to $1,104, but it has rallied to $1,215. It would need to go up another 48 percent to get back to its 2011 high. Time will tell whether this year’s rally is the start of a new bull market or a bear-market bounce.

The MSCI Emerging Market Index + China

-2.97%

-3.78%

MSCI EAFE Index

-1.12%

0.39%

S&P 500 Index

4.72%

1.2%

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Gala Events july 1 OLIVER HAZARD PERRY SUMMER PARTY GALA 2016 6–11 p.m., $200. Live and silent auctions, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, raw bar, dinner, dancing, and dessert. SSV Oliver Hazard Perry will be open to board. Proceeds benefit the organization’s educational programs. Newport Shipyard, 1 Washington St., Newport, R.I. 401-841-0080; ohpri.org july 8 CLAMBAKE XXXI ~ “SUMMER FREEZE” 6 p.m., $175/$325 couple. Begins with a silent auction. Hors d’oeuvres and chowder served followed by a traditional lobster dinner.

Top-shelf open bar and dancing. Benefits the Lloyd Center’s environmental research and education programs. Demarest Lloyd State Park, Dartmouth, Mass. 508-990-0505x10; lloydcenter.org july 16 HOLLYWOOD COMES TO HERITAGE GALA 6–10:30 p.m. Ticket price $350. Cocktails, dinner, and dancing. Attire is Hollywood Elegant. Proceeds benefit programs and exhibits at Heritage Museums & Gardens.

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Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $15/day or $20 three-day admission. Educational lectures and booth talks included. Call or visit website to order tickets. Benefits the Newport Historical Society and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Newport County. St. George’s School, 375 Purgatory Rd., Middletown, R.I. 401-846-2669; newportantiqueshow.com july 23 THE NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION — “MUSEUM AFTER DARK” VIP ticket $150. 8 p.m. to midnight. General admission ticket $95. 9:30 p.m. to midnight.

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FAMILY july 14 GREEN ANIMALS CHILDREN’S PARTY 4–8 p.m., Adults $10, Ages 6–12 $5, under age 5 free. Pony rides, clowns, music, magic, larger-than-life topiary animals, and more.

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