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With the rushing rivers rolling through the lush valleys at the base of New England mountains, methodical waves crashing on Long Island Sound, the colorful and billowing spinnakers pushing a fleet of sailors across the finish lines of Narragansett Bay, and the soft sand beaches of Cape Cod and the SouthCoast; all will serve as destinations brought on by pent-up demand we’ve longed to embrace.

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BY ROB SAINT LAURENT, M.ED

A M E R I C A N S A R E F A LT E R I N G U N D E R T H E W E I G H T O F S T R E S S

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s the US stock market remains divorced from economic reality, many experts in the blogosphere are warning that the largest debt bubble in history is starting to implode. Americans’ view of the economy reflects as much, with a 2023 public opinion survey showing 40 percent of nearly 1,500 US adults viewing our economic state as “poor,” and another 29 percent as “fair.”1 But some pundits say it’s more of an “everything bubble” that has them worried, which they see as including the very social fabric of the nation. They point to deepening cultural divides, rampant theft and rising violence in many US cities, an increase in drug use and homelessness, low surety of belief in God, and numerous other factors. That shows in our well-being, as more Americans report being unhappy and lonely than in the past 50 years.

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tension and anxiety can make us more vulnerable to unhealthy behaviors and addiction.

In February 2023, Salt Lake City-based Myriad Genetics conducted a national survey of 1,000 US adults, called the GeneSight ® Mental Health Monitor. The study found that an estimated 77 percent of Americans confess to dealing with stress and mental health difficulties by engaging in at least one behavior and/or coping mechanism many of us know are addictive or unhealthy, yet still do anyway. Nearly all of us (94 percent) agree that we often mask mental health issues with addictions to substances or behaviors, yet many of us still admit to using or doing them ourselves.2, 3 In chart 1 on the next page, the first column in each behavioral category represents the percentage of respondents (rounded to the nearest tenth) who viewed the substance or behavior in question as addictive or unhealthy. The second column is the percentage of respondents who admitted to personal use.

CHART 1

Behaviors viewed as addictive or unhealthy that many respondents admit to engaging in personally2 Alcohol Marijuana Drugs Excessive

(socially (including (other) gambling

or alone) edibles) (sports or

otherwise)

Too much/little food, sleep, or exercise

Excessive social media or gaming

Binge TV/movie watching

Clubbing or partying

100% X X 90% X X X 80%

X

70% 60% X 50% X X 40% X X 30% X 20% X X 10% X X 0%

ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION ON THE RISE

WHAT’S DRIVING UNHEALTHY CHOICES?

The survey also found that anxiety and depression rates rose significantly in just one year. Between spring of 2022 and spring of 2023, anxiety diagnoses increased by 19 percent and depression by 29 percent, with rates of people “who may be suffering” rising even more substantially at 27 percent and 45 percent, respectively.

Among respondents dissatisfied with their mental state, chart 2 reveals the top underlying factors.

In the survey, 77 percent of people diagnosed with anxiety and/or depression viewed drinking alcohol by themselves as a bad way to cope that could become addictive, yet 41 percent said they do it themselves to get by. Worse, 25 percent admitted to drinking heavily and worried they had a problem.

At Indiana Center for Recovery, Dawn Johnson, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, has seen these struggles in her own patients. In an interview with Myriad Genetics, she said, “Many of my patients have struggled with depression and/or anxiety but failed to find a treatment that made them feel better.

So, they resorted to alcohol, drugs or destructive behaviors to sooth themselves, as these offered short-term relief. However, this behavior resulted in worsening mental health and destruction of their lives. I’ve seen it personally.” Johnson’s own husband succumbed to his mental health issues and addictions, which motivated her to want to help others.2 A full two-thirds of respondents diagnosed with anxiety and/ or depression have had to search for a medication that works through trial and error. Yet, 45 percent of these individuals failed in their quest and resorted to unhealthy coping in the form of too much or too little sleep (70 percent), social withdrawal (64 percent), binge watching (49 percent), skipping responsibilities (48 percent).

In addition to anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues, people tend to be more prone to self-destructive behavior if, for example, they’ve previously used addictive substances, were neglected as a child, suffered physical or emotional abuse, have low self-esteem, and being socially isolated or excluded.4 We also know that health behavior is influenced by factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, age, where one lives, sexual orientation, income, and education, can influence stress and health behiavor.5

CHART 2

Top factors viewed as promoting negative mental health2 Cost of living

42%

Social relationships

36%

Ability to support family

29%

Body image

25%

Death of someone close

20%

Job performance or satisfaction

16%

Concern over how others view me

16%

Alcohol or drug dependency

13%

COVID spread or other public health concern

11%

Medical diagnosis for myself or loved one

11%

These factors had far-reaching negative implications for daily life, affecting everything from self-esteem and social engagement to being the best friend, spouse, and worker people wanted to be. They especially hit hard for people feeling anxious and/or depressed.

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Research shows that people who engage in one unhealthy behavior may be more likely to engage in another.6 HEALTHIER COPING STRATEGIES

Addiction is a vicious cycle, as it can make us more anxious and stressed, causing us to reinforce our unhealthy behavior. Explained Morgan Freas, Pharm.D., Myriad Genetics’ senior medical science liaison, “Mental health and addiction often go hand-in-hand. Yet the stigma associated with admitting mental health challenges is often greater than escaping into substance or behavioral abuse.”2 Still, the survey revealed that 58 percent of respondents diagnosed with anxiety and/or depression reported success with mental health therapy in helping with their addictions.

To better help mental health patients benefit from medication, Johnson uses Myriad Genetics’ novel GeneSight test that allows clinicians to prescribe a custom medication program based on individual genetic makeup. In this way, gene-drug interactions in the form of improper metabolism, no symptom relief, or terrible side effects can be averted.

Additionally, Mayo Clinic explains how it’s important to build resilience in tough times, allowing us to adapt to adversity and keep functioning healthfully. Instead of dwelling on problems, feeling victimized or overwhelmed, or turning to unhealthy coping behaviors, we’re able to keep going. Resilience can help protect us from anxiety, depression, and other mental health struggles; help us to better cope with existing psychological struggles and help to offset those factors that can harm mental health.7

To build resilience, Mayo Clinic suggests building and strengthening social relationships, as through volunteering or a joining faith-based group; giving each day meaning, doing something daily that provides a sense of accomplishment, with clear goals for the future; learning from past hardships and reflecting on how you coped; practicing healthy lifestyle habits; and staying hopeful. No situation in this life is permanent.

We can also practice time-honored human traits such as compassion, kindness, gratitude, and forgiveness to help foster happiness and promote healing in our own selves, overcoming fear and self-doubt and boosting self-esteem.

States Mayo Clinic, “When you have resilience, you harness the inner strength that helps you rebound from a setback or challenge, such as a job loss, an illness, a disaster, or a loved one’s death. Resilience won’t make your problems go away— but resilience can give you the ability to see past them, find enjoyment in life and better handle stress.”

An invaluable skill for troubling times. H 1. Statista Research Department. (2023, March 29). US adults’ view on the current state of the economy 2023.

2. Myriad Genetics. (2023, April 19). 77% of Americans have used addictive behaviors or unhealthy coping mechanisms to manage their mental health, according to Myriad Genetics nationwide survey [Press release].

3. Steinberg, B. (2023, April 19). Most Americans turn to addictive behaviors during crisis: survey. New York Post.

4. Pietrangelo, A. (2020, July 20). Understanding Self-Destructive Behavior. Healthline.

5. American Hospital Association. (2020, February). Social Determinants of Health Series: Promoting Healthy Behaviors.

6. Carlson, E. B., McDade-Montez, E., Armstrong, J. et al. (2013). Development and Initial Validation of the Structured Interview for Self-Destructive Behaviors. Journal of Trauma Dissociation, 14(3), 312-327.

7. Mayo Clinic. (2022, July 14). Resilience: Build skills to endure hardship.

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The mill pond smooth and still Blue skies reflected on her face The waterfall her flowing hair Wears flowered banks like Irish lace And honeysuckle hanging low She’s all dressed up, no place to go A river runs through him Flowing fast and bending wide White-water rapids rushing Zigzag through the countryside Across the meadows down a hill To the mill pond smooth and still The mill pond flowers bend From a surge of sudden tide The mill pond surface ripples Whirlpool churning her inside The pond it was will be no more But that’s what she was hoping for A river runs through them Flowing slower than it was Meandering together Songbirds sing, honey bees buzz At night stars float like fallen leaves The love that Mother Nature weaves. H

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Seeking Love or Peddling Deceit?

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BY STEVEN CHAN

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t’s a sensitive subject to broach, but here it is; American women are voicing concern—and anger, about the increased interest their counterparts show in searching for potential brides overseas, ostensibly to relocate them to the US and start families.

And, while you might wish to shoot the messenger as he explains the severity and staggering numbers of men estimated to be traveling worldwide—seeking companionship; more importantly, should be the concern of how the loss of the opposite sex may affect women’s health, economics, and social scales into the future.

Equally alarming to many young women, who never expected this type of competition, are their current prospects, which have been dwindling yearly and are diving again.

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It has been estimated some 17 million American men are traveling to distant lands hoping to find women who, they say, possess femininity, old-world values and are happy to show appreciation and kindness rather than the attitude of, ‘What have you done for me lately?’

By various accounts, the blame lies squarely on the women’s movement, specifically radical feminism, with trends indicating a devaluation of males in modern-day society.

The massive relocation of eligible bachelors has become loosely organized while expanding. With this rise in comradery comes #passportbros, and it’s kicking it, with over 420 million people viewing what appears to be a lifestyle bludgeoning with parties, romps, and scenes out of what once was reserved for the Playboy mansion!

It’s been said by those taking the plunge and headed to South America, Eastern Europe, and Asia; it’s easier and more pleasant to meet and date women abroad because they weren’t brought up with all the trappings or influences enjoyed by those who “seem to want to use or punish us!”

Frustration has stewed for years within these wild adventurers, claiming they’ve grown weary in attempts to meet unrealistic expectations of the opposite sex.

Dealing with incessant competition for attention, they spend hoards of personal treasure to win acceptance, only to feel their relationships were temporary until another suitor made a better offer.

In May of this year, a ‘passport bro’ named Abeyta totaled nearly 1.7 million views when he posted his observations and personal understanding of why men are deserting the dating scene in the US. He claims it’s easy to date anywhere outside the States; foreign women are raised differently and find American men interesting—even intriguing. They are fascinated with the American accents, the fictitious but widespread belief that everyone in the US is rich, and believe that if they are lucky enough to get married, they too will dance on streets of gold.

Such rumors, accentuated through social media and films, have heightened the desire of millions of women to enter into

relationships with foreigners, and behold the new American Dream.

Contributing to the stereotype is a strong dollar. If you have the luxury of working remotely and earning an average salary, the power of your paycheck outside of the US is twice what it would be here; hence, you are ‘rich’ by oversea standards.

The cost of living is a far cry from anywhere these new casanovas hail from, allowing them to perform as if they own a ‘money tree;’ all they need to do is shake it occasionally. Without a doubt, this too, is found to be attractive.

While the thought of a lifestyle change might have some packing their bags, it is fraught with danger and crime.

Many of those looking for love might not have considered that not all countries are as welcoming as we are. In some cases, Americans are seen as infiltrators and con artists; they fly in, covered in glitter and gold, spending money on a new crop of potential mates, leaving the local men unable to compete with the new boy toys.

Conflict can quickly escalate, and while laws and their enforcement have worsened

here, wait until those targeted overseas get a taste of what legal protection looks like for non-citizens. With language barriers and contempt for what might be viewed as predatory actions, caution is advised, moderating behavior and keeping attuned with local customs and expectations.

Upon inspection of comments on websites specifically addressing those traveling for hooking up and little else, they advise men to be wary of mistreatment or disrespect of the women they meet. Many of these playboys locate within a safety net provided by the touristy metro areas of these countries, but those off the beaten path, miles from populated cities, often find themselves highly vulnerable.

Regardless, there are expectations— just like at home— if you use a woman strictly for sex and quickly move on to the next, what may shock you is the number of brothers and male friends the young lady has and what unthinkable acts they will perform on you in retaliation for your disdain.

IT’S SOMETHING TO CONSIDER.

Another problem is using International Dating Sites for ‘meet & greets.’

Filled with empty promises of meeting the woman of your dreams, they’re plagued with corruption. And while the connection between singles might appear real, often resulting in chatting followed by an expectation of meeting, in reality, these

introductions result in expensive journeys to no-show dates offering no recourse.

Scams proliferate and are maintained by unsuspecting and lonely hearts begging for crumbs of love, so much so it has been referenced as a cottage industry, especially in the Baltic states.

A WORD OF CAUTION.

Stories and tales are floated about American citizens marrying women from foreign lands resulting in a panacea of life.

Initially, the union appears to be blessed with the expectation of foreverness.

However, the process—which is complicated—of acclimating a new wife into a new culture and processing through the necessary steps to garner her a green card (the authorization to reside and work in the US legally) can become a test of loyalty.

Countless women have reached the finish line, only to desert their spouses, taking their share of valuables and cash they convinced their new husbands to put into their names. Or worse, they meet the five-year statute to complete an overseas marriage, then file for divorce, and once citizenship is approved, they are awarded half of the estate.

Either way, the unexpected outcome is traumatic, life-changing, and expensive.

Ultimately, it’s impossible to predict the validity of these relationships. Sure, many find their soulmates, and happiness abounds, but lurking in the back of minds is the enticement citizenship offers to those who have watched their families for generations struggle with poverty and lost opportunities.

May the buyer, a.k.a. lover, beware; there are no implied warranties or guarantees when searching for a relationship, and there never will be. H

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BY ROBERT WRIGHT

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here is plenty of evidence that humpback whales are dying in unusual numbers, with beach strandings showing marked increases over the last decade—give or take a year or two.

For this discussion, we’re speaking about whale deaths along the shores of New York and New Jersey since a wind-turbine development, known as the Jersey-Atlantic Wind Farm off of Atlantic City, opened in 2005.

With a quick search, we found the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has investigated the surge in the demise of the magnificent and protected mammals but reported they had only been able to examine 50 percent of the 178 killed or that have died from unverified trauma. Of those washed up and underwent an unsavory examination, known as necropsy, teams of scientists and fleets of heavy equipment produced evidence that just under half of the population of beached whales were harmed from collisions with ships or entanglement with fishing gear. As for the others, there aren’t any conclusive answers.

Not often was it commonplace to find mammoth putridsmelling carcasses lying on sandy beaches during a morning

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stroll. But according to Rob DiGiovanni with the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society of New York, such discoveries became more noticeable when their numbers increased in 2007; around the same time, the wind farm off of New Jersey flipped the switch.

These unexplained occurrences bring out conjectures, with some coming up with rationalizations that include; the increase in whale deaths is primarily due to conservation and protection—there are more of them. Or, the mammal’s food supply is moving closer to shore and coaxing them into the shallows. Then there is the blame the fishermen argument, followed by, “We just don’t know.”

On the surface and behind the scenes, the public is being offered a multiple-choice quiz, expecting you to find an answer you like from the list.

Interestingly, when concerned groups voice speculation as to the possibility building and operating turbines are the culprits involved in these tragedies, NOAA and other organizations are quick to point out there’s no evidence to support the notion that the noise or vibrations given off from construction and/ or the operation of the massive towers is responsible for the ongoing problem; they articulately and with bureaucratic swagger, claim to be following the science and data. Oddly enough, when you look at their findings, you notice they lack

both! This type of response is eerily reminiscent of a recent health concern we all faced—and we know how that ended.

As a result, the short answer appears to be, “We’ll keep track of the dead whales and report what we find.” In contrast to what should be asked, why and how are sound-sensitive mammals handling or unable to adjust to the invasion of ships, construction, and noise entering and being maintained in their supposedly protected environments?

It’s highly doubtful science will conclude that sonar interference correlates with strandings of rotting flesh. And, if it were ever discovered, would it be accurately portrayed?

The more significant problem under the surface, which could explain the stalling, is what do you do with thousands of wind turbines in place, being manufactured, or loaded on ships for installation?

We have the answer to this rhetorical question; a moratorium has been requested on any further expansion until a cause and effect can be determined. However, as expected,

the sound of crickets overpowers the wheels of justice.

New Jersey announced on June 30, 2021, that Atlantic Shores was granted hundreds more turbines to be constructed and begin generating power in 2028; absent is concern that more whales might face catastrophic culling resulting from the expansion of wind power. Another question is who decides if profits are more important than species conservation and protection?

According to one newscaster, he feels the reason for the death of these beautiful creatures will never be conclusive because the offshore wind industry and political sweethearts will create a desired outcome.

For now, while walking the scenic beaches of Long Island and other coastal retreats, be careful where you step; it’s only a matter of time before another natural asset shows up from a retreating tide.

History has shown us that respect for the earth’s creatures is in a delicate balance; it’s troubling when the sea beasts need saviors, and none can be found. H

ACCORDING TO ONE NEWSCASTER, HE FEELS THE REASON FOR THE DEATH OF THESE BEAUTIFUL CREATURES WILL NEVER BE CONCLUSIVE BECAUSE THE OFFSHORE WIND INDUSTRY AND POLITICAL SWEETHEARTS WILL CREATE A DESIRED OUTCOME. NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA | JULY 2023 | 39

Social The Perlman Music Program of New York Announces 2023 Annual Summer Gala

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n Friday, July 28, the music educational programming center, hosted by Toby and Itzhak Perlman, will kick off its summer fundraising program that sustains the operation and programming year-round.

A musical institute recognized for providing children with a safe, nurturing community, the program teaches them the importance of mentoring, musicianship, and life-long friendships.

The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception followed by a chorus and orchestra concert. Upon its conclusion, a seated dinner will be served at 8 p.m. on the school’s campus at 73 Shore Rd, Shelter Island Heights, Long Island. H Advanced tickets for the event ($500-50,000) are available at perlmanmusicprogram.org/2023-summer-gala.

SouthCoast Organization To Hold Annual Event On The Westport River

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he Westport River Watershed Alliance (WRWA) will hold its annual Summer Gala on Saturday, August 12, from 5–8 p.m. on Coggeshall Lane, overlooking the West Branch of the Westport River.

There will be live music, an open bar, delicious food, and a silent auction filled with valuable and unique items.

Having been called the best and most important party of the season, the event is the WRWA’s primary fund-raiser, supporting the organization’s science and education initiatives. H Tickets ($125-150) are available at westportwatershed.org/ galasponsorship.

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Celebrating 150 Years of Newport Hospital

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n Wednesday, July 12, 6 p.m., at Belle Mer, on Goat Island, Newport, Rhode Island, guests will honor decades of loyal donors, supporters, and friends who have made access to quality health

care a reality.

Co-Chairs; Dory Hamilton Benson, Sheika Egan, Victoria Johnson, Isabella Dana Ridall, Maura C. Smith, and Mary A. van Pelt have announced that proceeds from this year’s charity event will support Newport Hospital’s most crucial funding needs directly benefiting our patients and their families. H To reserve tickets ($350-1,250), contact Christina Haas, Director, Development Events & Corporate Relations, at 401-444-7494 or chaas@lifespan.org.

Save The Date—Stargazer Gala on Nantucket

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n Thursday, July 27, guests will Caravan to the shores of Polpis Harbor and find a field of tents, where they’ll dine and dance under the very stars that have guided the explorers before us.

Partygoers will enjoy the beautiful colors of the night sky as the sun sets, dance to musical guest star Fleetwood Mack, eat delicious food by Island Kitchen, stargaze with our professional astronomers, and more!

Dancing the night away while celebrating and supporting the Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) organization, founded in 1902 to preserve the legacy of Nantucket native astronomer, naturalist, librarian, and educator, Maria Mitchell; it’s sure to be good old-fashioned Nantucket fun. H To reserve a spot and purchase tickets ($595-50,000), contact MMA Director of Advancement Logan Gomes at 508-228-9198, or visit mariamitchell.org/the-stargazer-gala.

National Auto Show Producers Marvel New England Collectors and Enthusiasts on the Connecticut Shoreline

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he 27th Annual Greenwich Concours d’Elegance, held at the beginning of June, brought thousands of spectators all thirsting for a fete that exemplifies the finest automobiles ever created.

“The Northeast has a rich automotive history, and we’re proud to celebrate the Concours’ place in global car culture,” said McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty.

Saturday’s Concours featured over 150 cars in over 15 judged classes. The event included various hands-on activities—rides & drives, racing simulators, Hagerty Future Drivers Club, food, and entertainment.

This year’s Concours d’Elegance classes included Pre- and Post-War Alfa Romeo, Steam Cars, Post-War American, Italian, German and English cars, Supercars, and the Cars of Wayne Carini, this year’s Grand Marshal.

Carini, a Connecticut native, TV host, restorer, and collector car dealer, served in the honorary role while a slate of expert judges, including 20 youth judges, focused on design, style, and elegance while selecting this year’s winners.

A 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 B was awarded the Best of Show, with Hagerty commenting, “The Alfa Romeo 8C selected as best of show embodies the spirit of the world’s best

collections—its excellence, elegance, and history are worthy of acclaim. Saturday’s Concours de Sport winner, a Ford GT40 Mk I, is equally deserving of praise; an exceptional example of an iconic car.” H THE 2023 GREENWICH CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

BY THE NUMBERS

$15,000 pledged to local nonprofits Over 10,000 attendees n Hundreds of young enthusiasts engaged n 360 collector car ‘Ride & Drive’ experiences n Over 150 vehicles at Saturday’s Concours de Sport n Over 150 vehicles at Sunday’s Concours d’Elegance n 63 judges and 62 awards n 1,000 water bottles diverted from landfill n 50 percent reduction in printed programs saving energy equivalent to powering 252 homes for a year n n

Keep an eye out for upcoming events around the country: Motorlux | August 16, 2023, Monterey, C.A. Detroit Concours | September 22-23, 2023, Detroit M.I. The Amelia | February 29 – March 3, 2024, Amelia Island, F.L. NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA | JULY 2023 | 41

Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Contributions to the Community

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n Thursday, May 18th, in honor of AAPI Heritage Month at Pagu, a 2020 James Beard Foundation Award Outstanding Restaurant semifinalist, and 100-plus guests came together to show appreciation for the depth and diversity they contribute to the Greater Boston area.

The occasion was held by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander chefs and industry leaders as part of a month-long acknowledgment known as ‘Roundtable,’ comprised of gatherings that open up discussions about social justice, mutual aid, minority awareness, and activist-supported efforts.

Chefs hosting and contributing to the dining experience included; Pagu’s Chef & Owner, Tracy Chang, Jason Doo (Wusong Road), Laurence Louie (Rubato), Alex Nystadt (Hot Chix), and Ted Woo (Mimi’s Chuka Diner).

The evening also brought together the VietAid, Chinese Progressive Association, Ace Next Gen, Asian American Re42 | JULY 2023 | NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA

source Workshop (AARW), and Project Restore Us. The objective of this celebration and others held during May entailed support for minority and underrepresented restaurant operators and their contributions to the hospitality industry.

Sponsors of the event included familiar names like, Baldor, inkind, Wulf ’s Fish, Ruby Wines, and Tsung-Megason.

Creative complimentary cocktails were a big hit as guests filled the spacious open-air kitchen and dining room, followed by delicacies that included; Dim Sum for One, Corn Cake with Fried Chicken, Ramp Omelette with Dried Shrimp, Softshell Crab Tempura, Garlic Mazemen, and Tea Smoked Duck with Tiger Peppers. As for dessert, servers brought diners a Brown Butter Sweet Potato Cake with Toasted Rice Mousse, White Chocolate, and Sesame.

Proceeds from the event benefits Project Restore Us, a volunteer grassroots initiative addressing food insecurity in Greater Boston neighborhoods. H

Nature Connects Opens at Green Animals Topiary Garden in Portsmouth, Rhode Island

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uring a warm and delightful afternoon, donors, supporters, and the media came together to open The Preservation Society of Newport County’s newest summer exhibit, Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects, made with LEGO® bricks.

An award-winning and record-breaking exhibition of beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks is meant to explore animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and humanity’s relationship with nature.

Spread throughout the estate’s lush gardens, 14 sculptures are placed among the crafted topiaries that draw families worldwide.

And, for those including a trip to the Breakers in Newport, Kenney has a Bonsai Tree he built inside the welcome center.

“We are so excited to bring this exhibition to Rhode Island this summer,” said Trudy Coxe, CEO, and Executive Director

of The Preservation Society of Newport County, which owns the topiary garden. “This is the only northeastern location for Nature Connects in 2023, and we know Green Animals will provide the perfect backdrop for an exhibition that explores so many aspects of the natural world. We cannot wait to see how visitors react to these remarkable and unique displays.”

Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects, made with LEGO® bricks, and produced by Imagine Exhibitions, is open for viewing through September 10.

With a backdrop of green animals and beautiful flowers, the works of art are nestled around the pathways, showing the interconnection, delicate balance, and relationship between ecosystems, nature, and humankind.

Open daily from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; tickets are available at newportmansions.org/events/sean-kenneys-nature-connects/. H

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THE OCEAN RACE

Thousands Gather at Fort Adams State Park for The Ocean Race in Newport, Rhode Island

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n May, thousands of visitors arrived at Fort Adams State Park by bicycle, automobile, and watercraft to experience the official opening of The Ocean Race at the host city of Newport, Rhode Island.

The race village, monikered Ocean Live Park, kicked off the nine-day festival with a parade, music, entertainment, and a warm welcome to guests from all over the globe.

The Ocean Race, Newport’s familyfriendly festival and the only stopover in North America brought a message to the State of Rhode Island: to educate and inspire ocean health for today and future generations.

With this eighth edition of the circumnavigation race to visit American shores, we witnessed the first time an American crew won a leg of the race into the US; it happened Wednesday, May 10, when Rhode Island skipper Charlie Enright led his Newport-based 11th Hour Racing Team across the finish line in first place.

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The Ocean Race, Newport’s familyfriendly festival and the only stopover in North America brought a message to the State of Rhode Island: to educate and inspire ocean health for today and future generations.

The Opening Ceremony included a parade led by youth sailors from Sail Newport’s programs carrying the flags of the nations represented in the race, the Navy Band played the national anthem, and the Newport Artillery Company fired a five-gun salute.

Ocean Live Park, the race village cel-

ebrating The Ocean Race, Newport, is as much about the sailors and the boats in the circumnavigation race as it is an educational experience for schoolchildren. The International event promotes ocean literacy and marine stewardship through science, English, math, and art with kindergarten to high school learning programs. With Sail Newport’s assistance, The Ocean Race curriculum has been taught to more than 60 teachers at 20 schools and eight outdoor education facilities across Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.

On Sunday, May 21, The Ocean Race, 11th Hour Racing Team, departed its hometown of Newport and set off on Leg 5. The team sailed their 60-foot IMOCA race boat 3,500 nautical miles [4,028 miles or 6,482 kilometers] across the Atlantic to Scotland and finished in Aarhus, Denmark.

At press time, the 11th Hour Racing Team battles towards Genova, Italy, for the Grand Finale; the expected arrival time is estimated on June 25, with the last In-Port Race held on July 1, 2023. H

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THE FUTURE OF HEALTH CARE HAS ARRIVED Boston’s Mass General Hospital Advances Robotic and AI-Assisted Surgery

BY JAMES HOLDEN

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he new buzzword on the lips of many in research and medicine is ‘robotics.’ But, to an unknowing public lacking comprehensive knowledge or understanding of mechanically-assisted surgery (theorized over 50 years ago and first used in the late 80s), it’s oddly being positioned by some as a new—in so much as a revolutionary surgical method; that on its own, has left the station.

The dawn of advanced surgical treatments has eclipsed outdated techniques and is entering an intersection filled with technological advances; the new direction of robotics is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and roboticassisted procedures orchestrated by surgeons and soon to be guided by fully automated equipment in surgical suites monitored by medical staff.

Sound far-fetched? It’s not.

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In an article published in the National Library of Medicine (Mahendra Bhandari, Reddiboina, 2020), the authors summarize, “The next iteration of surgical robots conform human-initiated actions to a personalized surgical plan leveraging 3D digital segmentation generated prior to surgery. The advancements in cloud computing, big data analytics, and artificial intelligence have led to increased research and development of intelligent robots in all walks of human life. Inspired by the successful application of deep learning, several surgical companies are joining hands with tech giants to develop intelligent surgical robots.”

With this comes true advancement rather than a reliance on existing technology and practices. Leading hospitals have already enlisted AI into patient diagnostics and treatment, with a vision of more remarkable progress on the cusp of discovery.

Old-school surgical intervention is evolving with a new crop of doctors with the insight and skills necessary to meet the demands of the latest technology. Not unlike handing the key to a Lamborghini with 740 horsepower and a top speed of 217 mph to a new driver, physicians performing robotic surgery with AI and 3D combined must have unequivocal skills and training that begins as a resident rather than taking a course mid-career; not that ongoing education isn’t relevant, but, it’s more about understanding how the learning and practice of new and abstract technology are accumulative.

Even Intuitive, a leader in robotic surgical technology, having completed more than 10 million procedures using their machines, stresses the importance of “highly experienced surgeons” taking on the task of advanced surgeries using their tools.

The dawn of advanced surgical treatments has eclipsed outdated techniques and is entering an intersection filled with technological advances; the new direction of robotics is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic-assisted procedures orchestrated by surgeons and soon to be guided by fully automated equipment in surgical suites monitored by medical staff.

Boston’s Mass General Hospital, ranking #1 in U.S. News & World Report, 2022-2023, as Best Hospitals in New England and the #1 Research Hospital in America, has a dedicated program for training robot-assisted surgery.

According to the hospital, whose board-certified Harvard Medical Schoolaffiliated physicians perform some of the highest volumes of robotic-assisted surgery in New England, found that high-volume experience provides the best outcomes for patients. Translation, the more you do—the better the results.

In addition to Mass General surgeons excelling in robotic surgery, they combine their effort with enhanced 3D visual capacity when performing delicate procedures.

Going beyond what most hospitals offer, Mass General has a Surgical Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Laboratory (SAIIL) comprised of a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, researchers, scientists, and engineers developing state-of-the-art techniques and tools to create real-time intraoperative care and achieve automatic analysis and evaluation.

With these developments, a doctor can make life-or-death decisions based on previous experience and have real-time nationwide data to assess their patients’ surgical success and post-operative health.

Under the guidance of a skilled team of medical staff making extraordinary medical decisions and using technology similar to a GPS for the body, patients will relish the added comfort they experience, knowing they are provided a standard of care unmatched by any other. H To learn more about Robotic-Assisted Surgery at Mass General, visit massgeneral. org/surgery/treatments-and-services/roboticsurgery.

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Islands as Muse Opens

journey upon their return to England. Likely, having read of the xciting new research has revealed stories and adventure, it’s believed Shakespeare used Cuttyhunk as a muse artistic connections to the Elizabeth Islands that when penning The Tempest, most notably when he details specifics many visitors might not be aware of but will be to its geography and the likeness of its isolation, wild growth, and fascinated to learn about. shrubbery. Moreover, many descriptions seem to imitate life on This year’s special exhibition, Islands as Muse– the Island, with the meeting of ‘Natives,’ giving credence to claims Art from the Cuttyhunk Historical Society Collection, Cuttyhunk was the setting for work. features—for the first time—many unseen works Two centuries later, in 1858, Albert in the collection that will inspire all who visit ...it’s believed Bierstadt took Cuttyhunk as his muse in the Cuttyhunk.

Shakespeare used dreamlike painting Gosnold on the Island of Much has been written about an intriguing Cuttyhunk as a Cuttyhunk (New Bedford Whaling Museum connection believed to have existed between muse when penning collection), not to mention the countless artists, William Shakespeare and ‘The Rock,’ the name The Tempest, most photographers, and writers who have also made given to Cuttyhunk by visiting sailors. notably when he Cuttyhunk and the Elizabeth Islands their muse.

Scholars, laypeople, tourists, and alike, have details specifics to its Highly acclaimed American writer Robin investigated the similarities between the Island geography and the Moore (1925-2008) summered at the family and the writings of Shakespeare’s The Tempest to likeness of its isolation, estate known as the Cuttyhunk Fishing Club. make a connection. wild growth, and His legendary works include; The Green Berets It’s common knowledge that in 1602, an shrubbery.

(1965), The French Connections (1969), The Englishman named Bartholomew Gosnold and a Moscow Connection (1994) and (2003). crew of roughly 32 men landed on a small island The 2023 season runs from Wednesday, June 28, through (one of the many), creating the legendary Elizabeth Islands Tuesday, September 5, with free admission, although donations chain, located between New England’s SouthCoast, and the are appreciated. H Island of Martha’s Vineyard.

The excursion to the ‘New World’ was funded by The Cuttyhunk Historical Museum’s Summer Hours are Shakespeare’s patron, the Earl of Southampton, and included Wednesday-Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more two classmates from the University of Cambridge, John information, contact cuttyhunkhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.

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