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January 2010
THIS ISSUE
Perks and Corks
A bit of laidback fun waiting to be discovered……
RI Travel Article By Linda Eagleson
When I visit Westerly, I feel like I am entering another state all together.
Westerly has its own eccentric qualities that aren't like any other city or town
in Rhode Island. Being an artist, I love to visit Westerly, filled with all of
its art galleries, coffee shops, boutiques, along with it's Five and Dime store
and the beautiful Wilcox Park. I feel quite at home when in Westerly, because I
can be free spirited and creative. Many artists also tend to flock to this
community for that same reason, many of them making Perks and Corks their own
living room.
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A Sparkling Winter Gem in Glocester
Photo gallery of Ponagansett Pond
RI Photo Gallery by Paul Pence
Artificial Jellyfish?
URI Research Center Partners with Naval Undersea Warfare Center
RI Article By Todd McLeish
When researchers at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport began to investigate
how to create a covert network of widely-distributed underwater sensors, they
imagined attaching the sensors to artificial jellyfish that could maintain their
place in the water while passing information from one sensor to the next. So the
scientists turned to the Center of Excellence in Undersea Technology at the
University of Rhode Island, which was established last January in partnership
with NUWC to collaborate on a wide range of innovative research and education
initiatives. The Center linked NUWC with two URI oceanographers and a Providence
College expert in jellyfish locomotion to explore this novel idea.
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Ice Age in Rhode Island
Loving Rhodey in the Winter
RI Outdoors Article By Linda Eagleson
Sometimes, walking outside in Rhode Island's blistery cold winter weather can
feel like we've entered another ice age, especially if you're not prepared for
it. Maybe putting on a hat and mittens might help, but even that doesn't enspirit
some people to take advantage of the cold weather in Rhode Island. And yes, I do
mean what I say when I say "take advantage of the cold weather". No, I'm not
crazy by any means. I just loveeeeeeeeeeeee the cold weather!
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In With The New
New Year, New Beginnings and New Places to See
RI Travel Article By Linda Eagleson
When a new year begins, we all promise ourselves that we are going to change. We
promise that we will loose weight, or get a new job, or start a new relationship.
Maybe we will promise ourselves that we will finally start to save some money, or
go out less, or visit old friends. Or we might even decide that it’s time we
finally stopped procrastinating and went on that much-needed vacation.
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Roger Williams Park Carousel
A Gallery of One of RI's Family Favorites
RI Photo Gallery Paul Pence
The original Roger Williams Park carousel was created by the famous carousel designer
Charles I.D. Looff. This 50-foot diameter carousel with 60 animals and 2 chariots
was created in 1989, recreating some of the finest carousel art in the world,
including animals by Looff, Spillman, Dentzil, and others. The carousel stands
33 feet all and contains 3160 lights.
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Reading For Fun and Profit
Everything I Know I Learned From Magazines
Humor By John Hartnett
Hello friends. Do you ever wonder why there is never enough time or money to do
the things you know deep down you’d like to do? To decorate your homes, travel,
invest wisely, sculpt your body, add romance or raise your children without
resorting to methods more commonly associated with members of the animal kingdom?
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Staying On Board
Spending the entire getaway in the InterContinental Boston
Beyond RI article by Paul Pence
You can't live an hour's drive from Boston and not go there now and then. We visit
once or twice a year on our weekend getaways and are always try to find a hotel
right in the middle of the action. The shopping and history and arts and dining
are all great excuses to visit Boston, but on this trip, we barely left the hotel.
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Keeping Your House Warm and Dry
Vinyl Siding
Home and Family Article By Jason Gluckman
Vinyl siding is a very popular, maintenance-free siding material. It is easy to
install and comes in a multitude of colors and styles. Almost 90% of siding is
made of vinyl because of its qualities.
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Strolling through Time
An Architectural Tour of Newport Doorways
RI Travel Article By Linda Manning
The Newport Landmark Historic District has more restored homes than any other city
in Colonial America. With well over two hundred period homes of the 18th century,
half along the waterfront in the Point area, and the balance throughout Historic
Hill. Newport showcases one of the most diverse displays of architectural doorways.
Early Colonial designs line the cobblestone streets.
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Very Much January
A wintertime visit to an aging relative
Poetry By Jessica Del Balzo
Jessica Del Balzo is a student at Emerson College where she studies Writing, Literature, and Publishing.
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Opulant Fine Dining in Newport
The Spiced Pear, Newport RI
RI Restaurant Review By Paul Pence
There was a day when the Vanderbilts and the Dukes and the Astors and the wealthiest
of the Guilded Age would import the most talented chefs and the finest ingredients
to Newport, making even their simplest breakfasts an exercise in lavish dining.
Since those days, Newport's dining extravagances have stepped back, tending to
spend more effort on elegant teas and the occasional historical society gala. Long
ago, the best restaurants of Newport started catering to the lobster and seafood
tastes of tourists, forgetting their gourmet roots. The Spiced Pear has returned
truely fine dining to Newport.
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Hiking in the Cold
A gallery of Beach Pond in Western RI in the Winter
Photo Gallery by Paul Pence
Beach pond, right on the western edge of Rhode Island, is a private getaway in the
winter cold. Look for well-marked trails that connect into the larger trail systems
in the area, great views from a bluff overlooking the pond, and a pebbley beach for
skipping rocks across the ice.
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Sandwich Heaven
Meeting Street Cafe
RI Restaurant Review By Paul Pence
There are a huge number of delis throughout Rhode Island, and therefore many places
to get sandwiches. But while deli sandwiches are usually good, there are only a
few sandwich shops that I go out of my way to eat at, and foremost among them is
Meeting Street Cafe.
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In With The New
New Year, New Beginnings and New Places to See
Rhode Island travel Article By Linda Eagleson
When a new year begins, we all promise ourselves that we are going to change. We
promise that we will loose weight, or get a new job, or start a new relationship.
Maybe we will promise ourselves that we will finally start to save some money,
or go out less, or visit old friends. Or we might even decide that it’s time we
finally stopped procrastinating and went on that much-needed vacation.
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Roger Williams Park Carousel
A Gallery of One of RI's Family Favorites
Photo gallery by Paul Pence
The orignal Roger Williams Park carousel was created by the famous carousel designer
Charles I.D. Looff. This 50-foot diameter carousel with 60 animals and 2 chariots
was created in 1989, recreating some of the finest carousel art in the world,
including animals by Looff, Spillman, Dentzil, and others. The carousel stands
33 feet all and contains 3160 lights.
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Restoring Heroic Cannons
Saving the Pallas and Tantae Cannons
Rhode Island History Article By Lt. Joe Giammarco, United Train of Artillery, Rhode Island Militia
The Rhode Island Militia, the town of Warren, and the historic recreation group Federal Blues is working to restore the historic Pallas and Tantae cannons that served our State and Country in the War for American Independence, during the Battle of Rhode Island in August, 1778. These guns, with ornate castings and engravings, remained in a place of honor at the Warren Town Hall until they were stolen in 1981. They were rediscovered in 1994 in one of Roger Williams Park's ponds, cut into pieces and with the indentifying engravings ground off. Now the groups are working together to restore the cannons to their original beauty while maintaining their historical integrity.
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Very Much January
A wintertime visit to an aging relative
Poetry by Jessica Del Balzo
Jessica Del Balzo is a student at Emerson College where she studies Writing, Literature, and Publishing.
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Cleaner Waters
Rhode Island's Urban Rivers Coming Back To Life
RI Outdoors Article
Most of Rhode Island's rivers offer natural beauty and numerous opportunities for
recreation, but Rhode Island's urban rivers were once seen as lost causes,
destined to be covered over and used as a convenient way to flush away toxic
waste. But thanks to the dedication and work of Rhode Island citizens and a
blossoming commitment to a cleaner environment, Rhode Island's rivers are staging
a comeback. Fish and wildlife abound in the Blackstone River, the Woonasquatucket
and Mussasack Rivers in Providence have been uncovered and turned into a pleasant
downtown park, and chemical levels in the Providence and Seekonk rivers have dropped.
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Current News Items It’S All About Scholarships
The holiday season is about getting together with friends and family. It’s also a time for giving, and the University of Rhode Island Alumni Association’s Big Chill Weekend combines all those elements.
Click here for December 2009's Issue
Articles from Previous Januaries
Some of the information in these articles may be outdated, but you should still find them interesting.
- Three Great Providence Hot Spots
RI-RA, The Fish Company, and McFaddin's
RI Entertainment Article By Mat Johnson
- Fit To Ski
Prepare To Exercise Your Way To The Ski Slopes
Outdoors Article By Jim O'Connor
- Visiting For The Long Term
Candlewood Suites
Travel Article By Paul Pence
- Indoor Winter Fun for Kids
What to do when it's too cold out to play
Home and Family Article By Stephania Munson
- Family Vacation Tips
A checklist to make your next trip easier
Travel Article By Jack Reidelberger
- New York City
A Whistlestop Tour
Beyond RI Article By Michael Russell
- Family Vacation Tips
A checklist to make your next trip easier
Travel Article By Jack Reidelberger
- Winter Sports Combine Fun With Calorie Burn and Strength Building
Ice-skating, snowboarding, and snowshoeing
RI Outdoors
- What’s In A Name?
Kids Are All Alike These Days
Humor by J. Elijah Bray
- When Your Child Has to Fly Solo
As travel rules become more complex and stringent young travelers encounter challenges
Travel Article By Marlene Coleman, M.D
- It's a Blast!
An explosion of sights and sounds comes to PPAC
RI Arts Article
- Restoring A Legend
The IYRS is restoring the classic schooner Coronet
RI Outdoors Article
- Three-card monte, two brothers, one American dream
Suzan-Lori Parks' Topdog/Underdog opens Jan. 7th
Arts and Entertainment Article
- Classical Music Crossing Cultures
Brown Hosts Daniel Barenboim and the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra
RI Arts Article
- History Afloat
1885 Yacht Coronet Finds A Benefactor Pleging $12-15 Million Dollars For Its Restoration
Rhode Island History Article
- Bird for Tony
quitting the job at the Fish Lure Factory in Providence, RI
Poetry by Andrena Zawinski
- Touring the Tundra
URI Student Discovers a Minimalist Life in the Artic
RI Outdoors Article By Dave Lavallee
- Eating Safely
Food safety tips for your holidays
RI Home and Family Article
- What’s In A Name?
Kids Are All Alike These Days
Humor By J. Elijah Bray
- Looking Forward to 2006
Humorous Predictions For The New Year
Humor by Joy Cagil
- Repairs at Chateau-sur-Mer
Even mansions get leaky roofs
Home and Family Article
- Rapping About the Ride
Feinstein students use charts, maps, rap in presentations about Providence
RI home and family Article By Dave Lavallee
- Dinner, Dancing, and Old Friends
The URI Alumni Winter Gala
Entertainment Article
- A Feast For the Twelfth Night
The Chorus of Westerly hosts a peasant's feast on the "Twelfth Day Of Christmas"
RI Arts Article
- Another RI Premier at the Gamm
The Pillowman Will Disturb and Tickle
RI Arts Article
- Don Pasquale, Rhody Style
Opera Providence gives the classic Italian comic opera a Rhode Island flavor
RI Arts Article
- Looking at the Land
Works by Merrill Wagner Presented at URI's Main Gallery
RI Arts by Judith Tolnick
- Wicked Casts a Spell on Providence
PPAC Presents A Wicked Good Broadway Show
RI Arts Article
- 2005 Restaurant Roundup
Revisiting Rhode Island Restaurants
Restaurant Reviews By Paul Pence
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Home-made hardbound photo collections
Slipping straps a thing of the past
A Camera Bag to Match Your Outfit
Solving Arugements Between Kids
Traveling Securely Made Even Easier
Healthy, hard fingernails
Fudge the Old Fashioned Way
