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Wickford Little League Parade Marks the Official Start of the 2015 Season

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Every spring, the Wickford Little League opens their season with an opening day ceremony.  The North Kingstown Police Department lead the way through the village of Wickford.  Fans, parents, friends line the streets and cheer on the massive parade of kids, parents, coaches.  The kids in the parade, most of them dressed in their baseball uniforms, are the stars – the young sluggers and fireballers who will wow us all spring, summer, and into fall.  The Wickford Little League parade encompasses the small town feel that make so many of us proud to call North Kingstown – HOME. The parade continues up to Wilson Park, … Continue reading Wickford Little League Parade Marks the Official Start of the 2015 Season

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Blogging for Business – A Brief History

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A blog is one of the most effective ways of marketing your business without a pushy sales pitch.  Writing a blog is not about discount coupons or the sale of the century.  Rather, blog writing is about why you are a leading expert in your area of business.  Blogs tell the story of your expertise.  By letting a wide range of readers know you know your stuff, you are establishing yourself as a resource in your field. There are search engine optimization (SEO) benefits as well, but we will cover those in another post. Let’s focus on why blog writing is important first. Here … Continue reading Blogging for Business – A Brief History

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McCoy Stadium is the Family Friendliest Park of All-Time

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In New England, we have some of the most revered stadiums and professional sports teams.  There are websites, fan clubs, team specific bars and restaurants. If you love your New England sports teams like I do, you watch every game as if it were a championship game.  And if you are lucky, you go to see them live at their iconic stadiums and arenas whenever possible.   Countless fans file into Gillette Stadium to see the New England Patriots play. You can expect no less than heart-pounding AC/DC music, screaming fans, New England Patriots Cheerleaders, almost 70,000 fans chanting “Brady, Brady,” and that’s … Continue reading McCoy Stadium is the Family Friendliest Park of All-Time

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5 Great Exercises to Prep You for Golf Season from Orthocore Physical Therapy

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  Here is a follow up to my NK Blog article about exercises to prepare you for golf season.  You can click on the photos and learn more about Orthocore Physical Therapy, including their new performance center set up at their office in North Kingstown. Thanks to Ian Manning, who has been busy getting his facility ready for golf simulation, instruction, and training. Side Plank Begin by laying on your side with legs stacked one on top of the other. Bring your forearm to the mat as pictured with your elbow directly under your shoulder. Raise your hips up into the … Continue reading 5 Great Exercises to Prep You for Golf Season from Orthocore Physical Therapy

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Having Fun with Green Screen Tech at ICE Box Studio

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One of the great editing tools for video is green screen technology.  Essentially, you have a green sheet that is used in the background of photography or video.  Or, it can be a black sheet or blue sheet.  In the editing process of the video, images that are either still or in motion are then superimposed onto the green screen to appear like they are in the video or photo’s background.  Check out this sample video on how you can have a lot of fun using a green screen. For more information on green screen technology or the ICE Box Studio, … Continue reading Having Fun with Green Screen Tech at ICE Box Studio

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The ICE Box – A North Kingstown Video Production Studio Open to the Public

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Video content has overtaken the internet.  Bands post videos of their concerts. Kids post videos of skateboarding tricks.  Chefs post videos on how to bake a chocolate cake.  You can use your cell phone to capture amazing video and, in an instant, post it on social media.  Visit Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and you will see thousands of videos posted.  Video has never been easier with the technology we have today. The I.C.E. Agents have captured tons of videos on their cell phones as well. Although the moment is captured, the quality of the video can be compromised by bad sound, … Continue reading The ICE Box – A North Kingstown Video Production Studio Open to the Public

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“Stars and Lights” – A Breathtaking Collection of Photos by David Zapatka

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I feel so lucky to work in the creative world.  I recently attended a meeting about filming a documentary for the Rare Disease United Foundation at the Wickford Art Association.  At this meeting, I met a local North Kingstown photographer who works as a cameraman for national TV networks named David Zapatka.  After the meeting, David showed me and the other meeting attendees his collection of work, including his website of lighthouse photography. What I saw was awe inspiring.  Images I’ve seen up close and personal in New England photographed in such a way that I felt like I was seeing them for … Continue reading “Stars and Lights” – A Breathtaking Collection of Photos by David Zapatka

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Swipe for a Cause Supporting Business – Pier Pizza, New York Style Pizza with an NK Community Attitude

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Swipe for a Cause continues to work for their customer base long after their credit card processing programs take place.  According to their website, http://www.swipeforacause.com, “we do free marketing to let consumers know who Swipes for a Cause.   Customers will frequent businesses where a portion of their sale is going to charity.  We’ve been told they even spend more to support the cause.”  Truly, the team at Swipe for a Cause promotes the positive message about your business and the results are incredible. Our series showcasing local North Kingstown merchants who use Swipe for a Cause continues with Pier Pizza, … Continue reading Swipe for a Cause Supporting Business – Pier Pizza, New York Style Pizza with an NK Community Attitude

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2nd Annual ArtVenture Program Seeks Artists and Art for a Community Adventure

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ArtVenture is seeking artists! ArtVenture “Hiking With the Arts in Mind” is currently seeking artists to create the art that will be hidden on hiking trails in NK as well as along historic Wickford’s walking tour.  Please go to www.nkartscouncil.org for more details. On the North Kingstown Arts Council website, there is a tab for ArtVenture. Inside this page are photos of last year’s event, information on how to get involved, and a video with ABC 6 news reporter Chelsea Priest reporting on the event.  Click below to see the video: Photography courtesy of 186 Ten Studios This is a self-guided experience but … Continue reading 2nd Annual ArtVenture Program Seeks Artists and Art for a Community Adventure

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Cola Strong – Proudly Walking for Lincoln and Lucy in the Upcoming March of Dimes Walk at Colt State Park

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-with Josh and Brienna Colacone Local North Kingstown parents Josh and Brienna Colacone have two incredible stories that continue to write themselves every day.  I was introduced to Lincoln and Lucy Colacone shortly after their premature births last year on a visit to Woman and Infant’s.  The care they received at Woman and Infant’s Hospital in Providence was nothing short of remarkable.  Angels dressed in nurse’s uniforms, hospital scrubbies, all working for the common goal of getting these Colacones ready for life.  And, as you can see by the photos, Lincoln and Lucy are ready for life.   Ready or … Continue reading Cola Strong – Proudly Walking for Lincoln and Lucy in the Upcoming March of Dimes Walk at Colt State Park