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Women in the Public Eye: Judged not by the content of her character, but by the color of her skirt

Media personalities of all stripes are subject to an interactive relationship with the general public, be it positive, negative or neutral. But for female-presenting television reporters, the experience can be especially trying, as NBC10’s Lindsay Iadeluca described during a recent interview. Our wide-ranging conversation pivoted into a discussion about the particular challenges that female-presenting news […]

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You Gonna Drink That? Expert advice on using leftover liquor

So you’re cutting down on your drinking and have a bunch of bottles going to waste. Don’t pour it down the drain! We have a few suggestions for what to do with that bottle of giggle juice gathering dust in the corner. Clean your room!: Alcohol makes a surprisingly good cleaning product. It can remove […]

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New Old Home for Intellectual Film Buffs: Fancy coffee, indie and art films, app (optional)

On Thursday, September 19, David Fullerton opened Acoustic Java Café and Microcinema on 204 South Main Street in Providence. He chose an ideal spot, the place where Cable Car used to be. A microcinema is a single-screen theater that shows one film at a time. Java Café means you can expect gourmet coffee drinks, croissants, […]

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The RI Political Cooperative Is a New Effort to Redefine State Politics

The Rhode Island Political Cooperative (RIPC) is a new statewide political initiative with a progressive agenda, dedicated to challenging the political establishment and forming a new governing majority that will make government work for the people of Rhode Island — not for corporations or the connected. RIPC plans to put forward a slate of 25 […]

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Five Fun Things To Do: Sep 25 – Oct 1

WED 25 Avenue Concept Backyard Party: Celebrate outdoor art with the non-profit that makes it happen. DJ Providence Deep Underground, food and drinks. The Avenue Concept, 304 Lockwood St, PVD. theavenueconcept.com THU 26 Hannibal Buress: A comedian, actor, writer and producer. 8pm. The Strand, 79 Washington St, PVD. thestrandri.com FRI 27 King Dissent/ Jets Can’t […]

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In with a Bang

On September 28, WaterFire becomes a science timeline of sorts, celebrating everything from early humans’ ability to control fire to modern physics. The Big Bang Science Fair provides visitors with opportunities to stargaze, hang out at the intersection of art and science, code robots and generally explore how science impacts our everyday lives. Lecturers, including […]

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