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Hello August. Dog days of summer continues. Most likely we'll have the usual heat and humidity. And of course those mighty thunderstorms, the kind that sends our pets hiding under the beds. Let's hope it doesn't cause havoc with this year's Traveler's Championship which now will be playing Aug. 4 - 7 at the TPC River Highlands, Cromwell. All the net proceeds go to over 140 charities throughout the region. Help support this community event. For tickets - http://travelerschampionship.com/tickets-packages/ In you can't get down to the shoreline to your favorite seafood restaurant, try grilling lobster at home. Chef Rebecca Charles of Pearl Oyster Bar in New York City gives her take on a New England favorite. Feeling the heat? Try a little romantic date with your love one. We made a few suggestions below. Finally, August marks a time to enjoy our beaches, movie going, summer reading, and just chillin' out before kids hit the school yards and our jobs become more on our minds. To a joyous August - Aiello
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Day Trip - Watch Hill, RI
If you've never been or it's been awhile since last visiting Watch Hill, maybe it's time for a day trip. This charming village is nestled along the shore of Block Island Sound in the southwest corner of Washington County, Rhode island. Watch Hill is situated on a peninsula that is nearly surrounded by ocean, further adding to its awe inspiring beauty. This quaint little village provides some local shopping and restaurants.
You can take in the views over cocktails from the porch of the Ocean House, or if you are a family with kids, you can enjoy the Watch Hill Beach and historic carousel. But if strolling along sandy beaches is your thing. Who knows? You just might run into Taylor Swift and her friends catching some rays. |
- Tom Cruise made Ray-Ban Aviators sunglasses the rage when he worn them as Lt. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in the movie
Top Gun.
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- When Agents Kay and Jay from the movie Men in Black sported their "Predator 2" sunglasses, Ray-Ban reported sales tripled from $1.6million - $5million
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Beach Reads
* Modern Lovers by Emma Straub
Like her 2014 novel "The Vacationers," Straub's witty book has a warm-weather vibe, even if it is set in the less idyllic, if beautifully gentrified, Brooklyn. Here a group of friends from college, now nearing 50, are forced to take a hard look at their relationships.
* The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson
Anglophiles mourning the end of "Downton Abbey" will find solace in this novel that begins in pre-World War I England and deftly observes the effect of war on the staid Edwardian sensibilities of the coastal village of Rye.
* Bucky F*&ing Dent by David Duchovny
Set in 1970s New York amid one of baseball's most famous pennant races, the "X-Files" star's second novel traces a rite of passage: a son coming to grips with a distant father who has only a few months to live.
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Summer Movies
New movies scheduled to open this month
* The Founder - August 5th
* Nine Lives - August 5th
* Pete's Dragon - August 12th
* Ben-Hur - August 19th
* War Dogs - August 19th
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The Transistor Radio
The transistor radio became immensely popular throughout the late 50's, 60's and 70's.
Music and information suddenly became portable. No matter how isolated you were, you could hear news of the world.
And for teenagers who could suddenly listen to music anywhere they wanted -- far away from an adult's ears -- it sparked a musical revolution: rock n' roll.
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Last Month's Winners
And the winners are...
Quiz #1 - General Burnside' Sideburns was the correct answer we were looking for. Thanks Ann A. for submitting
Quiz #2 - Joe P. correctly identified Wham-O as the company that hip swinging popular with their Hula Hoops.
Quiz #3 - Fran B. named Tower Optical as the maker of the coin-operated viewer that graces many public scenic area across the United States.
Congratulations to our winners, and those of you that did not win this time, we hope you take the time to send us your answers for this months contests. Remember you can't win if you don't play. |
- Matthew Broderick debuted the reintroduction of the Ray-Ban Clubmaster sunglasses in Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
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- In the movie Reservoir Dogs, men in black suits with skinny ties wore Ray-Bans
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- In 1982 Ray-Ban signed a 50K-a-year deal with Unique Product Placement of Burbank, California, to place Ray-Bans in movies and television shows. A year later a little film called Risky Business with some guy called Tom Cruise came out and Ray-Ban Wayfarers were THE sunglasses.
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Recipe - Grilled Lobsters
Grilled Lobsters
Serves 4
IngredientsSERVINGS: 4-6Four 1 1/2 pound live lobsters, cleaned and halved lengthwise Olive Oil 2 large lemons, cut into wedges Corn, for serving
Preparation
1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat,
400° to 450° (if you're using charcoal, build a medium-high fire and wait for the coals to turn gray). A good test of a ready grill: Place your hand 2 or 3 inches above it; you should only be able to keep it there for a couple of seconds before pulling away.
2. Drizzle lobster halves with olive oil.
3. Place lobsters on the grill, shell sides down. DO NOT turn the lobsters over during grilling, or you will lose the butter, juices and any tomalley or roe.
4. Grill for about 5-7 minutes. If the shell start to blacken, move them to a cooler part of the grill.
5. Pull the tails off the direct heat as soon as they're firm and white with no transparency. The claws will need an extra minute or two over the direct heat to cook through.
6. Serve on platters with lemon wedges, an ear of corn and a side of butter sauce.
Basic Butter Sauce, with Variations:
1/3 cup white wine
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
3 shallots, finely chopped
1 pound unsalted butter
Preparation: In a stainless steel saucepan over medium heat, combine wine, vinegar and shallots.
Bring to a simmer and reduce until there are 2 tablespoons of liquid.
Over moderate heat, start adding butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until each piece melts. Keep it moving; don't let it get too hot or too cool, or it will break. When all the butter is melted, use one of the following variations:
Corn:
Add ˝ cup corn, simmered in lightly salted water until soft, pureed and strained, and 1 teaspoon chives
Tomato Chive:
Add 2 tablespoons diced, seeded tomatoes
and 1 teaspoon chopped chives
Lemon Chive:
Add 1 teaspoon lemon zest
and 1 tablespoon chopped chives
Whisk.
Turn off heat and keep in a warm place.
Recipe courtesy from Chef Rebecca Charles of Pearl Oyster Bar in New York City.
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- The first guy to popularize the Aviator was not a celebrity, but rather General Douglas MacArthur. When he landed on a beach in the Philippines during WWII, photojournalists snapped pics that would give the shades their first global exposure.
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- In Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, that weird thing on Raoul Duke's Aviators was a cigarette holder. One of the more bizarre Ray-Ban designs, the Kalichrome Shooter Aviator's cigarette hole supposedly allowed the wearer to free up both hands for shooting. However, Hunter S. Thompson (a.k.a. Raoul Duke) still preferred a classic cigarette holder
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This actress wears Ray-Ban's Dekko cat tortoise shell sunglasses. Name the actress and the movie and you may win a $25 Target Gift Card.
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- Disco almost killed the Ray-Ban. During the late seventies and eighties, garish disco-styled eyewear surpassed the Ray-Ban enthusiasm that Bob Dylan, Andy Warhol, and all the others had created. Designer eyewear and chaos took over.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING ROMANTIC IN CT
* Fresh Salt, Saybrook Point Inn
The dining room at the seafood restaurant Fresh Salt has one of the most beautiful locations in Connecticut. You'll sit outside and look out at the broad expanse of water where the Connecticut River flows into Long Island Sound.
Telephone: 800.242.0212
* Enjoy a twilight Connecticut River Cruise with your love one. First you'll board the train at Essex Station then board the riverboat Becky Thatcher for a 2 hour cruise. For tickets and information - Essex Station Cruise
* Sunset Sounds Garden Concert Series
August 11 --Amy Gallatin & the Stillwaters. Rocking bluegrass blended with jazz & influenced by country singers such as Loretta Lynn & blues singers like BB King.
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Admission: Free for grounds and concert; regular admission for house.
Telephone: 860-247-8996
* Rekindle the romance at the Spa at Norwich Inn. The
perfect romantic getaway for pampering and relaxation. Go for a day or make it a weekend.
http://www.thespaatnorwichinn.com/
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APROROS OF NOTHING
Transistor Radio? Virtual reality specs? The latest from designer Tom Ford?
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Enjoy Your August
Sincerely,
Aiello Home Services
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