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URL:https://www.riauthors.org/classes/how-to-illustrate-your-book/
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URL:https://www.riauthors.org/classes/how-to-self-publish/
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URL:https://www.riauthors.org/classes/pathways-to-publishing-class-zoom-on
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SUMMARY:PATHWAYS TO PUBLISHING CLASS (ZOOM ONLY)
DESCRIPTION:There’s more than one way to bring your book baby to life! Pu
 blishing has evolved in the modern era offering authors many options. With
  innovative platforms such as Inkitt and Wattpad\, and indie\, hybrid\, an
 d traditional models thriving\, writers have many opportunities to see the
 ir work in print. And\, don’t forget the audio and digital markets! Regi
 ster for an informative program and lively discussion on the what\, why\, 
 and how of modern publishing.\nThe date of class is April 5th at 7pm throu
 gh Zoom.\nClick here to order the class.\n$25.00 for non-ARIA members.\n$2
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URL:https://www.riauthors.org/classes/editing-soup-to-nuts/
SUMMARY:Editing: Soup to Nuts
DESCRIPTION:For many authors\, the editing process is a daunting one\, but 
 a well edited manuscript can mean the difference between a book that’s r
 eady for the world and a document that sits in a drawer collecting dust. L
 et’s talk about the different parts of the editing process and how to su
 ccessfully find and work with an editor. We’ll also spend time discussin
 g the goals of a developmental edit and how to work effectively with beta 
 readers or critique partners. Learn practical techniques that will help ma
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T183000
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URL:https://www.riauthors.org/classes/the-concepts-of-writing-and-publishi
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SUMMARY:The Concepts of Writing and Publishing
DESCRIPTION:\nThis in-person workshop focuses on writing\, in particular cr
 eating characters\, settings\, plot points\, and the Four-Pass Editing Pro
 cess\, as well as self-marketing\, self-promotion\, social networking\, eB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T190000
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URL:https://www.riauthors.org/classes/kick-your-scene-into-action/
SUMMARY:Kick Your Scene Into Action via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:As writers\, we often visualize our action scenes as if they we
 re on the big screen. But how do we translate the heart pounding\, edge-of
 -the-seat\, adrenaline rush that we get from watching a scene to the pages
  of our books? Whether you're crafting a fight scene or a spaceship battle
 \, these tips will help bring intensity to your scene and keep your reader
 s turning the pages. New and experienced writers welcome!\n$30.00 for non-
 ARIA members.\n$25.00 for ARIA members with coupon.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T203000
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URL:https://www.riauthors.org/classes/pathways-to-publishing-class-zoom-on
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SUMMARY:PATHWAYS TO PUBLISHING CLASS via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:There’s more than one way to bring your book baby to life! Pu
 blishing has evolved in the modern era offering authors many options. With
  innovative platforms such as Inkitt and Wattpad\, and indie\, hybrid\, an
 d traditional models thriving\, writers have many opportunities to see the
 ir work in print. And\, don’t forget the audio and digital markets! Regi
 ster for an informative program and lively discussion on the what\, why\, 
 and how of modern publishing.\nThe date of class is October 25th at 7pm th
 rough Zoom.\n$30.00 for non-ARIA members.\n$25.00 for ARIA members with co
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URL:https://www.riauthors.org/classes/editing-soup-to-nuts-2/
SUMMARY:Editing: Soup to Nuts via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:For many authors\, the editing process is a daunting one\, but 
 a well edited manuscript can mean the difference between a book that’s r
 eady for the world and a document that sits in a drawer collecting dust. L
 et’s talk about the different parts of the editing process and how to su
 ccessfully find and work with an editor. We’ll also spend time discussin
 g the goals of a developmental edit and how to work effectively with beta 
 readers or critique partners. Learn practical techniques that will help ma
 ke the editing process efficient\, effective\, and satisfying!\nThe date o
 f class is November 15th at 7pm through Zoom.\n$30.00 for non-ARIA members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T190000
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URL:https://www.riauthors.org/classes/the-concepts-of-writing-and-publishi
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SUMMARY:The Concepts of Writing and Publishing via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:\nThis on-line workshop focuses on writing\, in particular crea
 ting characters\, settings\, plot points\, and the Four-Pass Editing Proce
 ss\, as well as self-marketing\, self-promotion\, social networking\, eBoo
 ks\, Audio books\, and much more. Question and answer time provided.\nGood
  for: aspiring authors\, authors-to-be\, new authors\, anyone who wants to
  self-publish their works.\nThe date of class is November  27th at 7pm th
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T190000
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URL:https://www.riauthors.org/classes/social-networking-marketing-1/
SUMMARY:Social Networking\, Marketing & Self-Promotion via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:\nThis workshop is for authors looking to promote their work in
  the ever-growing field of social networking\, self-marketing\, and self-p
 romotion. Cutting edge technology is focused on in this workshop\, includi
 ng utilizing the Internet to its fullest capability. Websites\, social med
 ia sites\, newsletters\, email distribution\, blogging\, YouTube\, and muc
 h more are discussed in this highly attended event. Question and answer ti
 me provided. Good for aspiring authors\, authors-to-be\, new authors\, int
 ermediate authors\, anyone interested in how to promote themselves online\
 nThe date of class is December  7th at 7pm through Zoom.\n$30.00 for non-
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URL:https://www.riauthors.org/classes/association-of-rhode-island-authors-
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SUMMARY:Association of Rhode Island Authors Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Association of Rhode Island Authors is inviting you to a schedu
 led Zoom meeting.\n \nTopic: Association of Rhode Island Authors' Zoom Me
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T203000
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URL:https://www.riauthors.org/classes/outlining-blockbuster-plots/
SUMMARY:Outlining Blockbuster Plots
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nUtilizing the text from Writing Blockbuster 
 Plots by Martha Anderson\, we'll dive into plotting a full length novel\, 
 discuss the use of a plot planner\, and address the following concepts:\n\
 n	Beginning\, middle\, and end of a story\, and guidelines for each\n	Dram
 atic action - it's definition and how it works to create pace and hook the
  reader\n	Character emotional development - its function in the novel and 
 how it's brings our characters to life and allows us to root for them\, or
  hate them\, or even both\n	Crisis and climax - we will define these two p
 ivotal points in the novel\n	The ending\, or the denouement - how it is us
 ed and why it is important.\n\nInstructor Bio:\nKevin is a 1987 graduate o
 f Roger Williams University with a degree in Computer Information Systems 
 with a minor in creative writing. Kevin wrote a comic book that was publis
 hed called “P.R.I.M.E.” Six of my short stories\, “The Soul Experime
 nt\,” “The Albatross\,” “Sunshine Through the Darkest Cloud\,” a
 nd “The Fourth Quadrant”\, “The Train of Thought Sometimes Takes the
  Road”\, and “The Song of Darkness” have appeared in the Association
  of Rhode Island Authors yearly anthology volumes\, Selections\, Past Pres
 ent and Future\, Hope\, and Green\, Iconic Rhode Island\, and In a Dark Ti
 me.\nKevin has a novel entitled Seeker of the Eclipse which is currently i
 n circulation among literary agents.\nKevin is currently working on anothe
 r novel called The Quantum Children\, which he plotted using the methods i
 llustrated in this class\, and is hoping to have the first draft finished 
 by spring. Another novel Manifest Destiny\, is ready for another round of 
 editing in preparation for agent submission.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T203000
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URL:https://www.riauthors.org/classes/the-anatomy-of-a-story/
SUMMARY:The Anatomy of a Story
DESCRIPTION:Class Title: THE ANATOMY OF A STORY\nDate and Time: Wednesday\,
  April 17\, 2024 at 7 pm via Zoom\nMost would-be authors have a good sense
  of what a story is and can identify stories that do not work. However\, w
 hen asked to explain what went wrong\, they may struggle to describe clear
 ly what they perceived intuitively. Knowledge of story structure and how t
 o apply it to our own writing is key to improving our craft and creating s
 tories that readers find satisfying. In this course\, I will explain why s
 tory structure matters and provide a practical analysis of the three-act s
 tory structure so common in Hollywood films and best-selling novels. Under
 standing story structure is more than simply having a beginning\, a middle
 \, and an end. Story structure gives us the tools to organize\, analyze\, 
 and revise our stories to produce the maximum emotional impact on the read
 er.\nInstructor Bio: J.W. Elliot is a professional historian and award-win
 ning and bestselling author of fantasy\, science fiction\, and historical 
 fiction. His bestselling series Archers of the Heathland has sold over 37\
 ,000 copies. Both books in The Ark Project series won the New England Book
  Festival for science fiction in 2021 and 2022.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T203000
DTSTAMP:20240217T164559Z
URL:https://www.riauthors.org/classes/genre-studies-dystopia/
SUMMARY:Genre Studies: Dystopia
DESCRIPTION:Class Description: What is it about this genre that captivates 
 audiences and makes it impossible to put down? Learn more about the compon
 ents of dystopian books\, the gothic uncanny as coined by Freud\, and how 
 it might compare to other books you know. I'll also share a couple of my o
 wn dystopian concepts. There will also be a DIY component to craft your ow
 n dystopian concept\, as well as opportunity for Q+A to learn more about m
 e and my process.\nInstructor Bio: Angelina Singer is a young adult / new 
 adult author with a romantic comedy\, "Just Like a Pill"\, books 1-3 of a 
 dystopian science fiction trilogy "The Upperworld Series"\, and both books
  of The Rewind Duology available for purchase on Amazon now. In addition t
 o her writing career\, Singer graduated Magna Cum Laude from Stonehill Col
 lege in 2019\, where she studied English\, Music\, and of course\, Creativ
 e Writing. When she’s not serving on the ARIA Board of directors\, Angel
 ina enjoys crocheting\, content writing\, and studying holistic medicine t
 o pivot into an exciting career helping others heal.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T203000
DTSTAMP:20240213T010627Z
URL:https://www.riauthors.org/classes/so-you-want-to-write-a-memoir/
SUMMARY:So you want to write a memoir?
DESCRIPTION:Class title: SO YOU WANT TO WRITE A MEMOIR?\nDate and Time: Tue
 sday May 7\, 2024 at 7 pm via Zoom\nClass Description: A memoir\, unlike a
 n autobiography\, is an up-close look at your life that focuses on a parti
 cular topic or time period. It might be about why you love playing bluegra
 ss fiddle music so much or what happened during your first year of marriag
 e. A good memoir will reveal what you learned from your experiences as wel
 l as provide something meaningful for the reader to think about. In this i
 nteractive workshop\, we will take a look at some well-written memoirs\, e
 xamine different ways to organize them\, and then try writing an excerpt o
 r two. Join the class with your computer or pen/paper on hand and be prepa
 red to begin your personal memoir journey.\nInstructor Bio: LYNNE HEINZMAN
 N is an author\, book coach\, editor\, and writing instructor from North K
 ingstown\, Rhode Island\, with an MFA in Creative Writing from Fairfield U
 niversity and an Author Accelerator Certification in Book Coaching. She ha
 s taught English and creative writing courses for the University of Rhode 
 Island\, Community College of Rhode Island\, GrubStreet Providence\, and U
 RI’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). Lynne is the author of th
 e award-winning historical fiction novel\, Frozen Voices\, as well as The 
 Curious Childhood of Wanton Chase and The Island Adventures of Paul Stedma
 n\, historical story books from the Rose Island Lighthouse Series. Her lat
 est book\, But Cats Don't Talk\, is a YA novel about a spunky professional
  pianist with a trash-talking cat. For more about her\, visit LynneHeinzma
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T203000
DTSTAMP:20240907T114756Z
URL:https://www.riauthors.org/classes/creating-your-book/
SUMMARY:Creating Your Book for Children: Shape it\, Submit it\, See it in P
 rint 
DESCRIPTION:Class title: Creating Your Book for Children: Shape it\, Submi
 t it\, See it in Print \nDate and Time: Tuesday October 8\, 2024 at 7 pm 
 via Zoom\nClass Description: Having a children's book published in today'
 s tough market may seem like an impossible dream. But\, in reality\, getti
 ng your book idea into shape and into print can hinge on just the right ad
 vice from a pro. Do you need an agent? Should you connect with an artist? 
 What about self-publishing? In a one-session workshop\, nationally-known a
 uthor Peter Mandel will pass on the insider's tips writers need to know in
  order to create a marketable first book and get it into the hands of exac
 tly the right gatekeepers in the publishing world.   \nInstructor Bio: P
 eter Mandel is the author of eleven books for children including Jackhamme
 r Sam (Macmillan)\, Zoo Ah-Choooo (Holiday House)\, Bun\, Onion\, Burger (
 Simon &amp\; Schuster)\, Planes at the Airport (Scholastic)\, Say Hey! A S
 ong of Willie Mays (Hyperion)\, and Red Cat White Cat (Henry Holt). He’s
  a regular contributor to the travel sections of The Washington Post\, The
  Boston Globe\, and The Huffington Post. Learn more about him at www.peter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T225053Z
URL:https://www.riauthors.org/classes/aria-writing-academy-class-developin
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SUMMARY:ARIA Writing Academy Class: Developing story through conflict
DESCRIPTION:\n\nLearn how to develop your story through conflict with Sarah
  P. Blanchard!\n\nIn Developing story through conflict we'll explore how t
 o craft memorable characters in any genre by creating a detailed character
  bible to build unique\, believable characters and develop authentic narra
 tive\, action\, and dialogue. Through discussion and short exercises\, we'
 ll explore how to:\n\n	develop a character's foundation—the goals\, moti
 vations\, and conflicts that shape decisions\;\n	build depth with backstor
 y and flaws\; and\n	ground a character's interior (thoughts) and exterior 
 (physicality) in memorable action and dialogue to give a story profluence
 —a reason for the reader to keep reading.\n\n
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URL:https://www.riauthors.org/classes/aria-writing-academy-class-the-memoi
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SUMMARY:ARIA Writing Academy Class: The Memoir Blueprint
DESCRIPTION:Class Description:\n“The Memoir Blueprint” is a ninety-minu
 te hands-on webinar where you will jump-start your memoir by clarifying th
 e key threads of meaning that run throughout your life story and identifyi
 ng significant events that encapsulate that meaning. Equipped with these i
 nsights\, you will be ready to start building your narrative\, poetic\, or
  visual memoir.\nInstructor Bio:\nAs an Expressive Living Facilitator\, Kr
 isten “K” Castrataro uses her background in education\, expressive wri
 ting\, and agriculture to support purposeful lives rich in time\, energy\,
  and abundance. She is a poet\; a children’s book author\; a featured co
 lumnist for Country Folks Grower\; the founder of Pen Light\, LLC\; and ho
 st of the podcast Food\, Flowers\, &amp\; Fun: Visits with farm women from
  around the world.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T143000
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URL:https://www.riauthors.org/classes/aria-writing-academy-class-how-ai-is
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SUMMARY:ARIA Writing Academy Class: How AI Is Transforming Writing & Publis
 hing
DESCRIPTION:Class Description:\n\n\n"Artificial intelligence is rapidly res
 haping the way stories are written\, edited\, discovered\, and sold—and 
 the implications for writers\, publishers\, and booksellers are profound. 
 This seminar explores how AI tools are changing the creative process\, fro
 m drafting and revision to marketing and audience targeting\, while also r
 aising important questions about originality\, authorship\, and ethics. At
 tendees will gain a clear\, practical understanding of what AI can (and ca
 nnot) do\, how it is already being used across the publishing ecosystem\, 
 and how to integrate these technologies into their own work without losing
  the human voice that readers value most. \nWhether you’re curious\, ca
 utious\, or already experimenting\, this session offers insight\, clarity\
 , and a grounded path forward in a rapidly evolving landscape."\n\n\n\n\nS
 peaker Bio:\nSteven R. Porter is the author of three novels -- "Fiddlehead
 \," "Confessions of the Meek &amp\; the Valiant\," and "Manisses\," which 
 was honored by the New England Book Festival as one of the Best Books of 2
 013. He is the co-author of "Scared to Death... Do it Anyway" (with Brian 
 Beneduce) about overcoming fear and panic attacks. Steve also served as th
 e Director of Advertising and Public Relations for the Lauriat's Bookstore
  chain that operated over 176 northeast locations and is the founder of th
 e 501(c)(3) non-profit Association of Rhode Island Authors (ARIA).\nAlong 
 with his wife\, Dawn\, he is the proud owner of Stillwater Books -- a full
 -service\, independent bookstore-- and Stillwater River Publications\, a h
 ybrid-style independent publisher with a catalog of over 900 titles\, both
  located in West Warwick\, Rhode Island.\n\n
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URL:https://www.riauthors.org/classes/aria-writing-academy-class-writing-f
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SUMMARY:ARIA Writing Academy Class: Writing for Comics & Graphic Novels
DESCRIPTION:\n\nClass Description:\nWhat does it take to write a graphic no
 vel? Is it really all that different from writing a novel\, or\nscreenplay
 ?\nWhat do you do if you adore comics\, but can’t draw for beans?\nWhat 
 is it like to collaborate with an illustrator on a comic\, or graphic nove
 l project?\nWhat about crowdfunding?\nThis class will address all these qu
 estions\, and probably more. So\, if you’ve ever been curious\nabout wri
 ting a graphic novel\, or if you’ve been holding back on your great idea
  because you\nthink you can’t draw\, here’s a chance to step up\, join
  in\, and bring some questions of your own.\nTopics will include:\nGraphic
  Novel Manuscript Format\n- How it’s different for author/illustrators v
 s. authors-only – with examples!\n- What’s the difference between a gr
 aphic novel\, a comic book\, a hybrid\, and a picture\nbook?\nWorking with
  an Illustrator\n- How to give/take/approach the partnership\, and constru
 ctive criticism\n- Contract!\nNext Steps\n- Is querying or crowdfunding th
 e right path for your project?\no Some tips from my own experiences with C
 rowdfundr and Kickstarter\nComics are for everyone! Let’s learn together
 \, and have some fun!\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio:\nMarie Ventura (Pen Name: Rowe
 na Zahnrei)\, is a neurodiverse (ASD) author. A graduate of URI\, PC\, and
  the University of St Andrews\, she has experience teaching and tutoring s
 tudents from pre-K through college. Her short comics have been published i
 n the anthologies Comics from the Kitchen! and Let’s Go!: A Kids Comics 
 Studio Anthology (featured at the 2026 MoCCA Arts Fest in NYC)\, and her g
 raphic novel trilogy – The Adventures of Nicki and Ricky: Baffling Birds
 ! – has been accepted to Comic-Cons across the country\, including RI\, 
 NYC\, and San Diego. She’s a member of ARIA\, SCBWI\, and Kids Comics Un
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T231121Z
URL:https://www.riauthors.org/classes/aria-writing-academy-class-social-ne
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SUMMARY:ARIA Writing Academy Class: Social Networking\, Marketing\, & Promo
 tion for Authors
DESCRIPTION:Class Description:\nThis workshop is for authors looking to pro
 mote their work in the ever-growing field of social networking\, self-mark
 eting\, and self-promotion. This workshop focuses on cutting-edge technolo
 gy\, including utilizing the Internet to its fullest potential. Websites\,
  social media sites\, newsletters\, email distribution\, blogging\, YouTub
 e\, and much more are discussed in this highly attended event. Question an
 d answer time provided.\nInstructor Bio:\n"Mike has been writing The Overl
 ords series for over twenty years. Currently\, he lives in Tiverton\, RI\,
  with his wife Lea and their Australian Cattle Dog\, Zoe. Mike speaks at e
 lementary\, middle\, and high schools\, colleges\, local libraries\, and w
 riters’ groups\, where his sincere hope is to inspire everyone he meets 
 to be creative and follow their dreams. He is also the President of the As
 sociation of Rhode Island Authors (ARIA).\nWhen not working on the Overlor
 ds series\, Mike is very active in fitness and sports. He continues to pla
 y baseball where he is a knuckleball pitcher for the Narragansett Brewers 
 that won the 2008 and 2014 National Championships in Phoenix\, AZ. He also
  runs 4 to 5 miles on a regular basis\, does interval weight and cardio tr
 aining\, and takes Vinyasa yoga classes twice a week. Did we mention that 
 he is an engineer\, too\, working on Homeland Defense projects?"\n\n\n
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