Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2023 RevereTV Spotlight R evereTV is always covering local government meetings from the City Council Chambers at City Hall. This week, in particular, included many meetings that are now replaying on RTV GOV. The city held a special meeting last Tuesday that included results from a Regional Vulnerability and Adaptation Study. The study focused on coastal property impacts due to climate change as part of a program that involves Revere and surrounding cities like Saugus, Lynn, Everett and Malden. This study took place as a community meeting and is replaying in the mix of the typical government meetings on RTV. Expect to also see replays of the new Parking Advisory Commission, Conservation Commission, Human Rights Commission, Zoning Sub-Committee, Legislative Affairs Sub-Committee, Revere City Council and the Commission on Disabilities. SHOPPING | FROM Page 12 plan to buy Mom a new phone, tablet or other electronic device, leave it in its original packaging. Many retailers require the original packaging to process returns or exchanges. Buy from reputable dealers; check their ratings on BBB.org. • Jewelry: Do your research and consider visiting a jewelry store near you versus buying online. Keep your receipts and read the fi ne print; ask questions about their return poliRTV GOV is channel 9 for Comcast subscribers and channels 13 or 613 on RCN. All meetings covered by RevereTV also air live and stay posted to YouTube to be viewed at your convenience. This week’s recording of “In the Loop” includes important information for all Revere residents. Revere City Hall and other municipal buildings in the city are changing hours of operation. For the fi rst time, residents can now access Revere City Hall services until 7 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, and City Hall will now be closed on Fridays. This pilot program started on May 1 and will continue until the end of September. Watch “In the Loop” in between programming on RTV or posted to the RTV social media accounts to stay updated on any changes regarding this message, and to learn more about community events or new city information. The Revere High School Rock cy. Read more tips on buying and selling jewelry at https:// www.bbb.org/article/newsreleases/16832-tips-for-buyingand-selling-jewelry • Gift cards and certifi cates: Check the terms and conditions of any gift card or certifi cate before buying so that it won’t be a problem. If you’re giving a gift card to someone who will make online purchases, check to see that the gift card is redeemable for Internet shopping and not just for in-store use. Make sure the gift card has not been tamEnsemble performed their annual musical concert last weekend, and RevereTV was there to record it all. This year’s theme was “The RHS Radiohead Experience.” The high school students welcomed special guest performers: RMA Percussion, GMS Rock and SBA Rock. If you missed out on the live event, RevereTV will be playing the concert throughout the months of May and June on the Community Channel. The Boston Renegades have a home game this Saturday at 6:00 p.m. at Harry Della Russo Stadium. RevereTV is covering all home games this season so tune in to the Community Channel to catch it live or watch replays in the weeks following every game. All games stream live on YouTube and stay posted there. The RevereTV Community Channel is 8 and 1072 on Comcast and 3 and 614 for RCN subscribers. pered with. Before you buy a gift card, consider the additional tips at https://www.bbb.org/ article/news-releases/17257bbb-tip-gift-cards-and-bankruptcy. • Guides, tours and classes: Art classes, wine tastings and cooking lessons are fun ways to celebrate and spend time with Mom. However, it’s important to get the details of these activities in writing. Be sure to clarify total costs and features, if reservations are needed and if there are any restrictions, special time requirements or cancellation fees. • Restaurants: Find restaurants near you and read reviews and complaints on BBB.org. Search by business name. You can also look up a restaurant’s inspection records online at https://www.foodsafetynews. com/restaurant-inspections-inyour-area/ to help you make an educated choice. Look for BBB Accredited Businesses that adhere to BBB Standards for Trust at https://www. bbb.org/standards-for-trust. Read more about BBB Accreditation Standards at https:// www.bbb.org/bbb-accreditation-standards. Are you a business owner? Learn how to get BBB Accredited at https://www. bbb.org/get-accredited For more information: Visit https://www.bbb.org/all/consumer-hq for more consumer tips and information. Check out https://www.bbb.org/all/ online-shopping for the latest online shopping news. 1. On May 12, 1820, what English nurse (“Lady with the Lamp”) was born in Florence, Italy? 2. How many bridges does the Amazon River have: 0, 22 or 236? 3. The fi rst credit card was for what company? 4. On May 13, 1941, Chicano rock music pioneer “Ritchie” Valens was born; what is the name of his Mexican folk song cover hit? 5. Until 1951, U.S. coin-operated telephone calls cost how many cents: three, fi ve or 10? 6. May 14 is Mother’s Day; what is the official Mother’s Day fl ower? 7. What game that was originally called CrissCross Words only sold 532 in its fi rst year? 8. In what year was the 1st “Oldies But Goodies” collection of rock and roll hits released: 1959, 1964 or 1971? 9. In 1861, what “Fireside Poet,” who died in Cambridge, Mass., wrote in a journal, “The word May is a perfumed word... It means youth, love, song; and all that is beautiful in life”? 10. May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day; in 1937 in what state Answers did Ruth Graves Wakefi eld cut up a chocolate bar to invent chocolate chip cookies? 11. What is considered the “Greatest Show on Earth” (having 2 million attendees per day): Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Carnival in Venice or Mardi Gras in New Orleans? 12. In the 1932 short “The Music Box” who delivered a piano? 13. In Amsterdam, what method of transport is most commonly stolen? 14. On May 16, 1957, what road in Massachusetts opened? 15. What is cos lettuce also called? 16. What global writing system has 63 characters? 17. On May 17, 1875, what oldest consecutively held thoroughbred horse race in the United States was fi rst run? 18. How many days of rain were there when Noah was on the Ark: 30, 40 or 80? 19. What kind of entertainment involves the cascade, shower and fountain? 20. On May 18, 1980, what mountain in Washington state erupted? For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net 1. Florence Nightingale 2. 0 (The riverbanks are thought too unstable for bridges.) 3. Diner’s Club (in 1950) 4. “La Bamba” 5. Five 6. Carnations 7. Scrabble 8. 1959 9. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 10. Massachusetts (at the Toll House Inn in Whitman) 11. Carnival in Rio de Janeiro 12. Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy 13. Bicycle 14. The Massachusetts Turnpike 15. Romaine 16. Braille 17. The Kentucky Derby 18. 40 19. Juggling (basic patterns) 20. Mount St. Helens
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