Letters

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Bad Sign

I fully agree with Tyler Smith about the signage around Rhode Island [Current, March]. I was just commenting about the India Point Park Bridge to a buddy of mine; then I read his validating comment and felt very good. The sign cheapens the beauty of the bridge. We all know it’s a bridge. The Brooklyn Bridge doesn’t have gaudy plastic letters; it has a nice bronze sign. What is wrong with Providence planners?
I also agree with the RISD signage. You don’t know how to correctly read it. It’s not “artistic,” it’s just not right.
I think there should be two “Welcome to Rhode Island” signs: a plain one, and a second one a quarter-mile farther with more information.
That’s all I have for now.
Michael Enos
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Foul Wordplay

I must admit I got a serious chuckle out of one of your headlines in the latest issue. I would, however, be after your heads if my picture was shown under the title “Sewage Soiree” [Out Takes, March]. What person actually thought this was a tasteful title?
I can only imagine the ribbing the attendees have endured since the publication date! This qualifies as a BIG ooops.
Jan Freeborn
North Kingstown

Smart Money

I would like to thank you for the informative cover story on money [“Salary Survey 2009,” February].
As the Community Development Officer at Pawtucket Credit Union, I visit high schools around the state to talk with students about financial literacy, part of a seven-unit National Endowment for Financial Education program that we have brought to more than twelve area schools.
After a class completes the curriculum, we invite the students to participate in our “Real World Day” event. Each student chooses an occupation, and we assign them a salary and a few life scenarios that force them to budget their monthly income wisely. The goal is to balance their budget to zero. If a student is in the red, they have to make adjustments — this could be using public transportation or returning a cell phone they thought they could afford. It will be helpful to use Chris Museler’s list of actual salaries that apply to folks living in Rhode Island, rather than a national average.
We believe this event showcases one way that businesses in the community are doing their part to educate the youth of Rhode Island on money matters.
eugene nadeau
Warwick