“It’s de minimis,” Thorsen replied, according to Scout. Throughout the tour, Scout officials said Patten would repeatedly ask each tenant for something to take home with him, including vegan cheese and hand-blown glass, which company officials said “made all very uncomfortable as he forced his requests on people.”Įach time it happened, Scout officials wrote, Patten would turn to Thorsen and ask, “I don’t have to declare this right?” “ell you can call in a favor if you want $55M in funding,” Patten reportedly told Scout officials. Scout officials described a starkly different scene at Irwin’s.Īccording to their email, the restaurant was closed when Patten and Thorsen arrived, yet the two officials demanded it be opened – suggesting employees could come in early if Scout was serious about securing the McKee administration’s support for the Armory project. “The cuisine at Irwin’s did not disappoint. “Imagine my surprise when I learned that Bon Appetit magazine rated it one of the top ten restaurants in the United States!” Patten wrote. In a March 12 memo Patten wrote about the trip, he offered a glowing review of the experience, but first explained the restaurant looked like “it was vandalized just before our arrival.” The two men then continued their tour with a stop at Irwin’s, a high-end Italian restaurant on the eighth floor, which the email reports was closed at the time. ‘You can call in a favor if you want $55M’ Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance, was responsible for vetting the plan along with Thorsen.Īs Target 12 first revealed in April, two Scout officials - Scannapieco and her colleague Everett Abitbol - were so upset that they documented the two officials’ conduct in an email shared with state officials, alleging “bizarre, offensive” behavior that was “blatantly sexist, racist and unprofessional.” Dan McKee’s administration to fund the project. Gina Raimondo and was trying to convince Gov. The text message kicked off a bizarre daylong trip to Scout, the state contractor that landed a contract to redevelop the Armory under former Gov. “You have three hours to convince us to give you $55M.” “Have a cold six pack waiting on the table in your conference room,” he added. Department of Administration director Jim Thorsen, who would accompany him on the March 10 business trip. “Director Thorsen likes Diet Coke,” Patten continued, alluding to R.I. “Please have fresh coffee (with milk and sugar) and the best croissant in Philadelphia ready for me upon arrival,” Patten wrote to Scannapieco, managing partner at Scout Ltd., the company seeking over $50 million from the state to execute its plan for redeveloping the long-vacant Cranston Street Armory. with a text message from Rhode Island state official David Patten requesting coffee, croissants, Diet Coke - and beer. (WPRI) - For Lindsey Scannapieco, the day started at 12:01 a.m. This product is intended for general poultry hobbyists and is not recommended for professional or commercial use or for incubating exotic birds or reptiles.PROVIDENCE, R.I. Holds 41 large chicken eggs when used with the Little Giant Automatic Egg Turner, which is included with this incubator. Two 4 inch by 8 inch viewing windows allow for monitoring the hatching process and are great for educational purposes. Plastic mesh screen safely supports eggs during hatch period and is also dishwasher safe. The built-in digital hydrometer and moisture channels help maintain humidity, a key factor in egg health. The self-regulating control board adjusts the temperature to suit varying environments. The LCD display with LED light shows accurate temperature and humidity readings instantly. Durable styrofoam retains warmth, generated by a gentle heating element controlled by a highly dependable, digital control board. Built-in fan constantly circulates the air to maintain a proper temperature throughout the incubator, eliminating harmful hot and cold spots. Sets the standard for incubating and hatching eggs, with updated digital technology.
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