Archive for November 2019
The most wonderful time of the year – Thanksgiving Day HS Football
By John Cardullo, sportswriter It’s the most wonderful time of the year – THANKSGIVING DAY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL RIVALRIES! As the high school “Fall” sports calendar winds down and the championship games get played in each sport all eyes are focused on THE one day – no it isn’t Superbowl weekend, it is the annual…
Read MoreRay Rickman: If we did this… “it would rock the world”.
Recently, Ray Rickman, most identifiable as the founder and force behind Stages of Freedom, received two awards – one from the King’s Cathedral – and one naming him the Philanthropic Citizen of the Year from the Association of Fundraising Professionals in RI. Rickman took the opportunity to tape a message about the power we all…
Read MoreTraits of an Effective Leader
By Mary T. O’Sullivan Understanding Power and Control: Leaders have power and control, and they need to know how and when it’s appropriate to use them. You can’t be a bully and be a good leader. Followers know that any leader, a supervision, manager, or project lead, has power and control that can be exerted…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week: After Hours Networking – Nov. 26th
After Hours Networking Events have been among the most popular in RI consistently welcoming new people every month from a multitude of industries. It’s been said…The richest people in the world look for and build networks; everyone else looks for work. It’s also been said, that it’s not “who you know” “it’s knows you”. That…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, Monday, Nov. 25, 2019
By Jack Donnelly, meteorologist The nor’easter rains have ended and we can enjoy a day or two of pleasant and warmer than normal weather beginning with today. We’ll see lots of sunshine and some fair weather cumulus and high cirrus crossing paths with light westerly breezes keeping things fresh. We’ll have morning lows in the…
Read MoreBustin’ Out Old School Dance Party!
Bustin’ Out Old school Dance Party! Yes, that’s what it is. The night after Thanksgiving, revisit a tradition of Friday night for many people – probably some baby boomers – more than others – ending Friday with dancing at the Marriott. PS – new research says 4 hours is the maximum time we can spend…
Read MoreTaking Action to Address Antibiotic Resistance
RIDOH Taking Action to Address Antibiotic Resistance RI Dept. of Health As a part of ongoing efforts to reduce the improper prescribing of antibiotics and prevent the proliferation of antibiotic resistant bacteria, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is planning a new round of healthcare provider education. This educational campaign is being launched in…
Read MoreIn The Arena with Joe Paolino, Jr. & Rebecca Webber (CIC)
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews people of interest on his program, “In The Arena”. The show airs at 7am on Sundays on ABC6. You can also watch it here, commercial free, after 8am on Sundays… This week, Paolino’s guest is Rebecca Webber, general manager of Cambridge Innovation Center Providence, discusses CIC Providence’s offerings and…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Sunday 11/24/19: A vigorous coastal low pressure system, a late fall Nor’Easter in fact, takes over Sunday with rain and lots of it particularly along the south shore and beaches, so some erosion can be expected. A cold rain will begin in the wee hours of the morning, and grow heavy…
Read MoreTOP STORY OF THE WEEK – Mutual Aid? It’s not so great – by Michael Morse
By Michael Morse This story was liked and shared all around the region. A lively discussion about such a serious topic. Mutual Aid? Sounds great, but it’s not. What it is, is one city or town saving money on the backs of other cities and towns. What it isn’t is some precursor to a nifty…
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