Archive for December 2019
The spirit of Christmas – alive in this Pawtucket business
In a quiet corner of Pawtucket, the spirit of Christmas was alive and well on Sunday, when Joey “Cash” DeBarros, owner of SIK Support is Key Clothing gave out the results of his Christmas Toy Drive to community children. From 1 to 5pm, there were free toys for children, a raffle for four bikes and…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week: LAST FRIDAY COFFEE – The Hive
It’s not over until it’s over – and this week of holiday enjoying will end with Uncle Jay’s Last Friday Coffee at The Hive in North Kingstown. Always the highlight of the month for early rising networkers. And, the friendliest and most laid-back networking event of the month, too. Bring your friends, relatives, businesses associates,…
Read MoreAt GORE-TEX there are no management layers. How do they get the work done?
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “It starts with that word, “Associate.” We’re more than employees; we’re trusted stewards of our business.” – Bill Gore At W.L. Gore, the chemical company most famous for Gore-Tex, there are no management layers and there is no organizational chart. Few people have titles, and no one has a boss. …
Read MoreMichael Rielly inducted into the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame
The James D. Rielly Foundation, announced today that founder and president Michael Rielly, has been named to the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame for his contributions to the Santa Claus community and his charitable work as Santa Claus. Located in Santa Claus Indiana, the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame is the home of…
Read MoreThe U.S. Space Force – now the official 6th branch of the military.
The Space Force has taken its place among the other 5 branches of the military – to become the 6th branch, and it begins with 16,000 active-duty airmen and civilians who work at Air Force Space Command, who have been assigned to the Space Force. Air Force officials on Friday told reporters that people are…
Read MoreIn The Arena – Joe Paolino, Jr. with Erin Gilliatt, Boys & Girls Clubs
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 talks with Erin Gilliatt, executive director of the East Providence Boys & Girls Club. Don’t miss…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019
By Jack Donnelly, meteorologist We have a chance for a decent day Sunday as the cloud producer trough is well east, and clear skies fill the horizon. Morning lows sink to the mid 20’s and afternoon highs rebound nicely, climbing to the mid and upper 40’s. Winds light out of the west, generally less than…
Read MoreOur Top Story of the Week: “The American Heart Association has spread misinformation” – Dr. Barbara Roberts
Each week we feature the top read story of the week – this submission, by contributing writer Dr. Barbara H. Roberts had an overwhelming number of “reads” – and probably left many of us wondering about the heart health protocols we are practicing – or that of our family members. Here the article is, again:…
Read MoreHappy Hanukkah – Light the Menorah
We begin the recognition of Hanukkah tonight, December 22nd, and it ends the evening of December 30th. Here are the public menorah lighting ceremonies in Rhode Island to commemorate the eight day celebration of the Jewish Festival of Lights – Hanukkah. The menorah (“lamp” in modern Hebrew) is the nine-branched candelabra used during the celebration…
Read MoreWeekend Weather Wrap – Sat/Sun – Dec. 21/22, 2019
By Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A weak mid-level area of low pressure will try to ruin our Saturday, but will have only limited success with cloud cover and only the slightest of chances for mixed precipitation along the south coast. We should remain dry over the bulk of the area with light winds out of the…
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