Archive for August 2020
Incubating the Corporate Golden Eggs
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL Harvey S. Firestone’s quote “The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership”, resonates clearly as a model for leadership. Through this quote, Firestone demonstrates his belief in people as a company’s most important asset and reflects his stature as a revolutionary business thinker in the early…
Read MoreTOP STORY: Back-to-school. Another time, another pandemic in Rhode Island
This story, was the top story read in the last week, with the exception of our almost-daily Coronavirus Updates. As we address back-to-school, we run it again for you. We’ve heard that we are safer from the spread of coronavirus if we are in well ventilated areas – especially if we are with other people.…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – August 2, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A warm front moves into the northeastern US during the day, ahead of which cloud cover increases in the afternoon with the chance for light showers later in the evening. Morning lows in the low 70’s rise only to the low 80’s with the cloud cover, accompanied by a decent southeasterly…
Read MoreIn The Arena interviews Bo Dietl about crime in New York City
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews people of interest on his program, “In The Arena”. The show airs at 7am on Sundays on ABC6. Bo Dietl, former New York City Police Detective, media personality, and actor talks about crime in New York City, shootings, black on black violence, and Black Lives Matter. Here is “In…
Read MoreDiscover Beautiful Rhode Island – Newport…
by Jason Michalski, photographer Crowded at Bannisters Wharf. Good to see people out and having fun. Note the banner across the entrance to the wharf area. Masks up! Editor’s Note: Imagine, in times long from now, someone will look at these photos and wonder how we all got through…the time when everything changed. Jason is…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Today, August 2, 2020
Photo: Signage on a car from the teachers educational protest in Providence this week NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL The first dog diagnosed with coronavirus has died. The World Health Organization has now formally recognized that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, is airborne and that it can be carried by tiny aerosols. Australia’s second-most populous state…
Read MoreWelcome to Rolling Greens Golf Course – #9 public golf course review
by John Cardullo, sportswriter Rolling Greens Golf Course As the summer continues our group known as the “fantastic four” takes on their hardest challenge so far, Rolling Greens Golf Course in North Kingstown, RI. Built in 1962 during the height of the golfing boom when Jack, Gary and Arnie were lighting the golf world on…
Read MoreRI Weekend Weather Wrap – Aug 1/2, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 8/1/20: High pressure with decently dry air settles in for the first half of the weekend. Highs in the upper 80’s from a low in the upper 60’s with a light southerly breeze and hardly any clouds, let alone rain in sight. A winner. Sunday 8/2/20: A warm front moves…
Read MoreRI Bill to remove “Portuguese” as Minority Business category
“Portuguese” no longer a business designation in Rhode Island? A bill sponsored by Representative Anastasia Williams would amend the Minority Business Enterprise legislation regarding issuance of state contracts, specifically building contracts. The amendment is specific to the removal of “Portuguese (a person of Portuguese, Brazilian, or other Portuguese culture or origin regardless of race)” from…
Read More“Dear Dee” – Should we move or break up? – I’m still not getting what I want!
By Donna Rustigian Mac, “Dear Dee” Advice Columnist Dear Dee-Episode 10 Well hello—it’s Dee…with your communication advice for the week…so you can speak your truth, be clear, honest, forthright and influential. Let’s create healthy human connections….and trusted relationships in your personal and professional life. Have you listened to the Q&A on audio? Dear Dee, My…
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