Archive for February 2021
Central HS Basketball Capt. Mashiya Mangum – making a difference on & off the court
by John Cardullo, sportswriter, RINewsToday Central’s Lady Knight’s basketball Captain Mashiya Mangum has made a difference both on and off the court. The journey into the game of basketball started in elementary school for Central High School senior captain Mashiya Mangum. “I started playing in 5th grade for my school team, Veazie Street Elementary School…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Today – Tues, Feb. 16, 2021
Photo: Today is Fat Tuesday – and Mardi Gras – in New Orleans. With bars closed and Bourban Street blocked off, homeowners have taken to decorating their home-floats for people to enjoy as the traditional parades aren’t happening. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Lt. Gov. Dan McKee released a statement of dissatisfaction in RI’s vaccination progress…
Read MoreTODAY! One Day Only – Order your Hamentashen for Purim
Mix and match delectable Hamentashen – poppy, prune, apricot, lemon and cherry – and support the programs and services of The Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence in Warwick, RI. At $18 a dozen, orders must be placed TODAY – pick up day is Tuesday, February 23rd, 9am to noon. Socially distant pick-up will be…
Read MoreJust the two of us
Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI – contributing writer on health – by Toby Simon, contributing writer to ConvergenceRI Just the two of us, non-stop Managing the “brutalities of intimacy” in a pandemic, after more than 50 years of marriage Photo courtesy of Toby Simon – Still dancing, after all these years. Toby Simon and Peter Simon dancing…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today – Mon, Feb. 15, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Cloudy with light mixed precipitation through the day with a light northerly breeze. Afternoon highs in the mid 30’s from morning lows in the low 30’s. We’ll have a stormy week, but no huge snow events. Mostly light and mixed, snow changing to rain kind of things. Thursday we could see…
Read MoreA Modern Day Rasputin – Mary T. O’Sullivan
by Mary T. O’Sullivan, contributing writer, business leadership Consultants are mystical people who ask the company for a number and then gives it back to them. – Unknown It’s not uncommon for leaders to be faced with “big rocks” to solve. (Forbes, “What Are Your Big Rocks?” January 21, 2020) They are complex issues, and…
Read More520 new words for Merriam-Webster – hygge, for one
From ‘ASMR’ to ‘silver fox’ Language is a measure of culture, but also, in many ways, language can be a measure of time. The words we use—if they are new or relatively new—are the words we need to express and explain our world. If these words then also become widely used, it becomes the dictionary’s…
Read MoreNewport Pell Bridge shifts to all E-ZPass tolling
Beginning this past Sunday, the Newport Pell Bridge tolling system switched to a 4-week trial of full automation. Motorists heading eastbound will not be able to pay tolls by cash or credit card. The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) reminds drivers that they will direct all traffic heading eastbound (towards Newport) through lanes…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week: Network After Work
Join the Network After Work Virtual Networking on Thursday, February 18th at 6pm EST. This convenient digitally-driven event takes a distinctly 21st-century approach to professional networking. Participate from the comfort of your own home or office and bring your drink of choice to meet business owners, entrepreneurs, executives and career-minded professionals from across the country. The event…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter – Meet Emma! Waiting for YOU at the Providence Animal Shelter
Hello! I am a young female Tabby kitty from an unfortunate hoarding case. I had kittens and when my kittens were weaned, they went to a rescue and I came to PAC! Some of my family members are still in the house but will be arriving at PAC shortly. My former owner loved me and…
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