Archive for September 2021
“Ron & Jen’s Great Escape” – 9-29-2021 – Ron St. Pierre & Jen Brien
by Ron St. Pierre & Jen Brien Jen’s thoughts on Brady’s “return” Well, Tom Brady is coming to town and all the scuttlebutt with his quick visit is truly overload. Honestly. Ugh. Last Sunday when HIS Bucs got blown out by the Rams some were overjoyed to say the least – I sure was. I…
Read MoreGet your wedding on! At the Rhode Island Wedding Expo – NYLO Hotel
The RI WEDDING EXPO will be held at the NYLO HOTEL, 400 Knight St, Warwick, RI on Sunday, October 3, 2021 from 12-3 p.m. Connect with the area’s top wedding professionals and plan your special day. Free admission for Engaged Couples and their guests. Free swag bag to the first 100 attendees. Not only is this an…
Read MoreYour Turn: “Rhode Island can’t afford three times more” – Catherine Taylor, AARP, RI
By Catherine Taylor, AARP, Rhode Island People of all ages are skipping pills because they can’t afford their medication. That’s because Americans are paying three times what people in other countries pay for the same medicine. People are sick and tired of being price-gouged for the medicine they need. So, they are calling on the President…
Read MoreWill $1.1 billion be enough to rescue RI? – Richard Asinof
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer Photo by Mike Cohea, used with permission – The harvest moon rising above the Newport Bridge. Despite the “largesse” of unspent federal funds, the state may soon be forced to operate under triage, as the safety net frays and community systems break down Years ago, a TV producer working…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, September 28, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteoroloogist A cold front sweeps down from the north and provides the stimulus for periods of light rain anytime from morning to evening. There will still be some dry air in place, so much of the rain will evaporate before reaching ground, so intensity will remain light. Temps will range from afternoon…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Sept. 27, 2021
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A decent day with high pressure still in control despite a cold front lurking to our northwest that will try to move in tomorrow. But today we’ll be rain-free, with seasonable temperatures ranging from morning lows in the upper 50’s to afternoon highs in the mid 70’s with a southwesterly breeze…
Read MoreInterview with a leader – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “…a leader has to demonstrate the truth and trust in what he says and what he does.” – Dan Smith Several years ago, I had the opportunity to interview a company president about his thoughts on communication and leadership. This president put aside time in his calendar and scheduled my…
Read MoreOur Networking Pick of the Week – Today at Iggy’s – RX Networking
Starting with an optional Golf outing at Harbor Lights beginning at 3pm, the Quarterly Mega-Mixier is BACK for RX Networking. Continuing on after Golf, members and guests will meet at Iggy’s Boardwalk Restaurant on Oakland Beach Avenue in Warwick, for Networking. RX Networking is your prescription for success and enjoy getting back to meeting in…
Read MoreFixing rising pharmaceutical drug costs once and for all – Herb Weiss
Fixing Rising Pharmaceutical Drug Costs Once and For All By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Just days ago, WBUR.org, Boston’s NPR News Station, featuring NPR News and Programs, aired a 45.37 minute program, “Steps to Fix America’s Broken Prescription Drug System,” clearly illustrating the need to fix America’s ailing prescription drug program. While Americans are…
Read MoreParty concerns leave Turchetta out, Campopiano in, for Cranston City Council vote
On September 15th, the press releases came one after the other – from the Cranston GOP, to Cranston Mayor Hopkins, to past mayors Fung and Traficante, and outgoing Councilmember, Ed Brady, himself – in support of the nomination of Vincent Turchetta to represent Ward 4 on the Cranston City Council. The position became available at…
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