Archive for September 2021
Why women are willing to work hard, but need a moral purpose – Mary T. O’Sullivan
by Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, business leadership writer “The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” — Ayn Rand Working Hard and Still Being Overlooked A recent client, Beth, is a high energy, very intelligent, hardworking individual with a tendency to rely on external means (such as…
Read MoreOur Networking Pick of the Week – Pat Cruz Events
September Networking at Chapel Grille, in Cranston, by Pat Cruz Events will be held on Wednesday, September 22nd, 5:30 to 7:30pm. Mingle with local business people and influencers from a multitude of industries while enjoying fabulous appetizers and cash bar. Bring plenty of business cards. This is a great way for others to get to…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Sept. 19, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A weak cold front drops in overnight and squeezes out a few drops of rain before sunrise. Gradual clearing thereafter as high pressure begins to fill in the void. An afternoon high in the mid to upper 70’s accompanies the clearing skies, setting up a chilly evening low around 60 with…
Read MoreIn the Arena – Maribeth Calabro, Providence Teachers Union
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews people of interest on his program, “In The Arena”. The show airs at 7am on Sundays on ABC6. This week his guest is Maribeth Calabro, president of the Providence Teachers Union. Topics include the broken Providence school system, how education can be improved, the problem with rotating leadership and…
Read MoreLittle known Homeowner Assistance Fund will help eligible homeowners stay in their homes
Qualified Rhode Island homeowners may soon get assistance with overdue balances on their mortgages. As part of the American Rescue Plan, every state will be receiving millions of dollars to help qualified homeowners with mortgage delinquencies – who, without assistance, might be on their way to foreclosure. The Homeowner Assistance Fund of Rhode Island is…
Read MoreSenate appointment of Ray Rickman to RI 250th Commission
In 2026, Rhode Island – and the United States – will celebrate our Semiquincentennial – or the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the country. As one of the original 13 colonies, Rhode Island played a leading role in the birth and history of the United States of America. This legislative year a bill was…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter – Meet Shasta
Hi there! I am a 5 or 6-year-old front-paw-declawed female who was found on the streets with a huge matt on my bum and fleas! Yikes! I’m not sure why I was out there but I am safe now. I don’t have any litter box issues that can sometimes happen with declaws (at least not…
Read MoreLast weekend for Pawtucket-Central Falls Restaurant Week
We’re entering our last weekend of the Pawtucket – Central Falls Restaurant Week! Mayor Maria Rivera, of Central Falls encourages you to visit CF restaurants and celebrate the “incredible international cuisines offered around the city”. Check it out here: Restaurant Weeks here in CF! 2021 PCF Restaurant Weeks in Central Falls! Customers who visit any local…
Read MoreA lexicon of modern facades – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer on architecture Illustration by Thadani of how lexicon can be used on computers. (Dhiru Thadani) Among the many differences between modern architecture and traditional or classical architecture is that modernist buildings, which often do not look like buildings at all, receive what I call derisive monikers…
Read MoreBooster shots for you, and you – but not you, not yet…
The FDA’s action on boosters came yesterday and proved to be another confusing set of recommendations, all set to change sooner rather than later. A scientific advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration on Friday recommended booster shots for recipients of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine who are 65 or older or are at high…
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