Archive for February 2022
The Future of Work – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “As we’ve moved to virtual work, we haven’t just coped, we’ve actually thrived.” – Suresh Kumar, CTO at Walmart The COVID-19 pandemic has ripped the band aid off any question of the validity and viability of remote work. Companies are on notice that workers want more flexibility and balance…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week – 1st Friday Coffee, SRI Chamber of Commerce
The First Friday Coffee Networking event, hosted by Save One Soul Animal Rescue League, will be held by the Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce on Friday, March 4th, 8am to 9am at SOS, 577 Kingstown Road in Wakefield (next to Wakefield post office). Come see this unique facility and learn about their work and…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Feb. 28, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure drives in with cool air from the northwest. We’ll see temps not get out of the upper 20’s from morning lows in the upper teens with northwesterly breezes chilling us down even further. Plenty of sun, though, for what that’s worth! _____ John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida…
Read MoreUpdated: Providence’s Truth-Telling, Reconciliation, Reparations Project – next steps
Updated, 2pm, 2-28-2022: “Here in Providence, we are leading the way on undertaking this difficult – but critical – work to acknowledge and address racial injustice that impacts our community,” said Mayor Jorge O. Elorza. “Today, I am proud to be alongside our partners and community members to share another milestone of this three-phase process,…
Read MoreThe crafting of Rhode Island’s first State Plan on Caregiving – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Rhode Island has the distinction of having one of the highest percentages of adults aged 85 and over in the country. In 2017, out of a population of 1,060,00 there are more than 136,000 caregivers providing 114 million hours of care, says AARP Rhode Island. More Rhode…
Read More“Us, We, Together, Family, Friars.” – Providence College
Photo: Providence College With a 72-51 victory over Creighton, Providence College basketball dunked the title Big East Men’s Basketball Regular Season Champions. Forty years in the hoping, with the spirit of Dave Gavitt more present than ever, Coach Ed Cooley led his team to one victory after the other. Backed by the spirit of the…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Feb. 27, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A weak cold front moves south and may trigger some flurries later in the day, but only after a fairly nice day, relatively speaking. Lows in the mid 20’s climb to afternoon highs in the low 40’s under partly cloudy skies and a brisk west-southwesterly breeze gusting towards 30 mph. _____…
Read MoreIn the Arena – Sen. Jack Reed
Weekly, Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews interesting people in Rhode Island. Here is his interview this week with Senator Jack Reed. Paolino and Reed talk about political events of the day, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine – and what Russian President Putin really wants to do – which, in Reed’s opinion, is to take the…
Read MoreWoke – Michael Fine
by Michael Fine Woke – a short story by Michael Fine Copyright © 2019, 2022 by Michael Fine This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter – Gorham, here!
Well hi there! I am a good boy who was found as a stray/abandoned doggo which happens to good boys sometimes. I am a high energy, fun and happy boy who will need an active home because I love to play. I learn quickly and just need some brushing up on things which will be…
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