Archive for March 2022
RI News for you: National and local news to know
NATIONAL Russia/Ukraine Saudi Arabia just agreed to sell China oil and trade in Chinese Yuan, not US $ Baker McKenzie, a giant American law firm is leaving Russia and dropping its Russian clients Russia demanded that Mariupol surrender – and they would be given safe passage – they were given 3 hours to decide. Surrendering…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, March 22, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure remains in control, keeping the high winds out of the northwest going, with gusts over 30 mph from tie to time through the day. Lots of sun again, so overall, a decent early spring day. ____ John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to Rhode Island…
Read MoreWhat you need to do NOW to protect against possible cyberattacks
On Monday, the White House issued a statement regarding potential Russian cyberattacks against the U.S., in connection with the Russian-Ukraine war. The statement was issued by President Biden and implied a heightened warning to Americans that cyberattacks may be imminent, without providing confirming information. Following the statement is a Fact Sheet on steps to take.…
Read MoreThe rites of spring brings the RI budget process – Richard Asinof
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer Photo: In a 2020 photo, Karen Rathbun, vice president of administrative services at Community Care Alliance in Woonsocket, points to a hole in the wall with insulation pouring out, caused by water damage from a leak in the roof at the state-owned building, which was identified in 2017 This…
Read MoreTONIGHT: Free Zoom open to all high schoolers. Financial professionals teach “Financial Basics”
The East Providence/Seekonk Rotary Club will host Financial Basics for the Class of 2022 – a free ZOOM event with branch managers from local financial institutions. The event is to teach high school students what they need to know about checking and savings accounts, the importance of good credit, budgeting strategies, loans and investments, and…
Read MoreBill would (re)create a RI Department of Healthy Aging – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues (This article has been updated) There are new efforts on Smith Hill to transform the state’s Office of Healthy Aging (OHA) into a department making it far more visible and effective as an advocate for the state’s growing senior population. H. 7616, introduced by Rep. Lauren H. Carson (D-District 75, Newport), would expand the office in the Department of Human Services…
Read MoreRhode Wars 2 is Coming – Brendan Higgins
By Brendan Higgins, contributing writer Photo: Tim Hatfield Jimmy Burchfield and CES Boxing return to the Crowne Plaza in Warwick on March 26th, with a sensational night of professional boxing action. The inaugural Rhode Wars was a major success. It was a standing room only crowd, witnessing one action packed fight after another. Rhode Wars…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, March 21, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure builds in behind the overnight frontal passage, gusty northwesterly winds to 35 mph resulting. Lot’s of sunshine and a high in the mid to upper 50’s after morning lows in the low 40’s. For the first full day of Spring. ____ John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and…
Read MoreHappiness and Work – Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “We’ve got to get away from happiness being thought to be a fluffy concept, or slightly frivolous, or a curiosity, to taking it seriously. This is what people want for their lives.”- Richard Layard It’s no secret that there’s a post-pandemic mental health crisis affecting many of us. COVID-19…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week – So. RI Chamber at George’s of Galilee
Network at Noon Hosted By George’s of Galilee Tuesday, March 22nd, 11:45am at George’s of Galilee – Plan ahead – event fills up… Register today! SRI Chamber members: $15 AdmissionNon-members: $20 Admission (Must Register Online Prior to Event)Includes Lunch) Event Item Name Expires Pricing Member Registration – N@N at George’s Mar 22, 2022 $15.00 Non-Member…
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