Archive for April 2022
The coming of “The Age of Abundance”…for everyone – Elon Musk
Recently Elon Musk sat down with TED Talks founder, Chris Anderson. The nearly one hour interview was recorded live at TED2022 on April 14, 2022. It is well worth your time to listen in. Your mind will be stretched just thinking of Musk’s own mind, and you will be left with a feeling of hope…
Read MoreDo the rest of us all live off Hope? – Richard Asinof
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI The plans to resurrect the vacant office edifice known as the “Superman” building in downtown Providence may carry with it an expensive, as yet uncharted, environmental cost – the apparent need to remove asbestos and other toxic legacies from the structure. The watchword phrase often intoned at real estate deals is:…
Read MoreProvidence Art Club new exhibitions feature 5 local artists
Photo, above: Domine Ragosta, Undercover Providence Art Club to Host New Exhibitions Featuring Five Local Artists April 18 – May 6 The galleries of the historic Providence Art Club will play host to new exhibitions running Monday, April 18 to Friday, May 6 and featuring the work of five talented local artists. These shows will…
Read MoreYMCA of Greater Providence Annual ‘Y Heroes’ Event
YMCA of Greater Providence Annual ‘Y Heroes’ Event Returns In-Person at the RI Convention Center on May 10th Tickets On Sale Now for Community Organization’s Largest Fundraiser Providence, RI – April 18, 2022 – The YMCA of Greater Providence (GPYMCA) is pleased to announce the return of its annual “Y Heroes” fundraising event, the first…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week – Pat Cruz Events, at The George
Meet business professionals and decision makers in a relaxed atmosphere. No speeches or presentations-just face to face connection making. Join Pat Cruz events on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at The George, Providence Your opportunity to meet new people, make great connections and get new business into the pipeline. Bring some colleagues, friends, or come alone.…
Read MoreIt’s Volunteer Week – “Empathy in Action”
The National Volunteer Week theme for 2022, Volunteering Is Empathy In Action, affirms the strong connection between volunteerism and empathy. This profoundly human connection is at the heart of healthier individuals and stronger communities. According to the national Point of Light Foundation, National Volunteer Week was established in 1974 and has grown exponentially each year,…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, April 19, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A low pressure system will roll through overnight with heavy rain likely and a thunderstorm or two in the hours before dawn. High winds gusting towards 40 mph and more expected through the same time frame, with gradual clearing and weakening winds through the day behind the cold front. Morning and…
Read MoreYour Rhode Island Weather, April 18, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A chilly and partly cloudy start that will deteriorate as the afternoon and evening progresses. Low pressure develops over the mid Atlantic states and moves our way, rain and wind out ahead of the warm front associated with the system rolls in around 11pm. Morning lows under mostly clear skies settles…
Read MoreThriving in the face of adversity – Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL
Mary is on vacation – here is a re-print of one of her earliest columns – printed in the spring of 2020 – By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “What is to give light must endure burning.” – Viktor Frankl His famous book, Man’s Search for Meaning, tells the story of how Viktor Frankl survived the…
Read MoreNew efforts on Smith Hill to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues On March 8th, a press conference on Smith Hill put the legislative spotlight on introduced rate setting legislation intended to fix Rhode Island’s long-time problem of paying insufficient reimbursement rates to human-service agencies delivering social, human and clinical services to Medicaid recipients. Over 80 human service providers,…
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