Archive for January 2025
Going Home – Michael Morse
by Michael Morse, contributing writer I’m not getting all giddy about the illegal immigrant crackdown and deportations because I have been in the homes of many of the people who will be getting deported. These are decent people, struggling to survive. It’s starting with the easy ones; the rapists, murderers, dealers, thieves and degenerates. Then…
Read MoreIgnore DEI training, and pay the consequences – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business and leadership The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the nation’s benchmark civil rights legislation, and it continues to resonate in America.- U.S. Department of Labor Education and training in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) may be on its way out with many major companies and…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for January 27, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Afternoon highs reaching high 30 degrees from morning lows in the low 20’s with a gusty west-southwesterly breeze under partly cloudy skies. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to Rhode Island and settled…
Read MoreNational survey says care for older adults needs urgent rethinking – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues With President Trump’s administration beginning and a new Congress poised to rethink, among other issues, Social Security, Medicare and federal aging programs and services, it might be prudent for the president and lawmakers to take a quick glance at the findings of a recently released national survey,…
Read MoreOur Networking Pick of the Week: Leads Lunch with Central RI Chamber of Commerce
You are invited to join the team from Sunbelt Rentals Flooring Solutions for lunch and networking in there newest RI location – their 100th specialty location across the country for the Central RI Chamber Cultivate Referrals LEADS Lunch this Friday, January 31st from noon to 1:30pm. Sunbelt is located at 24 Minnesota Ave., in Warwick. $10…
Read MoreWhat to know about Bird Flu – Nick Landekic
By Nick Landekic, contributing writer Bird flu has increasingly been in the news lately, including a report this week of it being found in a bird flock in South County, Rhode Island. Here are a few things you may want to know about it. What is bird flu? Bird flu is a form of influenza,…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Churros in Madrid, Chef Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Whether enjoyed plain, dusted with sugar, or thick chocolate, churros are more than just a snack—they are a cultural symbol of Spain’s rich culinary history, connecting the past with the present. Friends: My passion for soccer and food racing simultaneously took me to Madrid, Spain. While my reason for…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for January 26, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A bit warmer with afternoon highs reaching 40 degrees from morning lows in the low 20’s with a gusty west-southwesterly breeze under partly cloudy skies. It’s a “B” day! ____ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to Rhode…
Read MorePoem on the Miracle of Light – a poem by Michael Fine
By Michael Fine, contributing writer © 2024 by Michael Fine And we will bomb them and kill them all or we will own them and their flesh, and the flesh of their children will rot in the twisted wrecks of cars and buildings, shattered by the bombs, which they carried for us, beneath long coats,…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Brooke with The Rhode Island Feline Rescue Team
Meet Brooke! This young lady, between 1-2 years of age, was found with her 7 kittens living on the streets in Providence. She has been with us since April and would love to find her a forever home. Her kittens have all been adopted – and now it is her turn. Brooke is very much…
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