Rhode Island Weather for December 18, 2024 – Jack Donnelly

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by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A clear start to the day begins to turn ugly by late afternoon with some light rain expected by evening and carrying through the night. Highs in the mid 50’s and morning lows in the mid 30’s with alight west-southwesterly breeze. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here:…

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It’s Sour Grapes time! – Tim Jones

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by Timothy Jones, cartoonist ___ Tim Jones: Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tim lives with his wife and two daughters in Smithfield, RI. He is a cartoonist, freelance illustrator, author and comedian. He is also a member of the National Cartoonist Society and the Mid-South Cartoonist Association. He teaches cartooning, speaks at local schools and libraries…

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Foodborn illness outbreaks cause USDA to enact stronger measures to protect public

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FSIS Announces Stronger Measures to Protect the Public from Listeria monocytogenes The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced several new steps to strengthen the agency’s oversight of food processing facilities it regulates (meat, poultry and egg products) and ensure safe food. These steps reflect the agency’s continual effort…

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It is what it is – Dec. 18, 2024 – Jen Brien

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by Jennnifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary CRAZY $H!T I DO AS AN “OLDER PERSON”…  TURN MY CAR RADIO OFF TO SEE WHERE I AM GOING WHEN LOST JUDGE MY NEIGHBORS AS “SQUALOR LIVING DYSFUNCTIONAL MESSES” IF THEIR TRASH BINS ARE OUT FOR MORE THAN 1 DAY AFTER COLLECTION TALK TO COMPLETE STRANGERS AS THOUGH THEY…

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Business Beat: Navigating HR compliance – CompLyons HR Consulting

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PHOTO CREDIT: Rachel McCoy at Rae of Light Photography Navigating HR compliance is an essential, yet complex aspect of managing a small business. With employment laws constantly evolving, small business owners face the challenge of ensuring their practices align with federal, state, and local regulations. Failure to comply can result in legal actions, financial penalties,…

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Rhode Island Weather for December 17, 2024 – Jack Donnelly

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by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Our cold front clears east through the day nd takes the cool rain with it, rain ending by just after sunrise, not that will see the sun as he peeks above the horizon, but we will a bit later and drier air infiltrates behind the front. We’ll have highs in the…

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ART! Rhode Island Semiquincentennial 250th Commission (RI250) limited edition ornament

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RI250 Commission 2024 Commemorative Ornament Now Available Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, chair of the Rhode Island Semiquincentennial 250th Commission (RI250), today announced the release of the 2024 semiquincentennial commemorative holiday ornament, now available at the RI State House Visitor Center and Gift Shop.  This year’s limited-edition ornament highlights Rhode Island’s founding principle of religious…

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Rhode Island Weather for December 16, 2024 – Jack Donnelly

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by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Increasing cloud cover through the day with the chance of an evening and overnight shower as another slow moving midwestern low pressure system creeps along eastward. Morning lows in the upper 20’s rise to evening highs in the mid 40’s with a light southeasterly breeze. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow…

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Why companies lay off people around the holidays – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business and leadership “While a layoff at any time of the year is difficult for workers to absorb, it can be particularly tough during the holidays, when budgets are often stretched thin and job hunting can feel like a fool’s errand.†– Fast Company While we contemplate…

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