It is what it is – 1.1.25 – Jen Brien

Woman in Rhode Island, near buoy.

by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary BEST INSANE STORIES FROM 2024: The STATE DEPARTMENT telling HUMANS and AMERICANS AI is now an “Extinction level THREAT” THE OLYMPIC COMMITTEE telling the world Imane Khelif ” is a biological woman” THE ENTIRE OLYMPIC OPENING CEREMONIES THE BIDEN / TRUMP DEBATE THE SPRINGFIELD OHIO “DOG and DUCK eating…

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Rhode Island Weather for December 31, 2024 – Jack Donnnelly

A map of the weather in rhode island.

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A mostly clear morning and afternoon with cloud cover developing late with the chance for light rain just before midnight ahead of a midwestern storm system moves into the northeastern US. Morning lows in the upper 30’s rise to the low 50’s with a light breeze generally out of the south.…

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1 in 4 remote workers have declining social skills, struggle with eye contact and conversing

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work has remained a popular option, though some believe it has drawbacks, including interpersonal and mental health challenges. In November 2024, Resume Builder surveyed 1,000 remote employees to understand how working remotely has impacted social skills and mental well-being. We thought it was interesting to run the survey results as…

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Rhode Island Weather for December 30, 2024 – Jack Donnelly

A map of the weather in rhode island.

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A cold front passes through during the day with rain through the morning hours. Winds shift to southwesterly behind the frontal passage and partial clearing is expected through the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50’s and evening lows in the low 40’s. It’s a “C+” day! __ Follow John’s weather forecasts,…

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Working over the holidays – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer, business and leadership “Workers of all ages are more likely to mentally check out as the calendar approaches Dec. 25…†– CBS News It’s the holidays. Everyone in the office is gone, except for a few folks checking the HVAC system. It’s quiet, and the stress of family…

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Update: President signs historic Social Security legislation – Herb Weiss

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By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues UPDATE: President Joe Biden has now signed the Social Security Fairness Act. From the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare: ___ After 40 years, a polarized Congress actually worked together on behalf of millions of Americans with public pensions to push through bipartisan legislation repealing…

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