Posts Tagged ‘Rhode Island’
1 in 4 remote workers have declining social skills, struggle with eye contact and conversing
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…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for December 30, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
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,…
Read MoreWorking over the holidays – Mary T. O’Sullivan
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…
Read More“Celebrate Safely” – Sheeley Law offers Rhode Islanders $10 Uber vouchers for New Year’s Eve
Sheeley Law, a Rhode Island personal injury and criminal defense law firm, is helping keep the roads safe on New Year’s Eve by offering Uber vouchers to local residents. The “Celebrate Safely†campaign aims to prevent unnecessary accidents and DUIs on one of the most dangerous nights of the year. A limited number of $10…
Read MoreUpdate: President signs historic Social Security legislation – Herb Weiss
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…
Read MoreJimmy Carter, 39th President of the US, dies at 100 – the president of human rights and peace
Carter stayed long enough to see his beloved Rosalynn through illness and death. He lived long enough to vote, Democratic, for President, said to be his wish. He hit the hallmark age of 100, having been in hospice for almost two years. Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States and winner of the 2002…
Read MoreWhat we do, and call it love – a short story by Michael Fine
By Michael Fine, contributing writer Copyright © 2024 by Michael Fine This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. _ She…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Why Italians eat lentils on New Year’s Eve – Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Photo: Chef Walter making cotechino in his kitchen Salve amici: For dinner, on New Year’s Eve try lentils with cotechino sausage. If you cannot find the cotechino in your local market, consider using good-quality sweet Italian sausage. Effortless to prepare, the combination will deliver superb taste and hopefully prosperity…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter – Pickles at Providence Animal Control Center
Hey! I’m Pickles! I am a young guy who is sweet and social and playful, plus I make a lot of silly faces. I was found as a stray, but as you know, there aren’t packs of stray dogs in Providence, that would be silly. We all had a home – once. Thankfully, I was…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: Historic Blackstone Boulevard home, $1,925,000 with Compass for buyer/seller
Compass announced the sale of 141 Blackstone Boulevard in Providence for $1,925,000. Nelson Taylor, of Compass Providence’s Blackstone Team represented the Seller, while Kira Greene, Founding Agent of Compass Providence represented the Buyer in this transaction. The property – the historic Theodore P. Bogert House, c. 1914, is described as combining sophistication and elegance. On…
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