Mike Colias
R.I. firm furthers human egg technology
A North Kingstown company’s efforts to make money by freezing unfertilized human eggs have, it seems, come a step closer to bearing fruit.
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Cox looks to tap Internet-calling technology
Cox Communications – already the U.S. cable operator with the second-biggest presence in the phone business – now is leading the charge into...
Lifespan improves fiscal health
After losing a combined $56.6 million in fiscal years 2000 and 2001, Lifespan, Rhode Island’s largest health system, cut its net loss to...
DPUC gets first dereg complaint
A Catholic school recently filed the first complaint leveled against a private power supplier since Rhode Island deregulated its electricity market six years...
Leading lawyer backs class-action reform bill
A prominent figure in corporate America’s effort to overhaul the nation’s class-action lawsuit system was in Rhode Island last week to solicit support....
Small businesses voice complaints to Matt Brown
Secretary of State Matt Brown recently sat down with a cross-section of 20 small-business owners to hear what’s on their minds.
He got an...
Alcohol not as prevalent at today’s company outings
Booze or no booze?
That is a central question businesses must decide when planning a golf outing, Christmas party, clambake or a...
Cox looks to tap Internet-calling technology
Cox Communications – already the U.S. cable operator with the second-biggest presence in the phone business – now is leading the charge into...
Kennedy talks business
Congressman defends poor voting record
Patrick J. Kennedy
Position: U.S. Representative for the First District of Rhode Island
Background: At the age...
Miriam, neighbors at odds
Hospital files suit
after city delays expansion plans
Miriam Hospital officials say their operating rooms and imaging equipment are so old that...












