Violence against teachers a problem
Ten percent. That’s the portion of K-12 teachers in the United States who say they’ve been physically attacked by a student, a new survey...
Jokes are a slippery slope in public speaking
Feeling nervous? Open with a joke. Want to get the audience’s attention? Open with a joke. Is the audience half asleep? Open with a...
The power of purpose
There is a great scene in “Alice in Wonderland” where Alice asks the Cheshire Cat, “Would you tell me please, which way I ought...
Taylor Box receives 2022 Manufacturer of the Year award from RIMA
DAN SHEDD is the president and MARKEN SHEDD is a senior business analyst for Warren-based packaging manufacturer Taylor Box Co., which has earned a...
What’s next for telemedicine? Patients, providers should decide
Telemedicine use exploded when the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic made in-person care difficult. Now, two years later, providers and policymakers must decide what...
Five Questions With: Lynne McCormack
1. How do you envision expanding Rhode Island’s commitment to the arts?
My work has always been centered on making the arts accessible to all...
Five Questions With: Thomas Deller
Thomas Deller is the director of planning and economic development for Central Falls. He recently joined Mayor Maria Rivera and Gov. Daniel J. McKee,...
Five Questions With: Kyleen Carpenter
Kyleen Carpenter is the head of school of Blackstone Academy Charter School in Pawtucket. She is a Fulbright scholar and spent time in Finland...
Cyber Sessions: No more hiding from cybersecurity
(Editor's note: This is the first installment of a monthly guest column on the growing number of cyberthreats facing businesses of all sizes and...
Five Questions With: Joshua Varone
Joshua Varone was recently named senior vice president of human resources for Centreville Bank. He has more than 20 years of experience in human...
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