New generation has new rules; high-tech helps all businesses
In the past 30 days, I’ve done a podcast, a teleseminar and a Webinar. Thirty months ago, I didn’t even know that a Webinar...
Recording industry misses point with student attacks
To the Editor:
In his article (“Brown ensnared in national music-sharing dispute,” Dec. 31), David Ortiz captured the predicament most institutions of higher education find...
Startup tests tracking system for buses and students
A local startup hopes to use a pilot program at a Middletown elementary school to test a system that tracks school buses and the...
Business leaders seek study of capital’s assets
In the Dunkin’ Donuts Center – in front of a crowd of business leaders and others, including Gov. Donald L. Carcieri and Providence...
A big-picture approach to caring for older patients
Some differences are visible: the slower movements, the hesitance walking, and of course the thinner frame, the silver hair, the wrinkled skin. Others require...
Healthy snacks aimed at sending right message
One day last year, Don Nokes threw away the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Mountain Dew and other junk food that his employees used to...
Roger Williams seeks transplant collaboration
One year after losing its bone marrow transplantation chief and two other key specialists to Rhode Island Hospital, Roger Williams Medical Center has hired...
New major at URI to combine chemistry and forensic science
The University of Rhode Island has established a forensic-chemistry major that puts a strong emphasis on chemistry coursework.
The 130-credit major, initially...
URI receives $1.3M grant for health care education
The Rhode Island Geriatric Education Center at the University of Rhode Island has been awarded a three-year, $1.3 million grant by the U.S. Department...
Pet doctor focuses on eye disease
The news is not good in Exam Room 2 at Dr. Ken Abrams’ veterinary practice.
Abrams approaches Cindy Govoni’s dog, Hudson, with a device that...