Calla lilies for amazing summers ?? Elegant yet nonchalant. Ready-potted calla lilies are amazingly versatile summer-flowering bulbs for quickly giving your patio or balcony a special look.?????? Eye-catcher What a gorgeous plant! The crisply contoured flowers of the Calla Lily (Zantedeschia) give it a contemporary, elegant and yet nonchalant look that adds up to a […]
Many States Still Using Vulnerable Electronic Elections Systems WASHINGTON, D.C. – With just six months until the midterm elections in November, experts say America’s voting infrastructure remains extremely vulnerable to outside interference. A recent Congressional report found that prior to and during the 2016 presidential election, there were dozens of attempts by hackers – […]
Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission ?? African American and Cape Verdean College Hill: Public Meeting May 15th The National Register nomination for one of Rhode Island’s most significant historic districts is being updated to reflect the area’s African American and Cape Verdean heritage. Rhode island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission and Rhode Island […]
By Sen. James C. Sheehan ?? Similar to traditional public schools, public charter schools are regulated by the Rhode Island Department of Education and are accessible to all Rhode Island students, albeit on a lottery (i.e. random) basis.?? However, unlike traditional public schools, charter schools are privately-run by non-profit organizations.?? Yet, they derive their primary […]
Employment Opportunities:??Adjuncts, Modern Languages Department Portuguese Program (2-3 positions) Rhode Island College Fall 2018 ?? The Modern Languages Department invites applications for part-time instructors in Portuguese starting Fall 2018. We are seeking applicants who are qualified to teach in our Portuguese B.A. program. Topics include Elementary-Intermediate Portuguese language and Lusophone cultures. Founded in 1854, Rhode […]
Dear EarthTalk: I???m in the market for a new acoustic guitar and I???m wondering what are my options if I care about its impact on the environment??????????????????????????????????? — Angelo Martinez, Scranton, PA ?? The fact that the so-called ???tonewoods??? (mahogany, rosewood, spruce, ebony) that guitar makers have relied on for almost two centuries are now […]
18th Century House Joiner & Planemaking Demonstration A History Space Event ?? Newport, RI ??? On Saturday, May 19, 2018, join the Newport Historical Society for the latest History Space event: 18th Century House Joiner and Planemaking. From 10am-2pm this free, interactive program features house joiner demonstrations from expert and historic interpreter Dan Lacroix. House […]
RICHARDSON PRESERVE Work parties are planned for two Saturdays (May 12 and 19) from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon at the Richardson Preserve, 577B Wilmarth Street in Attleboro. The purpose is to get the Preserve ready for its Grand Opening on June 9. We have some tools on hand, but you may want to bring […]
