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Fast food world domination
It’s probably no surprise that industry research firm Technomic just listed McDonald’s as the nation’s top fast food restaurant, with more than $34 billion in sales in 2011. But I can honestly … more
Nick Thomas | 9/18/12 | 34 views
How 'social impact' bonds could transform government programs
It was announced last month that Goldman Sachs would invest nearly $10 million in a new four-year program aimed at reducing recidivism – the tendency for released offenders to reoffend – at … more
William L. Swann | 9/13/12 | 65 views
The hypocrisy of Ryan’s health care voucher plan
Right wing fiction writers are at it again. This time the target is Medicare.You will recall previous works including, “WMDs in Iraq; A Slam Dunk," “Record Temperatures and Droughts; … more
Charles Lawrence | 9/12/12 | 31 views
IN TAMPA: Mayors Allan Fung and Scott Avedisian, …
City work carries on behind convention scene
Political party nominating conventions … more
Mayor Scott Avedisian | 9/4/12 | 48 views
Remember joys and gifts of a loved one’s life
I hope this story encourages others to hold onto our precious memories, traditions and the gift of life. My granddaughter Elanna Leigh Zuller was born July 13, 1995. Our lives were enriched with … more
Marilyn Zuller | 9/4/12 | 55 views | 1 comment
20 years later: Personal lessons from the Warwick teacher strike
(This is my account about how I experienced the Warwick teacher’s strike. This is not, in any way, expressing any opinions against teachers, unions or anyone. ) As we approach the school year with … more
Maya Lincoln | 8/30/12 | 287 views | 1 comment
GOP delegates find their day filled
Tuesday was a day packed with all sorts of events for the Rhode Island delegation to the Republican National Convention. After checking in with their staffs at City Hall, Mayors Fung and I attended … more
Mayor Scott Avedisian | 8/30/12 | 30 views
My day at the White House
Read the first-person account of Caroline Cowart, a 12-year-old Cranston student who was selected to visit the White House for the healthy egg white omelette recipe she entered into a contest! more
Caroline Cowart | 8/29/12 | 81 views
Weathering the convention, mayors report from Tampa
Editor’s Note: Mayor Scott Avedisian, a Rhode Island delegate to the Republican National Convention, submitted this report Monday from Tampa. He is attending the Convention along with Cranston … more
Mayor Scott Avedisian | 8/29/12 | 15 views
HAPPY TO BE HERE: Mayors Allan Fung and Scott …
Weather breaks, Convention underway
The official first day of the Republican National Convention… more
Mayor Scott Avedisian | 8/29/12 | 37 views
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