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by Toby Simon for Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI Photo: Shirley, Toby Simon Editor’s Note: This week a special submission to ConvergenceRI by Toby Simon. February begins the recognition of Heart Month. Our granddaughter Shirley will be turning five in a few months. She was born with two serious heart conditions, one of which was detected at the beginning of our daughter’s third trimester. At 8 hours old, Shirley underwent her first cardiac surgery which involved giving her a pacemaker, placed in her abdomen. Her teeny, newborn chest had a long, vertical incision, which soon became a scar. That scar faded over time. Many heart families refer to these scars as “zippers,” which everyone seems to understand, the kids included. Although seemingly benign, the word also implies that it’s something that can open often. So, not so benign. At age 2 years 4 months, Shirley underwent another cardiac surgery so her faded scar was now replaced with a fresh “zipper.” This time ...

by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer , commentary I know some of you were underwhelmed by the opening of the Transit Center, as was I, but have heart. Better days are  coming. It was great to see a train from Providence glide into the station. Too bad it didn’t carry some long term riders along with its complement of deserving dignitaries, like senator Jack Reed. The weather did not cooperate but the general mood of the hundreds present was upbeat and celebratory.  For the disabled, however they learned there is no ground level elevator to get to the enclosed walkway over the tracks, to trains and buses, and the ramp to the second floor requires as many steps as a traverse of a football field. And parking remains at a premium until all lots are open.  Happily, there is the promise of a passenger-friendly building in the near future so that in the future, porta johns will not be needed. Until then, enjoy what we have. Train...

Why the Super Tomcat 21 Was Not To Be: Designed to incorporate the air combat experience learned during the Vietnam wᴀʀ, the Grumman F-14 was the first of the American “Teen Series” fighter jets that would include the F-15 Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon, and the F/A-18 Hornet. During its three decades in service with the United States Navy, the F-14 Tomcat more than lived up to the role it was initially designed for, drawing blood in combat and even getting its moment in the spotlight in the film Top Gun. The carrier-based multi-role fighter was developed after the United States Congress halted the development of the F-111B along with the Tactical Fighter Experimental (TFX) program. While the goal of that effort was to supply the United States Air Force and the United States Navy with the planes to fit each of their individual needs, the Navy was opposed. The F-111B, having been modified to meet Navy mission requirements, was deemed too heavy for carrier operations and th...

The year 2022 wasn’t the best for Xbox, as it barely saw any big triple-A releases. It was also missing from The Game Awards held in December 2022, which painted a worrying picture considering it has a lot of projects in development. Now, Xbox's CEO, Phil Spencer, has gone ahead and admitted there was a lack of Game s in the previous year and has taken full responsibility for it. In an interview with IGN, Spencer said, “our commitment to our fans is that we need to have a steady release of great Game s that people can play on our platform, and we didn't do enough of that in 2022, there's no doubt”. He also added that 2022 was "too light on Game s”, but reassured players that he was looking forward to starting 2023 with good momentum. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY RELATED: Xbox Fans Want Hi-Fi Rush's 808 To Be The System's New Mascot The momentum Spencer is talking about here is thanks to the recently concluded De...

by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Did you know the Providence Veterans Administration Medical Center (PVAMC), Chalkstone Ave, Providence RI offers FREE tax preparation for veterans starting February 5 th ?  The services are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, February 5 through April 15, 2023. This free service is for veterans enrolled in PVAMC. The service is by appointment only, 401-273-7100, Ext. 2025 Let’s start off with a question from one of our readers, who happens to be my wife: My husband was awarded 100% VA Compensation in August 2022 and detailed in the award package was, as his qualified spouse, I was entitled to medical coverage thru the CHAMPVA at no cost. Immediately, I followed the instructions and applied for CHAMPVA in  August 2022 , Moreover, I canceled the private insurance I was paying for out of pocket. Soon after applying, the CHAMPVA website posted processing time was expected to be...

This Sunday, January 29th at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center, join over 200 people to play BINGO for a great cause – the RI Children’s Dyslexia Center. The event will be held at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 2115 Broad Street, in Cranston. Doors open at 12 Noon and Game s Start at 1:00 PM $10 per book of 10 Game cards. 2 special Game s which are priced separately 18 years of age and older Limited to the first 200 players. Source: https://thefoxposts.com/it-s-b-i-n-g-o-for-the-ri-children-s-dyslexia-center-TheFOXposts-11463.html?utm_source=blogger_source&utm_medium=blogger_medium&utm_campaign=blogger_cam Category: Health Post by: TheFOXposts.Com

By Brendan Higgins, contributing writer Photos: Kelly Gentile for RINewsToday On Saturday night, Jimmy Burchfield proved once again why he is the leader in combat Sports promotion. CES Boxing took over the Mohegan Sun arena presenting yet another action packed event. Two new champions were crowned . In addition, John Gotti III had a successful outing. The building was jammed packed as many of the area’s top regional fighters showcased their skills. Four of the top prize fighters from Connecticut had the privilege of fighting in front of a partisan crowd eager to cheer them on. In the opening contest, Gabriel Costa won a split decision over crowd favorite Chad Leoncello. Costa was outweighed by a substantial margin. He was, however, much more active during the entire fight on his way to victory. Speaking of fan favorites, the second fight featured Connecticut native Stevie Jane Coleman. She took on Michaela Nogue of Egg Harbor, New Jersey, in a full on...

The National Merit Scholarship The National Merit Scholarship is only one of many merit scholarships that students can win in the college application process, but it is among the most prestigious. National Merit Scholarships provide $2,500 towards the student’s freshman year of college. College-sponsored Merit Scholarships are four-year renewable awards ranging from $500 to $2,000 per year if the winner attends the college sponsoring the award. The award increases both application success and financial aid possibilities. Shh in Virginia… In Virginia, approximately 17 high schools in three Northern Virginia school divisions – Loudoun, Prince William and Fairfax Counties – did not notify the winner s or applicants of their semi-final status, commendation status, or overall winner status. 75 percent of their National Merit Semifinalists were of Asian heritage, with 71 percent being categorized as minority, overall. While the commendation does not guarantee s...

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti insists that Eduardo Camavinga is considered 'untouchable' and will not be leaving the club this transfer window. 90min reported on Saturday that Arsenal and Chelsea had made enquiries regarding the France international with both looking to beef up their midfield options before the end of the month. But Ancelotti has now given a definitive answer after being quizzed on Camavinga's future. "We will not let Camavinga leave, he's untouchable - like [Luka] Modric and Toni Kroos," Ancelotti insisted. Camavinga has made just five starts for Real Madrid in La Liga this season, while he has clocked only 1,041 minutes at club level. He has only completed a full 90 minutes this term in three Game s, with two of those coming in the early rounds of the Copa del Rey. On this edition of Talking Transfers, Scott Saunders hosts Toby Cudworth & Graeme Bailey to discuss all the big transfer stories. This week's agenda includes Jude...

Google's parent Alphabet Inc is cutting about 12,000 jobs as it faces "a different economic reality", it said in a staff memo, doubling down on artificial intelligence (AI) and axing staff who support experimental projects. The job cuts affect 6% of its workforce, and follows thousands of layoffs at tech giants including Amazon.com Inc, Microsoft Corp and Meta Platforms Inc who are downsizing after a pandemic-led hiring spree left them flabby in a weak economy. Advertisement · Scroll to continue Shares in Mountain View, California-based Alphabet, which boosted its workforce by nearly a third through 2020 and 2021, rose 4% on Friday. They had fallen 30% in the past 12 months, echoing a 24% slump in the broader tech industry. Sundar Pichai, Alphabet's boss since 2019, said in the memo on Friday that he took "full responsibility" for the decisions that led to the layoffs. Pichai, whose pay was recently tied mo...

An Ohio police officer who struck a Black woman as she was taken into custody at a McDonald's has been placed on paid administrative leave while authorities investigate DAYTON, Ohio -- An Ohio police officer has been put on administrative leave after video showed him punching a Black woman several times as she was taken into custody following a dispute at a McDonald’s over extra cheese on a Big Mac. The incident, captured on video by a bystander, occurred shortly after 4 p.m. Monday at the restaurant in Butler Township, Ohio. It began after Latinka Hancock, 31, of Dayton, bought a Big Mac and returned to the restaurant a short time later because it did not have the extra cheese she paid for. Hancock said a restaurant worker asked another employee to remake her burger, but that person later asked Hancock to pay more for the extra cheese. Hancock said she had already paid for it and asked for a refund, which she says she eventually received. Hancock said she was then told police had ...