Picture this: you walk into a neighbor’s house, expecting to be greeted by the coastal charm a Rhode Island home is known for. But instead, as you open drawers and scour the pantry unannounced in a desperate search for coffee syrup, you’re met with an unfamiliar feeling—a slippery generic round knob. Nothing to grasp, no anchor-shaped drawer pull to greet your hand. Just an … [Read more...] about Opinion: A House Without Anchor-Shaped Drawer Pulls Is Not A Home
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US Office Of Weights And Measures Declares Rhode Island As The Official Unit For Measuring California Wildfires
WASHINGTON, DC - Forget acreage, square miles, and even football fields, California has a new official method of measuring wildfires—Rhode Islands. Last week, the United States Office released a statement designating the unit of the “Rhode Island,” which is equal to the state of Rhode Island, as the unit of measure when observing and reporting on California … [Read more...] about US Office Of Weights And Measures Declares Rhode Island As The Official Unit For Measuring California Wildfires
Thousands Of RISD Students Unable To Improve Upon Big Blue Bug
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — In an effort to further beautify the city of Providence, the Rhode Island School of Design has partnered with Rhode Island Commerce to put out a call for entries with one simple mission: improve upon the state’s legendary Big Blue Bug sculpture. Despite the sea of submissions from thousands of students, the panel of judges has yet to review a single entry … [Read more...] about Thousands Of RISD Students Unable To Improve Upon Big Blue Bug
Shocking: Celtics Return Home From Florida Instead Of Going There To Die Like Most New Englanders
New Englanders “I was sure they were going to pull a Nana and go to south Florida and never make it back alive. Looks like we’re still in this! Celtics in 7. Also RIP Nana.” (Impact copyright Celtics/respective owners and used under fair use) … [Read more...] about Shocking: Celtics Return Home From Florida Instead Of Going There To Die Like Most New Englanders
Hingham Woman Never Thought She Had An Accent Until She Tried Speech-To-Text
Hingham, MA—Dental Office Receptionist Danielle Hurley left her entire office befuddled and herself humbled after messaging her employers via speech-to-text. Office Manager Sarah Viera received the following text on Wednesday morning: “Hey Eli Doctor. Pretty Love, I’m sorry, but I’m guava be like today. Went to Marquette basket after dog last night to get sum cold cuts … [Read more...] about Hingham Woman Never Thought She Had An Accent Until She Tried Speech-To-Text