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Post by dex on Feb 28, 2020 9:16:36 GMT -5
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Post by friar82 on Feb 29, 2020 2:47:40 GMT -5
Thank you for your "service", Michael Clancy.
Hopefully he's got a plan for what he's going to do to fill all his free time, now that he's retired.
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Post by dex on Feb 29, 2020 10:18:13 GMT -5
RI Heritage HOF will be holding a dinner for him to award him with the Greatest Gold-Bricker in RI's long history.
Congrats Mikey Baby, this one's for you
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Post by dex on Mar 5, 2020 8:56:15 GMT -5
Happy Thursday and welcome to Rhode Map, your daily guide to everything happening in the Ocean State. I'm Dan McGowan and I now think Ed Cooley should be president and governor and mayor. Follow me on Twitter @danmcgowan or send tips to Dan.McGowan@globe.com
A Providence charter school that has for years faced pressure from the state to improve student outcomes has opted to close its doors at the end of the school year.
The Academy for Career Exploration, which was one of Rhode Island’s first charter schools when it opened in 1997 as the Textron Chamber of Commerce Academy, informed the state Department of Education last month that it would close rather than craft a reform plan that might have kept it open.
The high school serves more than 200 students, but Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green had reservations about extending its charter because of low performance, including a zero percent proficiency rate in math. Nearly 38 percent of students were considered chronically absent last school year.
“This decision has not been made lightly, and ACE's Board of Directors believes that it is in the best interest of ACE's students and faculty to act now to ensure that each ACE family, student, and faculty member has the best opportunity to consider and settle their respective situation for the 2020-2021 school year and beyond,” board chairman Joe Devine wrote in a letter to Infante-Green.
The closure of ACE will likely send a message to other struggling charter schools.
While opponents of charters have long criticized state leaders for placing too much of a focus on struggling traditional public schools, the reality is that the Department of Education has tried to address poor performing charters in the past.
In 2012, then-commissioner Deborah Gist recommended that ACE’s charter not be renewed because of poor math scores, but she was overruled by the state’s education board.
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Post by dex on Mar 5, 2020 9:04:18 GMT -5
College Student in RI Being Sued for $590,000 in Damages - Allegedly Caused Playing Frisbee
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A student at Bryant University is being sued by the school's insurance company — for allegedly causing nearly $600,000 in damages after playing Frisbee in a school hallway.
The American Guarantee and Liability Insurance Company has filed suit against New Hampshire native Mason Smith in federal court after they said Smith threw a Frisbee indoors — against college rules — that struck a sprinkler pipe ultimately causing the more than half a million dollars in damage.
The Frisbee is the famous "flying disc" created by the Wham-O company.
"If your disc doesn’t say Frisbee® – it is not real! Choose only Original Frisbee® by Wham-O! Whether you play for fun, on a beach, in the backyard, at night, with kids, with your friends, their dog, or if you practice Ultimate or Frisbee® Golf – Wham-O got you covered!" according to the Wham-O company.
Neither the alleged Frisbee thrower nor the litigious insurance company is answering questions about the legal battle.
Wham-O's Frisbee Is at the Center of the Lawsuit
“On or about May 8, 2019, Defendant Smith was in the hallway on the third floor of Bristol House/Hall 15 playing Frisbee with several other students in violation of building regulations,” alleges insurance company attorney Matthew DiMario in the court filing.
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“Defendant Smith threw the Frisbee which struck the sprinkler pipe, breaking it and causing the fire suppression system to activate and release water from the sprinkler system which resulted in severe and extensive water damage from the 3rd floor of Bristol House/Hall 15 down to the basement (hereinafter “the incident”).”
The lawsuit goes on to state:
"Students living in residence halls are forbidden from causing damage to University property and “[e]ach student is financially responsible for the cost of replacement or repair of any breakage or damage (except normal wear and tear) to his/her room/suite/townhouse and its furnishings and his/her share of the costs to any damages in the common areas of the residence halls.”
In addition, “Hall sports are strictly prohibited in all residence halls.”
The suit alleges that Mason then fled the scene — without alerting authorities.
"After the water began to discharge, Defendant Smith threw the Frisbee in the stairwell and left the premises without notifying any authorities of the incident. As a result of the water discharge and resulting damages described above, Plaintiff’s insured, Bryant University, submitted a claim to American Guarantee. Pursuant to its policy of insurance, Plaintiff paid in excess of $590,000.00 for the damages suffered by its insured," states the suit.
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The insurance company is suing Mason for negligence and breach of contract, stating that Smith is “liable and legally responsible for the incident and resulting property damages and expenses and losses suffered by Plaintiff, in one or more of the following ways:
a) throwing a Frisbee on the third floor of Hall 15 and striking the sprinkler pipe;
b) failing to maintain and protect the property in a proper and safe manner;
c) causing and/or allowing the water to run continuously resulting in the flooding of the property; and,
d) otherwise failing to use due care under the circumstances.
“The damage sustained from the incident would not have occurred but for Defendant Smith’s breach of his duties of reasonable care,” states the suit. “Plaintiff American Guarantee demands judgment against Defendant Smith in an amount of $590,000.00, plus interest.”
According to the court filing, Mason is demanding a trial by jury.
Bryant University would not respond to requests for comments either.
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Post by friar82 on Mar 6, 2020 18:35:49 GMT -5
I got a kick out of the signs behind Ed Cooley and the kids, and was wondering if the message would be enough to get the signs nominated for this string (?)
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"No Weapons Allowed... you don't say?"
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Post by pcdad on Mar 10, 2020 21:42:31 GMT -5
Must’ve had a WWE event the night before...
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Post by dex on May 16, 2020 18:12:21 GMT -5
DEM warns that coyotes likely to be more visible
By Jack Perry
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Rhode Islanders are likely to notice more coyotes in the coming weeks, according to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, which is offering tips on avoiding conflicts.
“Rhode Island’s coyotes are on the move again,” the DEM says a news release.
Coyotes pups, usually four to eight in a litter, are typically born in April and that keeps family packs moving.
“Noisy, hungry pups must be fed,” the DEM says. “That means adult coyotes will be seen and heard foraging and hunting for food in rural, suburban, and even urban Rhode Island neighborhoods over the next several months.
“As daylight hours increase, adult coyotes may spend more time actively foraging during daytime than they would at other times of the year,” the DEM says.
The best way for humans to avoid conflicts is to reduce food sources around their homes, according to the DEM.
“If you see coyotes that are bold and brazen, it’s often directly related to intentional feeding or easy and reliably available food sources associated with human activities,” DEM wildlife biologist Charles Brown said. “Intentionally feeding wild animals habituates them, causes them to lose their inherent fear of humans, and may lead to brazen behavior.
“It also leads to a whole series of problems, including frequenting areas close to homes and preying on domestic animals such as chickens, cats, and small dogs,” he said.
He said most coyotes will avoid interactions with humans and attacks on humans are rare.
Coyotes have made it into every Rhode Island community except Block Island, according to the DEM.
Here are some tips from the DEM: • Remove food and water sources from your yard, such as pet food dishes and bird feeders. Keep your barbecue grill clean of grease and don’t put meat or sweet food scraps in your compost pile.
• Cut back brushy edges and dense weeds from around your yard and structures like sheds. The areas provide cover for coyotes and their prey.
•Scare coyotes off your property. Keep them wild by “hazing” them.
• To protect pets, keep them indoors. “Coyotes don’t distinguish between domestic and wild animals and are likely to view cats and small dogs as potential food and larger dogs as competition,” the DEM says.
• When confronted by a coyote, stand up and look big. Wave your arms. Yell loudly. If the coyote does not retreat, walk slowly away toward the house. Do not turn your back on the animal.
Coyotes that act aggressively or appear sick should be reported to the DEM Division of Law Enforcement (222-3070) or to your local animal control officer, the DEM said. jperry@providencejournal.com (401) 277-7614 On Twitter: @jgregoryperry
A coyote walks across a Newport lawn. [NEWPORT DAILY NEWS, FILE]
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Post by friar82 on May 17, 2020 6:53:23 GMT -5
Up to 8 pups you say? So much for small groups. And I suspect that the coyotes aren't wearing masks while out and about!
"Keep Calm, Wash Your Hands & Carry On"
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Post by dex on May 17, 2020 19:21:02 GMT -5
The epicenter of the problem for RI is in Westerly where they come over the State line. I've watched Westerly Town Council meeting on cable wherein they discuss the problem. If it wasn't so serious, it would make one ROTFL. One guy thought perhaps the less sophisticated among them were feeding them scraps because they thought the Coyote's were dogs.
They have become so bold that they snatch a ladies purse while she's pushing a baby carriage. A pack cornered a guy and his teenage son on a hiking path. As the confrontation ensued, a few of the bastages circled behind them as the drama unfolded. The Dad used his cell to call a friend who came on the double with a big ass pickup truck horns blaring and his shotgun at the ready.
The worst part? The liberal MFer DEM people in this rotten friggin State will arrest you for killing one of them without life or death cause. These are the kinds of tree hugging aholes that OB spawned in his rotten 8 years. No common sense pr!cks.
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Post by pcdad on May 18, 2020 0:19:28 GMT -5
dex, vitriolic. Yikes.
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Post by dex on May 19, 2020 8:39:22 GMT -5
...and you disagree with what Daddy-O? Perhaps my tone? Can't be substance at least it got your attention recent survey conducted by our publisher finds that upwards of 250,000 folks tune into the OT Board daily when I started there were only 250 |
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Post by pcdad on May 19, 2020 17:37:22 GMT -5
Tone. Not substance.
Not your usual clever self.
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Post by friar82 on May 19, 2020 19:51:06 GMT -5
...and you disagree with what Daddy-O? Perhaps my tone? Can't be substance at least it got your attention recent survey conducted by our publisher finds that upwards of 250,000 folks tune into the OT Board daily when I started there were only 250 Imagine that! For those who may not know, the phenomenon is commonly referred to as the "Today in NIT History - Effect". And Now, You know the Rest of the Story...Good Day!"Keep Calm, Wash Your Hands & Carry On" |
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Post by dex on May 20, 2020 15:16:01 GMT -5
Tone. Not substance. Not your usual clever self. You think this is easy Daddy-O? You see this '82 fellow taking credit for driving the business to unbelievable heights with his NIT History schtick? Perhaps you think he's got all his marbles. Then there's pc"Johnny" thinking epidemiologists are infallible...sometimes I think my beloved "johnny" is a french frie or two short of a Happy Meal Then there's my boss publisher thinking admitting uconn is a great idea ... always playing the counter-point card Then no sooner than I become a card carrying Rogue Miserable follower of Chairman Mau Walk and Vice Chair Yank; the friggin Friars run 6 in a row for 12 BE wins and an invite to the Dance Then they end the BET at half-time of a game Then I'm cooped up in this house for weeks with nobody to make me my 5 o'clock cocktail except ME...I mis my bartender friends Ergo, my tone may not change for some time |
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