FCC Votes to Protect Net Neutrality

Ending lingering uncertainty about the future of the Open Internet, the Federal Communications Commission today set sustainable rules of the roads that will protect free expression and innovation on the Internet and promote investment in the nation’s broadband networks.

The FCC has long been committed to protecting and promoting an Internet that nurtures freedom of speech and expression, supports innovation and commerce, and incentivizes expansion and investment by America’s broadband providers. But the agency’s attempts to implement enforceable, sustainable rules to protect...

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Friars, and Huskies, and Rams - Oh My!

We are less than 2 weeks away from Selection Sunday in NCAA Men's Basketball, and  several New England teams hold claim to a spot in the brackets. The URI Rams are off to a record pace, the PC Friars have cracked the Top 25 -- and schools like UConn, Harvard, and Yale are trying to polish their résumés in time to impress the selection committee. 

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A Tale of Two Once Mighty Foes

In the 1960s it was Bill Russell and John Havlicek vs. Elgin Baylor and Jerry West. Then in the 80’s it was Larry Bird vs. Magic Johnson. At the turn of the century it was Paul Pierce vs. Kobe Bryant. Last night it was Avery Bradley vs. Wayne Ellington. 

Last night the two teams met in Los Angeles with the Lakers winning 118-110 in overtime.

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The NRCC Donkeys Missed One: David Cicilline

The National Republican Congressional Committee is seeking a do-over for some potential seats which they missed out on flipping in 2014. Entitled Donkeys 2016, the RNCC listed nineteen Democratic...

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Improvident Journal

The Providence Journal has an epic fail this week as it made what was clearly meant to be a filler article go live this week. An article entitled, “Mother cooks son, puts TV dinner to bed,” written by the all too clever...

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Meth Lab Found in Cranston, Two Held in Federal Custody

Nicholas Selser, 33, and Michael Fortes, 48, of Cranston, have been ordered detained in federal custody on charges that they allegedly manufactured methamphetamine inside their apartment at the Devan Manor housing complex in Cranston, announced United States Attorney Peter F. Neronha, Cranston Police Chief Colonel Michael J. Winquist....

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Projo Posts Fake News Article Mocking Infanticide, Alzheimer's

The Providence Journal this week transitioned to a new website, and one major error has already been spotted. An article posted January 20, 2015, and entitled "Mother Cooks Son, Puts TV Dinner...

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Doreen Costa's Bad Bill of the Week - Tipped Off

On Monday, WBOB's Kevin Aherne interviewed Rep. Aaron Regunberg on the Cobblestone Press to discuss his proposed legislation, House bill 2015-H 5364, which would raise Rhode Island's subminimum wage for tipped workers for the first time in nearly 20 years. 

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49 More Shades Than Necessary

I saw 50 Shades of Grey. Ugh. It pains me to even admit it. The highly talked about movie, largely controversial, follows the stories of 21 -year old Anastasia Steele and 27-year...

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Building Our Future? Or Our Future Masters?

As I sit down to write this, I recently went through the process of wrestling my dog into the shower to lather, rinse, repeat him and, in doing so...

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