Archive for April 2020
Coronavirus Update – Today, April 30, 2020
Photo: What will we do when people rebel? Here a large funeral in New York of a much loved rabbi brought hundreds into close quarters. Police intervened and the mayor ended up apologizing for his statement, “Something absolutely unacceptable happened in Williamsburg tonite: a large funeral gathering in the middle of this pandemic…When I heard,…
Read MoreACLU of RI: What is the plan for a COVID-19 Outbreak at the ACI?
ACLU of RI Files Open Records Request. What is Rhode Island’s Plan if a COVID-19 Outbreak hit the ACI? Editor’s Note: Congregate settings – any group residential housing such as a nursing home, assisted living, group home, dormitories, and prisons can present the worst case scenario for the spread of COVID-19. As part of…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, Thursday 4/30/20
By Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A warm front approaches from the west with some upper level energy out ahead of it that will kick up some early morning light rain for us. The rest of the day will be cloudy and a bit raw with increasing southeasterly breezes gusting towards 30 mph at times. We’ll have…
Read MoreGilead’s Remdesivir will get better and better – Dr. Anthony Fauci
Anthony Fauci, a leading member of the White House’s coronavirus task force, cautioned the trial results for the antiviral drug remdesivir were not a “knockout”. But he compared it to the early anti-HIV drug AZT, which became the basis of future treatments for that virus. “We think it’s really opening the door to the fact…
Read MoreYour Recipe – Today: Classic Carrot Cake with Cabot Cream Cheese Frosting
By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef An old favorite of mine that satisfies everyone’s sweet tooth craving. 1 ½ cups grated carrot 1 cup brown sugar ¾ cup coconut or vegetable oil 2 eggs 2/3 cup crushed pineapple 2 Tablespoons candied ginger (chopped fine) or 1 teaspoon ginger powder 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup flour 1…
Read MoreNEW: Rise in COVID-19 Cases/Deaths – RI Nursing Homes/Assisted Living Centers List
On April 23rd, the RI Department of Health published a data chart of coronavirus cases and deaths (columns 1 and 2, respectively) – saying it would update the chart weekly. Here is the most recent chart – published today, April 29, 2020: Here is the chart for last week, April 23, 2020 The Governor is…
Read MoreIf it’s Wednesday – it’s “Sour Grapes”!
by Timothy Jones, contributing cartoonist Tim Jones has created several Sour Grapes compilation and story-coloring books. Tim teaches cartooning and speaks at local schools and libraries. He also appears at various book signings, events and comic conventions. Twitter @sourgrapescomic Instagram @sourgrapes2017 www.sourgrapescomic.com https://www.patreon.com/sourgrapescomicwww.sourgrapescomic.com
Read MoreWoonsocket-based CVS Health expanding COVID-19 testing for US
Next phase will utilize company presence in communities across the country Tuning in to the President’s press conference yesterday one saw a familiar face sitting two people down from the President, Larry Merlo, CEO of Rhode Island based CVS. Taking center stage at the event along with other CEOs – Walgreens, Walmart, etc. – Merlo…
Read MoreRumblings of Our Discontent: Data errors, forgotten stockpiles, #ReOpenRI, art fails, media/legislators want “in”
Editor’s Note: One can sense the tide turning in any high news situation. Yesterday was such a day. Along with a glimmer of hope in the release of a plan to reopen the state, various groups and individuals – other news outlets – and even the morning national news had Rhode Island issues on our…
Read MoreCoronavirus Update, Today: April 29, 2020
Photo: Thunderbirds continue their flying missions to honor healthcare workers… Making national news this morning: Rhode Island statistics show 1 in 5 patients labeled “discharged” from hospitals, actually died at the hospital. Of the 466 hospital discharges listed on the data sheets, 86 patients died at the hospital. Error attributed to a coding issue which…
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