Archive for July 2020
Ocean State Bridal Show – on the beach
The Ocean State Bridal Show is taking place – on the beach – at the North Beach Clubhouse on Boston Neck Rd., Narragansett on Sunday, August 9 from 6-8:30 p.m. Yes, right on the beach! You can check out this beautiful venue amidst the gorgeous scenery of Narragansett Bay. You’ll get to connect with a…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Today – July 25, 2020
Photo: Courtesy RI DEM NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL The WHO has said that the pandemic is controllable, and will take ‘an all-of-government approach,’ WHO says AMC is pushing back reopening of most U.S. theaters until mid- to late-August. Lucky Brand, GNC, Modell’s Sporting Goods, J Crew, and Neiman Marcus have filed for bankrupty. Ann Taylor, The…
Read More“Dear Dee” – How to: avoid resentments – help teams create better communication habits
By Donna Rustigian Mac, “Dear Dee” Advice Columnist Dear Dee-Episode 9 Well hello—it’s Dee…with your communication advice for the week…so you can speak your truth, be clear, honest, forthright and influential. Let’s create healthy human connections….and trusted relationships in your personal and professional life. Have you listened to the Q&A on audio? Dear Dee, I’m…
Read MoreRI Weekend Weather Wrap – Sat/Sun, July 25-26, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure largely in control helping keep the cloud cover at bay during the afternoon. Humidity will be fairly high, so expect some morning mist along the coastal areas and a low temp in the upper 60’s followed by an afternoon high in the upper 80’s with a very light southerly…
Read MorePicnic with a Green Giraffe, or the Greek Gods…
Stroll the Gardens & Grounds – a million dollar view Enjoy the landscapes, gardens, and fresh air with the Newport Preservation’s new Stroll the Gardens & Grounds opportunity. This unique specialty ticket includes outdoor-only access to Green Animals Topiary Garden, The Breakers and The Elms. Stroll among a menagerie of topiary animals at Green Animals. Hang out…
Read MoreUPDATED: RI Nursing Home/Group Home data. One Nursing Home with NEW outbreak. Two others with few new cases.
As Rhode Island has opened up some facility visitation, we watch the numbers to protect our most vulnerable. Bannister House in Providence – is experiencing a significant outbreak with approx. 25 residents positive for the virus. Visitation has been suspended. They have 160+ residents. Morgan Health Center Nursing and Rehab in Johnston and West View…
Read MoreA leading behavior change researcher tells us how to boost our immune system
From URI website: James O. Prochaska, author: Yes, you should wear face coverings, practice social distancing and wash your hands frequently to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, but did you ever think improving your diet or reducing your alcohol consumption could also play a role in fighting the disease? University of Rhode Island Professor of…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – July 24, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Frontal boundary stalls out off the southern coast with some showers for the islands in the morning. We’ll be stuck with some cloud cover until some breaks appear in the afternoon when temperatures climb to the lower 80’s up from the misty and muggy low 70’s in the early morning.
Read MoreIt’s International Self Care Day!
by Robert B. Foster, Owner RBF Fitness and Nutrition 2020 has brought a lot of uncertainty, high tension, anxiety, and stress to most everyone in the world according to the CDC. The impact of COVID-19 has led to record breaking unemployment claims, stay at home orders, states being shut down, travel bans, and so much more. …
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Today – July 24, 2020
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL URGENT: Check your hand sanitizer – big brands and off brands. You want to look for NO METHANOL – and 60% ETHANOL. Go to the FDA.gov for more info. The GOP convention portion happening in Jacksonville has been canceled due to the hotspot in Florida – the convention‘s official business meetings…
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