Archive for August 2020
“Dear Dee…” Help me focus and communicate. How to give feedback to the boss!
By Donna Rustigian Mac, “Dear Dee” Advice Columnist Dear Dee – Episode 11 Well hello—it’s Dee…with your communication advice for the week…so you can speak your truth, be clear, 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…
Read MoreCOSTCO – What the next Mayor of Cranston says
We follow up with the candidates for Mayor of Cranston on where they stand on the COSTCO development proposed for its current site in Cranston. While there has not been opposition to the store as a business entity, some local businesses have talked about the impact it may have on locally owned, small businesses. But…
Read MoreRI Weekend Weather Wrap – Sat/Sun, Aug. 15/16, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 8/15/20: High pressure brings cooler air into the area from the north, afternoon highs noticeably cooler in the mid 70’s up from the mid 60’s. Winds will be gusty at times out of the northeast, chilling the air a bit more. Sunday 8/16/20: A bit more in the way of…
Read MoreARETHA: Queen of Soul – join a virtual tribute
Stages of Freedom and Jazz is a Rainbow present “Aretha: Queen of Soul,” a virtual tribute concert with eleven talented teens and professional musicians. Live on Facebook and YouTube Friday, August 14th at 6pm. The show, rehearsed for two weeks on Zoom, was written and musically directed by Michael Palter and Lynne Jackson, and artistically…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – August 14, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Front sits offshore with upper level air flow forcing cloud cover over the top and into our area blocking some of the sunshine. Lower dew points will mean dryer air and less muggy conditions as we head through the afternoon, high temps in the mid 80’s with a light easterly breeze…
Read MorePeace Treaty first in 25 years
Photo: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed – left, Benjamin Netanyahu – right. Yemen Press Editor’s Note: The friend of my friend is my friend. As the US and Israel and the UAE embrace, Iran is not to happy to be out of the peace circle. But the alliance of the three countries strengthens new pathways to…
Read MoreGriefSpeak: Missing that human touch
By: Mari Dias “Tell me in a world without pity Do you think what I’m askin’s too much? I just want something to hold on to And a little of that human touch And a little of that human touch” (Bruce Springsteen,1992) Unfortunately, lack of human touch, also known as ‘touch deprivation” or “skin hunger”…
Read MoreCreative Capital capitulation
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There Photo: One of two bus shelters newly installed in Providence’s innovation district. (William Morgan) In recent decades, art in Providence has served as a wrecking ball aimed not just at beauty but at the very concept of art, in a city that depends on art for its historical…
Read MoreMexican Pork Loin with Adobo Sauce
By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef It’s the dog days of summer and I had a hankering for some good Mexican food. I cooked this on the BBQ in a covered cast iron pan for 1 1/2 hours at 350 F. 2 – 3 pound pork loin sprinkled with salt and pepper 2 teaspoons oregano 2…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Today, August 13, 2020
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL World tops 20 million COVID-19 cases In Colorado, volunteers from the public health department are sitting in vehicles outside stores, watching shoppers to see whether they’re wearing masks. Salem, Oregon: Out-of-state travelers will be charged 30% more while camping at state parks to help recoup some losses during the economic downfall caused…
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