Archive for September 2020
Amy Coney Barrett nominated to serve on the US Supreme Court
The predictors were correct and President Trump has nominated Amy Coney Barrett, a federal judge on the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit to become the 115th US Supreme Court justice. Barrett was nominated to the judgeship she now holds by President Trump, confirmed in 2017, being the first and only woman to…
Read MoreNEW: Trump Rally meets Black Lives Matter at RI State House
by Ann Clanton, “Speak Up” Contributing Writer A planned Trump campaign rally encountered a Black Lives Matter protest at the RI State House on a beautiful Saturday morning. Approximately 200 people in total were estimated to be there, along with a good contingent of both Providence Police and Rhode Island State Police. Several people spoke…
Read MoreStages of Freedom presents… Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom
Stages of Freedom presents the Pulitzer Prize winning author, Dr. David Blight speaking on Frederick Douglass’ long and persistent relationship with Rhode Island. The virtual lecture is Friday, October 9th, 6pm. Register at: https://www.stagesoffreedom.org/frederick-douglass The event includes a spiritual sung by the Schiller Chorus and is sponsored by the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities, Providence Tourism…
Read MoreRI Weekend Weather Wrap – Sept 26/27, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 9/26/20: Some morning mist will greet early risers before clearing out. Dew points will begin rising on southerly breezes, giving us a more humid feel for the weekend. Morning lows will be around 60, rising to afternoon highs in the low 70’s under partly cloudy skies. Sunday 9/27/20: A cold…
Read MoreBOO! This year the Trick is on all of us
Photo: Mary Stewart’s suggestion for Halloween candy-giving. Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses. There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween. If you may have COVID-19 or you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you should not participate in in-person Halloween festivities and should not give out…
Read MoreSkin Care and Face Masks – Dermatologist Dr. Ellen Frankel
by Dr. Ellen Frankel, RI Skin Docs/Rejuvaderm MediSpa Skin Care Recommendations for Face Mask Wearers Facial skin can become irritated when wearing a mask for long hours, no matter if it is a medical grade mask or just a mask crafted out of a bandana or scarf. Any of these protective coverings can leave skin…
Read MoreTime to Watch the Nursing Homes Again – Updated Coronavirus Data
Period ending September 24th: Increases in one week Cases: approx. 3,233 (103 more) New cases in the past 7 days: 103 more Cumulative resident fatalities: 863 (30 more than 2 weeks ago) Editor’s Note: This data may be out of date by a week or more as we know of several nursing homes in the…
Read MoreYour Coronvirus Update Today – Sept. 25, 2020
Photo: The Philippine government is now requiring all persons with COVID-19 to spend isolation in a government-approved facility, not their own homes. NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL 45,000 people a day are getting coronavirus and 7 million Americans now have been infected Dry ice from a company in Massachusetts is being ordered from all around the country.…
Read MoreGriefSpeak: Loss of Older Loved Ones
by Mari Dias, contributing writer By: Dr. Mari Dias “And wherever you’ve gone And wherever we might go It don’t seem fair… today just disappeared Your light’s reflected now, reflected from afar We were but stones, your light made us stars” (Pearl Jam, lyrics by Eddie Vedder) I attended two memorials this week. Both mothers…
Read MoreRIPAC Agency Spotlight: Johnston Police Department
The Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission (RIPAC) is a department-initiated process by which police departments in Rhode Island voluntarily strive to meet and maintain a series of professional standards. Each month, RIPAC will highlight a different accredited department through its Agency Spotlight series. For September, the highlighted department is the Johnston Police Department. Briefly describe…
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