Archive for September 2020
RI Nursing Home/Group Home Coronavirus Data – Sept. 15, 2020
Period ending September 15th: Increases in one week Cases: approx. 3,093 (40 more) New cases in the past 7 days: 53 more Cumulative resident fatalities: 833 (approx. 5 in 1 week) While total fatalities are down, new cases are trending in these facilities: Golden Crest Nursing Home reporting 5 new cases that are not on…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – Tues, Sept. 15, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure anchored solidly over the region allows for drying of the air around us through the day. Dew points expected to plummet into the low 40’s/upper 30’s, giving the air a “crisp” feel. Afternoon highs around 70 from early morning lows around 50 with a light and variable breeze under…
Read MoreYour Coronvirus Update – Today, Sept. 15, 2020
Photo: RI Governor Gina Raimondo greeting children in Providence on the first day of school (Governor’s Twitter post) NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL Long Island restaurants that would normally be packing up for the season are expanding with outdoor seating, outdoor heaters, and promotions. Simon, Brookfield buys J.C. Penney out of bankruptcy An attorney for many of…
Read MoreSPEAK UP: The Next Great – Gazmine ‘GG’ Mason
by Ann Clanton, contributing writer Hoping to attract customers, or perhaps the next great bowler, the sign on the door of the Walnut Hill Bowl reads, Yes We’re Open! The Woonsocket based Walnut Hill Bowl is, after all, the training center for professional bowler and three-time Olympic Gold Medalist Gazmine ‘GG’ Mason. Walnut Hill was…
Read MoreLeading in a Cross Generational Workforce
By Mary T. Sullivan, MSOL “That which seems the height of absurdity for one generation, often becomes the height of wisdom in another” – Adlai Stevenson A generational crisis is facing all of industry in the next two decades, as about 60% of the workforce, Baby Boomers, are set to retire. Industry knows it has…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, Sept. 14, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Cold front passes through in the night with some lingering cloud cover evaporating by mid morning. Northwesterly breezes behind the front will freshen and bring dry air into the region through the day. Decent afternoon highs in the upper 70’s from morning lows in the mid 60’s.
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week – Polka Dot Powerhouse
Come Rock the Dot with the Central RI Chapter! Polka Dot Powerhouse Connect Meetings (Breakfast or Lunch) Your choice of either 8am to 10am or 11:30 to 1:30pm on Wednesday September 16th. Join them for BREAKFAST OR LUNCH to meet the founding members, members, and future Dot Sisters! They bring a deeper level of connection…
Read MoreWeek 3 – Prepare for Disasters
Disasters and Emergencies Hurricanes are dangerous and can cause major damage because of storm surge, wind damage, and flooding. They can happen along any U.S. coast or in any territory in the Atlantic or Pacific oceans. Storm surge is historically the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States. Eastern Pacific hurricane season is…
Read MoreIn the Arena – Paolino talks Charter Schools
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews people of interest on his program, “In The Arena”. The show airs at 7am on Sundays on ABC6. Today, Paolino talks with Dr. Robert Pilkington: Pilkington is the Supt/Founder of the Village Green Virtual & Charette Charter School in Providence. They talk about education and return to school in…
Read MoreSports “distractions” back for the fall
by John Cardullo, sportswriter As the NFL kicks off the football season and professional sports continue to navigate through this pandemic, our sports starved nation is thankful for the diversion. As Hank Williams Jr. once shouted, “Are you ready for some football?” Well, the football crazy fanatics that follow the NFL answered with a resounding,…
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