Archive for October 2020
1st Columbian Candidate in US, Jorge Porras, eyes RI State House
by Ann Clanton, Contributing Writer, “Speak-Up” The Latin communities face particularly challenging issues: racial profiling by law enforcement, gentrification and housing affordability, unsafe workplaces, segregated public schools, and immigration raids. Many of the leaders in Rhode Island’s Hispanic community are of the mindset that these issues will only be addressed equitably when their voices are…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – Thurs, Oct. 29, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Remnants of Tropical Storm Zeta stretch out and reach into southern New England, giving us pretty much an all-day rain event for the area. Rain starting around 8 am lasts through the night with east-northeasterly winds picking up steam later in the afternoon and evening, gusting around 30 mph, so watch…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Today, Oct. 29 2020
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL The Ellen Show is bringing back a live studio audience Homeless people who gather in outdoor encampments were less likely to test positive for SARS-CoV-2 compared to those housed in shelters. Illinois will ban indoor dining CVS has 4,000 drive through test sites in 33 states and Washington, D.C., and plans to…
Read MoreCreamy Lemon Spaghetti Amalfi Style, with Chef Anthony
by Anthony Salemme, contributing chef In case you are still trying to cling on to warmer weather or were supposed to take a trip to the Amalfi Coast this year, this simple pasta dish will be a new favorite. Serves 4 1-pound spaghetti 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 lemons, reserve 4 slices…
Read MoreUPDATED: RI School List with COVID-19 Cases (as of 10/24/20)
Note: The data chart is for cases reported by 10/24 and updated on 10/28. Looking at recent past weeks: Summary – this update – more than 370 locations – 288 new cases – 883 cumulative cases 227+ schools – 214 new cases – 559 total 144+ virtual learning – 74 new cases – 324 total…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – Wed, Oct. 28, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A quick-hitting low pressure system races past to our south, with rain passing through in the early hours and ending around 1 or 2 pm. Cloud cover will lift and thin through the afternoon, but begin to build aloft once again ahead of the remnants of tropical storm Zeta currently over…
Read MoreIf it’s Wednesday…it’s Sour Grapes!
by Tim Jones, cartoonist _______________ Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “Sour Grapes” – a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world. Sour Grapes is currently published in multiple newspapers in Rhode Island, Massachusetts,…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Guidelines for 12-Step/Support Group Meetings
Attend a Support Group? There are COVID-19 Guidelines you should know. The RI Dept. of Health responded to our request for guidelines for self-help, 12-Step, or other Structured support groups. This was in response to a query we had from a group facilitator who said she had received no guidance, personally, nor by the facilities…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Today, Oct. 28, 2020
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL Speaker Nancy Pelosi says a Covid-19 relief deal will not coming before election day A report from College Board suggests the strong pandemic may have paused rising college costs The Price is Right will begin filming a new season, with no audience Hockey and other indoor ice arena activities can resume in…
Read More3 Mistakes Sellers Should Avoid When Selling an Investment Property
By Emilio DiSpirito, Realtor and Team Leader of DiSpirito Team with HomeSmart Professionals www.DiSpiritoTeam.com This is PART ONE of a two-part series… Some will agree, investment properties are like boats! Your best two days are the closings when buying and selling! Some will agree, investment properties are like boats! Your best two days are the…
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