Archive for November 2020
GriefSpeak: A Good Time for An Angel Story: To Cindy – Mari Nardolillo Dias
By: Dr. Mari Dias “…There’s a time that I remember when I never felt so lost When I felt that all the hatred was too powerful to stop Now my heart feels like an ember And it’s lighting up the dark I’ll carry these torches for ya That you know I’ll never drop… Cheers to…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – Fri, Nov. 13, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Lingering low pressure off shore and an approaching cold front will trigger afternoon rain showers amidst extensive cloud cover and cool temperatures. Afternoon highs only in the low 50’s and an evening low in the mid 40’s with a light breeze generally out of the north.
Read MoreCOVID-19 in RI Schools: approx. 1,656 cases (1,233 students/423 staff) since Sept.
Note: This updated data chart is for cases reported by 11/7/20. Summary 499+ locations 273 new student cases last 7 days 1,233 student cumulative cases since Sept. 108 new staff cases last 7 days 423 staff cumulative cases since Sept. Past Data Summary – this update – more than 431 locations – 328 new cases…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Today, Nov. 13, 2020
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL Dr. Fauci: Coronavirus won’t be a pandemic much longer. With a vaccine on the horizon, Fauci pleads with Americans to “hold on” – the cavalry is coming – but it’s not quite here yet. Next challenge will be distribution of vaccine(s) worldwide, which is a project never been done before. Moderna is…
Read MoreUPDATED: List of RI Nursing Home, Long Term Care Facilities: Cases, Fatalities (11/11/20)
PERIOD ENDING NOV. 11, 2020 w/increases through 11/11/2020 Cases: 3,688 (175 more) Cumulative resident fatalities: 953 (15 more) _____ Period ending November 4, 2020 w/increases since 10/28/2020 Cases: approx. 3,513 (85 more) Cumulative resident fatalities: 938 (10 more) _____ Period ending October 28, 2020 w/increases since 10/21/2020 Cases: approx. 3,428 (25 more) Cumulative resident fatalities:…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – Thurs, Nov. 12, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Cold front arrives and makes itself at home until the afternoon, light rain persisting until early evening before a wind shift from westerly to northerly escorts the front to our east. A morning high in the mid 60’s accompanies the rain, and an evening low in the chilly mid 40’s closes…
Read MoreOperation Warp Speed’s research partners – rushing to save our lives
Pfizer says they ARE part of Operation Warp Speed Just about everything can become political. Even scientific developments. And when it comes to COVID-19, especially so. Learning that Pfizer had developed the first vaccine, estimated to be about 90% effective, was a gleeful moment. From the stock market to other researchers to individuals to the…
Read MoreJoseph Thomas Fowlkes funeral Saturday. “We remember Joe”, by Jim Vincent
By James Vincent, RINewsToday contributing writer Joseph Thomas Fowlkes was born in Baltimore, Maryland on January 14, 1938 and died on October 13, 2020. Joe spent his youth in his native Baltimore and graduated from Frederick Douglass High School. After high school, Joe served our country with distinction in the armed services and was honorably discharged…
Read MoreKorean Style Oven Fried Chicken w/Rainbow Slaw
by Anthony Salemme, chef Serves 4-6 You can certainly use your air fryer for this but a regular oven works just as well. The added crunch comes from the cornstarch. Chicken 6 chicken legs 6 chicken thighs 1 Tablespoon Gochujang, chili sauce 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 lime, zested and juiced 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar…
Read MoreRI Coronavirus Update – Today, Nov. 12, 2020
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL United will return to New York’s JFK airport after a five-year absence Testing: People are being advised to wait 3-5 days if they are exposed to someone or they may test negative, falsely. The virus needs to build up in your system to register. A member of President-elect Biden’s COVID advisory team is…
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