Archive for January 2021
Leonard Lardaro measures RI’s economic climate
The Current Conditions Index, created by URI Professor of Economics Leonard Lardaro, measures the strength of the present economic climate in Rhode Island by following the behavior of 12 indicators pertaining to housing, retail sales, fiscal pressures, the employment situation, and labor supply: Government Employment Employment Services Jobs* Retail Sales University of Michigan US Consumer…
Read MoreGriefSpeak: The Emperor’s New Clothes
Reposted by popular demand By: Mari Dias, GriefSpeak, contributing writer We are living in a world fraught with a minefield of words. It’s almost impossible to avoid them, but I will try, as I zigzag through the mire of nouns, verbs, and adjectives. Although I prefer to be mute today, I will rally – as…
Read MoreCOVID-19 in RI Nursing Homes, Long Term Care: 67%+ of RI deaths
This week there are 298 new cases and 55 more deaths. Cumulative numbers are 6,233 cases with 1,343 deaths – 26% With a total of 1,996 deaths in RI to COVID19, over 67% are men and women living in these congregate care settings. This tracks the week, new cases recorded since last date, and additional…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – Jan. 15, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist We may still get a few drops of rain before sunrise as a small upper low moves away to our east. We’ll still have a bit warmer than normal temperature range Friday, with increasing cloud cover in advance of a developing frontal system over the midwestern US. A light northeasterly breeze…
Read MoreTo Protect and Empower: Central Falls Police Chief Colonel Anthony Roberson
by Ann-Allison Clanton, contributing writer, “Speak-Up” In a time when George Floyd’s cries are still etched in the memories of many across the country, Providence native Anthony Roberson became Rhode Island’s first African American police colonel. The architect of the “Shop with a Cop” and the “Handshake” initiatives has received numerous accolades for these and…
Read MoreTomato Bisque – by Anthony Salemme
By Anthony Salemme, chef Serves 8 The chilly dark days of Winter are perfect for soup as a meal. This comes together in under an hour. Serve with some crusty sourdough and Sharp Cabot Cheddar. 4 ounces butter 1 medium onion, chopped 2 shallots, chopped 2 leeks, sliced, white part only (be sure to wash…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Today, Jan. 14, 2021
Photo: Gov. Raimondo’s last press conference on COVID19 crisis Today’s Press Conference was unusual in that the Governor refused to take any questions and left immediately after speaking – she would not take questions outside as well. Media were left surprised and several stories have been done about this. Yesterday, the RI Press Association, representing…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – Jan. 14, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A couple of upper level atmospheric twists dance their way through during the day keeping us under intermittent cloud cover, but also allowing for continued abnormal warmth during the day, afternoon highs in the low to mid 40’s from morning lows around freezing, with generally calm winds and little threat of…
Read MoreWickford Art – First Exhibit of 2021
Photo: Crazy Burger, by Marc Jaffe – Photography Wickford Art – First Exhibit of 2021: BLACK ‘N WHITE…an artist’s interpretation Wickford Art Association announces its first exhibit of 2021, which will open at their North Kingstown Beach Street Gallery on Friday, January 15. Black ‘N White is an all media, open exhibit, juried for entry…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – Jan. 13, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist More of the same, which is good for mid January. Some cloud cover but no rain or snow other than a few flakes around sunrise from a weak upper trough swinging through, and warmer than normal temperatures, morning low in the mid 20’s and afternoon highs around 40 with a light…
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