Archive for December 2021
Your RI Weather Today, Dec. 14, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure will still be in control, giving us some nice sunny weather for another day. Afternoon highs in the low 50’s will be followed by evening lows in the low 30’s with a north-northwesterly breeze. Some high clouds roll in later, but no significant weather is expected. ___ John Donnelly…
Read MoreNEW: Pfizer antiviral pill, Paxlovid, showing 88% reduced risk of hospitalization/death if taken within 5 days of first symptom
Pfizer today announced final results from an analysis of all 2,246 adults enrolled in its Phase 2/3 EPIC-HR (Evaluation of Protease Inhibition for COVID-19 in High-Risk Patients) trial of its novel COVID-19 oral antiviral candidate PAXLOVID™ (nirmatrelvir [PF-07321332] tablets and ritonavir tablets). These results were consistent with the interim analysis announced in November 2021, showing…
Read MoreGet your Holiday(s) on! LaSalette Shrine, the BIG spirit of the season
In the past two years, we have lived through unprecedented times. We’ve witnessed natural disasters, civil and political divisions, and mourned those whom we lost during the pandemic. Despite all of these challenges, however, LaSalette Shrine says of their 2021 Christmas Festival: “This reminds us that God still springs forth hope in the form of…
Read MoreSocial Security learns from remote experience, plans field office openings – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues On March 17, 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly spread throughout the nation, the Social Security Administration (SSA) issued a press release announcing that its offices would only offer phone service and online services. However, in-person appointments at SSA were scheduled for critical issues, specifically for those who were without…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Dec. 13, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure builds in and keeps the pressure gradient elevated, which in turn keeps some gusty winds alive for us to deal with. West-southwesterly winds gusting to 25 mph and above through the day keep things from getting stale. Highs in the low 50’s are expected after morning lows in the…
Read MoreWe remember… Joseph P. “Joe Mac” McDonald
by Mari Nardolillo Dias Publisher’s note: Dr. Mari Nardolillo Dias will now be writing customized obituaries for families who have lost a loved one and request this contracted service. Email [email protected] for more information. Mari is the author GriefSpeak, a column on grief and grieving which runs each Friday. _____ McDonald, Joseph P., “Joe Mac”, 71, of…
Read MoreWhat Bosses Give for the Holidays – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year.” – Charles Dickens Everyone seems to be spreading holiday cheer this month, and your boss or company may be no exception. Don’t be surprised if you are handed a card with a small gift attached at lunchtime or…
Read MoreDr. Michael Fine – No, we’re not back to normal. Vaccines, boosters, masking, distancing, holidays, events…
Few Rhode Islanders understand that while the vaccines do a great job preventing hospitalization and death in people under 80, they do not prevent infection and are not very effective at preventing hospitalization and death in people over 80, and those with chronic disease. We think boosters help, but we’re not yet sure just…
Read MoreOur Networking picks – closing out the year
Networking events are wrapping up for 2021. While we must be cautious with a COVID-19 uptick happening and the Omicron variant now in the state, we will provide the list of networking events that we know are taking place through this week. Please consider your own risk level before going to indoor, tight-quartered events. Watch…
Read MoreTradition! Architecture as an anchor of stability in a churning, complicated environment – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer Architecture may be suffering from a hegemonic conundrum that afflicts the major institutions of the whole world. It is not just hegemon vs. hegemon anymore, according to analyst Richard Fernandez in his recent essay “There Is Something Wrong with our Giant Institutions.” Instead, what we may…
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