Archive for December 2021
Stay warm, stay healthy – and keep wearing a mask – Richard Asinof
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI Publisher’s Note: Each week we feature the health writings, among other topics, of Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI.com – a digital service that reports “news & analysis at the convergence of health, science, technology and innovation”. In the first issue of 2021, in an article entitled, “A day in the life in the…
Read MoreeXp Realty sees opportunities
by Paul W. Cutler, eXp Realty for RINewsToday There are numerous opportunities for people to jump on the real estate market. Paul W. Cutler, Realtor at eXp Realty based in Northern Rhode Island, said the business community can create new ideas. He believes buildings can serve in new capacities. “A lot of businesses are changing…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Dec. 28, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A taste of winter overnight gives way to some limited warmth during the afternoon, light rain having ended by mid morning. We’ll see temps rise from wet and raw low 30’s to more Fall-ish upper 40’s by afternoon with a light west-northwesterly breeze. Another low pressure system in what looks like…
Read MoreUPDATE: Hacking incident exposing data of 5,000+ Rhode Island state employees (ACLU response)
(see ACLU update, added to end of story) Editor’s note: Several requests for additional information to RIPTA have gone unanswered. The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority – RIPTA – notified thousands of people that there had been a data breach, described by the US Dept. of Health & Human Services as a “hacking/IT incident” 4…
Read MoreResolutions to getting back on track financially a catalyst for positive change – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer With the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, we will see a scaled back Times Square celebration where the ball swiftly drops as 15,000 people, in a viewing area that holds around 58,000 revelers, will loudly count down to one at the stroke of midnight. At this time, we traditionally make New Year Resolutions…
Read MoreIt’s National Visit the Zoo Day – and it’s free
Visit the Zoo Day is celebrated on December 27 each year. Although the origins of the day are unclear, we do know that the idea of the zoo stretches as far back as a couple of millennia. The word ‘zoo’ is, in fact, the shortest way to refer to a zoological park or garden. Zoos…
Read MoreOne last gift – for each other – Rhode Island Hotel Month 2022
Photo: Weekapaug Inn Rhode Island Hotel Month 2022 is the third statewide celebration of Rhode Island’s first-class hotels, inns, and B&Bs. Take advantage of discounts of up to 40% off to book a luxurious getaway or cozy staycation in the Ocean State this January 1-31! With so many wonderful properties to choose from, there’s something…
Read MoreDealing with “Black and White”, all or nothing, thinking – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business leadership “The problem with all-or-nothing thinking is that it stops people even taking the first steps” – Author: Michael Greger All or nothing, black or white, and nothing in between. How to work with leaders and co-workers who operate with such simple thinking? Most of us know…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Dec. 27, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A partly cloudy start with cool morning lows in the upper 20’s. Cloud cover thickens and slowly moves in aloft, as yet another little mid-western storm system begins percolating and oozing through the eastern US. Eventually we could see some drops of cold rain or some slight mixing with flakes in…
Read MoreSCOTUS will be busy with 2nd Amendment cases – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer This article is 1.5 months overdue, but it is worth the delay. A number of new pro second amendment cases will be appearing on the docket for consideration next term. But first an analysis of the Bruen New York concealed carry case. On November 3rd, 2021, the US Supreme Court…
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