Archive for October 2022
BU Level 4 Lab condemned for modifying COVID virus. Researchers say guidelines not clear.
The news cycle began in the UK when the Daily Mail carried a story with this headline, “This should be totally forbidden, it’s playing with fire. Experts condemn Boston lab for creating a new deadly Covid strain with an 80% kill rate – warning it could spark a lab-generated pandemic.” Shortly afterward, most major news…
Read MoreRon & Jen’s Great Escape – 10-19-2022 – Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien
by Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien, commentary Too Fat to Fly Some years back there was a lot of talk about fat people (and they are fat; obese, actually) having to buy two seats if they wanted to “fly our friendly skies”. A lot of people had a problem with this because the seats…
Read MoreRI Weather for October 19, 2022 – John Donnelly
John Donnelly, meteorologist Mostly clear conditions with a southwesterly breeze gusting to 25 mph. Chilly morning lows around 40 rising to the mid 50’s. Front has passed and we’ll be rain free for a few days ___ John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to Rhode Island and settled in Johnston, where…
Read MoreTime for Sour Grapes – Tim Jones
by Timothy 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 MoreRI Weather for October 18, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly meteorologist Cold front passes through during the day after rain ends early in the morning. Winds will shift to westerly and drier air will begin to fill in the area, and cloud cover will break as well. Highs reach the low 60’s and evening lows drop to the upper 40’s. ___ John…
Read MoreEnvironmental storytelling – Rachel Carson was right! – Richard Asinof
by Richard Asinof ConvergenceRI, contributing writer Photo: Rebecca Altman, Ph.D., talking at the Silent Spring Institute’s 2022 Gala Celebration in honor of the 60th anniversary of the publishing of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring. – R. Asinof The Silent Spring Institute’s celebration of Rachel Carson, whose work, “Silent Spring,” was published 60 years ago in 1962…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week – Uncle Jay’s at the NYLO
Stop by the NYLO Hotel on Wednesday, October 19th, 8 to 9:30am, for Coffee, Conversations and Connections. The NYLO will be our host for an early morning networking event. Looking for a venue to host one of your events? The NYLO has something for everyone. Admission is FREE with your business card. If you have…
Read MoreLight the way, Providence – David Brussat
Editor’s Note: We publish this the morning after a tax deal was voted for by the Providence City Council and plans will move forward to develop the Superman building, which will include primarily residential units on most floors. A perfect backdrop to re-imaging how Providence is lit to the world. by David Brussat, Architecture Here…
Read MoreBasil, new therapy dog at URI offers a moment to “paws and reflect”; step away from stress
Members of the University of Rhode Island campus community now have the opportunity to “paws and reflect,” step away from the stress of the day and spend a little time with Basil, the new therapy dog based in the campus Psychological Counseling Center (PCC). Center Director Lindsey Anderson is always on the lookout for new…
Read MoreRead with us: CITY LIFE – a book by Michael Morse – Ch. 3
by Michael Morse, contributing writer, excerpts from his book, City Life Take a breathtaking ride ride along with emergency responders. Rescue Lieutenant Michael Morse brings you into the homes, minds and hearts of the people who live in one of America’s oldest and most diverse cities. He takes you along for a breathtaking ride as…
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