Archive for November 2024
Rhode Island Weather for November 22, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Scattered showers continue through the morning with a low in the low 40’s. We will have some breaks in the cloud cover in the afternoon with a high in the low 50’s as the primary low pressure pinwheels and some dry air infiltrates from the south on gusty southerly winds. It’s…
Read MoreThanksgiving 2024. Love, Family, Remembrance, Fear, Loathing – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer on grief and grieving GriefSPEAK: Thanksgiving 2024: A Time for Love, Family, Remembrance, Fear and Loathing Some of you reading this may feel joyful, and still others are raw with a recent loss and overwhelmed with the thought of a holiday without their loved one. Those who are…
Read MoreFind the right vein, first time, every time. NEMIC, VeinTech partner to bring ultrasound tech to US
Australian MedTech company aims to improve patient outcomes with novel approach to ultrasound-guided PIVC insertion The New England Medical Innovation Center (NEMIC) announced it has partnered with VeinTech as the Australian MedTech company prepares to enter the US market. VeinTech will be the first Western Australian company to cross the biobridge that was established when Perth Biodesign and NEMIC signed…
Read MoreBusinesses Give Back: A tradition to provide for children for the holidays
The season of giving has already begun as many events hope to drum up support for their respective missions. Numerous groups, organizations and individuals are seeking donations of goods and services to help those in need. Toy drives are no different, particularly knowing there are children who won’t be receiving any gifts during the holidays.…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Year over year increase says report. 34.9% up over last year. 30 days to winter.
Photo: Pamela Bhatia, Artistic Images It is 30 days before the 1st day of Winter – this morning the temperature was 38 degrees The State of Homelessness Sheds Light On A Solution-Oriented Future The Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness hosted the 2024 State of Homelessness event at CIC Providence. Presented were current data and…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for November 21, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist An occluded frontal system meanders over New England today and into tomorrow with oodles of rain, up to an inch to an inch and a half when all is said and done. We’ll have a tight temperature range as well, Highs in the upper 40’s and lows in the mid 40’s…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 21.11.24 (Medicare decision, Thanksgiving, events…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Question from one of our readers: Q: I have VA health coverage; do I need Medicare? John, North Smithfield RI A: In my opinion and based on assisting veterans navigating thru the VA health care system and assisting Veterans to resolve private health care coverage, and…
Read MoreWe Cook! Mill’s Tavern Black Angus Filet Mignon with mushroom Bordelaise, leeks, bacon
8oz. Black Angus Filet Mignon with Mushroom Bordelaise, Butter Braised Leeks, and Crispy Bacon Bits (Serves 4): This dish from Mill’s Tavern is the perfect late autumn dinner. Perfectly seared filet mignon complemented by the delicate sweetness of sautéed leeks, a rich mushroom sauce and savory bacon togarnish. It’s a sumptuous, elevated dinner that embodies…
Read MoreIt is what it is – 11.20.24 – Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, opinion “IT’S IN THE WAY THAT YOU USE IT” Somewhere back in the 80’s when TOM CRUISE was ridiculously handsome, there was a film made that he starred in called the “Color of Money”. The title track was a song by ERIC CLAPTON called “It’s in the way that you…
Read MoreIt’s time for Sour Grapes! – Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, RI cartoonist ___ Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tim lives with his wife and two daughters in Smithfield, RI. He is a cartoonist, freelance illustrator, author and comedian. He is also a member of the National Cartoonist Society and the Mid-South Cartoonist Association. He teaches cartooning, speaks at local schools and libraries and…
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