A crack in the foundation – Michael Morse

by Michael Morse, contributing writer, commentary The people in my life are important to me. I care about what they think. I care about what they think of me. I don’t preach, and certainly do not expect anybody to think the way I do, but appreciate it when our thoughts and ideas align. When they don’t,…

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Changes coming to HHS elicit strong response from aging network – Herb Weiss

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By Herb Weiss, contributing writer, aging issues The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), under management of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., last week announced a major restructuring and renaming of the federal agency under the initiative “Make America Healthy Again.” This dramatic reorganization follows Trump’s Executive Order, Implementing the President’s ‘Department of…

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In the news…. updates for Dec. 3, 2022

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RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Recreational marijuana stores started selling Thurs, Dec. 1st. All five centers will be monitored by the state with remote video access and oversight. The RI Food Bank says it is doing well with fresh food donations, and is most in need of donations of cash, followed by canned goods, cereal, etc.…

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The Most Unkindest Cut of All – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “This was the most unkindest cut of all” – Mark Antony in Julius Caesar In William Shakespeare’s tragedy Julius Caesar (Act 3, Scene 2), Caesar’s friend, Mark Antony, gives a speech where it becomes clear that with this quote, he condemns Brutus’ murder of Caesar.  It’s a condemnation of betrayal,…

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In the news… summary for July 11, 2022

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RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Park Avenue Bridge in Cranston is set to reopen this week, July 15. Nellie Gorbea tested positive for COVID, and has mild symptoms. The Worcester Red Sox held a “PawSox Heritage Day” at Polar Park against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, a nod to the team’s history in Pawtucket The Dunk will keep…

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Defining our truth.

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Politico was the first to report that the Department of Homeland Security -DHS – “is standing up a new Disinformation Governance Board to coordinate countering misinformation related to homeland security, focused specifically on irregular migration and Russia. Nina Jankowicz will head the board as executive director. She previously was a disinformation fellow at the Wilson…

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