If you can, please consider attending tomorrow's rally at 8am at the RI State House to #DefendTheUnhoused against @GovDanMcKee's senseless encampment eviction.
If you can, consider bringing:
-Blankets
-Socks
-Trash Bags
-Water Bottles & Hot Coffee
-Gloves & Handwarmers
If anyone is looking to bring things to the encampment at the statehouse, here are some suggestions: blankets, trash bags, socks, bottled water & hand warmers.
As we head into 2023, one aspect of the workplace undergoing major change is employee benefits. Gone are the days when traditional healthcare insurance & retirement contributions were enough; now, nearly two-thirds of employers are looking to expand wellness benefits.
Source:
Concerns about a global #recession are taking a drastic toll on employees as more than half say that their mental health has been negatively impacted by the current financial climate, new findings reveal.
https://t.co/hRUgREXUpU
#financialwellness#wpocares
Reminds me of news story @NBCNews late last year of a couple who watched their home value increase by half a million after they had a white person pretend to be the owner.
Structural racism runs deep. Hence the term.
Home appraisals from 2013 to 2021 show a persistent, widespread practice in the home appraisal industry to give higher values to homes when the occupants are white, and devalue them if the owners are people of color, research shows.
https://t.co/Ih9nGtJ2sk
Something that truly isn't talked about enough is just how ableist every corner of society is—& how disturbing that is considering how often society seems to promote mass disablement.
Our current handling of the COVID-19 pandemic is the clearest example of this truth to date.
Disabled workers. Not a coincidence. #LongCovid is going to screw us over if we allow #COVID to continue to keep spreading. Downplaying COVID is tantamount to sentencing a generation to a multi-organ debilitating disease. #CovidIsNotOver
As one of the 44% of Gen-Zers whose financial situation has gotten worse over the last six months, as costs-of-living continue to increase while job listings become scarcer... can't say I'm not worried.
https://t.co/1lfkz2sC2G
Breaking News: Brazil has ousted President Jair Bolsonaro, rebuking the far-right incumbent and electing Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a former leftist leader known as Lula. https://t.co/MDBobxeF50
"Protect your organization. Don’t put your eggs in one basket. Better yet — build your own basket."
Great advice against relying too much on TikTok to build brand awareness. The most successful organizations are always thinking of innovative ways to reach new audiences.
.@SaveTheBayRI is committed to raising the next generation of bay stewards & climate-conscious thinkers. What better way to educate your kids than with a fun & engaging trip to Save The Bay's Exploration Center & Aquarium! 🐟
Plan your trip today at: https://t.co/OUukNn17Kh…
"What a gem of a place!! This compact aquarium features phenomenal touch-tanks, very reasonable admission, friendly & knowledgeable staff, & fascinating locally relevant exhibits. They... ke[pt] everyone engaged from the baby...to grandma! Well worth the visit!" -Jessica R (Yelp)
Recently saw a world map marking every location where there's been a reported UFO sighting and... not at all surprised by what I saw. The culture of the US is one of conspiracy.
UFO sightings have puzzled the Pentagon for years, fueling theories about space aliens and spying by a hostile nation using advanced technology. But government officials say many of the incidents have far more ordinary explanations. https://t.co/yuumtH3Xip
A super timely read as we head into a global recession. Businesses are all too quick to make cuts to the very thing that will save them: public relations.
Crisis management is a part of PR strategy for a reason; it's made to handle these situations. Keep your team onboard.
When the conservative judges make a reasonable decision, you only know it's to "make up" for a much more radical decision they plan to make later... Truly scared for Moore v. Harper.
Breaking News: A federal judge and Justice Amy Coney Barrett rejected two separate efforts to block President Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan. https://t.co/mXH2npK6Jq
What do you do on a warm & sunny Saturday in October? 🌞
You get out on the water & soak in the last of the peak fall foliage 🍁, & maybe spot some friends also taking in the idyllic view. 👀
Sign up now for Save The Bay's Seal Tour & Cruise & don't miss out! 🦭 Details below:
🚨 Spots available on our Saturday Seal Tour & Nature Cruise out of Westerly! https://t.co/gcxItLazLp
Take a 90-minute scenic ride down the Pawcatuck River into Little Narragansett Bay for the peaceful views of gorgeous fall foliage and a glimpse of our earliest winter visitors.
An interesting read.
As one prof recently told @insidehighered, ppl w/♿️ make up the largest minority group in the 🌎, yet this is not reflected in the diversity of their leaders; & that's not bc there are no leaders w/♿️, but because many feel pressured to hide due to stigma.
In Opinion
"There’s a long history of disabled Americans serving in high political office," David Perry writes in a guest essay. "But also an equally long history of both actual stigma and politicians hiding their disabilities over fear of stigma." https://t.co/sX27j4VxMC
The best way to "boost" your immune system? Getting the #BivalentBooster & flu shot, says Dr. Helen Chu, epidemiologist at UW.
Wearing a mask & asking others to test before holidays will continue to be crucial precautions to take as experts anticipate another winter surge.
It's the start of flu and cold season, and Covid winter No. 3. Here are some ways health experts say you can boost your immune system. https://t.co/yxvpwGdvVv
Another successful #InternationalCoastalCleanup by @SaveTheBayRI 🌊
Plenty of opportunities coming up on 10/22:
•Public St/Allens Ave
•Nanaquaket Bridge
•Passeonkquis Cove
•Point Judith/Camp Cronin
•Wilson Park
•Weekapaug
Sign up at https://t.co/19o7UwkKTM 🚮
Providence ✅ ICC cleanups this week at India Point Park with Friends of India Point Park and Fields Point with students from Johnson & Wales University! Thank you, volunteers. #savethebayri#SeaTheChange
Sign up for a cleanup today at https://t.co/kgOBLrn36q
Did U Know: Mowing your leaves in the fall can fertilize your lawn for free? 🍂
While RIers are starting to switch to eco-friendly lawn alternatives, many still enjoy the look of their grassy yards.
If that's you, consider checking out these tips on how to fertilize responsibly:
If you're going to fertilize, what can you do to ensure a healthy, Bay-friendly lawn this fall?
🍂Fertilize sparingly, BEFORE OCTOBER 15!
🍂Utilize alternatives for fertilizer, like mulched leaves or grass clippings
More Bay-Friendly lawn tips: https://t.co/QKUT2OrhIo
Data from @NOAA shows that the US broke over 7,000 daily heat records in 2022, while Europe just experienced its hottest summer on record, according to the @CopernicusEU... and this will only continue to get worse until @UN develops a more ambitious plan to curb #ClimateChange.
Human-caused global warming has made severe droughts like the ones this summer in Europe, North America and China at least 20 times as likely to occur as they would have been more than a century ago, scientists said Wednesday. https://t.co/aB535gNNOI