It’s the Economy, Stupid!
It’s hardly any secret that the Rhode Island economy is in bad shape. In the most recent monthly data from June 2014, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 7.9 percent […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Oaksterdam University: The Future of the Cannabis Industry
On August 15th through 17th, the RI Convention Center will be home to a rare three-day seminar presented by Oaksterdam University and hosted by the legendary Todd McCormick. During this […]
Got Beer? Reviews and Luau News
Newport Storm Luau! Every year at Fort Adams State Park, the Coastal Extremists of Rhode Island’s first microbrewery throw a great big party with food, beer, drinks, dancers, games, music, […]
The Female Playwrights Issue Takes Center Stage
I’ve been lamenting the representation of women playwrights on the American stage since I learned that only 17 percent of all plays produced in the U.S. are written by women. […]
The Best Roast? Yours! Coffee Roasting 101
Picture entering a coffee shop that roasts its own coffee. The first thing that appeals to your senses is the rich aroma of freshly roasted coffee. Two steps in the […]
Worldwide Movie Culture Returns At This Year’s Rhode Island International Film Festival
Entering its 18th year since its founding by George T. Marshall, the founder of the Flicker Arts Collaborate, RIIFF has become a focal point of international films by everyone from up-and-coming filmmakers […]
The Primaries from Motif’s Data Nerd
1. Providence Mayor – Democrat Ordinarily the Democratic primary IS the election, because no Republican has been elected as Providence mayor since 1978 – the final time Vincent A. “Buddy” […]
The Gubernatorial Races — A Prediction
As we enter the final stretch of the Rhode Island Gubernatorial primary races, we are faced with four viable Democrats and two viable Republicans. I will immediately eliminate one of […]
Cosmic Capsule: The Candidates – In Zodiacal Order
Gina Raimondo Gina Raimondo is a Taurus with Saturn conjunct her Sun. The range of motion for the Moon puts it in Aquarius at a 90 degree angle to her […]
August 2014 Cover Artist: Eric Fulford
This Month’s cover illustration is done by the talented Eric Fulford. Check out his portfolio here: http://www.ericfulford.com