Month: January 2016


Phillipe and Jorge’s Cool, Cool World: Lack of Ethics Abound

Affluenza, Little Rhody-style “Let me tell you about the very rich. They are different from you and me.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald No shit, Sherlock, er, F. Scott. Unfortunately that doesn’t pertain to the crassest behavior exhibited at times by the Great Unwashed, as the sexual rape and molestation scandal at the (once-) prestigious St. […]

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Reinstating Good Samaritan: A Step in the Right Direction

In July 2015, Rhode Island’s Good Samaritan Law, which granted individuals who alerted emergency services to someone overdosing on drugs immunity from prosecution, was allowed to sunset. Lawmakers in the house and senate couldn’t compromise on how far such immunity should stretch, and the legislative session concluded without a resolution. The bicameral support for some […]

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Got Beer? Some Sobering Words About Beer

Here are some wise (and diverse) words to live by: “Drink responsibly.” “Moderation in all things, especially moderation.” “The brewery is the best drugstore.” “Alcohol is the anesthesia by which we endure the operation of life.” Now let’s dive into these wise (and wide-ranging) health-related words vis-à-vis your favorite beverage. Beer Is Good For You! […]

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