Chester E. Smolski
Demographics comes of age as a key analytical tool
When last Oct. 16, the U.S. Census Bureau announced that this country’s population had reached the 300 million mark, there was considerable hoopla –...
Commentary: Rhode Island teachers ahead of the crowd
For teachers this is the time to enjoy the summer break to travel, stay home with their own children or just take a vacation....
Commentary: Retaining and revitalizing teachers
Bankers do it; corporate members do it; even non-refundable profits do it, so why in the world can't teachers do it? What I'm talking...
Commentary: The microcosm that is Rhode Island
I have visited, walked or driven in every city and town in the state of Rhode Island. Of course, just about any other resident...
Commentary: Early observations on the 2000 Census
The 281.4 million residents of our country counted in 2000 exceeded census estimates of 274.5 by nearly seven million. The increase from 248.7 in...
Commentary: Revised census gives mayors worry and hope
The numbers are in. They were a surprise for the Census Bureau, the nation and the state of Rhode Island. The year 2000 22nd...
Commentary: A scheme for using our valuable land wisely
In the American experience we assume that a house has windows on all four sides and sideyards to separate our house from that of...
Commentary: The elderly have benefited from a generous government
"The way the United States treats their elderly is a total disgrace... they can't live on the amount of money from Social Security... It's...
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