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Are teacher’s aides ‘essential?’

In the midst of a once-in-a-century global pandemic, there are three types of mistakes an employer can make:1.) A bad faith decision enacted on good data.2.) A bad faith decision enacted on bad data.3.) A good faith decision enacted on bad data.I am going to make an earnest effort to argue that ...

On March 18, NYC nurse, Kious Kelly texted his sister he was on a ventilator in ICU with coronavirus. “ I’m OK. Don’t tell Mom and Dad. They’ll worry.” These were his last words. Colleagues on social media agonized his death could have been prevented, but the hospital lacked ...

COVID-19 vs. air pollution

I read an article on a French news broadcast which I haven’t come across in U.S. news, that describes surprising findings about the effects of COVID-19 on air pollution in China during January and February this year.According to the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), release ...

Try to keep the balance

When I was a boy, I spent a lot of time at a playground relatively close to my house. It was a great place to nearly die. I say that jokingly, but if you’re honest about it most playground equipment has the potential to end you if you’re not paying attention.The playground had an awesome ...

Agency on Aging committed to local seniors

As an agency whose sole mission is to be of service to older adults, the Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging, Inc., (AAA) can assure our senior community, their families, and the public, that we share your concerns regarding the impact and the uncertainty the coronavirus (COVID-19) ...

I'm a senior citizen and like most of us, we did what the president asked --stayed home except for essentials, helped others, donated. Didn't expect a pat on the back. What I didn't expect is what is basically euthanasia of the elderly.I actually thought the President was doing okay the first ...