The nation’s economy, public health, infrastructure, and natural resources face an immediate and continued threat from climate change impacts, warns the comprehensive 4th National Climate Assessment (NCA4) released last Friday. The report is broken down into chapters on… Read More
by Jerry Lieberman, of the Monroe County Climate Change Advisory Committee We’re all concerned with our fragile Keys environment and the impact of Climate Change, but often struggle what we can do to help. Our transportation choices have… Read More
We all receive unwanted mail and according to the EPA the statistics are quite alarming. More than 4 million tons of junk mail is produced yearly. Over 50 percent of this unsolicited mail ends up in landfills annually…. Read More
By Pam Phillippe Growing up is a lot like learning to play the piano. You need to learn some basic skills and you need someone to teach you those skills. You need time to practice, guidance as you… Read More
Robocalls – those annoying unsolicited calls to your home phone or your mobile phone where you hear some cryptic recorded message designed to keep you on the line or make you call a number for more information. As someone… Read More
I saw a meme the other day on social media that seemed to say that someone was glad they were nearly broke because at least they wouldn’t be a victim of identify theft. It was all I could… Read More
OSHA guidelines for outdoor workers: OSHA recommends employers train workers on how to protect themselves about the importance of eliminating areas where mosquitoes breed on the work site. In addition, OSHA suggests employers provide insect repellents and protective clothing and encourage their use. Some… Read More
Family game night promotes bonding. Photo credit: commons.wikimedia.org Warmer weather is here and it is time to plan some fun activities with the family. This is also the time of year when many city organizations have prepared outstanding… Read More
From instant messaging classmates to researching on the Internet, today’s youth are increasingly using electronic media for many different purposes. Youth also use electronics recreationally through activities such as downloading music and playing video games (the latter being… Read More
While many students may not enjoy homework, it teaches them organizational skills and lets them work independently. Completing homework each night also provides practice for what they learned in class. Homework can also be beneficial to parents and… Read More
