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On May 1, 2011, Americans learned during a New York Mets game against the Philadelphia Phillies that Osama bin Laden was finally killed. Flying from military bases in Afghanistan, members of SEAL Team 6 were transported by helicopters to Abbottabad, Pakistan, where they cornered bin Laden in his compound. Chants of “USA” were heard throughout Shea Stadium once baseball fans learned of the death of this al-Qaida leader. The demise of the coordinator of the terrorist plot on 9/11 provided a sense of justice to the victims on that day and their families. Despite ongoing political polarization domestically, many can still recall the moments of national solidarity in the wake of the attacks. After 9/11, citizens put their political differences aside for the good of the nation, just as they had done after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Americans in 2001 rallied around the importance of helping local rescue workers and first responders who worked around the clock in Lower Manhattan. New Yorkers lined the streets with American flags and handed out food and water to the police officers, firefighters, demolition workers and medical personnel who heroically sifted through the debris at Ground Zero. A plume of smoke hung in the air, blocking visibility of downtown Manhattan. Yet within this cloud, rescue workers operated 24/7. At Shea Stadium, the New York Mets organized supplies that were sent to the rescue workers. Prominent members of the New York Yankees — Derek Jeter, Bernie Williams and Tino Martinez — visited firehouses near the World Trade Center and thanked these public servants for their efforts. Both the New York Giants and Jets invited military and rescue workers to spread flags across their football fields. With tears in their eyes, football fans nationwide watched fighter planes soar through the skies above the stadiums. Rival fans who rooted against New York teams wore “NY” on their hats, showing support for the residents of the HereCity. on Long Island, locals need not look far to see patriotism that stirred from that day of infamy. Countless memorials depict the importance of this date. Pieces of steel that were collected by the NY/NJ Port Authority was given to towns across Brookhaven and Suffolk County that were placed at post offices, schools, libraries, and police and fire stations. This past spring, the Rocky Point VFW organized the first annual 5K race to support War on Terror veterans as they work to better handle post-traumatic stress disorder. And so 21 years ago, politics was put aside for the good of the nation. Americans from every corner of this country sent rescue, salvage and fire crews to help the search, and later recovery efforts at Ground Zero. In a moment of profound despair, our nation came together. Through shared tragedy, people from diverse economic, social and ethnic backgrounds illustrated the meaning of nationalAmericaunity.today is a deeply divided nation. In the face of unlikely odds, the American people should never doubt their power to resolve their differences and overcome adversity. Rich Acritelli is a history teacher at Rocky Point High School and adjunct professor at Suffolk County Community College.

The role of the Sept. 11 attacks in the American memory

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9/11

BY RICH ACRITELLI

— Colin Powell Those were the words of the former U.S. secretary of state who passed away last year. As a prominent military and political figure, Powell understood the terrible impact that the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, would have on the nation. Though the 9/11 attacks were 21 years ago, the American public was and remains forever changed. Yet Powell was confident that America could overcome this tragedy. This year marks the first time that the U.S. has not had a major military force in Afghanistan since the weeks after 9/11. A year ago, President Joe Biden (D) ordered the final withdrawal of soldiers from this war-torn nation. After the withdrawal, Afghanistan was quickly overrun by the Taliban. The long-term fighting in Afghanistan contributed to the increase in post-traumatic stress disorder among American servicemen with many other soldiers who were severely wounded fighting in this conflict. For almost two decades, Americans tied yellow ribbons around their trees and kept stars in their windows to represent the military service of their loved ones who served in Afghanistan.

This Sunday, Sept. 11, marks 21 years since of one of the darkest episodes in U.S. history. Pixabay photo

“You can be sure that the American spirit will prevail over this tragedy.”

‘Never forget’

SBUH is working with the Suffolk County Department of Health to provide vaccinations at the Edie Windsor Healthcare Center in Hampton Bays. On the official Suffolk County website, eligible residents can schedule monkeypox vaccinations through Northwell Health at the Bayshore Mall on Sunrise Highway. As for the flu, Nachman urged residents to get their vaccines prior to the start of the seasonal flu season, sometime between now and November.

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“I suspect that, at a minimum, those who needed to get a fourth booster (elderly, comorbidity, immune issues) should get” it, explained Dr. Sharon Nachman, chief of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, in an email. “I believe that its approval will include all individuals over age 12.”

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Dr. Adrian Popp, chair of Infection Control at Huntington Hospital/ Northwell Health, agreed that senior citizens and immunocompromised people should consider the latest booster.

With other shots available until now, residents may need to consider how much time to wait betweenPeopleboosters.areeligible for another booster two months after a previous COVID vaccine, according to the FDA website.

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The FDA authorized single doses of Moderna’s booster for people 18 and over and Pfizer’s booster for those 12 and older.

“Viral rebound occurs in about 10%” for those who have taken Paxlovid, with the majority in the older age groups, Nachman wrote. Having said that, the rebound we are seeing has not led to Emergency Department visits or hospitalizations.”

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Last week, the Food and Drug Administration gave Pfizer and Moderna Emergency Use Authorization to start distributing their newest COVID booster, which includes protection against the highly infectious Ba.4 and Ba.5 strains of omicron.

Monkeypox vigilance Area hospitals continue to remain on the lookout for potential outbreaks of monkeypox.

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A few days later, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved the administration of the booster.

A minority of residents treated with Pfizer’s antiviral therapy Paxlovid have experienced a

“We are aggressively evaluating all suspected cases of monkeypox and have protocols in place for testing as well as treatment,” Nachman wrote. “We will be rolling out a [National institutes of Health] funded clinical trial for treating individuals across the ages with TPOXX.”

Huntington Hospital has had two confirmed cases of monkeypox. Popp expects the virus will “likely continue to spread.” Several medical facilities continue to administer the limited monkeypox vaccines.

The incidence of hospitalizations among people who have COVID at area hospitals has remained fairly stable during the summer. Stony Brook University Hospital has about 50 COVID inpatients each day, while Huntington Hospital has about Doctors11. cautioned, however, that those numbers include people who are hospitalized for other procedures or treatments and who test positive as a part of the hospital’s effort to monitor the “Thepandemic.vaccines, to a large extent (primary series plus a booster-protection) are working quite well” at preventing the need for hospitalizations, NachmanDoctorswrote.urged people to take steps to protect themselves, their families, and their communities against contracting the virus. “With the virus changing, it’s even more important to keep yourself and your family safe from getting COVID again and remain vigilant about taking precautions, i.e. hand washing, social distancing, mask wearing,” Nachman added.

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Area doctors welcomed the news and suggested the newest booster would be helpful for certain groups.

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As for mental health issues, residents of Suffolk County, as with other communities, have generally seen an improvement amid a relaxation of restrictions that limited social contact and kept people from their routines. “Mental health issues were mostly related to the isolation mandates that were required to slow the spread of COVID,” Popp explained. “The reduction in restrictions has improved the mental health issues for many people.”

The most troubling is that a lot of our workforce has not come back. The economy cannot expand unless our workforce participation rate increases, and that gives me concern. The other thing that gives me concern is that the Federal Reserve is going to aggressively go after inflation by increasing interest rates. With employee productivity at record lows, that could mean layoffs in the future.

How does the cost of labor factor into these growing economic concerns?

How has the relationship between workers and public transit evolved here on Long Island?

People have felt this was a very difficult time during the pandemic. Some people have taken a look at life’s choices and are saying, “Hey, I’m not getting paid enough to do this stuff.” They want better benefits, a proper workplace environment and a salary commensurate with their skills. That’s why unionization is at one of its highest points in years.

Our regional economy is doing well. Historically and even currently, Long Island has always been able to fend off bad economic times. I think we are doing fine and we will be doing fine.

Well, the cost of labor is very important, and that’s part of what caused the inflation. Not only did we have all of that extra money that the federal government put in, but we arbitrarily increased the minimum wage. That led to higher prices in the marketplace. I’m not denigrating the minimum wage [$15 an hour on the Island] — it’s only $31,000 a year. It’s very difficult for one person to pay for rent, food and electricity living on the minimum wage, but it did have an economic impact.

I wouldn’t call it a schism, but I will tell you that how people work and how businesses operate have changed. I think that congestion pricing in the City is a big influencer on all of that.Ifpeople don’t want to ride the trains, they usually drive in and have to pay more money. They might insist on working remotely. They also might insist on getting higher wages from employers. Some businesses might relocate out of the City because it is too expensive and too onerous for their employees.

Speaking of layoffs, do you believe there is already a labor shortage on Long Island? No, I don’t think there’s a labor shortage. I think that if there’s any kind of a shortage, it’s people not wanting to come back to work.

What is your long-term forecast for the regional economy on Long Island?

Do you think a schism is emerging between those who work from home and those who go to the office?

Do you think that the gradual development of remote work will have a positive long-term effect on the labor force?

Photo of labor demonstration from Pixabay

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I will tell you this: The Long Island Rail Road is [operating] at about 50% less than its prepandemic ridership. I took the train about three weeks ago, and the train was empty. Even when I jumped on the train at Penn Station at about 4:30 — which is normally packed — the train was empty. What accounts for the popularity of labor unions today?

First, we still haven’t recovered all of the jobs lost during the [COVID-19] pandemic. We’re about 30,000 jobs shy. However, we have a strong labor force — I think we have about 1.5 million people in it. Still, our labor participation rate is not as it once was prior to the pandemic. There are still people on the sidelines. What labor trends on Long Island do you find most troubling? Also, which trends are most encouraging?

On Monday, Sept. 5, Americans took off from work in honor of the contributions made by laborers throughout their national history. This Labor Day was an opportunity to catch up with Martin Cantor, director of the Long Island Center for Socio-Economic Policy. During an exclusive interview, he discussed some of the labor trends on Long Island, the success of remote work and the role of unions today.

On the other side of the coin, Goldman Sachs just announced that there’s no more remote work and everybody has to come into the office in New York City.

So I think you have several things that will impact where people work and how people work.

How would you describe the current state of the labor force on Long Island?

A conversation with Martin Cantor on the state of the Long Island labor force BY RAYMOND JANIS EDITOR1@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM

Well, it depends where you are. The quick answer is yes. Two things have happened during the pandemic. Number one: Employers learned to have a different business model that didn’t require everybody to come into the office. They were able to reduce the amount of space that they needed to rent. The other thing was that employees found they could have a better quality of life by working remotely. They didn’t have to commute two hours a day to get into the City.

Martin Cantor, director of the Long Island Center for Socio-Economic Policy, says declining labor participation on Long Island gives him cause for concern.

OLLI members, above, returned to in-person workshops on the Stony Brook University campus Sept. 6. Below, members attend an orientation on Aug. 31. Photos from OLLI at Stony Brook University Education

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“They’re still coming back and returning and so excited to be back on campus again,” Nyc said.

Joining children and college students across the Island going back to school to study, adult learners also returned to a local campus on Sept. 6. After five semesters, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s members have returned to the Stony Brook University campus. The program, better known as OLLI, offers a variety of noncredit workshops designed to appeal to people over 50. During the spring semester of 2020, OLLI switched to virtual workshops via Zoom due to COVID-19 shutdowns. The program this fall will once again offer in-person workshops, as well as virtual and hybrid options.

According to Delligatti, OLLI members raised more than $50,000 over the last couple of years which enabled the program to outfit two classrooms at SBU with new equipment for the members to use.

‘I also love about OLLI that it’s a place on a college campus, and it’s youngenergizingverytoseeallofthestudents.’

OLLI members head back to SBU after virtual pivot

“It’s difficult to have a discussion when you have to wait to be recognized in the waiting room, it’s going to be so much better,” she said. “It’s more impromptu, it’s more DiPaolafun.”said there were some workshops they could not do remotely, such as ones about board games. She added she enjoys walking between workshops and getting a bite at the cafeteria on campus.

Delligatti said the members then headed to the computer lab at Research & Development Park where OLLI learners will have access to new computers. The SBU students helped OLLI members set up their credentials to get on Wi-Fi, something members may need if they decide to participate in a virtual workshop while on campus.

Breanne Delligatti, OLLI at SBU program director, said members had the opportunity to attend an orientation on Aug. 31. More than 100 people were in attendance. This semester there will be more than 600 learners with over 100 courses, lectures and events planned.

—Karen DiPaola

Ella Nyc, executive council president, said it was also exciting to see people return who decided not to participate via Zoom either due to lack of technical savviness or proper equipment.

Jane Cash, curriculum committee cochair and workshop leader, described the orientation as extraordinary. A recently retired nurse, she joined OLLI during the pandemic and has only attended via Zoom. “To see more than people’s heads and shoulders, and to meet them in person, it was really lovely,” Cash said.

“It was almost like having them in your room, and now to see them again in person at the orientation was just a delight,” DiPaola said. Delligatti said they were one of the first Osher institutes to be fully operational with virtual learning. Before the pandemic, virtual workshops were not “Withinoffered.two weeks of leaving the campus, we had over 50 workshops converted to virtual on Zoom, and that remained and increased every semester for the subsequent five semesters that came,” Delligatti said. After the Aug. 31 orientation, held in the theater at the univesity’s Charles B. Wang Center, SBU students led the OLLI members on a tour of the more popular spots on campus and where workshops will take place. They also showed the adult learners where they could relax between their workshops.

While it was good to see each other in person again, Karen DiPaola, curriculum committee co-chair and workshop leader, a member since 2017, said it was amazing how the workshops were quickly made available on Zoom in 2020 considering it was something that couldn’t be anticipated. She took several workshops via the platform.

Nyc said she is looking forward to members interacting in person again, especially in discussion workshops.

“I also love about OLLI that it’s a place on a college campus, and it’s very energizing to see all of the young students,” DiPaola said. Cash said it’s interesting meeting people who you have not met otherwise.“Youpass people in the supermarket, and you don’t know anything about them except how they look, but when you get to know them as people and see them as people with great experience and expertise and charming also, I think that’s the beauty of OLLI.”

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Roy was deputy director of the Suffolk County Probation Department and a former president of the Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association. He was also a member of Masonic Suffolk Lodge No. 60 in Port Jefferson.Heleft Long Island for South Carolina, where he pursued an active retirement of golf, travel, the beach and entertaining his many friends and family at his favorite place — his home on Pawleys Island.He leaves behind his beloved wife of 29 years and best friend, Kathy MacSorley.

He was the loving father of Debra Rosenau of Scituate, Massachusetts (Andrew); Lee MacSorley of Fort Wayne, Indiana (Joe); Arlene Siver of Sterling, Massachusetts, and Miami (Jerry); Kristin Arabio of Wading River (Mike); and Susan Wright of Islamorada, Florida (Matt). Adored grandfather of Ryan, Brianna, Katie, Matthew and Lindsay. Dear brother of Edith Kolb of Ocala, Florida, and predeceased by his sisters Ann and Mildred. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and extended family. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

LeRoy MacSorley, former PBA president, dies at 84

Norma Tierney, direct descendent of Pilgrims, dies at 93 LeRoy MacSorley, of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, formerly a resident of Port Jefferson Station and Miller Place, passed away peacefully at home with his family on Saturday, Sept. 3.

Norma P. Tierney died of natural causes in Port Jefferson on Friday, Aug. 26, at age 93. Born in Huntington Hospital to C. Le Roy Peckham and Gladys M. Wood, she graduated from Port Jefferson High School in 1946 and lived in Port Jefferson most of her life. Norma is a direct lineal descendant of John Howland and his wife, Elizabeth Tilley, who were passengers on the Mayflower. She also descended from Capt. John Underhill; Capt. John Dickenson; John Coggeshall, first president of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations; seven Revolutionary War patriots; and many other Long Island families such as Burr, Townsend, Conklin, Wood, Smith, Delano and Gardiner. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, John J. Tierney; her daughter, Maureen Zukoski; a granddaughter, Dawn; a greatgrandson; and her son-in-law, Jay LaMonica. She is survived by her brother Robert (Judy) Peckham of East Meadow; a brotherin-law, Michael (Alicia) Tierney of St. Louis; sons Brian (Betsy) Tierney of St. James and Pat Tierney of Port Jefferson; a daughter, Peggy LaMonica of Port Jefferson; eight grandchildren: Norma, Rachel, Shane, Jake, Meara, Meghan, Jackie and Colin; and 22 great-grandchildren.Herburialwasheld Tuesday, Aug. 30, at Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale.

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Is any of this an “insurrection,” “an existential threat to our democracy,” “a call for violence”? I suppose in 2016 all this didn’t move the then-outgoing vice president to speak out to the “soul of our nation” and ask that the protesters accept the results of the election, not erupt into violence and have some “manners.” Was that because the rioting and mayhem was committed by liberals and democrats? The day after his dark speech, Biden ﬂip-ﬂopped his swipes against MAGA republicans and Republicans. Although he tried to tamp it down by saying anyone who fails to condemn violence is a threat to democracy. It does not erase what he stated and which Americans he singled-out during a prime-time speech to the nation.

Then there’s the concern about child labor used to mine lithium and silicon used in solar and wind-power generation. Fair enough. And not to be hypocritical, we should all rid ourselves of our cellphones and laptops, because cumulatively they too use huge amounts of lithium and silicon.

PAGE A18 • THE VILLAGE BEACON RECORD • SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 Can’t kick the can down the road

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Leonard J. Henderson Veteran of World War II Port Jefferson Culture wars or fear of change

This is in response to “Net-zero carbon issues” in your Sept. 1 Letters to the Editor page. Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, the writer continues to push the climate denialism argument including that “over 1,100 scientists and professionals have published ‘There Is No Climate Emergency.’” That may be the case, however they are in a distinct minority and their numbers are dwindling.

Another week, another letter printed in this newspaper trashing renewable energy [“Net-zero carbon issues,” Sept. 1]. What is it about wind and solar power that inspires such irrational hatred? Could it have anything to do with the so-called “culture wars” threatening to drown out all rational discourse in our country? Or is it just plain old-fashioned fear of change, even when adaptation is required for survival? As usual, the overheated claims made in this latest attempt to discredit solar and wind power are way off base. No, Germany is not “on the verge of collapse.” No, there are neither widespread blackouts nor energy rationing in Europe. The current energy problems in Europe are largely the direct result of a dumb decision made years ago by Germany and some other European countries to rely on Russian natural gas for much of their energy needs. This latest diatribe against wind and solar power claims they require “huge” tracts of land and the sea ﬂoor, destroying habitat. I don’t know how much thought the writer’s given to the huge oil platforms already in the Gulf of Mexico. Or if he’s ever lived anywhere near a reﬁnery, oil well, coal mine or natural gas pipeline. Or if he’s considered the habitat destruction caused by the Exxon Valdez, Deepwater Horizon and countless other spills, leaks and explosions. Maybe he should just drive around town here and notice all the rooftop solar panels. Not much land-use or habitat destruction there.

Susan Kerr Stony Brook

A salute to the 9/11 selﬂess

In the days and the months after 9/11, police officers, firefighters, tradespeople and more put their country and fellow humans first. They dedicated their time and energy to help New York City heal, rebuilding a hurt but unbroken nation, bringing dignity to those perished beneath the rubble. Their dedication allowed families and friends of the victims to properly grieve, and offered a sense of closure. This was no ordinary work. It took immense courage and selflessness to confront the horrors of Ground Zero. The first responders and the rest put others before themselves, knowing that what they uncovered within the debris could not be Andforgotten.despitethe trauma and shock in the days and weeks after the attacks, these brave souls likely never imagined the physical strain their work would have later in life.

Freedom’s call Returning home from Washington, D.C., after an enjoyable visit. The year was 1946. Driving on secondary roads of that time I approached a farm stand with a large sign, “Free Literature and No Tomatoes.” Being inquisitive by nature I stopped. All of the literature was of a conservative nature. This incident became my introduction of conservative philosophy in objective truth as to who I am in values and becoming a good member in societal standing. In world history America has been the shining light of liberty. Today there are dark clouds of dissension within, leading dangerously to a possible catastrophic climax. Let us pray with God’s guiding grace, we may once again preserve the gift once given to us. Lost vigilance is lost freedom. God bless America.

The opinions of columnists and letter writers are their own. They do not speak for the newspaper.

Lastly there’s the reference to 1,100 scientists and so-called “professionals” who’ve signed onto a report titled “There Is No Climate Emergency.” Sounds pretty impressive until you consider that there are literally millions of scientists worldwide. Sounds even less impressive when it turns out that this report was issued by a climate denial organization co-founded by an engineer who worked for Shell Oil, and which has ties to oil money and fossil fuel interest groups. And sounds even less impressive when it turns out that of the 1,100, the vast majority of them are engineers, medical doctors, petroleum geologists or scientists with zero expertise in climateThisscience.latest writer warns of “societal suicide” if we ramp up solar and wind power. It doesn’t seem to have occurred to him that we’re already committing “societal suicide” if we continue on our merry way, cocooning ourselves in the fantasy that somehow the laws of nature don’t apply to us. David FriedmanSt.James Biden’s fails at uniting nation President Joe Biden [D] scolded, lambasted and shook his ﬁst, during his Adolf-style “Soul of the Nation” speech in Philadelphia Sept. 1 and accused “MAGA Republicans” and all Republicans of being prone to violence, a threat to our country’s existence, because they rejected the outcome of his election. Biden has a very selective memory. Upon former President Donald Trump’s [R] inauguration in January 2017, according to CBS News, protesters were armed with crowbars and threw objects at people, destroyed storefronts, used baseball bats, threw chunks of pavements, all as the demonstrators cheered. According to Reuters, “blackclad activists were among hundreds of demonstrators” who used pepper spray on police, threw rocks and bottles at police cars, and multiple vehicles were set on ﬁre and overturned a few blocks from the White House. When Madonna confessed her deep desire to blow up the White House, I gather ol’ Madge didn’t accept the outcome of Trump’s election either.

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This Sunday will mark 21 years since our nation was attacked on Sept. 11, 2001. The fear that many of us felt on what was a beautiful late summer day and the compassion toward the victims and their loved ones will never be forgotten.

A short and quick search reveals that over 99.9% of scientists and professionals around the world believe the crisis is real and it threatens all species across our planet. In fact, over 90,000 studies have been published and all came to the same conclusion — it is real and immediate actions are needed if we are to curtail the worst-case scenario.

The arguments against solar and wind energy are not helpful. It is true further development and research is needed to improve the technologies and, in fact, both have proven effective and dependable and the cost is coming down. The writer insists that current petroleum-related energy production has proven reliable and cost effective. Well, they have had a century or so to perfect it and in doing so have made us all totally dependent on it. Climate change has been known to exist since as early as the 1970s. We cannot afford to continue to “kick the can down the road” any longer.

Ground Zero volunteers and workers, as well as 9/11 ﬁrst responders, still need our help. Whether it’s listening to their stories, running an errand for them when they are sick or simply thanking them for their bravery, every bit means something. When tragic memories become part of the distant past, for those who were removed from the scene, it’s easy to forget those who suffered the most or, even worse, ignore them. However, we should never forget the repercussions of 9/11 as our heroes continue to heal from it. This 9/11, as we honor those lost on that tragic day, we must also remember the thousands on the scene in the months following who have died since then. They helped New York City recover, and their sacriﬁces should never be forgotten.

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They could not know that one day they would need additional health care because of their work, emotional support, and possibly ﬁnancial assistance to help with mounting medical bills.

The unfortunate truth is that we need petroleum products to meet our needs as we segue to renewables. The bottom line is that we need to take action now and true energy independence comes when we are no longer dependent on petroleum. With the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inﬂation Reduction Act, I am hopeful that funding will now be available to help perfect these technologies and other types of renewables here in the U.S. and in doing so reduce our reliance on petroleum for our energy needs. It is time that we all ﬁnally accept the truth about this crisis — the debate is over — let’s move forward.

In addition to those who lost their lives on that tragic occasion, there were many who coordinated evacuation efforts and others who helped clean up the wreckage. It’s imperative for Americans to remember and honor these heroes, too. Since 2001, more than 4,000 ﬁrst responders, volunteers and survivors have died, according to the World Trade Center Health Program. More are suffering from cancers and illnesses that medical professionals believe are linked to working at Ground Zero. These reported deaths are over 1,000 more than the nearly 3,000 killed at the World Trade Center on the day itself. The images of ﬁrst responders trying to save people will be forever seared into Americans’ collective memories.

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I also read that acupuncture can be used to relieve discomfort from chemotherapy, dental pain, fibromyalgia, headaches (tension and migraine), labor, lower back, neck and … osteoarthritis. BINGO!

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He also advised that I avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise. There could be side effects, like bleeding, nausea, skin rash, infections or allergic reactions, I had read. Fortunately, I experienced none of those except the momentary bit of blood at the end. What I especially like about this therapy is that it urges the body to cure itself. That’s far different than turning to surgery. If it works. So far, it’s too soon to tell.

It seems effective in reducing inflammation, which happens when chemicals from the body’s protective army of white cells enter the blood or tissue. This raises the blood flow to areas of injury or infection, causing redness and warmth. Fluid leaking into the tissues causes swelling, which I have. The effects from an acupuncture session generally last anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks. I was advised by the doctor to come twice a week for the first 2-4 weeks, then once a week, then once every other week, followed by once a month and then as often as needed.Whenhe finished, and as he was leaving the room, the doctor cautioned that I should get up slowly and take my time coming out. I did feel a bit lightheaded but was cheered that my knee felt, if not pain free, at least numb as I walked.

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For the first time, I am trying acupuncture. I hope it will help my sore knee, which suffers from osteoarthritis. A fair number of people have suggested I try this ancient Chinese medical technique for relieving pain, some with great enthusiasm from their own experience. Now I know this won’t cure my problem, which is the result of my having used up the cartilage that separates the bones, and in fact, I have been diagnosed as having bone-on-bone in my knee. That feels just as unpleasant as it sounds. In short, when I walk, it hurts. So if I can’t fix the ailment, perhaps I can fix the pain. I wore a shirt and shorts, so he could get to my knee easily and went to a local acupuncturist, who was highly recommended, and was directed to one of several small rooms in his office. In the room was an examining table covered by a white cloth and pillow, and as I lay down, he asked after my general health. Finding nothing of particular interest, he proceeded to take out a series of short metal needles, each individually wrapped like a toothpick and explained that he was going to insert them around the knee. I had done some research and read that acupuncture was devised in China around 2500 BC and can even act as an anesthetic during surgery. Needles no thicker than a human hair are pressed into the skin and underlying tissues, usually for 0.1 to 0.4 inches at precise points. They may have a slight arrowhead or an extremely fine tip, and they may be twisted to cause a tiny wound and thus stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities. While there is little to no discomfort as the needles are applied, especially in areas of thicker skin and muscle, the insertion causes enough damage to make the cells release pain-killing chemicals that are picked up by adenosine receptors on nearby nerves, which in turn react by damping downThepain.doctor probably applied 15 needles in and around the knee, then left me to doze on the table for 20 minutes or so. When he returned, he carefully removed each needle. One, on my shin, caused a bit of bleeding, to which he applied pressure and then an ointment. He next energetically massaged the knee for about ten minutes, making the area feel wonderful. I had read that massage after acupuncture enhances the effectiveness of each and results in a more complete treatment.

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For decades, my wife and I have had one of those five-gallon water dispensers in our house. We enjoy the taste of ice cold water, and we recycle the empty containers when we’re done. We have a regular water delivery service. Our monthly order varies depending on how many of our children, and their friends, are in the house. Typically, the best, and only way to connect with our water delivery service, is through an online interaction. Reaching an agent has been close to impossible.Recently, we had one of those surreal technological moments with our company. I received our usual email message, reminding me that the next day was my delivery day and I should leave out my empty bottles. I did as I was told, because it’s so comforting to take instructions from an automated system. That night, on my last walk with our dog, I noticed that the empty bottles were still where I putOkay,them.I thought. Maybe they’ll bring them the next Whenday.Ichecked my emails, I received a notification indicating that the bottles were delivered and asking if I’d like to tip the driver. Realizing that my powers of observation could have been faulty, I went back outside, where the reality of the empty bottles defied the assertion of the automated email. I tried to reach the water company through a chat service, but the automated system explained that agents were busy and couldn’t handle my request. I found an old email from the company and wrote to them, explaining that they thought they had delivered a product, for which I would likely be charged. On my second try the next morning, I reached a live person. Tempted as I was to exclaim my glee at speaking with a real person, I remained focused on the mission. I explained that I hadn’t received the water and would like them to bring it as soon as possible. “You’re not scheduled for another delivery for a month,” she explained. “Right, but I didn’t get the water yesterday,” I replied. “Can you send a truck with water?” “Well, it says you did get the water,” she“Whosaid. is saying I received the water? I’m telling you no one delivered the water,” I answered. “Can I please get the water I’m paying“Holdfor?”on,” she said, putting me on hold for several“No,minutes.sir,I’m sorry, but we have a new computer system and I can’t reschedule the water delivery for you. I can credit you for this month.”“Well,” I sighed. “I appreciate the gesture, but you’re not proving all that reliable. I pay for you to provide water. Maybe I’ll switch companies.”

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