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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING (ACCORDING TO ME)
19 STATES SUPPORTABOLISHING THE TIME CHANGE, BUT CONGRESSIONAL SUPPORT IS NEEDED. Currently, every state except Hawaii and Arizona observes the DST time change, but many more want to opt out. In the last four years, 29 states have passed laws to abolish the time change. However, none of the states can do this on their own. A time change would require an act of Congress. Senator Mark Rubio has introduced legislation on numerous occasions that would get rid of the time change for good. However, the legislation is currently stalled in committee and not likely to pass any time soon. DST IS BASED ONAN OBSOLETE POLICY. Shifting the clocks during the months with the most sunlight has always been promoted as a way to save energy. Benjamin Franklin, an early supporter of DST, calculated that Paris “could save millions of pounds of candle wax every year if residents woke up early in the morning and went to bed early at night.” Critics argue that the energy saving policy behind DST has a major flaw in our modern age. We now have many more ways to waste energy other than keeping our lights on. For example, running air conditioners, keeping TVs sets on (or using the internet), and consuming gas as we enjoy the bonus hour of light for shopping are all energy consumption activities which increase because of time change. However, it does not appear that DST is going anywhere anytime soon. As Downing says regarding DST’s persistence, “Daylight saving is a loser as an energy plan, but it’s a fantastic retail spending plan.”
We just experienced a time shift we call Daylight Saving Time (DST) in early November. We “fall back,” or turn our clocks back an hour, giving us more daylight in the dark autumn evenings and winter mornings. But every year when this happens, I scratch my head and wonder why we hold on to something that seems so obsolete and disruptive to our lives. What is DST good for, anyway? Critics claim that changing the clock twice a year is an inherently bad idea. It creates sleep disruption, negative health effects, and general confusion. A 2016 study, for example, found evidence that the fall shift back to standard time (the time change we just experienced in November) is linked with increased cases of depression. Another study in 2018 found an increase in heart attacks after the time change. It is also well established by numerous studies that the time change disrupts our sleeping patterns. So, is DST sticking around? Here are three things you should know. BUSINESSES MAKE MORE MONEY BECAUSE OF DST. Michael Downing, a professor at Tufts University, said “that the biggest lobby on behalf of daylight saving since 1915 in this country — and to this very day — is the Chamber of Commerce.” Why is big business so interested in maintaining the status quo? Downing says that when you give workers more daylight after they leave their jobs, they are more likely to stop and shop on their way home. Business interests know this and, therefore, have an incentive to keep DST in place to increase their profits. That extra time to shop after work means more sales in their stores, and it’s not just retailers benefiting from DST. Officials from numerous industries, like golf and barbecue manufacturers, estimate that the time change is worth hundreds of millions of dollars to each of their respective industries.
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THE BEACH IS ONLYA DAYAWAY Take a Drive to Rocky Point
Are you looking for a beach vacation but want to avoid overcrowded California beaches? Consider driving south! In the same amount of time it would take you to drive to Reno from Las Vegas, you could be at a beach resort on the Sea of Cortez. That’s right, Rocky Point (or Puerto Peñasco, as it is known by locals) is less than a nine-hour drive from Southern Nevada. Rocky Point is situated on the north end of the Sea of Cortez
and features a quiet and relaxed beach-town atmosphere only a day’s drive away.
is due in large part to the proximity of Rocky Point to Arizona and the ease of getting there. Americans and other foreigners visit Rocky Point yearly in droves to take in the beautiful Sea of Cortez. The allure of a Rocky Point vacation to many is that it is a drive-to destination. A lot of travelers will drive to Rocky Point on a Friday and head back home on a Sunday, giving themselves a fun-filled weekend at the beach.
Rocky Point started out as a sleepy fishing village and has slowly undergone quite a transition into its current state, a major Mexican beach destination. In fact, Rocky Point is one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations in all of Mexico. Rocky Point is referred to by many as “Arizona’s beach.” This
SPENDING THE HOLIDAYS ALONE? Boost Your Mood With These Tips
Many Americans spend the holidays alone every year, and the pandemic has only made it more difficult for people to see their loved ones, as travel has become more restricted and strenuous. If you’re one of these people who are spending their first holiday season alone this year, here are a few strategies you can try to make the situation a little easier. DON’T HOLD YOURSELF TO THE USUAL STANDARDS. One of the best things about spending the holidays alone is that you can do things your way. You don’t have to worry about meeting everyone else’s standards. Instead, you only have to make yourself happy. Simply telling yourself that you are
not going to have the usual holiday environment can slightly help, but redefining what the holiday means to you can remove a huge weight. Trying new things or looking toward the future are great ways to reduce the stress of spending the holidays alone. Keeping up with old traditions may remind you of what you’re missing out on, so it can greatly help to create your own traditions. PLAN AHEAD. If you know in advance that you’re going to be spending the holidays alone, planning ahead can prevent negative feelings. While being spontaneous can sometimes keep things fresh, it could leave you with a feeling of hopelessness about what to do next. There’s no need for your list to be extensive or highly detailed, but even
just planning to watch a movie or cook some of your favorite dishes can give you something to look forward to. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF. Just because you’re not seeing people during the holidays does not mean you should forgo your basic needs. Stick to your regular hygiene habits and do not let them get away from you. The same goes for eating and sleeping. Staying clean, well-fed, and well-rested goes a long way toward improving your happiness.
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CRISPY FISH WITH BROWN BUTTER SAUCE
Inspired by BonAppetit.com
Ingredients
• 1 tbsp olive oil • 4 5-oz Chilean sea bass or salmon fillets, skin-on • Salt and pepper, to taste • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces • 1/2 cup blanched hazelnuts, chopped • 2 tsp lemon juice • Lemon wedges, for garnish
Q: I CAN’T REACH MYWORKERS’ COMPENSATION ADJUSTER. WHAT SHOULD I DO? A: We have been hearing a common complaint among injured workers recently. Many of them are having a hard time reaching the adjuster assigned to handle their claim. This can be extremely frustrating, especially if you are waiting to obtain wage benefits or medical treatment or find out if your claim has been accepted.
Directions
1. In an unheated skillet, add oil. Season fish with salt and pepper, then add to skillet (skin-down). 2. Heat the skillet to medium and cook for 4 minutes. With a spatula, press each fillet down, rotating between fillets every few seconds. When the skin begins to crisp, stop pressing and cook 8–10 minutes, then flip and cook for another minute. Remove the fish. 3. Wipe the skillet clean and return to medium heat. Add the butter and hazelnuts. Heat, swirling continuously, until butter foams and browns. Remove from heat. 4. Stir in lemon juice and season to taste. Pour over fish, garnish, and serve with salad.
If you are having this problem, here are four suggestions to get through to your adjuster.
1. Be persistent but polite. Give the adjuster an opportunity to call you back. If that fails, ask for the adjuster’s supervisor if necessary. You may need to call the main line or operator to obtain the supervisor’s information. 2. Put it in writing. Document the attempts you have made to reach the adjuster by sending them a letter. Include in your letter your specific request. If the adjuster does not answer after 30 days, the non-response to your letter may be appealed to the hearings and appeals office.
3. If you have a good relationship with your employer or supervisor, let them know that your adjuster is not returning your phone calls. Sometimes, your employer may be able to intervene and assist.
4. If all else fails, contact the Division of Industrial Relations and consider filing a formal complaint. This should be the last resort. The DIR may decide to conduct an investigation and may assess benefit penalties or other fines.
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INSIDE
1 What Is the Point of Daylight Saving Time? 2 Take a Drive to Rocky Point
Tips for Spending the Holidays Alone
3 Workers’ Comp Corner
Crispy Fish With Brown Butter Sauce 4 Helping Hands Monkey Helpers for the Win
NO MONKEYING AROUND HELPING HANDS MONKEY HELPERS FOR THE WIN
You’ve heard of service dogs, but what about service monkeys? For many years now, capuchin monkeys have been lending helping hands to people with disabilities! Helping Hands Monkey Helpers, located at Monkey College in Boston, Massachusetts, is a nonprofit organization designed to help people with disabilities and mobility issues, such as quadriplegia, by pairing them with a monkey service animal. These simian helpers are specifically trained to help with daily tasks while providing companionship, happiness, and a renewed sense of purpose that many struggle with when navigating an injury or disability. When monkeys graduate, they will have developed the ability to navigate major household appliances and electronics as well as basic items within the home. They can even retrieve a canned beverage from the refrigerator, open it, and put a straw in it! A service monkey can also assist with retrieving things that are dropped or out of reach, turning pages in a book, scratching an itch, pushing buttons on electronic devices, and performing other menial tasks within the home.
Each human applicant and the capuchin monkeys undergo a pairing process to find the best fit for placement! A social worker and placement specialist work together to sift through applications and determine which monkeys will be the right choice for the applicants based on lifestyle preferences and the tasks that will be most helpful to the person with disabilities. Plus, Helping Hands Monkey Helpers ensures that the monkeys are completely free of charge to the recipients! The human-animal bond created along the journey after placement is absolutely beautiful. Helping Hands Monkey Helpers brings love, companionship, and laughter to many who are fortunate
enough to work with the organization. These monkeys are the best, hands down. And, monkeys, thank you for going to monkey college, and thank you for your service!
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