Omnibit Trivia 1-24-14

January 24 2014 Omnibit Trivia by William W. Lawrence Sr.

Yes Robert James, over 65 percent of the people on earth go through each day without coming in contact with a newspaper, radio, television or telephone — at least as of 1987.

Target Part-timers Lose Insurance

Target Corp. has announced that it will end health insurance for part-time workers, according to Bloomberg.com. Target Part-timers Lose Insurance  Target Corp. has announced that it will end health insurance for part-time workers, according to Bloomberg.com.

Why? Do you have to ask?

OK, maybe you are a recent American public school graduate working part-time at Target and someone is reading this to you.

You are losing your health insurance because of Barack Obama and his Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

And it felt so hip and cool to vote for him.

Trader Joe’s and Home Depot are among the many retailers who have announced similar policies.

Target Part-timers Lose Insurance

 

Fight Flu Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has reported that cases of the influenza virus, or flu, are now widespread in the Commonwealth, with more than 6,000 cases since September, reports State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129).

Symptoms of the flu usually include fever, cough, headache, muscle aches and fatigue. Illness will usually begin very suddenly one to five days after exposure and commonly lasts for two to seven days.

To protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu:

• Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before and following food preparation, before eating and after using restrooms or changing diapers.

• Cover the nose and mouth with hands or tissues when coughing or sneezing. Wash hands afterward to prevent spreading germs to doorknobs and other items. Discard tissues right way.

• Get plenty of rest, eat properly and dress appropriately for the weather.

• When ill, prevent the spread of germs by staying home from school or the workplace, if possible.

• During flu season, minimize time in crowded areas, such as shopping centers, and avoid contact with those at high risk for the flu, such as the elderly and those with chronic illness.

• If over the age of 65, pregnant, or have a chronic illness or disease, talk with your doctor about a flu and pneumonia vaccination.

 

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