By now you know about the air quality today coming from the wildfire smoke from the NC Mountains, and its potential impact on employees working outside. I suggest following EPA recommendations and to continue monitoring the situation. For now, you may wish to implement the following modifications for outside work tasks. 1. Workers should avoid activities where visibility is limited because of smoke. 2. Any worker who complains of difficulty breathing should be allowed insid

To American veterans, both past, and present: Not only on Veterans Day but every day, I extend my deepest gratitude for your unwavering patriotism, service, sacrifice and love for our country. Through your sacrifice, let us all perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding of all people. Photo courtesy of Aaron Burden