Death at Ravenswood prompts hospital policy scrutiny
Three teens were charged in the fatal shooting of Christopher Sercve, an eighth grader in Chicago. He bled on a hospital ramp after bystanders carried him to Ravenswood ER where staff did not assist, citing a no-help policy. A police officer finally wheeled him inside, but he died. The incident raises questions about hospital responsibility and neighbor care in tough neighborhoods.
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The Day the Beepers Died
A satellite outage disrupted pager networks affecting more than 30 million pagers and other electronic services. The piece argues tech dependence risks, cites a Presidential commission on infrastructure protection, and notes the need for wiser balance between speed and personal contact.
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Robert T. Marsh
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Nike as a Lesson for Kids and Parents
A reader praises an editorial urging Nike to improve overseas factory conditions. She explains a buy-no-buy rule with her daughter, urging children to learn global responsibility and pressure companies to raise wages while balancing parental and teen shopping choices.
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Boost for direct care workers urged in Onondaga arc stance
The Arc of Onondaga requests a 2.5 percent cost of living increase for direct care staff in community residences, citing 1990 to 1996 wage gaps, high turnover, and inflation. Gov veto blocked prior plan. urges public support to lawmakers. Tammy Wolfanger signs.
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Frank Pasenello
Onondaga Syracuse
Clerks Follow Teens Across Shops Sparks Customer Boycott
A reader reports being followed by store clerks in multiple shops, actions aimed at teenagers or customers who appear a certain way. The concern: persistent surveillance makes shopping uncomfortable and prompts boycotts by the reader and their circle.
Budget Cuts Threaten Local Schools Says Elizabeth Patchett
Elizabeth Patchett urges preserving school funding despite a small city tax base. She warns that cuts erode valuable programs and teachers, risking children’s future unless budget reductions find other areas to trim.
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