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New parents can easily become overwhelmed by the number of pediatrician visits their children need. By the time a child celebrates his or her fifth birthday, he or she has seemingly been administered dozens of immunizations. But even though people get the majority of their vaccinations while they are very young, that does not necessarily mean they can’t still benefit from immunizations later in life. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that humans never outgrow their need for vaccinations. Although certain vaccinations may no longer be necessary, others may be necessary into adulthood. Certain vaccinations, which can safeguard individuals from longterm illness, hospitalization and even death, are now recommended for all adults. The following are some of the immunizations you may need as you age.
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Influenza According to the CDC, roughly 226,000 people are hospitalized in the United States due to influenza, while thousands more die from the flu and its complications. Flu vaccines protect against various strains of the flu virus, and the vaccine is recommended for just about everyone between the ages of six months and older, including middle-aged adults. People age two and older are now advised to get the nasal mist version of the vaccination. However, adults age 50 and older should not get the mist. Individuals who are severely immunocompromised, not feeling well or those who have an allergy to eggs should speak to their doctors before getting a flu vaccination. Pneumococcal disease Pneumococcal disease is an illness caused by bacteria that can spread from the nose and throat to the ears or sinuses. If the bacteria spreads to other areas of the body, like the lungs, it can cause pneumonia. Pneumococcal disease also can cause meningitis if it affects the spinal column. Adults 65 and older
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equator, which is the center of the 12 Fun Facts About planet, never experience the season Autumn of autumn. Around the equator, the The cool, crisp days of autumn temperature remains consistently have arrived. As fall foliage creates warm. a colorful display and kids frolic in leaf piles on the lawn, you may want 4. Yellow, orange and variations to pay some mind to a few lesser thereof always reside in the known facts about this beloved time pigmentation of tree leaves, but of year. Autumn may call to mind they are just overpowered by Halloween and the return of school, the abundance of green from the but there are other factors that make chlorophyll in the leaves. Come autumn, however, when the sun this season unique. weakens and days grow shorter, 1. The first day of autumn is known the amount of chlorophyll in leaves as the autumnal equinox. On this diminishes, allowing the other day, the number of hours of daylight pigments in the leaves to show and darkness are equal. This is through. because the sun is aligned with the center of the Earth between the north and south of the planet. The other equinox occurs in the spring, which arrives in the third week of March in the Northern hemisphere.
5. Red and purple leaves are actually caused by the presence of sugars from sap that is trapped inside of the leaves.
6. Fall is a peak migration time 2. In Greek mythology, autumn for many species of birds. During was a time when Persephone, the autumn, birds will fly to other daughter of Demeter, was abducted areas as they seek more hospitable by Hades, the god-king of the climates. The Arctic tern journeys underworld. During this time, about 11,000 miles each way for its Demeter, the goddess of the harvest, annual migration. That is like going was distraught and the ground grew all the way across the United States sparse and cold. When Persephone about three and a half times returned in the springtime, plants and life bloomed anew because of 7. Contrary to popular belief, squirrels who have spent the entire Demeter's happiness. autumn collecting acorns and 3. Those who live closest to the other foods do not hibernate for the winter. Rather, they spend the
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majority of their time in nests they built to shelter them from harsh weather. When squirrels do come out in winter, they are usually tunneling under the snow to find the food they buried during the fall. 8. Several cultures have ancient traditions that coincide with autumn. For example, the Chinese celebrate the Moon Festival to give thanks for a successful summer harvest.
as part of autumn decor. The pumpkin was first named by the Greeks. They called this edible orange item "pepon," which means "large melon." 11. Evergreen trees will not lose their leaves like deciduous trees. Their leaves, also called needles, are covered with a thick wax. This wax protects the inner components of the needles, preventing them from freezing.
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body is moving. Push-ups, squats How To Improve and lunges are just a few examples Flexibility of dynamic stretching techniques, Many men and women become less and these exercises can warm up flexible as they get older. That loss your body and prepare it for the of flexibility can make performing workout to come. everyday tasks more difficult while also increasing the risk of injury • Reconfigure your workout. When when working out. Fortunately, you want to improve flexibility, it’s there are many steps men and beneficial to examine your existing women can take to improve their workout routine. Are you lifting as much weight as possible during flexibility. your strength training workout but • Embrace dynamic stretching don’t really know why? If building before a workout. Static stretching muscle mass is not your goal, was once the rage, but research has you can probably improve your indicated that static stretching is not flexibility by lifting less weight. as beneficial as people once thought. Lifting less weight can be a great Static stretching is a blanket term way to tone your muscles, and you used to describe several techniques won’t be sacrificing the benefits that stretch muscles while a body is associated with strength training.
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How to Find More Time even during moments that were initially earmarked as family time. for Family Working parents who want to make the most of the time they have with Working parents tend to have their children should ignore their hectic schedules, and those smartphones during dinner or the responsibilities often impede on the time they spend hanging out with time moms and dads get to spend their kids or helping them do their with their families. Many parents homework. You can always sneak a strive to make more time for their peek at your emails when the kids families, and doing so can prove a go to bed. greater reward than any promotions or bonuses earned at the office. • Shake things up. If your list of responsibilities is truly taking time For those parents whose efforts to away from your family, don’t be achieve better work-life balances afraid to shake up your routine. remain works in progress, the For example, instead of cooking following are a few ways to free dinner alone, involve the kids so up more time for those people who you can get some extra time in with matter the most to you. them. If you like to go on a nightly jog around the neighborhood, let • Stop working. Once you leave the kids accompany you on their the office for the day, resist bicycles so you can still get your the temptation to pick up your exercise without having to sacrifice smartphone and check your time spent with your children. email or listen to your voicemail messages. Smartphones have • Propose changes at work. Work made it easier than ever before to is one of the biggest consumers of stay connected to the office. But parents’ time. Parents who feel their many working professionals feel work schedules are inefficient or this convenience has a significant in need of some change should try downside, making them feel as if to think of ways to approach those they are working round-the-clock, inefficiencies so they aren’t having
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such adverse effects on family time. Business travel was once a reality of life for many working professionals, but nowadays technology, such as video conference calls, can let working moms and dads stay closer to home without sacrificing their productivity. Before bringing any issues to your boss, think of realistic ways to institute change so you and your coworkers can get more time with your families without falling short of company goals. • Move closer to the office. Though this might be a drastic change, moving closer to the office might free up more time for parents to spend with their families than any other potential change they can make. According to data from the United States Census Bureau, more than 8 percent of workers have a commute to work of 60 minutes or more. The Census Bureau’s 2013 American Community Survey also found that nearly 24 percent of workers worked outside their county of residence, which no doubt contributed to the nearly 26-minute average commute time to work. Parents who feel their commutes
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to stand up and stretch. Sitting too long can compromise posture and lead to craning of the neck for According to the United States looking at the computer screen. Get Bureau of Labor Statistics, working out of your chair, walk around the professionals spend an average of office and get the blood moving in 8.5 hours per day at work. Many your body. professionals spend much of their time at work sitting down in • Pack your lunch. Bringing lunch front of a computer, which can be to work puts you in greater control over the foods you are eating. You detrimental to long-term health. can pack a healthy and diverse Staying sedentary for long periods selection of foods. Don’t forget of time can contribute to a host to also bring some snacks that of health ailments, including offer a healthy mix of protein and being overweight and obese. But carbohydrates to keep your energy professionals who work in offices levels up. Otherwise, you may can take various steps to ensure succumb to the temptation of the all that time at work is not having lunchroom snack machine. an adverse affect on their overall • Take frequent breaks. Stale air health. inside an office environment can • Get out of your seat. Modern make you feel fatigued and less workplaces are built around sitting, productive. Also, spending too so workers must find some time much time behind your desk may contribute to feelings of stress and
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The problem with marketing a crossover in today’s very By Mike competitive environment Covello is getting the buyer to look at your product in a sea of choices. Nissan has chosen a very sensible path; they have made their cars and crossovers stand out with styling that more than one wag has deemed “Aggressive.” Some folks like the looks of the redesigned Murano, others diss it. My opinion is more middle of the road. The part of the Murano that stands out most for me is the rear “C” pillar. Some label the blacked-out portion between the rear fender and the plunging roof line a “floating pillar”. To me, it complements the rest of the Murano’s design, and is more successfully executed than the jutting nose and the latest experiment Nissan has concocted for grille design. The side profile looks both distinctive and attractive to my eye. I especially like the way the body lines flow to help accent the large 18-inch wheels and tires. Inside, the Murano has received a significant upgrade in both design and materials. My Artic Blue Metallic Murano SL AWD tester had a brown leather interior that showed particular attention to the human touch points. The eight-way power front driver’s seat, along with the other three outboard seats were all “NASA-inspired Zero Gravity” designs. I never felt like I was floating, but I sure felt coddled. The armrest and center console padding were also cushy without being mushy. They provided comfort, yet seemed like they would wear well.
Thankfully, the blind spot warning and rear cross traffic alert help to supplement your safe movements.
And moving the Murano was even more pleasant than looking at it. The 260-hp 3.5-liter engine provides good get-up-andgo. Power is fed through a XTRONIC continuously variable transmission, and in my tester, sent to all four wheels. The ride/handling trade-offs were especially well chosen. Despite providing a smooth highway ride, the Murano could carve corners with most of its competition. It’s not up to a BMW or Porsche crossover level of competence, but also not at their The stitching on the hood over the instrument pod was a nice much higher price point. touch. The rest of the details are all sensibly laid out, with extra kudos going to the central stacks. Thanks for providing Prices start at $29,560 for a front-wheel-drive Murano S. knobs for volume and tuning, Nissan. The infotainment Whether you opt for front or AWD, the EPA says you’ll get center was easy to operate and had good, clear graphics. 21 city/28 highway for a combined rating of 24-mpg. The My favorite view on my eight-inch multi-touch color center SV and SL trim levels lead the way to the top of the ladder display was the “AroundView.” Using cameras mounted fore, $39,000 Murano Platinum. My SL tester started at $38,550 aft and in the bottom of the outside rear view mirrors, the and added the $2,200 technology package. This included a looking-from-above view shows everything around your car. power panoramic moonroof, intelligent cruise control and A few years ago, this feature struck me as near-magical the predictive forward Collison warning coupled with forward first time I used it. My current reaction is, “Every car should emergency braking. The total came to $41,905. come with this feature.” The Murano offers good mechanical bits surrounding a You will find it a very useful feature on the Murano as the luxurious interior, wrapped up in a “look-at-me!” styling stylish “C” pillars do not provide very good rear visibility. statement. If the look grabs you, feel free to not resist.
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Roman traditions. It is thought that The Traditions of Halloween celebrations date back Halloween to roughly 800 to 600 BC, when they originally were observances of October 31st is nearly here, and the harvest season and nature before soon the streets will be filled with the arrival of winter, which marked costumed revelers eager to get their the barren state of the landscape. share of the free-flowing candy and The Celtic festival of Samhain was other prizes. Year after year, tricka major influence on modern day or-treaters don their costumes and Halloween. parade from home to home. But have you ever wondered where this On October 31, Celts also believed and other traditions began? the door to the underworld was opened and could let in deceased Trick-or-treating and wearing spirits. Feasts were held and placecostumes seem like odd traditions settings were left for deceased to those unaccustomed to relatives, as they were believed to Halloween. Halloween customs return home for a visit. In addition are actually a blend of Celtic, to friendly spirits, mean spirts also Catholic, Pagan, and ancient
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could cross over. Bonfires were lit to ward off spirits, and extra candles would be used in homes and churches to keep evil away. Even the custom of wearing costumes has its roots in keeping evil spirits at bay. Costumes and masks were worn to confuse bad spirits and frighten them so that they could not bestow misfortune on the more fortunate. People also wore masks and ventured out after dark so that envious ghosts who were cold and outside could not recognize residents of warm and inviting homes. The trick-or-treating custom may have blended origins. Druids believed the dead would play tricks on mankind during Samhain, causing destruction and panic. To appease the spirits, people would give the dead food and other treats.
cakes received, the more prayers the faithful would promise to say on behalf of the dead relatives of the cake donors to expedite a soul’s passage to heaven.
Irish trick-or-treating customs may be traced back to collecting supplies Another custom, called “souling,” door-to-door for the festival of St. can be linked to Halloween as well. Columbkille. Early Christians would walk from village to village asking for “soul Halloween revelry is full of cakes,” which were square pieces traditions passed on through the of bread with currants. The more ages.
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(NAPSI)—With winter weather comes colder outdoor temperatures and the desire for a warm and comfortable home. Following these 10 tips will help you conserve energy, lower utility bills, increase the efficiency and longevity of your heating system and maintain comfortable temperatures in your home. 1. Seal your home. Inspect windows, doors and the exterior of your home for cracks or leaks. Caulk, patch or weather-strip any areas that might leak cold air and make your heating system work harder. Seal and insulate your ducts and replace screens with storm windows and storm doors. 2. Cover windows. Use drapes and blinds to reduce heat loss through windows. However, windows with direct sunlight may benefit from having the blinds up during daylight hours, as sunlight can help heat the space.
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3. Clean gutters. Clogged gutters and drains can form ice dams that prevent your drainage system from working properly and lead to water seeping into your home. Be certain that dirt slopes away from your house to ensure rain or snow will drain away from the house. 4. Check your insulation. Be certain the insulation in your attic, ceilings, exterior and basement walls, floors and crawl spaces meet levels recommended for your area. 5. Reverse the direction of your ceiling fans. A fan that runs clockwise pushes warm air downward and recirculates it through the room. 6. Clean your fireplace and make sure your damper is properly sealed. You might also consider replacing an inefficient woodburning fireplace with a more efficient wood stove or gas insert, or add glass doors with a heat-air exchange system. 7. Buy ENERGY STAR® products and bulbs to light your outdoor pathways or porches and save money.
10. Buy an energy-efficient furnace or heat pump. Furnaces and heat pumps from York® are highly efficient and meet annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) or heating seasonal performance factor (HSPF) ratings. In fact, the York LX Series residential gas furnace offers up to 96 percent AFUE and features York’s industryleading five-year Complete Assurance Limited Warranty, which provides optional furnace 9. Schedule a furnace inspection. replacement in the event the heat A heating professional should exchanger fails within five years of inspect and service your heating installation. Compared to 10-SEER equipment before you begin to use it units, the premium 14-SEER York for the winter months. Heat pumps residential split heat pump systems and oil-fired furnaces need annual save 29 percent on energy thanks modulating/variable speed tune-ups; gas-fired equipment can to technology. be serviced every other year. 8. Replace furnace filters regularly. Clean filters help to improve airflow and efficiency while lowering utility bills. ENERGY STAR®, a program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, recommends checking your filter every month, especially during heavy-use months, and, if it looks dirty, change it. At a minimum, change the filter every three months.
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Special Halloween Party AUBURN - The Auburn Historical Museum is having a Special Halloween Party open to everyone. It will be at the Auburn Historical Museum at 41 South St. on Halloween from 10am to 1pm. Costumes are encouraged. There will be spooky Auburn stories and prizes for anyone who can tell the real stories from the made up ones. Everyone will get a treat. Come and join us!
Meet Suzanne Strempek Shea and Mags Riordan WEBSTER - Western Massachusetts author Suzanne Strempek Shea crossed the ocean to write and research her tenth book, This Is Paradise: An Irish Mother’s Grief, an African Village’s Plight and the Medical Clinic That Brought Fresh Hope to Both. The story of former Irish guidance counselor Mags Riordan and the clinic she founded in Malawi in honor of a son who drowned there is at once inspiring and transfixing. Meet Suzanne Strempek Shea and Mags Riordan on Thursday, November 5 from 5:30pm to 7pm at Booklovers Gourmet, 55 East Main St., Webster, MA. Riordan will speak about her work, Shea will do a brief reading from the book, and the two will answer questions. Copies of This Is Paradise, along with several of Sheas’ other titles, will be sold. Crafts from the village in which Riordan founded The Billy Riordan Memorial Clinic will be sold to benefit the efforts there. For more information call 508-949-6232.
Author Meet & Greet at Booklovers’ Gourmet WEBSTER - Meet Sue Pelletier, author of the historical novel “Turning Point” on Saturday, October 31 from 1-3pm at Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main Street, Webster, MA. Free and open to the public. Call 508-949-6232 for more information. About the book: Turning Point is an intimate look into one woman’s life. A compelling tale of love, loss, joy and sorrow. Through her faith and courage she overcomes many obstacles. In the end this strong and courageous woman’s love bonds five generations of family together. Angelique seeks to reconcile the past so she can move forward with her future. Her great-great-grandmother is aware that for her time is running out. The family all gather to listen to Varvara telling her story. She delivers a colorful history of events that spans over ten decades. Beginning with her birth in Russia, to her life on an estate in France, and finally to the present, living on the shores of Rhode Island. Misquamicut Beach, which the author calls “her ocean”, is the setting for Turning Point. About the author: In 2004, Susan was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Eventually forcing her to stop working, she turned to her dream of writing a book. Turning Point is her first novel. She still lives in the home she built with her husband of 42 years and her dog Zorro. Ms. Pelletier has the “over 60 nativity sets” mentioned in her novel. When not at home, she’s spending time with her five grandchildren or volunteering on her church’s mission trips.
November 6 Senator Mike Moore’s Annual Turkey Dinner AUBURN - Join us at the Auburn Senior Center for Senator Mike Moore’s Annual Turkey Dinner on Friday, November 6th at 11:45am. Please pre-register by calling 508832-7799.
November 7 Oak Hill Bible Church Annual Craft Fair OXFORD - On Saturday, November 7 from 9am to 3pm will be the Oak Hill Bible Church Annual Craft Fair! Admission is FREE! Large selection of hand-made crafts and gifts, candles, baked goods, jewelry, concessions & Gramma’s Attic items. Call the church office at 508987-0287 or email secretary@oakhillbible.org for directions, and more
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THIS WEEK ON THE FAL L 20 15 information. Oak Hill Bible Church - 40 Sacarrappa Road, Oxford, MA 01540. 508-987-0287 or www.oakhillbible.org Harvest Fair OXFORD - St. Roch Church Hall, located at 332 Main Street will be having a Harvest Fair from 8am to 2pm. Spend the day with us. Activities include: A Giant Adopt-A-Basket raffle, crafts & gifts, homemade baked goods, used books, indoor garage sale, and money raffle. Lunch will be served.
at Auburn High School, located at 99 Auburn Street with 55+ vendors! There will be food, a kids craft table, face painting, a drawing of crafts the vendors have donated to and much more! The concession stand will be open and run by the Friends of Auburn Music Education. For more information please call 508832-7736 or email kpappas@town. auburn.ma.us.
November 21 “Come Write In” WEBSTER - Booklovers’ Gourmet, located at 55 East Main Street in Webster, MA will be hosting a “Come Write In” event on Saturday, November 21 from 12pm to 2pm.It is free and open to anyone participating in National Novel Writing Month. Come meet other writers and get some writing done! No registration is required. For questions call 508-949-6232.
“Journeys of the Soul” WEBSTER - “Journeys of the Soul”, paintings by Ann C. Rosebrooks and Susan Emerson-Hill will be on display and for sale November 2-November 28 at Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main Street, Webster, MA. An opening reception will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2pm-4pm. Gallery hours: Monday & Saturday 10-5, Tuesday-Friday 10-6:30, closed Sunday. For more National Novel Writing Month information call 508-949-6232. (NaNoWriMo) is a fun, seat-ofyour-pants approach to creative writing. On November 1, particiNovember 8 pants begin working towards the All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet! goal of writing a 50,000-word novel WEBSTER - Your breakfast favor- by 11:59pm on November 30. Valuites will be served including Eggs, ing enthusiasm, determination, Pancakes, French Toast, Corned and a deadline, NaNoWriMo is for Beef Hash, Bacon, Fresh Baked anyone who has ever thought about Muffins and much more at United writing a novel. For more informaChurch of Christ, Federated on tion or to sign up to participate visit Sunday, November 8 from 7:30am nanowrimo.org. to 10am. United Church of Christ, Federated - 4 Church Street, Web- December 5 ster, MA. The cost for adults is $7 and Children (12 and Under)and Holiday Vendor Fair $4. OXFORD - On Saturday, December
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CLASSIFIEDS ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES CASH PAID: Antiques, old toys, glass, furniture, military, old watches, lamps, clocks, pottery, gold & silver. 508949-6030 or 774-230-9937 ROUTE 169 ANTIQUES: Paying cash for antiques and collectibles. We purchase entire estates, single items or collections. 774-230-1662
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CLASSIFIEDS $99 CHIMNEY CLEANING! $50 off any masonry repair or caps. Relining, waterproofing & more. Free estimates. 508-752-1003
FOR LEASE COMMERCIAL, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL & STORAGE SPACE: 1,000 to 10,000 square feet facility located in Pomfret, CT. Call Rose Construction. 860-928-4072 POMFRET CENTER, CT: Commercial Building Lot suitable for up to 10,000 sq. ft. building. For Sale/Lease/Build to Suit. 3 Phase Electric Available. Contact: rose.construction@snet.net or 860-928-4072
MISC. PRIVATE HOME HEALTH CARE AID: 20 years experience. Excellent References! Laurie: 508-341-3640 NEED A PLACE FOR YOUR BUSINESS? 2,100 sq.ft. Shop & Office Space. WILL RENOVATE TO SUIT! Loading Dock, 200 amp service, LP Gas Heat, Conveniently located on Rte 169 in Pomfret Center, CT. Contact: rose.construction@snet.net or 860-928-4072
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FOR RENT DUDLEY: Modern & clean 1st & 2nd floor 1 bedroom apartments. Both Include appliances, trash removal, off street parking & sliders to deck. NO smokers / pets. References & credit check. First, last & security. $675 per month plus utilities. 508-344-2231 STURBRIDGE: Beautiful Lakeside Apartments. 3 room, 1 bedroom with back deck overlooking Cedar Lake. Close to 84 & Mass Pike. References Required. NO pets. $725 plus utilities. 508-347-9623
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WANTED FOSTER PARENTS WANTED: Seeking Quality Homes throughout Central MA to provide Foster Care to children in need. 24/7 support. Generous Reimbursement. $1,000 Sign on Bonus: DEVEREUX THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE. For details: 508-829-6769
WEBSTER: 2 Bedroom Executive apartment with lake views. Fully applianced kitchen with center island. Washer & dryer, heat, A/C, water & electric included. NO Pets or Smoking. First, last, security, references & credit check. $1300 per month. 508-8011205
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