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DID YOU KNOW? The National Institutes of Health notes that roughly 80 percent of people between the ages of 11 and 30 experience acne at some point. Various factors are believed to be related to the formation of acne,including genetics, an increase in sex hormones called androgens, and hormonal changes related to pregnancy or to starting or stopping the use of birth control pills.
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COLD WEATHER WILDLIFE IN HOMES BOOSTS DISEASE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE RISKS
Many people may practice the “love thy neighbor” creed, but when it comes to four-legged wildlife such as raccoons, squirrels, and opossum that often seek refuge in yards and homes when outdoor temperatures dip and food sources become scarce, they are best kept at an arm’s length. As community development has thinned natural habitats and forced these critters into residential areas and lessened their fears of people, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has found that many areas of the country continue to report increased encounters with nuisance wildlife.
“While it can be a unique experience to spot wildlife in neighborhoods, these animals should be discouraged from taking up residence,” advises Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs for the NPMA. “Not only can they damage property, many are vectors of disease, most notably rabies.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 40,000 people are exposed to rabies each year, a viral infection passed through the bite and saliva of an infected mammal. Raccoons, foxes, skunks, coyotes and bats are the most commonly reported animals infected with rabies. Because of the risks associated with these pests, homeowners should take extra precautions to protect against them.
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January was National Soup Month and February 4th is recognized as National Homemade Soup Day. What is typically your favorite soup category?
• Vegetable-heavy soups (tomato, red pepper, split pea)
• Brothy favorites such as French onion, ramen, pho
• Chowders (clam, potato, etc.)
• Hearty stews or chilis
• Any/all of the above
• I don’t like soup
Poll ends 02-18-2025
Poll ended 02-11-2025
New Orleans hosts the 59th Big Game on February 9th. If you watch the game, what is your favorite part of the day?
14.3% The game itself
7.1% The halftime show
21.4% Commercials
7.1% Food/snacks that have become tradition
7.1% Connecting with friends and family
42.9% None of the above
INFLUENTIAL JAZZ MUSICIANS
Jelly Roll Morton (18901941): New Orleans native Jelly Roll Morton, a pianist and songwriter, honed his pianoplaying abilities in the bordellos of theBigEasy.Infact,itwasinthose establishments where the man born Ferdinand Joseph Lamothe earned his distinctive nickname. Biography.com notes that while his claims to have been the inventor of jazz might have been dubious, Morton is considered to bethefirstjazzmusiciantocommit his arrangements to paper.
By Lucie Winborne
DID YOU KNOW?
DatafromtheUnitedStatesDepartment of Justice indicates that partner violence accounted for 20 percent of all violent crime in the U.S. in 2018. The World Health Organization defines intimate partner violence as behavior within an intimate relationship that causes physical,sexual or psychological harm. Such violence can include acts of physical aggression, sexual coercion, psychological abuse, and controlling behaviors. Violence perpetrated by both current and former spouses and partners falls under the umbrella of intimate partner violence. Domestic violence is so prevalent that the National Network to End Domestic Violence reports that it fields more than 19,000 calls on a typical day. Anyone who is a victim of domestic violence or suspects a loved one or acquaintance is being abused is urged to call the National Domestic
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Soundproof Your Home
What’s the first step in sound proofing your home? Finding which rooms have the least amount of sound resistance. To do this, make sure everyone is out of the house, unplug all electronics and close all doors and windows. Take a quick walk through your house and pause for a few moments in each room to evaluate which ones are the noisiest. Now consider if you’re installing a media room or teenage recreational room where volumes will be blasting on TV’s and stereos.
With this information, you should have a good idea of where you need to soundproof and create barriers against noise. Here are some tips to help you achieve the optimal result of peace and quiet:
• Plant trees and hedges along the exterior of your home, perhaps along a fence. Not only do trees and hedges help with the environment and provide a good amount of privacy, they also slow down the travel of noise from the neighborhood into your home.
• Insulate your walls and ceilings. Better insulation in your interiors and exteriors won’t just drive away excess noise, it will also reduce your heating and cooling bills during the hot and cold months.
• Seal up all cracks and holes around windows and doors, and add double glazed windows to your current glass panes.
In gardens, beauty is a by-product. The main business is sex and death. ~Sam Llewelyn
According to the FBI, nearly 400,000 burglaries occur in the U.S. during November and December each year. And the reason for that should be as obvious as the beards on “Duck Dynasty’s” male stars’ faces: Those are the months when so many of us are either away from home -whether on vacation or getting together with loved ones -- or busy accumulating piles of shiny new gifts.
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By Matilda Charles
AARP membership: It’s w th having
After many years at the same cost, AARP increased their membership fee to $20 at the beginning of this year. But it’s still a bargain when you consider the additional benefits, savings and discounts that are available, as well as the newspaper and magazine.
The website (aarp.org) lists discounted gym memberships, travel and vacation packages, insurance, flowers and so much more. If you need computer help such as hooking up to a wireless network or printer, you can get 15% off the Norton Ultimate Help Desk.
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The health benefits especially are worth considering. If you suspect you need hearing aids, AARP Hearing Solutions offers a free hearing exam and then 20% off hearing aids, should you need them.
If you need at-home physical therapy, AARP offers the service through Luna, and it’s covered by Medicare, Aetna, Anthem and Cigna.
Check the Optum Rx page on AARP’s website for prescription drug discounts. Enter your drug in the search box and it will find the best price. Print out your discount card or have it sent to you in email.
In my area, I qualify for discount tires, Dr. Scholl’s shoes (20% off) and half-price car washes, among other things.
The discounted items aren’t the only thing you’ll find with AARP. The Tax Aide Locator is set up to help low and moderate income seniors with tax preparation -- or, if you prefer to do it yourself with just a little bit of coaching, they can provide that, too.
The advice and how-to columns alone are worth the cost of the membership. Digitizing your old home movies, tips to help prevent falls and seven ways to avoid germs at the gym are just a few of the current columns on AARP’s online front page.
To learn more about the benefits of an AARP membership, check the website or give them a call at 888-687-2277.
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Sunday: 8am at St. Rose in Lima
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St. John's Episcopal Church
183 N. Main Street • Canandaigua, NY 14424
585-394-4818
Sunday: Holy Eucharist, Rite II, 10AM Website: https://www.stjohnscanandaigua.org
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Worship Services Sun. 10am. Select Sunday services are on our website at www.jcpconthehill.org. Live services are available via Zoom most Sundays. We are a small church with a big heart. We hope you will come and join us.
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• 55-gallon GLASS FISH TANK with lid. Black trim; no cracks but not watertight; perfect for pocket pets. Caledonia. 585-538-4066
• Approx. 100 Christmas and assorted GREETING CARDS for crafts (covers only). Pick up, Wayland. Crawford1867@gmail.com
• Women’s BLAZERS/BUSINESS SUIT JACKETS, size M. East Rochester. 585-943-5123
• WURLITZER PIANO with bench. Excellent condition. Henrietta. bradymargaret55@gmail.com
• DIABETIC DOG MEDICATION - 1 1/2 vials of Vetsulin. Oakfield. 585-356-2819
• Vehicle PET/GEAR BARRIER, metal (Kennel Aire brand). Pick up Mon.Fri. daytime. Fairport. phermann2@rochester.rr.com
• Small box of MAGAZINES - women’s and men’s interests. Lakeville. Call or text 585-649-8706
• 7’x11’ Mission GEOMETRIC PATTERN RUG. Very good condition. Olive/Dk. Green, Cranberry, Lt/Dk Tan, Black accent lines. Must pick up - Batavia. kboheim@rochester.rr.com
• TRAINS MAGAZINES. 1995-2017. Each year in binder. Canandaigua. 585-396-7265
• 52” SONY FLATSCREEN with new base. Non-working, good for parts. 585-943-5088
• BALING TWINE SEGMENTS cut from hay bales, most between 6 - 7 feet long. 585-317-1058
• POOH X-STITCH COVERLET, unfinished. MAGAZINES - Country Living, Country Woman 1980s and ‘90s, Deer Hunting 1990s. ginnylf@gmail.com
• 11 BALES OF STRAW or HAY needed for insulation around cat barn. willow7233@yahoo.com
• Older model SMALL CAR or TRUCK in good working condition. 585-415-8513
• LARGE BASKETS needed for upcoming Crossroads House basket raffle. tracyford@crossroadshouse.com
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• Gas powered ATV or DIRT BIKE - running or not. Call or text 315-576-1278
• New/gently used YOGA MAT. ADULT NUTRITION DRINKS, any brand or flavor. Call or text 585-649-8706.
• FURNITURE, CLOTHES, DISHES, ALL HOUSEWARES, TOYS, and BOOKS. 585-689-9849
• CHRISTMAS VILLAGE and other Christmas decorations for the benefit of The Joy Project. Jim: 585-813-5089 or jim@delooze.com
• Looking for ‘70-’90s ROCK RECORDS, CASSETTES, and 8-TRACK TAPES. gzintel1967@gmail.com
• Vintage MERCURY SNO-TWISTER parts. Call or text 585-733-2026
• 3.8L V6 ENGINE for a ‘98 Ford Winstar minivan. 585-505-3895
• OAK DINING ROOM TABLE in good condition. 585-381-6546
• New or lightly used KEURIG or NESPRESSO MACHINE for the Holley Library. witchinghour.artwork@gmail.com
• 40-50gal FISH TANK for a bearded dragon & any sports cards. Text or call 585-282-4881
PaigeMoscickiAdvocates forUniversalFreeMeals in Public Schools
On February 1st, the Monroe County School Board Association held its Legislative Breakfast at Shadow Lake, and students from Honeoye Falls-Lima, Fairport, Gates-Chili, Rochester, and Spencerport High Schools presented their cases to the board. Paige Moscicki, a senior at HF-L High School, advocated for universal free meals in public schools. Her inspiring presentation highlighted the importance of addressing food insecurity to promote equity for all students.
Paige’s major argument focused on inclusion and equity, saying “ e main goal for me was to reinforce the proposed budget by Governor Hochul that is set to include universal free meals. While it is proposed, there is always the possibility of change, and I want to make sure that doesn’t happen. I think the meals are crucial to people’s learning, socially and academically... [As] proposed, people will feel safer
BY SUZIE WELLS
and more provided for at school, regardless of what others think of them.”
e concept of universal free meals in schools is increasingly impactful today a er the glimpse we saw of its benefits during COVID, when universal free school meals were funded by federal funds and families didn’t have to prove their need. Meals were simply provided, and the community benefited. A er COVID, Paige explains, many schools including HF-L could not continue the funding and students were le again needing to prove or show their financial need, a requirement o en causing stigma and negativity when meals could alternatively provide immense benefit for all students.
Paige argues that “the best part of universal free meals is that there is no [one] group who would benefit; everyone would! Everyone who needs or wants it can take advantage of it to improve their school day, and those who don’t wish to take advantage don’t have to. No consequences, only benefits.”
Paige’s commitment to this issue is deeply personal. Having benefited from free meals herself due to financial constraints, she understands firsthand the relief and security they provide, the weight li ed by the provided meals. She also shared the story of a friend who frequently experiences migraines due to skipping lunch because she cannot afford it. e stigma surrounding assistance programs prevents many students and families from seeking help, making universal free meals a crucial step toward eliminating these barriers. e program would ensure that no child goes hungry due to financial struggles or social stigma.
HFL Assistant Superintendent Colin Pierce
the audience to be highly engaged and receptive to her message. “I could tell from the faces in the crowd when I was done, the applause I received, and the compliments and questions paid to me a er. Every legislator was interested in some part of it, and this was the most amazing part for me. I felt as though I really made a difference.”
Paige urges others to use their voices to advocate for the issues that matter to them. Whether through social media, direct conversations, or emails to legislators, she believes that every individual has the power to create change.
“ e people I met were just that: people. ey were so kind, and they really do care about every single person in our state. If there is something that matters to you, reach out to one of them. You’d be surprised how receptive they are.”
Beyond her advocacy work, Paige is a dedicated student and active member of her community. Having taken ten AP and Honors courses throughout high school, she thrives on academic challenges. She
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is also deeply involved in extracurricular activities, serving as the treasurer of Drama Club and starring in school productions, including Rumors and the upcoming Hadestown. Additionally, she plays Varsity Tennis and competed at the State Championships.
Paige also works at the Henrietta Recreation Center, teaching tennis and gymnastics to young children. She is a member of the National Honor Society and Girl Scouts, frequently volunteering at the Mendon Public Library, especially in the summer.
As she approaches graduation, Paige is exploring her future path, considering careers in education or law while planning to stay close to home for college. No matter where she goes next, her dedication to advocacy and her community is sure to make a lasting impact.
Her passion and commitment to universal free meals have already helped bring awareness to this crucial issue, and her message is clear: by speaking up, anyone can make a difference.
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PRESIDENTS’ DAY SHOPPING TIPS
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BEST BUYS FOR THE NEW YEAR
Smart shopping involves making budget-friendly purchases. Never paying full price is a mantra shoppers can follow to help keep their finances in check.In addition to coupons and other discounts, shoppers can usually score deals based on which time of year they shop for particular items. Each year, various consumer resources offer advice on the best time to buycertain items.The beginning of the year is often an ideal time to purchase certain items. Consumers who take advantage of sales offered at the start of the new year can save substantial amounts of money. Now that the holiday season has passed, consumers can begin to find deals on itemsfor themselves.
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WEEK OF FEB 17, 2025 What to watch & where to
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Shoppers ank You
Thank you to the clerks at Five Below, Brockport, NY. I was shopping before Christmas 2024 in a couple of places and on the way home discovered I had lost one of my rings. Not just any ring, one that my parents gave to my Aunt many years ago and I received after my Mother passed. Black Onyx with a small diamond in center. One of the clerks found it and kept it up front. On a whim a couple days later I asked the cashier if they had found a ring. YES! she pulled it out. I was so thankful. I wanted to reward them but they said they couldn’t accept anything. You really deserve to be held in high esteem. Thank you so much for being so good.
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Why do employers care so much more about profitability than taking care of their employees? I may sound like a senior, but I am far from it, old enough to know a time when my boss/es valued me, my time, my work, and young enough to not understand why current employers don’t care that inflation raises costs of absolutely everything in our lives, and yet they do not give raises. Put your money where your mouth is and help us care about the company we work for. To be told outright that they value our work, to see consistently increased prices charged to customers/clients, to see the bosses take extravagant vacations and/or drive new vehicles, buy or build new homes, but to be told “We don’t give raises”?! No wonder employees are becoming more and more disenfranchised and apathetic toward their companies/ employers/jobs in general. What is this world coming to if half of a company’s small employee base is forced to take on second jobs to make ends meet?! Do better.
Shopping centers, please stop kids from “joyriding” around your stores on the electric handicap carts. When it’s obvious they’re playing and don’t need it, security or management need to intervene. Then legitimate handicap people can use them.
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e Auction will take place at 12:00 PM, Friday, February 28, 2025.
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Bloomfield Public Library
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Parents who want to encourage their children to volunteer may find their efforts at doing so are more convincing if they volunteer themselves. A 2013 study published in the Journal of Adolescence examined the effects that parents who volunteer and talk about volunteering have on children. Researchers found that the children of volunteers were 27 percent more likely to volunteer than children whose parents did not volunteer. In addition, adolescents were 47 percent more likely to volunteer when their parents volunteered and talked about volunteering with their children.
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1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the highest mountain in Canada?
2. TELEVISION: Who is the host of the long-running reality series “Survivor”?
3. LITERATURE: Which animals represent the Communist Party in “Animal Farm”?
4. U.S. STATES: Which state is the birthplace of the singer Elvis?
5. ASTRONOMY: How long does it take the moon to orbit the Earth?
6. MOVIES: What is the score Elle receives on her law school admission test in “Legally Blonde”?
7. AD SLOGANS: Which product’s slogan is “Is It In You?”?
8. LANGUAGE: What is an eraser called in the United Kingdom?
9. SCIENCE: What are the four primary precious metals?
10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Valentine’s Day arose from which Roman ritual?
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A red thread, Woven by the fates, Invisible yet unyielding, Twisting and stretching through time, To bind hearts destined to meet. rough countless realities, In every lifetime, It finds you
A love unbroken, Woven by the fates, Set in motion by the universe, It finds you
Whether their hands are rough or gentle, eir voice so or heavy, eir love defiant, Refusing to fit in, e world‚‘s narrow box
You may not see it, May not recognize them at first
But you will know. In time, e red thread tightens, Drawing you home
By Keith Roach, M.D.
Elderly man weighs 84 pounds decades after his stomach removal
DEAR DR. ROACH: Is 18 years a record for living without a stomach?
A family member had stomach cancer when he was 70 and had his stomach removed. He consulted with a dietician and has been able to eat small but frequent meals. He can also take enzymes, vitamins and other things, but slowly he has lost weight.
Now at 88, he is down to 84 pounds, and his muscles are also affected. He used to play racquetball regularly, but this came to an end during COVID and wasn’t picked back up after the pandemic. He can no longer walk without assistance. They are putting a feeding tube into his small intestine to supplement what he usually eats.
Are you familiar with this type of thing? What else can be done, or is this the end? Will he starve to death? -- Y.F.
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ANSWER: I have seen many patients with stomach cancer and have never seen this degree of weight loss, but weight loss is very common after removing the stomach. This degree of weight loss is very disturbing and usually results in a worse outcome, so effective treatment is overdue. A feeding tube, which isn’t often the appropriate treatment for weight loss, seems to be an important short-term treatment. I assume that he has had extensive evaluations for the recurrence of diseases, including CT scans. You mention that he has been getting vitamins; B12 and vitamin D levels are often profoundly low after gastrectomy (removal of the stomach), so these should be checked, even if he has been on replacements. If no other cause is found, it might be worth a try to use an appetite stimulant.
In addition, I would formally measure his total calorie input in a day to see whether the problem really is that he isn’t getting enough calories. I would be worried that he isn’t absorbing all of them.
There is no reason for him to starve to death. In the very worst case, nutrition can be given intravenously while they figure out why he is losing so much weight.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 84-year-old male in amazingly good health and have great physical abilities, but after running about 3 miles, I noticed some minor chest discomfort. After a calcium score test and stress test, my doctor wanted to place stents in my coronary arteries.
I read a National Institue of Health study from 2020 regarding stent outcomes versus medication and lifestyle changes, and it showed no difference in the outcomes. So, I decided not to do the stents.
I no longer do any distance running, but I do weight training and a stationary bike exercise for 10 minutes without any chest issues. I now take statin drugs, blood pressure medicines, and baby aspirin.
Are you familiar with this study, and am I doing a reasonable thing by not having the stents inserted? -- T.E.
ANSWER: Whether stents are beneficial in people with stable coronary artery disease remains somewhat controversial. Although stents in combination with a healthy diet, exercise and medication may improve symptoms better than lifestyle changes and medication alone, there is no data to show an improvement in lifespan or in preventing heart attacks.
Your cardiologist wanted to reduce your symptoms, but if you aren’t having any now, then stenting isn’t indicated. If you had to reduce your running because of chest discomfort, then stenting might possibly allow you to do more exercise without having these symptoms.
Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. (c) 2025 King Features Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Scout is full of energy and love. At the dog park, she’s gentle with the smaller dogs and also tangles with the big dogs. She enjoys squeaky toys and stuffed animals.
By Sam Mazotta
Owner wants dog in the bedroom at all times, even on Valentine’s
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My fiance insists on keeping the bedroom door closed, and my dog “Charlie,” on the opposite side of it, when we’re having sex. But Charlie whines, yelps and scratches the door the entire time we’re at it. I think that letting him in won’t be an issue, and he’ll just curl up at the foot of the bed, but my fiance says it’s creepy for the dog to be in the room at the same time. How can I get him to come around? Valentine’s Day is almost here, and I don’t want our romantic day to be spoiled by a whining dog outside the door. -- D.R. in Fort Myers, Florida
DEARD.R.: So,I’m a pet care columnist,not a relationship expert, but I’ll do my best here. Pets are a part of our family, and love being the center of attention, but they do not need to be present at every moment of your life. Furthermore, you’re in a relationship with another person, and a healthy relationship includes negotiation and compromise.
I think you can agree that the whining and scratching outside the door annoys both of you.
Instead of arguing about whether he’s in or out, place Charlie in another section of your home where he can’t hear your,um,Olympian efforts in the bedroom.The living room, the kitchen or a screened-in porch -- wherever. If he uses a kennel cage, place him in there with a treat and his favorite toys and his binky, and then enjoy your evening.
Wherever you place Charlie, make sure there are no Valentine’s chocolates or other goodies from your dinner in the same room. Chocolate, as you know, is poisonous to dogs (and cats).
Anesthesia: One of the main differences between a dental cleaning for a person and one for a pet is the use of anesthesia.According to Kulshan Veterinary Hospital, pets do not willingly open their mouths to give veterinary dentists access to perform cleanings. Anesthesia ensures that the animal will remain still and the vet can remove any plaque and tartar that has built up. If a tooth needs to be extracted, sedation ensures that will go smoothly.
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Brief breaks during the work day can dramatically improve one’s ability to focus on a task. A 2011 study published in the journal Cognition found that brief mental breaks can improve focus on a prolonged task. The study’s authors tested participants’ ability to focus on a repetitive computerized task for 50 minutes under various conditions. The control group performed the task without breaks or diversions. The switch group and non-switch group memorized four digits before performing the task and were directed to respond if they saw one of the digits on the screen while performing the task. The switch group was the only group to be presented with the digits twice during the experiment, and both groups were tested on their memory of the digits at the end of the task. Most participants’ performance declined considerably over the course of the 50-minute task. However, the performance of those in the switch group did not decline at all, as the two brief breaks to respond to the digits allowed them to maintain their focus throughout the experiment. The researchers behind the study concluded that the switch group’s performance was steady because the brain is built to detect and respond to change, and its performance will actually suffer if it must maintain prolonged attention on a single task without taking a break. Professionals with a lot on their plates may see their performance improve by taking frequent mental breaks throughout the workday.
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Meetings: Meetingsmaybewell-intentioned,buttheyoftencompromiseproductivity and distract professionals from their jobs. A recent study titled “Meetings in America” commissionedbyVerizonConferencingfoundthat90percentof professionalsadmitted to daydreaming during meetings, while 39 percent admitted they had fallen asleep during meetings in the past. Managers can help employees get more done and limit distractions by scheduling fewer meetings or reconsidering just who needs to attend meetings more carefully.
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