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DID YOU KNOW? According to the American Cancer Society, the average age at the time of diagnosis of testicular cancer is 33. Young and middle-aged men are the most likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer, though the ACS notes that 14 percent of cases occur in children, teens and men over the age of 55. The ACS estimates that roughly 440 men will die of testicular cancer in 2021. Though that’s troubling, testicular cancer can usually be treated successfully. In fact, the ACS notes that a man’s lifetime risk of dying from the disease is one in 5,000. However, the incidence rate of testicular cancer has been increasing in many countries, including the United States, for several decades. The reasons for that are unknown, though the rise in incidences underscores the need for men, especially young men, to discuss testicular cancer, including its risk factors and symptoms, with their physicians.
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Small businesses benefit one another, as a 2017 report from the Canadian firm FreshBooks found that 66 percent of small businesses outsource services to other small businesses.
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Going back to w k?
A small recent survey revealed that 51% of the retired senior respondents are considering going back to work, also known as “unretiring.” The reason, of course, won’t be a great surprise: They need to go back to work because the cost of everything is going up. The amount of money they’re trying to earn is $500 per month on average.
To be considered before you rush into unretirement:
-- If you’re collecting Social Security and are under full retirement age, your benefit amount might be reduced while you’re earning that extra income. After you reach full retirement age, you’ll be able to work and not have your benefit amount reduced.
-- Your full retirement age depends on your month and year of birth. See the charts on the Social Security website (www.ssa.gov) to determine your full retirement age.
-- If you’ve been retired, consider if you’re ready to make that adjustment to your life that returning to work would bring. It might make the difference between seeking a part-time job as opposed to working full time.
-- If you plan on going back to work and need to provide a resume, don’t use a resume you created years ago. Have a resume service do it for you, if possible.
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-- If you do it yourself, don’t list everything you’ve ever done. Go back a maximum of 15 years and don’t detail your work history with every date. Instead, go for broad categories such as your experience, qualifications, skills and accomplishments in previous jobs. If you’re especially skilled with technology, be sure to say so. Leave out the dates of any degrees and awards.
For ideas and hints, search online for “resumes for seniors going back to work” or “resumes for retirees.” Look at the National Council on Aging (www.ncoa.org) for their resume writing guide and AARP (aarp.org) for information on writing a resume after the age of 50.
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3 tablespoons melted butter
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Each numbered row contains two clues and two answers. e two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.
8 cups popped popcorn
1 cup dried apple chips, broken into large pieces
1/4 cup toffee bits
Heat oven to 300 F. Whisk melted butter with vanilla. Toss brown sugar with cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg.
Toss popcorn with butter mixture. Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar mixture. Stir. Transfer to baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle apple chips and toffee bits over top. Bake 15 minutes, or until toffee bits start to melt. Cool before serving.
Tip: Add chopped pecans for extra crunch.
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In 1995, North Carolina’s General Assembly officially designates sweet potatoes as the state vegetable.
The best way to cook sweet potatoes is by frying and baking.
Sweet potatoes and yams are the same.
Sweet potatoes come in a rainbow of colors. Both the skin and flesh of sweet potatoes can be found in shades of orange, tan, red, and purple.
The juice of the red sweet potato is o en mixed with lime juice to make a dye for cloth in South America.
Sweet potatoes are not beneficial for fish.
Sweet potatoes like short and cold growing seasons.
Sweet potatoes are grown from seeds.
Sweet potatoes originated and were domesticated either in Central America or South America.
The largest producer of sweet potatoes in 2018 was China
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By Keith Roach, M.D.
Long-Term Use of High-Dose Gabapentin Causes Great Concern
DEAR DR. ROACH: Am I a doomed man? When I was 25, I survived a battle with testicular cancer.The good news is that 45 years later, after two kids and three grandkids, I’m in good health. The only medicine I take is gabapentin for peripheral neuropathy that was caused by the chemotherapy drugs I received during the cancer treatment. One or more of these drugs caused neuropathy in my feet.
A neurologist prescribed 800 mg three times a day,and I took this for about 15 years. As I got older, it became 800 mg four times a day for the past 20 years. As I talk to people, they seem shocked that I’m still alive after taking so much gabapentin. But I’ve never experienced any known side effects from it.
I have read that the long-term use of gabapentin can increase the chances of dementia. Are there specific things that I should have my regular doctor test me for because of my long-term use of gabapentin? -- C.P.
Q. A.
ANSWER: Testicular cancer is one of the most curable cancers because it is sensitive to both radiation and chemotherapy. However, both of these modalities can lead to problems years after the treatment was successful.
For many years, platinum-based chemotherapy has been one of the mainstays for advanced testicular cancer. Painful peripheral neuropathy, especially in the hands and feet, is a common side effect. Gabapentin is a commonly used medication to relieve pain from damage to the peripheral nerves that occurs in diabetes or with chemotherapy.
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I don’t often see doses as high as you are taking, but they are certainly used. In a seminal trial on pain following a shingles infection (post-herpetic neuralgia), the target dose of gabapentin was 900 mg four times daily. It often takes weeks or months to build up to this dose so that people can tolerate it, but it is very effective. The most common side effect is sedation, but increasing the dose slowly reduces this effect.
The evidence of gabapentin and dementia is mixed, with two studies that looked at hundreds of thousands of people and came to completely different conclusions. In the study suggesting that there was a dementia risk, it was strongest in younger people.
I conclude that you aren’t doomed. While most authorities don’t suggest screening tests for dementia, there are some memory and cognitive tests that are easy to do for people who have concerns about their memory, or those whose doctors are concerned about a possible change in function. If there are abnormalities, a person can then be referred to a memory expert.
DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you discussed IBS-C (irritable bowel syndrome). I have IBS-D and had very serious episodes for several years. The cramping was enough to keep me in bed for two to three days. The episodes started happening more frequently three years ago and occurred every three to four weeks.
I read that yogurt can help,so I began to eat plain yogurt every day (although I added fruit and granola). I haven’t had an episode in two-and-a-half years! Why isn’t this suggested by doctors? The change has been amazing. -- K.V.
ANSWER: I am very pleased that you had such great results. Yogurt is often recommended due to the live bacteria in it, which is thought to be beneficial for the gut. Unfortunately, my experience (like most trials) has shown that it doesn’t help the majority of people. The lactose (milk sugar) is problematic for many IBS sufferers as well.
Still, it may be worth a try, and I agree with eating plain yogurt.
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.
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Chicken is generally lower in saturated fat than other animal protein sources. Opt for pasture-raised chicken for the greatest nutritional punch.
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COMMON CONDITIONS THAT CAN AFFECT DOGS
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By Sam Mazotta
My neighbor yells at her dog. Is it abuse?
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Every morning, my next-door neighbor walks her dog past my house. Every morning, she berates her dog, calling him an idiot and a bad dog, especially after picking up his poo. I cannot see the dog doing anything wrong, so I don’t know why she’s constantly yelling at him. I know it’s affecting him,though -- he has his tail between his legs most of the time.Is there anything I can do for that dog? -- Bill in Oshkosh,Wisconsin
DEAR BILL: That’s hard to watch -- emotional abuse can be as damaging to an animal as physical abuse.
Strong verbal correction is OK in obedience training when you need a dog to stop doing something immediately. But it should be limited to a firm “No!” and a quick tug on the leash if necessary -- followed by proper corrective training.
When an owner simply berates the dog and takes out their anger verbally on them, it isn’t training. It doesn’t correct their behavior. Behavioral issues often get worse, not better. And the mixed signals and negative feedback that the dog constantly receives can cause trust issues that never fully go away.
What can you do as an outside observer? Rescues or animal control likely won’t intervene in a simple case of yelling at a dog.
If you feel safe talking to the owner, try starting a conversation with them. You may be able to glean more info about why they are yelling at the dog, and you might be able to give training advice.
However, you should also observe and document the situation. Write down the dog’s physical condition and behavior and note if they deteriorate. If you see physical abuse from the owner, note the date, time and place and, contact animal control.
Typical bird care: Parrotlets, like other small birds, should stay in an environment with a consistent temperature and away from drafts. Cages should not be placed in direct sunlight, and the birds do better in square or rectangular cages. Seed for small birds as well as fresh vegetable and fruit offerings are tolerated. Check with a veterinarian or bird expert as to which fresh foods are acceptable.
Sharing is Caring:
DREAMS FROM DRAKE spreads love and support to grieving families
BY SUZIE WELLS
Founded in 2013 in memory of four-year-old Drake Ross Pettit of Spencerport, Dreams from Drake is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing grief support for children and teens who have lost a sibling or parent. Inspired by Drake’s generous spirit and his motto, “Sharing is caring,” this volunteer-run organization offers a variety of programs and services to help young individuals navigate their loss while fostering a sense of community and healing.
Drake Ross Pettit was born on June 1, 2008, and his short but impactful life was filled with joy, playfulness, and an innate desire to share. He had a special love for pirates, particularly the show Jake and the Neverland Pirates, so for his fourth birthday, he celebrated with a pirate-themed party, complete with treasure hunts, planks, pirate face decorations, and a candy-filled piñata for everyone to share, all reinforcing his love for sharing and making others happy.
To honor Drake’s contagious sharing spirit, the Pettit family created Dreams from Drake to offer hope and healing to children facing the unimaginable loss of a loved one. For the Pettit family, Dreams from Drake is more than an organization—it is a way to keep Drake’s memory alive while bringing light into the lives of grieving children.
Jaime Pettit, Drake’s mother and co-founder, explains, “Grief is awful, but programs like this help you focus on something positive. Everyone has to find their own way, but there is a way to still have joy in your loved one’s memory.”
Dreams from Drake provides an array of grief support services, all offered free of charge:
Happy Hearts for the Holidays: Dreams from Drake partners with St. Peter’s Kitchen each December to distribute toys, blankets, books, and children’s coats Rochester-based families can ‘shop’ for at their holiday shop. Dreams from Drake is the largest private donor to St. Peter’s holiday gi program. Jamie says, “Since we could no longer give Drake gi s, we give to others on his behalf, so he’s still part of Christmas and holiday shopping.” Her five other children help organize the toys and make drop-offs, o en involving their sports teams and shopping as a group. e Pettits, DFD board members, and local businesses serve as collection sites, and the program offers some solace during an otherwise painful season for those who’ve lost loved ones.
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Camp Heartstrings/Camp Dreams Bereavement Camp: Monroe County’s first bereavement camp for children and teens in Monroe County, this camp was founded in 2015 in partnership with Visiting Nurse Services and Pittsford Youth Service. e three-day camp, facilitated by professional grief counselors, promotes understanding, acceptance, and healing through activities such as cra s, yoga, music, pet therapy, games, and summer fun.
Healing Circles of Hope: A monthly support group centered around social activities, giving grieving children and teens a chance to share memories and find comfort in a supportive, active environment.
Birthday Bonus: A program that provides birthday gi s to children in memory of their lost loved one, offering them a tangible reminder that they are cared for and remembered.
Make-a-Meal: A service providing grieving families with meals or grocery gi cards, ensuring they have one less worry as they navigate their loss.
e Next Page Program: A resource that offers families literature on grief, providing valuable guidance through the healing process.
Caring Card Club: Cards sent to grieving children and families, reminding them that they are never alone in their journey.
Let It All Out Club: e Pettit family finds athletics, music, and art to be quite therapeutic through their grieving process, and they hope to share such opportunities with other families.
Dreams from Drake relies on community support, donations, and fundraising events to sustain its programs. One of its major upcoming events is the 2025 Winter Gala on March 1st at Ridgemont Country Club. e evening will feature live music by Uptown Groove, guest emcee Tricia Migliore Kuntz, dinner, cocktails, and an open bar, all in support of the nonprofit’s mission.
Dreams from Drake continues to grow, ensuring that Drake’s spiritofkindnessandgenerosityendures.Formoreinformation, visit dreamsfromdrake.org or follow Dreams from Drake on Facebook and Instagram.
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Many Thanks to the East Bloomfield EMS, Canandaigua Ambulance and East Bloomfield FD. Last night my 83 year old neighbor suffered heart attack. His daughter started CPR immediately and Ontario County Sheriff Meek arrived with in one minute with an AED.and took over doing CPR. East Bloomfield EMS arrived two minutes after that and then 2 Canandaigua EMS ALS unit and East BloomfieldHolcomb FD. With their teamwork they restored a pulse and transported him to Strong Hospital alive. We are blessed to have such great volunteers available 24/7, 365. Great work!
Why all of a sudden are people hoarding eggs? Sure prices have risen due to the bird flu but all of a sudden they need to fill their carts with dozens and dozens of eggs? I go through 1 doz. eggs in 3 to 4 weeks. There are expiration dates. Because there’s a shortage, which is temporary, they need to hoard eggs before anyone else has a chance to buy. Then the store is forced to limit the amounts or just run out. Are you more important and couldn’t care less if you clean the shelf out leaving none for others? Remember the toilet paper hoarding? Remember the fights and screaming shown on TV? That was embarrassing and those who hoarded toilet paper should be embarrassed. Do you really need to hoard eggs?
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Athletes devoted to outdoor workouts do not abandon their routines when winter rears its chilly head. While it can be difficult to embrace the great outdoors when temperatures hover around the freezing point, maintaining your motivation at such times bodes well for your fitness goals the rest of the year. Staying warm is a top priority for athletes who exercise outdoors during the winter months. While there’s no guarantee winter winds won’t test your willpower, there are some ways to stay warm when working out in colder climates.
He who marvels at the beauty of the world in summer will find equal cause for wonder and admiration in winter.... In winter the stars seem to have rekindled their fires, the moon achieves a fuller triumph, and the heavens wear a look of a more exalted simplicity. ~ John Burroughs, “TheSnow-Walkers,”1866
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1. TELEVISION: How many castaways are on “Gilligan’s Island”?
2. GEOGRAPHY: Which Asian nation’s nickname is “Land of the Thunder Dragon”?
3. LITERATURE: What is author J.K. Rowling’s real first name?
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Spring, summer, and fall fill us with hope; winter alone reminds us of the human condition.
~ Mignon McLaughlin, The SecondNeurotic’sNotebook,1966
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We’ve experienced major winter weather since Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on the 2nd. How do you now feel about winter?
• I’m so done with snow. Bring on spring!
• I love the snow and all that comes with Western NY winters
• Meh. I’m about ready for a warmup, but can deal with winter a bit longer.
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Poll ended 02-18-2025
January was National Soup Month and February 4th is recognized as National Homemade Soup Day. What is typically your favorite soup category?
4.3% Vegetable-heavy soups (tomato, red pepper, split pea)
8.7% Brothy favorites such as French onion, ramen, pho
8.7% Chowders (clam, potato, etc.)
8.7% Hearty stews or chilis
52.2% Any/all of the above 17.4% I don’t like soup
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Embrace green technology. Many homeowners use programmable thermostats and other eco-friendly tech products to lower their monthly utility costs at home, and businesses can follow suit. LED lighting around the office can substantially reduce office energy consumption and costs, while business owners who own their office buildings might be able to install solar panels that will dramatically reduce energy costs and even pay for themselves over time.
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