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Various organizations urge women to familiarize themselves with their breasts and conduct somewhat routine self-exams so they can uncover any lumps or other issues that may warrant further examination by a physician. Though self-exams can lead to discovery of breast cancer when the disease is most treatable,the World Health Organization notes that as many as 90 percent of breast masses are not cancerous. Non-cancerous abnormalities may be benign masses such as fibroadenoma and cysts or indicative of infection. It’s also important that women recognize that breast cancer is not always accompanied by a lump. In fact, the Mayo Clinic reports that many women with breast cancer never experience any signs or symptoms of the disease. In such instances, the disease is discovered during screening tests, which include mammograms.
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PREPARE VEHICLES FOR HARSH WEATHER
As the seasons change, motorists must take steps to safeguard their vehicles, especially when the season changes from fall to winter. Each winter, many vehicles are subjected to sub-zero temperatures, snowfall and icy roads, and such conditions can take their toll on vehicles over time. Taking steps to prepare vehicles for winter weather is a vital step that can make cars and trucks safer for drivers and their passengers.
STAY SAFE IN BRIGHT DRIVING CONDITIONS
Weather often contributes to motor vehicle accidents. Snow, rain and other factors that compromise drivers’ vision can make driving hazardous, but there’s a dark side to sunny skies as well.
Glare from the sun can compromise drivers’ vision and lead to driving mishaps, regardless of drivers’ experience or skill level. The sun can pack a powerful punch any time during the day, but can be especially hazardous in the early morning sunrise and late-afternoon sunset.
A 2017 study published in the journal Medicine titled, “Life-threatening motor vehicle crashes in bright sunlight” looked at the risks posed by bright sunlight. Researchers found that the risk of a life-threatening crash was 16 percent higher during bright sunlight than during normal weather. Researchers concluded that bright sunlight may create visual illusions that lead to driver error, including poor distance judgement.
Plentiful sunlight is often a hallmark of spring and summer, but sun-blindness is a real concern for drivers. As anyone who has turned into blazing sun only to discover their windshield has been rendered opaque by sun glare can attest, driving on sunny days can be challenging. Unfortunately, the sun might create substantial glare during rush hour, making driving during these times more dangerous and accidents more likely.
HOW TO ROAD TRIP IN AN ELECTRIC CAR
Determine the charging time of your vehicle: The automotive experts at J.D. Power note that EVs come with different types of charging systems. Level 1 are the most readily available EVs, and these come with a standard 120-volt three prong plug that’s common in modern homes in the United States. That’s convenient, but charging using a Level 1 outlet may take a significant amount of time and only provide a few miles per hour of charging. If you’re renting an EV, confirm which type of car you’re getting and emphasize to the rental agency that you prefer a car that can be charged easily and effectively. One that can be charged overnight and provide hundreds of miles of driving time after a full charge is ideal.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT CAT REPRODUCTION
Cats can become pregnant even during the first estrus cycle. A feline’s pregnancy lasts around 63 to 65 days, or about nine weeks. A cat also can be impregnated again very quickly after giving birth, as nursing kittens will not prevent a subsequent pregnancy. The average litter size is three to six kittens, so it’s easy to see just how many kittens can be born of one cat if she’s left to her own reproductive devices. Females also can be mated by more than one male or even one of their male relatives.
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Maltese, canine love of my life, always happy sweet face when mommy is talking to her, blessed my world for 17 years, will be loved in to perpetuity. “Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unopened.”
“Appreciation
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Puppy training 103: Regression
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I adopted a beautiful black Lab. “Sadie” was 10 weeks old, well socialized to people and other dogs by the shelter staff, and started training beautifully. Now she is 7 months old, and some days it seems like she has forgotten all of her behavioral training. She won’t respond to commands, she pulls the leash and she jumps on people at the door. Why is she suddenly such a handful? -- Barry G. in Bellingham, Washington
DEAR BARRY: Congratulations! Your puppy is reaching the “rebellious teenager” phase of growth. This is a totally normal (if irritating) phase of a healthy,happy young dog,and it starts at about 7 to 10 months of age.
Much like human teenagers, puppies at this phase develop fun traits like selective hearing (they won’t always listen or respond when called), challenging authority and testing boundaries. Part of what’s happening is hormonal changes and growing pains, along with more familiarity with her environment and the routine you’ve set.These are important stages in Sadie’s development, so don’t get discouraged.You haven’t failed at training her.
During a regression (which can also happen in adult dogs), it’s important to focus on the basics of behavior training and maintain the routine you’ve established. If you walk Sadie each morning and practice “sit,” “lay down,” “heel” and “come” (recall from the end of the leash), don’t change.
It’s also important to manage your frustration. That can be hard when an adolescent dog is tangling the leash around your ankles! Breathe deeply, remind yourself that this, too, shall pass, and keep the leash short.
Man With Pacemaker Must Be Careful Around Induction Stovetops
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband has a pacemaker. We have an induction stove, and his cardiologist was uncertain if it was safe for him to use it. So, he does not cook on the stovetop and stays clear of it when I am cooking.
Is it safe for him to use at least the back burners? When I am out of town or just not home, he is afraid to use the cooktop. I feel like at least the back burners should be at a sufficient distance to be safe. Do you know if it would be safe for him to use? He is 5 feet, 5 inches tall. Thank you. -- V.S.
ANSWER: Induction cooking stoves use powerful electromagnets to create a magnetic field. Inside the metal of your cookware, this creates electronic currents, which dissipate heat through electric resistance. However, this powerful magnetic field can also “tell” your pacemaker to turn itself off or change its mode of activity. This is why it’s important to avoid strong magnetic fields when one has a pacemaker.
For an induction stovetop, the recommendation is to stay 60 centimeters (2 feet) away from the device while it’s turned on.This doesn’t mean that he can’t use it at all, just that he shouldn’t be touching the pot continuously and should be using the back burners, which will likely keep him the requisite distance away.
DEAR DR. ROACH: My oncologist tries to type out his own notes from my office visit, but I think that he copies and pastes info from old notes. My history with him is very long and detailed (MRIs, CT scans, lab results, etc.). In addition, notes from all my hospital stays for chemo are there.
After my last office visit, he scheduled me for an MRI but made no mention of any change in medication. I read his notes on the app and noticed there was an order for a new medication that was sent over to my pharmacy. It was for procarbazine, which I took as part of my chemotherapy in early 2024.
It was a mistake, but it was very upsetting. I had to make several phone calls to get it straightened out. So, if people have access to online notes, please make sure that you are looking at the most recent information. -- M.D.
ANSWER: Having the ability to read your physician’s notes is, in my opinion, a very good thing. Correcting mistakes is probably the most important reason why. One study found that 25% of doctors picked up an important mistake in their record based on patient feedback.
Procarbazine, by the way, is an extremely powerful chemotherapy drug and would never have been dispensed by the pharmacy without confirmation from your doctor. In the hospital, there are multiple layers of protection to make sure that the right person gets the right dose of the right medicine. It wouldn’t be given out lightly.
Reading your doctor’s note hopefully gives a person some insight into a doctor’s thought process and may help people understand why their doctor made the recommendations that they did. Occasionally I have people who ask to change their medical records. This isn’t allowed, but a note can be made about what the mistake was so that the information can be corrected.
Radiation therapy to the chest for the treatment of cancer increases the risk of breast cancer, starting 10 years after treatment. The risk of breast cancer depends on the dose of radiation and the age at which it is given. The risk is highest if radiation treatment was used during puberty, when breasts are forming.
Radiation therapy to treat cancer in one breast does not appear to increase the risk of cancer in the other breast.
For women who have inherited changes in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, exposure to radiation, such as that from chest x-rays, may further increase the risk of breast cancer, especially in women who were x-rayed before 20 years of age.
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STRANGE BUT TRUE
By Lucie Winborne
* You’re more likely to die on your way to purchase a lottery ticket than you are to actually win the lottery.
* The Western lowland gorilla’s scientific name is Gorilla gorilla gorilla.
* Speaking of names, SpongeBob was originally created as SpongeBoy, but Nickelodeon discovered that the moniker was already copyrighted by a mop.
* Using &%#@$ instead of swear words is called a Grawlix.
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e Maple
By Cindy Evans
Out back, in the yard, stood a maple tree.
Each spring her buds gave us hope of life returning; Her branches were perfect for fledging baby bluebirds. Even a bald eagle once sat in her hair!
Each summer her graceful leaves gave us shade and precious oxygen and that lovely shushing sound. She was even trusted to hold our children in her arms swinging merrily.
Each autumn she became a glorious bouquet of color offered up to God. She even fed the woodpeckers as she was dying.
Tonight, with the snow swirling outside, she warms our home in a final blessing.
How good God made the maple! I shall miss her.
By Lucie Winborne
* While filming “Jailhouse Rock” in 1957, Elvis Presley inhaled his tooth cap as he slid down a pole in the opening dance number. It lodged in his lung and required surgical removal, but aside from a little hoarseness for a few days, the King made a fairly easy recovery.
* The popular kids’ game “Operation” was invented by John Spinello, a sophomore at the University of Illinois in 1962, as part of a class assignment. Sadly, he only made $500 off the game after selling the prototype.
* By the way, in case you’ve ever wondered, the “patient” in “Operation” is named Cavity Sam.
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1. GEOGRAPHY: Which U.S. state is the only one that borders on two oceans?
2. LITERATURE: Which famous author used the pseudonym Richard Bachman early in his career?
3. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the national animal of France?
4. MATH: What is the sum of the interior angles in a triangle?
5. HISTORY: Who was the first American president to win a Nobel Peace Prize?
6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which ancient civilization built Machu Picchu?
7. ACRONYMS: What does the computing acronym API stand for?
8. MOVIES: What is the name of Elle Woods’ Chihuahua in “Legally Blonde”?
9. MUSIC: Which musical instrument has 88 keys?
10. TELEVISION: Which television sitcom character is famous for saying, “Did I do that?”?
ANSWERS
Alaska: cPacifi Ocean and Arctic Ocean.
Stephen King.
The Gallic rooster.
180 degrees.
Theodore Roosevelt.
Incan.
Application Programming Interface. 8. Bruiser. 9. Piano. 10. Steve Urkel.
REMEDY LANDSCAPE DRAINAGE PROBLEMS
Gutters and downspouts are designed to move rainwater away from the home. Too often, however, gutters and downspouts become clogged or do not work effectively. Overflowing gutters will transfer rainwater down the side of a home, where it can puddle at the foundation. This water can ultimately suffocate a lawn, and it may cause interior damage to the home as well.
First, inspect and clean all gutters. Leaves, nests, sticks, and even dead animals can block the flow of water in a gutter. Test downspouts by running hose water from the top of the gutter. Downspouts should be pointed away from the home and may need to be extended so they direct water away from the dwelling.
HOW TO SUPPORT LOVED ONES WHO HAVE BREAST CANCER
Offer practical support. Cancer affects the body in a number of ways. Energy levels may wane and certain symptoms may arise. Side effects from treatments also can make it difficult to continue with daily tasks. So an offer to help with tasks associated with daily living, such as cooking meals, gardening, washing clothes, or cleaning up around the house, can be practical and much appreciated. Approach the individual and ask questions in pointed ways. Rather than, “What can I do to help?”, which may result in an answer of, “Nothing,” figure out a way to pitch in and then ask if that would be acceptable. This may be, “Would you like me to run to the supermarket for you today?”
WAYS TO REDUCE BREAST CANCER RISK
Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight. Physical activity and monitoring calories can keep weight in check. The Mayo Clinic recommends at least 150 minutes per week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity. Strength training at least twice a week also is recommended. Being overweight or obese increases a woman’s risk for breast cancer.
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The little smalltown things really matter! Last week, Livonia Postmaster, Rebecca Kemp, saved a local man, Howard J.’s life. Howard went to the post office daily to pick up his mail, and last week, when Rebecca noticed Howard had not picked up his mail for a few days, she took it upon herself to stop over to his house in the village. When she got there, the door was open and she could see him on the floor, not moving. She quickly called 911 and emergency personnel found him severely dehydrated and barely cognizant. Evidently, Howard took a nasty fall and since he lived alone and did not have his phone nearby to call for help, he lay there for a few days until Rebecca came to check on him. Knowing he had no family, she even took time off the next day to visit him in the hospital. Rebecca without a doubt saved Howard’s life and is clearly watching out for the community! Thank you!
Everyone, check on your neighbors. Let’s all watch out for each other!
Great People
I had two flat tires in Brockport today. I am so very grateful to the couple who stopped to help while on their walk, and a HUGE thank you to the police officer who helped me while I waited for the tow truck, then the service center for their understanding and help during my situation! It is very much appreciated!
I made a mistake
After a particularly stressful trip to [local town] one evening, when everything was just going wrong, I made a mistake. At the main traffic light, I saw the car next to me pull forward and assumed the light changed and I started to drive. I realized my mistake with the first car’s horn. At that point, I had no recourse but to remain in the intersection until I was free to move. However, a man in a truck was unforgiving and remained in front of me, leaning on his horn, screaming/cussing at me and waving his arms. I don’t know what he expected me to do. Until he moved, I was stuck. I felt stupid, embarrassed, and anxious. I wish people would stop being so angry and have a little consideration for mistakes. I’ve never claimed to be perfect and never met someone who was.
Kennel in Village?
When we moved here 18 years ago, we had no idea the village would become a kennel. There are now at least ten dogs on one street. Only one of the owners does the right thing. They are well controlled. The rest of the owners let their dogs bark incessantly, non-stop. If you are going to have dogs that is fine, but they need to be trained and controlled. To force neighbors to listen to them constantly bark is wrong on many levels.
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NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF QUESTION TO VOTERS OF THE TOWN OF BYRON AT THE NOVEMBER 4, 2025 GENERAL ELECTION
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to NYS Education Law §259 (1) (b), and in accordance with the provisions of the NYS Election Law, the following question will be submitted to the qualified voters of the Town of Byron at the General Election to be held on the 4th Day of November, 2025: SHALL THE TOWN OF BYRON ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL TAX OF $0.55/$1,000 (FIFTY-FIVE CENTS PER ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS) OF ASSESSED VALUE IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE OPERATION OF THE BYRON-BERGEN PUBLIC LIBRARY, COMMENCING IN THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026.
Further notice is hereby given that said election shall be held at the BYRON TOWN HALL in BYRON, NY, on the 4th day of November 2025, and that the polls will be open on that day between the hours of 6 AM and 9 PM.
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There’s so much happening at your local libraries!
Byron Bergen Public Library
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Caledonia Library
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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.
In a pinch, you can use toothpaste to scrub your faucet in the bathroom.
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CAN BREAST CANCER BE PREVENTED? Breastfeed,if possible.
* On Oct. 18, 1867, the U.S. formally takes possession of Alaska after purchasing the territory from Russia for $7.2 million, or less than 2 cents an acre. Russia sold its Alaska territory to the U.S. rather than risk losing it in battle with a rival such as Great Britain.
November 4, 2025 GENERAL ELECTION Important Deadlines
• REGISTRATION deadline is October 25, 2025. Apply in person or postmark no later than October 25, 2025.
• ADDRESS CHANGES must be received by the Board of Elections by October 20, 2025.
• Deadline to request an ABSENTEE BALLOT by mail is October 25, 2025. You may apply in person until November 3, 2025.
Please refer to www.livingstoncountyny.gov/123/ Board-of-Elections for more information or call the Livingston County Board of Elections at 243-7090 if you have any questions.
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According to the National Retail Federation, Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $13.1 billion this year, with 51% of consumers planning to dress up in costume. If you dress up for Halloween, do you prefer:
- A classic costume, such as witch, ghost, skeleton
- A pop culture costume, representing a movie or TV character, superhero, celebrity
- A funny/punny costume, such as inside jokes, meme-inspired, or wordplay theme
- An animal or nature theme
- A costume of a mixture of multiple of the above
- Something else
Poll ends 10-21-2025
Poll ended 10-14-2025
TikTok (an app for creating and sharing short videos) began in China as "Musical.ly", an app for lip-synching and dance videos. It later became the app we now know as TikTok in the US. Have you ever used TikTok?
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HONOR BELOVED FAMILY MEMBER AT ANNUAL WALK TO END ALZHEIMERS
BY CATHY WILDE (BOLSTERED AND EDITED BY SUZIE WELLS)
Our family walks because we’ve lived the journey.
- MARY CASEY
More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, nearly 12 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In New York State, there are more than 426,500 people living with the disease and 543,000 caregivers.
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.
The Alzheimer’s Association hosted the Genesee/ Wyoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s on October 4 at Centennial Park in Batavia.
The Casey family of LeRoy walks in honor of their patriarch,Tom,whopassedawayduetoAlzheimer’s in 2020. Tom’s wife, Mary, was his primary care partner as his disease progressed. The “Casey’s Crusaders” team, consisting of Mary, her and Tom’s seven children, their spouses, and nearly two dozen grandchildren, has participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s for almost a decade.
Mary says, “Our family walks because we’ve lived the journey. We want to bring awareness to other people so they’re not afraid to say a family member has Alzheimer’s. A lot of times people try to hide it. But we want others to know we’ve felt these things, too.”
This year, “Casey’s Crusaders” hopes to raise $4,000 to support the fight against Alzheimer’s, and to date, they’ve raised over $6,500 as a team. The 39 members of the extended Casey clan do not reside in Western New York anymore, but many will participate in Walks across the state and country –in Binghamton, Syracuse, Chicago, and Michigan, among other locales.
Eileen Casey Gianodis is the eldest Casey sibling and coordinates the team’s fundraising efforts from her current home in Texas, along with her brother, Dennis.
“I miss my dad,” Eileen says. “I wish I could still talk to him about life. He had a great sense of humor –our family laughs a lot and that’s how we survived through his illness. When we go to the Walk, we see people we know. We get to enjoy our time there and feel like we’re making a difference.”
Funds raised through the Walk to End Alzheimer’s ensure the programs and services provided by the Alzheimer’s Association are free to all who need them and fund the research and advocacy efforts that have resulted in new treatments for people living in the early stage.
While living with Alzheimer’s, Tom participated in three studies at Monroe Community Hospital that, although they did not directly benefit him, provided important research in the search for a cure. In that way, he truly made a difference. Eileen says her mother also continues to make a difference as a resource for others going through the same journey.
On Walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony, a mission-focused experience that signifies solidarity in the fight against the disease. During the ceremony, walkers carry flowers of various colors, each color representing their personal connection to the disease. Tom Casey held the blue flower at a Genesee/Wyoming Walk prior to his passing, signifying that he was living with the disease.
“This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s. There are now treatments that change
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Tom Casey held the blue flower at a Genesee/ Wyoming Walk prior to his passing, signifying that he was living with the disease.
the course of the disease,” says Kaitlyn Less, director of development for the Western New York Chapter. “We hope that everyone in the community can join us to help the Alzheimer’s Association raise awareness and funds for families facing the disease today, take more steps toward treatments, and finally end this disease.”
To learn more, visit act.alz.org/GeneseeWyoming.
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Robotic pets
Did You Know?
Receiving a diploma, is something to take seriously, even for those students who are somewhat older than their fellow graduates. In 2003, Gustava Bennett Burrus graduated from Richmond High School outside of San Fransisco, Calif., at the age of 97. Ruth Hayes Green graduated from the Adult High School of the Perth Amboy, New Jersey Adult Education Center in 2010 at age 98.
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Some of us have gotten to the age where we wonder if adopting a pet would be the right thing to do, even though we know that having a pet would help with feelings of loneliness. Or maybe we have a friend or relative with Alzheimer’s or who is in long-term care and needs some company or stress reduction but can’t have a pet.
With those very things in mind, a company has created animatronic robot cats -- Joy For All Companion Pets for Seniors by Ageless Innovation.
While mostly marketed to seniors in long-term care facilities, there’s no reason you can’t have one at home!
Look for them on Amazon.com (Joy For All Companion Cats) to get all the details. The cats are the size of adult cats and come in three colors: black and white tuxedo, silver and white, and orange tabby.
They run on four C batteries and there are three settings: on, mute and off. The videos on the Amazon page show just what these robotic kitties do. They roll on their back, open and close their eyes, move their limbs, turn their head and even meow and purr when petted. And I can verify: When I played one of the cat videos and the robotic cat meowed, my own cat woke up from a nap and reacted to it!
These cats are expensive, ranging from $125 to $179, depending whether you find one on sale. They’re also marketed to children, perhaps to get them used to a pet before getting a real one, but they’re not toys.
Not a cat person? Rather have a puppy? You’re not being left out. The Joy For All Companion Pet Golden Pup feels like a puppy, moves, barks, wags his tail and has a heartbeat. It even comes with a bandanna.
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Southside Trailer Service Inc. is looking for an
Experienced Mechanic
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Financial Clerk
e Town of Stafford is looking for a financial clerk. e duties include but are not limited to: entering expenses, invoices and payroll, as well as verifying and accuracy of financial record balances according to perscribed procedure.
Please send a letter of interest and resume to: Town Clerk PO Box 52
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Commercial Truck Drivers
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Applications available at the District Office 2-6 Trigon Park LeRoy, NY 14482
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Determine how much space you truly need. Current business owners and prospective owners can save substantial amounts of money and avoid wasting energy by giving ample thought to how much office space they truly need. Large office spaces may not be necessary for businesses that recently downsized staff, while those starting out may want to start in small spaces before upgrading to larger spaces if and when their businesses expand. Small business owners leasing their office space can speak with their leasing agents to determine if they can include a clause in their lease that allows them to move into larger spaces if the need arises before their existing leases expire.
The two major types are the TWO-toed and THREE-toed sloths.
Their closest relatives are anteaters and armadillos.
Sloths spend their lives in the TROPICAL RAIN FORESTS
They munch on leaves and twigs.
Sloths can swim three times faster than they can walk on land.
Their ability to slow their heart rates to one-third its normal rate, gives them the ability to hold their breath for a whopping 40 minutes underwater.
Sloths are NOT pets.
They can live anywhere between 10 and 30 years!
A SLOTH’S FUR HOSTS A VAST ECOSYSTEM OF MOTHS, BUGS, AND ALGAE — WHICH TAINTS THEIR FURS GREEN AND IS USED AS CAMOUFLAGE IN THE TREES.
Although sloths have peaceful demeanors, wild sloths can be aggressive and bite very hard.
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Notice of Vacancy PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Qualifications:
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• Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years of full-time, paid clerical experience
Desired Qualifications
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This month marks a huge milestone. Pellegrino Auto Sales is celebrating 20 years in business! We couldn't have done it without the incredible support of our loyal customers and community.
From the very beginning, our goal has been more than just selling cars. It's been about building lasting relationships. Your trust and support has made this journey possible, and we couldn't be more grateful.
From our family to yours, thank you for being part of the Pellegrino Auto Sales story. Here's to the next 20 years of helping you get where you need to go!
Thank you, Guy Pellegrino
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