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GLOBAL NEW YEAR’S TRADITIONS
Burmese people end the Thingyan water festival on New Year’s Day. Since April, they have celebrated the arrival of Thagyamin, a celestial Buddhist figure, with the firing of water cannons. The water-logged revelry ends with the new year.
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Chill your arrangement: The experts at FTD by Design tested various theories for keeping floral arrangements fresh, including adding aspirin to the water or using sugar or concoctions that contain vodka. Sugar and vinegar served as a runner-up for long-lasting blooms, but the best solution for prolonging the flowers was putting the arrangement in the refrigerator each night for roughly eight hours.
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* Between 1970 and 1973, four Israeli fighter pilots held as POWs in an Egyptian prison passed their time by translating
Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” from English into Hebrew. The book was sent to them by their family members via the Red Cross. The pilots’ version was published commercially in 1977 and is still considered by many to be one of the best Hebrew translations available.
Up Holiday Cheer with Iced Tea (Family Features) Black Tea Sangria
A Sangria Recipe for All Seasons
- This sangria recipe is a great goto for get-togethers because you can mix it hours in advance, leaving you more time to mix with what matters - your guests.
Ingredients
• 2 bottles 100% Natural Lipton Iced Tea with Lemon
• 1 cup unsweetened grape juice
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 small orange, sliced
• 1 Gala apple, cored and sliced
• 1 lime, sliced
Preparation
1. Combine all ingredients in large pitcher.
2. Chill at least 2 hours or until ready to serve.
Serves 6 servings Notes, Tips & Suggestions
Tip: For an adult version of this sangria, use dry red wine instead of grape juice.
A thorough wash can remove harmful compounds that may cause damage when mixed with sand and road salt. Experts also recommend a coat of wax for an extra layer of protection from the elements. Besides protecting your car, you’ll also be protecting the environment. Professional car washes can save up to 20 percent of the amount of water you’d use by washing your car at home. They do this by treating and reusing their water, rather than releasing toxic chemicals and grime into the storm drains, which can often occur when you wash your car yourself.
While it’s tempting to huddle up indoors when winter hits full swing, families who embrace the great outdoors when the temperatures dip can avoid cabin fever and enjoy one another’s company along the way. Wash & Wax Your Car
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WORDS FOUND IN “NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY”
Online POLL
Siena College Research Institute surveys New Yorkers’ holiday favorites, trends, and traditions each year. 89% of New York State residents celebrate Christmas, 13% celebrate Hanukkah, 6% celebrate Kwanzaa, and 81% celebrate New Year’s Eve. Which of the following end of year traditions and intentions will you include in your year-end plans?
- Donate money, food, or gifts to local charitable organization/s
- Volunteer time to help during the holidays
- Attend religious or cultural ceremonies
- Binge holiday shows and/or crank holiday music
- Create holiday ‘magic’ for family and friends
- Make New Year’s resolutions (whether or not you keep them)
- Combination of the above
- None of the above
Poll ends 12-30-2024
Poll ended 12-23-2024
If you think this holiday season feels shorter than normal, you’re not wrong. 2024 has the shortest holiday season, with only 27 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas (compared with 33 days in 2023). What is your favorite way to celebrate the winter holiday season?
6.7% Festive decorations
46.7% Quality time w/family & friends
20.0% Seasonal foods and treats
6.7% Travel / plan travel
20.0% Staying cozy indoors with movies and books
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By Fifi Rodriguez
1. MOVIES: What is the name of the snowman in the animated movie “Frozen”?
2. GEOGRAPHY: How many U.S. states does the Mississippi River run through or along?
3. ADVERTISING: Which product uses a cartoon character whose first and middle names are Horatio Magellan?
4. MUSIC: In the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” how many “geese a-laying” are given to the narrator’s true love?
5. FOOD & DRINK: What kind of nuts are in a Snickers candy bar?
6. BIOLOGY: What is epimorphic regeneration?
7. TELEVISION: Who starred in the 1980s exercise video series “Sweatin’ to the Oldies”?
8. ANATOMY: How much of the human brain is made up of fat?
9. MEASUREMENTS: How many cups are in a pint?
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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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3. Cap’n Crunch cereal.
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6. Regeneration of a cspecifi part of an organism, like when a lizard can regrow a tail.
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I rescued Mae off the streets. She was actually my roommate’s original cat (long story). In actuality, she rescued me. I had my wife plus 4 other close friends and family pass away in a 5 month period. I raised 3 litters of her kittens and homed them. I kept one kitten, Layla. Keeping busy with them kept me sane. My main babe.
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GLOBAL NEW YEAR’S TRADITIONS
Chilean families celebrate the arrival of the new year by commemorating deceased friends and family members. It is common for those in Chile to set up chairs next to graves in the cemetery.
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A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY TO ALL, LARGE AND SMALL
DEAR READERS: As we prepare for the holiday in this hectic season, it’s a wonderful opportunity to spend time with all of our pets and celebrate togetherness. But the holiday season can also present dangers to your pets, especially if you have a lot of guests over.
Here are some important safety tips:
• Don’t let dogs drink from the Christmas tree’s water pan; it may be contaminated with dirt and debris from the tree trunk or parts of decorations (like tinsel and fake snow) that can harm them.
• In fact, just keep pets away from the tree in general. Cats love to jump up and knock glass ornaments from the branches; dogs may chew on the pine needles or candy canes.
• Scented candles can irritate pets; lit candles on low tables can be knocked over. Keep them away from pets.
• Use sturdy, snap-top lids on garbage cans so pets don’t sneak in to purloin tasty scraps. Some of that food can be harmful to them, like onions, garlic or raisins.
• Put chocolate and sugar-free candies out of reach of pets; both present toxic dangers to them (cocoa and xylitol sweetener).
• During parties and dinners, place your pets in a safe room with water, food and toys. ey’ll be much happier without the noise and bustle, and you won’t have the stress of keeping an eye out for them.
Finally, once the hectic unwrapping of gi s and serving of food is over, make some space and time to relax with your pets. A er all, the holiday season is all about being with loved ones -- and our pets are part of the family group!
A very happy holidays to all my readers, far and wide. ank you for making this world a wonderful place for all our pets, great and small.
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A little shout out to the town of Caledonia for their beautiful light poles with giant snowflakes at the top; they are beautiful and make me smile every time I drive through! Along with that; the house in Caledonia with the giant tree lit up in the back yard is stunning. A great way to feel the spirit!
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Wake up, children of today. It's a really depressing time of year for us senior citizens. We are getting older. Sicknesses come, and so does bad weather. Do you care? You used to come visit on a weekly basis or call twice a week. Why don't you come see us now? You say "it's too far to drive, it's over an hour and a half away,” but you can travel to the mountains or go on a holiday cruise. As seniors, we see this as you don't care any more about Mom and Dad. Some day, you will care, but will that be too late? What's wrong with the world today? Remember, we are your family. Wake up - God Bless You - Senior Citizens, Your Parents
Driving Is Not A Game
On Friday, December 13th, my wallet was lost at Walmart in Batavia, or I possibly left it at the cashier. When I got home, I realized it was not in my purse and panicked. My husband and I drove back to the store, and someone had turned it into the customer service counter. I asked if they knew who turned it in, but they did not know. I want whoever did this to know, I am sincerely grateful. I have had a very tough year. You have no idea how grateful I am to whoever did this and I wish I could thank you personally.
Unfortunately, today it seems many drivers look at driving as a game - swerving, jumping lights, going through stop signs - with no regard to the ramifications if someone is in their way. Vehicles are not toys. Recently I was rear-ended at a busy intersection going into work. I was told that the foot slipped off the brake. Luckily, I wasn't physically hurt. My family has had some very challenging times the past few months and things were finally getting better. The car I was driving is brand new - Less than 2 months before, our previous car had been totaled by a driver who left the scene. To be told by the driver that hit me the other morning that insurance is for when you make mistakes doesn't cut it. As my parents taught me, when you get into a car you are responsible for your life and other people's lives. Think about it.
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small when picking resolutions. Rather than resolving to lose 50
start with a more manageable goal, such as losing 10 pounds. Whenyoureachthegoal,youwill feel more confident and then you can up the ante.
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Hocus Focus
BY HENRY BOLTINOFF
V unte s NEEDED
• - Crossroads House: Genesee County’s only comfort care home. Please consider lending your time and talents to care for our two residents at end-of-life. Will train! Email: ashleymanuel@ crossroadshouse.com
• - American Red Cross: Doing Good Does You Good - Blood Donor Ambassador. Greet blood donors, help them sign in and monitor their well-being a er they have donated. Allegany, Cayuga, Monroe, Ontario & Wayne Counties. Training provided. 585-690-4021 or RecruitWNY@redcross.org
• - Cheshire Volunteer Fire Dept: e Cheshire Fire Department is looking for dedicated individuals to be part of our team! Join the busiest volunteer fire department in Ontario County. Firefighters, EMTs, Boat Operators, Cold/Ice Water and Rope Rescue Techs plus support personnel needed. Training available. Email: CVFDTreasurer@CheshireVFD.com- Rush Recreation and Park Association: Help us plant and care for 50 acres of Native Trees, Bushes, Perennials on formerly farmed land as a demonstration of the beauty and utility of native plants in providing food and habitat for reduced numbers of birds and pollinators. Email: jchaize@ rochester.rr.com
• - Patrick Place-A Comfort Care Home: Patrick Place-A Comfort Care Home in Scottsville is looking for additional volunteers, Resident Care and other opportunities. No experience necessary, all training provided. Go to https://patrickplace.org/volunteer for info and application.
• - Webster Association of Senior Program Supporters: Volunteer drivers will drive Webster School District Residents, seniors and disabled, to their medical, dental, physical therapy, health related appointments anywhere in Monroe County. A great Webster service for those who are no longer able to drive themselves. Email websterwasp@gmail.com.
• - Serenity House of Victor: We are a two-bed comfort care home needing caregiver, grounds, or fundraising volunteers. Free 2 hour weekly training Mondays, Wednesdays OR ursdays beginning 11/4. Share your most valuable gi - yourself! Come join our team. Email serenityhousevictor@gmail.com or call 585-729-7617.
• - Teresa House: Could you spare 4 hours twice a month? Teresa House, Livingston County’s only comfort care home, invites you to join our compassionate end-of-life care team. No experience necessary—hands-on training provided. Email nurse@teresahouse. org or visit teresahouse.org/volunteer to apply today!
• - Friends of the Red Jacket Community Center: RJCC is looking for volunteers to help plan, advertise and staff community events. Social media, grant searching/writing, and volunteers for our October Punkin Chunkin event especially desired. Make a difference today! Email: FriendsOfRJCC@gmail.com
• - Light Hill: A caring heart is all you need! Join our family in caring for those at a profound and beautiful time in life. Flexible shi s. Training & support provided. Email: marie@lighthillhome.org
• - Livonia Volunteer Fire Department: Come join us in helping our community and its citizens in what may be the worst day of their life during a fire, accident or many other emergencies. Contact Dave Peck at 585-519-2360 for more info.
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RESOLVE TO REDUCE SCREEN TIME
Remove superfluous apps. Delete apps that take up too much of your time. Having to go the extra step to view Facebook on a web browser, for example, may reduce the likelihood that you will do so.
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Continuingtosurpassfitnessgoals is something to include in this year’s list of health resolutions.
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DIFFERENT WAYS TO HELP RESOLUTIONS STICK THIS YEAR
Set up an accountability system. Institute a rewards system for your success. You might even use a monetary system as a double-bonus. When you stick to a resolution over a predetermined period, put a dollar in a jar. If you fall off course, take a dollar away. Find the incentive that works for you.
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* On Jan. 2, 1981, the so-called Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe, is finally caught by British police. For five years, investigators had pursued the serial killer who terrorized Northern England. Sutcliffe had been interviewed nine times but always convinced detectives that he wasn’t involved. He finally confessed when confronted with evidence.
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH
By Keith Roach, M.D.
Eighty-Year-Old Man Considers Having a Child With His Partner
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a reasonably healthy 80-year-old man who is fortunate enough to have a partner of child-bearing age. She would like to bear us a child, but I am concerned about any potential problems with my old genes and any birth defects that might be caused by them. Please help us decide. -- R.B.
ANSWER: This is a question I usually hear from my patients when they are in their 60s or 70s. Eighty is quite old to be considering fathering a child. The first issue is that men get less fertile as we age. Older men are less likely to get their partners pregnant, and this difference is apparent by the age of 35. There are not good data for potential fathers in their 80s.
If you and your partner do have a successful pregnancy, there is an increased risk of deleterious genetic conditions and birth defects that are more likely in children who have older fathers. Down syndrome, which is normally associated with an advanced maternal age, is also more common among the offspring of older fathers.
Some heart conditions are more common. Epilepsy and schizophrenia are more common as well, as are autism spectrum disorders. Some cancer rates are increased. Babies are more likely to have a low birth weight, be born premature, and require the neonatal ICU.
However, the magnitude of the effect is modest. On average, 1 in 50 pregnancies with a father under the age of 30 will have one of the common health conditions that are studied in couples. With children who have a father over 50, the rate is 1 in 38. Even though the odds are that you would have a healthy child, the likelihood of a significant health issue for a man over 80 will be substantially more concerning. There just aren’t data for men as old as you are that can give us a reliable estimate. Another issue to consider is whether you will be around to see your child grow up and be there as a father. The average 80-year-old man has a life expectancy of just under eight years. If you are substantially healthier than average, or if your parents lived for a very long time, this number could be better. But the average 80-year-old (assuming your partner has the child while you are still 80) is not likely to see their child reach their 10th birthday. The early death of a father has a negative impact on the physical and mental health of a child.
I conclude that there are significant risks in bringing a child into the world at your age.
DR. ROACH WRITES: I got my first dose of Shingrix in 2022 and forgot to get the second. Do I need to get two more doses now or just one? -- L.B.S.
ANSWER: According to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the vaccine series does not need to be restarted, and you can just take the second dose.
However, this type of delayed administration hasn’t been thoroughly tested. I’ve had patients come back several years after the first dose and elect to redo the whole series just to be sure.
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Retirement can seem like it will never come for young professionals. But time can be a sieve,andretirementagecanarrive in the blink of an eye. Young adults who have not planned accordingly for retirement can find themselves infinancialstraitsatapointintheir lives when they want to kick back and enjoy themselves. Financial experts advise that financially solventpeopleshouldbeginsaving aggressively for their retirements early on. Ideally people should start saving in their 20s when they first leave school and begin their careers. The sooner one saves, the more time money has to grow. Vanguard says that the person who saves $4,500 per year over a career spanning 45 years can reach a goal of having more than $1 million in savings by the time he or she retires. Compounding interest and investment matches fromemployerscanfurthersecure professionals’financialfutures.
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Parenting is a hard job that evolves as children age, and moms and dads may wonder if there is anything they can do to be better parents. Raising successful, happy and well-rounded children takes effort, and the following tips may help parents along the way.
Take care of yourself It’s hard for parents to serve as good role models for their children if they aren’t taking care of themselves. A little self-reflection and some positive changes can help parents set strong examples for their youngsters.
Beware of comparisons Parents often wonder what they may be doing wrong, especially when they see other children meeting milestones that their children may not be achieving. According to Harvey Karp, MD, author of “The Happiest Toddler,” babies develop rapidly and each child is unique. One set of abilities is bound to develop faster than another, Karp says. Making comparisons between children, whether it’s with youngsters’ siblings or friends, can be a recipe for conflict and self-doubt. Speak with a pediatrician if you have concerns about development.
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DIFFERENT WAYS TO HELP RESOLUTIONS STICK THIS YEAR
Set a reasonable time frame. Be realistic when determining how long it will take to achieve your goal. Achieving a difficult goal can take time, so don’t expect overnight success.
Be an active listener Being an attentive parent includes listening to youngsters. Encourage kids to share their points of view on activities or topics they feel are important. That can reassure children they know they can come to you without fear of reprisal, even when they may have been out of line. This strengthens the bond between parents and their children.
Explain you are human, too Sometimes children need to see that their parents are not perfect to realize they needn’t be perfect either. The website Aha Parenting! recommends parents apologize when they are wrong and use such instances to teach kids that adults are human, too.
These are just a few of the many steps parents can take to form strong bonds with their children and be the best parents possible.
