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Heart-shaped boxes filled with decadent treats are coveted gifts on Valentine’s Day. Chocolate lovers typically have a favorite type of chocolate, whether it’s creamy filled truffles or chocolate pieces with fruit or nut fillings.
The tradition of gifting chocolate is anything but new. Chocolate and other sweet treats have been offered for centuries as prized gifts. Even ancient Aztecs and Mayans celebrated chocolate and saw it as a hot commodity. Drinks made of cacao beans would be given as presents to people of high status. Chocolate also would be offered to the gods as a token of appreciation. Cacao beans were even used as a form of currency at one point.
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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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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.
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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.
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.
Depression is a mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest. The Mayo Clinic says depression can produce a variety of symptoms and affect the way a person thinks, acts and feels. Symptoms may include changes in sleeping patterns, anxiety, fatigue, weight gain or weight loss, unexplained aches and pains, and difficulty concentrating.
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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.
Retired racing greyhounds are people-friendly. Despite what their love of running may suggest, retired racing greyhounds are very sociable and typically get along great with both adults and children. Many retired racing greyhounds have been handled by trainers, dog walkers, veterinarians, and others since they were very young. That exposure to humans has made them very sociable.
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| Sweet potato vine cu ings will rapidly form roots in water and grow in it. Owing to this, they can be used for in-home aquariums and trailing out of the water with their roots submerged. The growth is fueled by toxic ammonia and nitrates, a waste product of aquatic life, which it removes from the water. Thus, this can improve the living conditions for fish.
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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.
-- 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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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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FINDING WORK AFTER 50
Unemployment isn’t easy for anyone, regardless of their age. But unemployed men and women over 50 may find it especially difficult to find work.
Whether it’s a byproduct of age-related discrimination or any of a host of additional variables, jobless older workers often struggle to find work. In a 2016 analysis of government figures, the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis at the New School estimated that the jobless rate for workers 55 and older in August of 2016, six years after the Great Recession, was nearly 9 percent. At the time, the national jobless rate hovered around 5 percent.
Unemployed men and women over 50 who are struggling to find work can consider the following strategies as they look to rejoin the workforce. Revisit your résumé. Unemployed men and women over 50 have no doubt updated their résumés to reflect their most recent professional experience. But they may need to trim some of the fat in regard to their work life 10 or more years ago. Today’s hiring managers may only be concerned with recent experience that illustrates skillsets that are relevant to today’s jobs. Men and women over 50 may consider their experience from 20 years ago invaluable, but if that experience does not meet the specific needs of the jobs they’re now seeking, then they should remove it from their résumés so hiring managers can quickly access the more relevant information from their work histories.
Embrace 21st century job hunting. Finding a job in the second decade of the 21st century is unlike job hunting in decades prior, and wholly different from how men and women over 50 looked for jobs upon beginning their professional lives. Networking can mean the difference between unemployment and landing a job. Go to job fairs attended by hiring managers and join professional organizations that host events where professionals in your field can gather.
Turn your age into a positive. Men and women over 50 should accept the likelihood that their new managers and/or hiring managers will be younger than them. When interviewing for a job, men and women over 50 should make an effort to showcase their enthusiasm about working with and learning from younger colleagues, while also noting their desire to commit long-term to a company. Some hiring managers may surprise older applicants, viewing them as potentially more reliable than younger workers simply looking to gain some experience in a particular industry before moving on to the next opportunity.
Make use of your existing down time. Another strategy unemployed men and women over 50 can try as they look for work is to make better use of their existing downtime. Enrolling in online courses can give prospective employers the impression that applicants over 50 are both tech-savvy and willing to learn new things. Each of those things can help men and women over 50 overcome any unjustified, tech-related stigmas that hiring managers may attach to older job candidates.
Finding work after 50 is not always easy, and job seekers may need to adjust their approach before they can get back in the workforce.
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THE SECRETS TO COLD WEATHER ENTERTAINING
Outdoor entertaining in winter may be challenging, especially in regard to keeping everyone warm. The following are some solutions that can help people stay warm and have fun outside.
• Fire pits can be great places for friends and family to gather around and enjoy special occasions. They’re readily availablefromgardencentersandhome improvement retailers at a variety of price points. Permanent fire pits can be built by a homeowner or professionally built by masonry experts.
• Outdoor fireplaces add warmth, and improve the ambiance and value of an outdoor entertaining area. Set up outdoor furniture right next to an outdoor fireplace and you have a cozy alternative living room.
• Outdoor heating devices are far more effective than average fire pits or fireplaces. One or two heaters will be enough to keep a large entertaining area warm.
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• Guests should dress warmly, but having a basket of throw blankets, scarves and parkas available for extra warmth while mingling is helpful. Use outdoor rugs to insulate from the cold from the ground up.
• Stews, chilis, soups, and other hot foods can help guests warm themselves up from the inside out. Warmed cider, hotchocolateandmulledwinesalsocan be served to help people stay warm.
• Incorporate activities that encourage guests to move around and stay warm.
polltime
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.
Poll ends 02-25-2025
“Appreciation
Cousins
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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SAVOR FLAVOR THE OF FAIRPORT Don’t Miss Fairport Rotary’s
Sunday, March 2 • 1-4 pm
Eagle Vale Golf Club
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The 15th edition of this popular event features samplings of top area restaurants, wineries, distilleries, and breweries, as well as a raffle, huge silent auction, and a beer garden… all to benefit Fairport Rotary Charities.
