Daily Thoughts & Issues

IN THIS ISSUE:

APRIL 1

Days left until the next millennium 01.01.3001

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April 1 - April Fools Day * First of seven days of the Testicular Cancer Awareness Week. Each day we will discuss a different topic below concerning Testicular Cancer. * Today is the start of Child Abuse Prevention Month and includes a week-long demonstration against circumcision - Washington, D.C. today and tomorrow * Mahayana Buffhist festival of Bodhisattva Tara/Kuan Yin/Kannon: celebrates her "birth" (as a man.) She declared women the spiritual equals of men. * On Easter Sunday, the US 10th Army began operation Iceberg, the invasion of the Ryukyu Islands of Okinawa. Ground troops numbering 180,000 plus 368,000 men in support services made a total of 548,000 troops involved - the biggest amphibious operation of the Pacific war (1945) * The first bridge built in the US spanned the Neponset River between Milton and Dorchester, MA. (1634). * Saint Lasarus's Day (Bulgaria) * After withdrawing to Five Forks, VA, Confederate troops under George Pickett were defeated and cut off by Union troops. (1865) This defeat, according to many military historians, sealed the immediate fate of Robert E. Lee's armies at Petersburg and Richmond. * Death Day of Robert the Hermit (1832) * The first session of Congress was held March 4, 1789 but not enough representatives arrived to achieve a quorum until April 1. * Hampton Institute is founded in Hampton, VA (1868). - African American History. Birthdays: William Harvey, Jagjivan Ram, David Eisenhower, Glenn Edward (Bo) Schembechler, Jr., Daniel Joseph (Rusty) Staub, Lon Chaney. *SPECIAL BIRTHDAY: Jay Massey

Men (15-34): Get a Grip! Do a testicular self-exam monthly!

DAILY THOUGHTS

All Fools Day. In France, it's un poisson d' Avril (an April fish); in England and the U.S., it's a April fool; in Scotland, a "gowk". Hindus play similar nonsensical tricks during their Holi Festival, also near the time of the vernal equinox. The Old Farmer's Almanac

Balancing is a discipline precisely because the act of giving something up is painful. The loss of balance is ultimately more painful than the giving up required to maintain balance. As we negotiate the curves and corners of our lives, we must continually give up parts of ourselves. The only alternative to this giving up is not to travel at all on the journey of life. The Road Less Traveled

The only time the size of my penis seems to matter is when we're having an argument about something totally unrelated. - Greg, 24. Cuddle with me. - Georgina, 23 Best of 1001 Sex Secrets Every Man & Woman Should Know

The rule of support:  In any situation where you can support your child, please do. Dr. Buff's 365 Day Parenting Calendar

1 Year - Parental teamwork pays off. At a time when they're increasingly asserting their autonomy, toddlers benefit when their parents see eye-to-eye about what types of behaviors are acceptable. Numerous studies have shown that boys in particular are more likely to develop psychological or behavioral problems when their parents frequently disagree. Family Feelings

In April, 1997, the San Francisco 49ers became the first football team in the NFL to offer domestic partner benefits to team employees and players. Gay & Lesbian Calendar

Women born between 1945 and 1950 reached a record-high divorce rate of 36 percent between the ages of forty and forty-four. Yet they are not so frantic about seeking their own identities and establishing their own autonomy at forty - they already know who they are - in contrast to women of a previous generation. Increasingly women who are able to support themselves in a reasonable style are choosing not to remarry after divorce. New Passages

The familiar Beauty and the Beast theme hints at communion with a realm removed from human life. Perhaps the object of all desire is bestial, demanding from us a broadening of understanding and feeling. Soul Mates

Things to Be Happy About:  Butter streusel coffee cake. The whistling of a train (if you don't live near a crossing). Your child's one line in a school play. 14,000 Things to Be Happy About

Making your bed is a waste of time. Really Important Stuff My Kids Have Taught Me

Love is something you do - the giving of self, the sacrifices you make - even for people who offend or do not love in return. Love is a value that is actualized through loving actions.  If Life is a Game, These are the Rules

"If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable without knowing it." - Herodotus. Do something just for the sheer fun of it today. Stress Busters

Teach you kids a math "trick" to use on their friends. Write the number 1 on a piece of paper and turn it upside down so no-one can see it. Put it on the table. Ask them to write down a number between 1 and 10. Have them multiply it by 2, add 2, then divide by 2. Now ask them to subtract the original number. Now, turn over your piece of paper that says 1. If they did their math correctly, that answer is always 1. To Do Today

Everything starts with yourself - with you making up your mind about what you're going to do with your life. - Tony Dorsett. Win the Day!

La Suegra (SWEHgrah) Mother-in-law. Que chiste!  Adora a su suegra. What a joke!  He adores his mother-in-law! Living Language

*SPECIAL BIRTHDAY: Jay Massey (1958) Does slowlane.com, an online resource, reference and network for stay-at-home dads and their families. Things he's picked up along the way about being a stay at home dad... I'm not the babysitter, I'm the father. (T-shirt from Chris Stafford). Men who change diapers, change the world. (from the At-Home Dad Newsletter by Peter Baylies). Befriend women. (advice to new SAHDs from Barry Reszel). Real men do diapers. (my coffee mug). A nurturing father is more of a man. (me). Perspective, use it, or lose it. (from "Illusions" by Richard Bach). Little kids give the BEST hugs. (an observation in real life) eMail

TODAY'S ISSUE: TESTICULAR CANCER - WHAT IS IT?

Testicular cancer is a rare disease in men caused by abnormal growth of cells of the testicle. The testicles (or testes) are located inside the scrotum, the loose bag of skin that hangs below the penis.

The causes of testicular cancer are unknown, but men born with an undescended testicle (one that remains in the abdominal cavity rather than descending into the scrotum) may be at greater risk of developing the disease.

There are several types of testicular cancer. The most common are seminoma and teratoma. Seminomas are made up of a single type of cell, whereas teratomas consist of more than one type of testicular cell. Occasionally, the growth can consist of seminoma and teratoma. Other types of testicular cancer such as lymphoma, arise from lymphatic tissue (tissue that forms part of the immune system) within the testis and are extremely rare.

Cancer of the testicles most often affects men aged between 15 and 35 years. While it is not a common cancer overall (being responsible for less than one per cent of all cancer deaths), it is one of the most common cancers affecting men in this age group. It is important for men to be aware of the disease and examine themselves regularly because, if caught early, testicular cancer can usually be treated and cured. Graphic Photos: External, Cross section LOTS MORE

Hey Man: Did you make a difference yesterday? Let us know at Contact Us. To understand yourself as a man, work on understanding your family dynamics and identifying your role in the family. What Every Man Needs to Know Want to make a difference but you don't know where to start?

BOOK OF THE WEEK

 Joy, Melanie, Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: The belief system that enables us to eat some animals and not others. This groundbreaking work explores the psychology of carnism. Our willingness to eat animals - and only some animals at that - says the author, is enabled only through blocking out what we know - about their capacity for consciousness and their ability to feel pain; about the inhumane husbandry practiced all over the world simply to satisfy our taste for foods we don;'t need in our diet; about the health risks involved in eating flesh of any king; and on and on. In other words, we continue to eat meat and fish only out of a seemingly intransigent denial. Sure to spark conversation, controversy and debate, this book challenges readers not only to own up to the choices they make each and every time they consume animal-based foods but moreover to change the way they think about food forever. Conari Press, www.redwheelweiser.com, 2009 ISBN 978-1-57324-461-9

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  • Nancy Fagan - Expert Dating Advice - with Nancy Fagan - www.menstuf.org/columns/fagan/archive.html
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  • Tim Hartnett - Daddyman Speaks - being a father www.menstuff.org/columns/daddyman/archive.html
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  • Joe Kort - Gaydar - to increase understanding between gay and het men - www.menstuff.org/columns/kort/archive.html
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  • Wendy McElroy - Wendy McElroy on Feminism, www.menstuff.org/columns/mcelroy/archive.html
  • Robert N. Minor - Minor Details - on GBT sexuality - www.menstuff.org/columns/minordetails/archive.html
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  • Dennis W. Neder - Being a Man - general questions about men's lives - www.menstuff.org/columns/neder/archive.html
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  • Michael Shaffran - Men's Issues - www.menstuff.org/columns/shaffran/archive.html
  • Judith Sherven - Judith & Jim - discussion and answers regarding relationship issues - www.menstuff.org/columns/judith&jim/archive.html
  • Judith Sherven - The New Intimacy - www.menstuff.org/columns/newintimacy/archive.html
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  • Jim Sniechowski - Judith & Jim - discussion and answers regarding relationship issues - www.menstuff.org/columns/judith&jim/archive.html
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AWARENESS EVENTS THIS MONTH

April is Alcohol Awareness; Animal Cruelty Prevention; California Earthquake Preparedness; *Cancer Control, Community Spirit; Couple Appreciation; *Child Abuse Prevention; Holy Humor; Home Improvement Safety; International Amateur Radio; International Customer Loyalty; International Daffynitions; International Legacy; International Twit Award; International Work Life Enrichment; Keep American Beautiful; Mathematics Education; Month of the Young Child; National Autism Awareness; National Humor; National Knuckles Down; National Lawn and Garden; National Poetry Month, National Self-Publishing; National Sexually Transmitted Diseases Education and Awareness; National Youth Sports Safety; Occupational Therapy; Prevent Injuries America; School Library Media; Spring Ahead for Life; Stress Awareness (breathe); World Habitat Awareness; Zam! Zoo and Aquarium Month. And, depending on the school system, it's also Spring Break.

Mar 13-Apr 15: Deaf History Month. Mar 25-Apr 4: Muharram. Mar 26-Apr 2: Navaratri/Gangaur. And Apr 1-7 Testicular Cancer Awareness Week - Get a Grip!, Genital Integrity Awareness Week, Washington, D.C.; Golden Rule; Dumb; International Building Safety; National Blue Ribbon; National Library; National Medical Patient Advocacy; National Occupational Therapy; National Pecan; National Pet First Aid Awareness; National Poetry; Passion; Week of the Young Child Week. Apr 2-6: Strolf-Stretch Week. Apr 2-8: National Public Health Week. Apr 4-10: Hate Week. Apr 6-8: Alcohol-Free Weekend. Apr 8-14: National Garden; National Week of the Ocean; Network Marketing Professionals; *Pan American; Holy Week. Apr 12-18: National Minority Cancer Awareness Week. Apr 15-21: Grange; National Infant Immunization; *National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness; Reading is Fun Week. Apr 16-20: Consumer Awareness; Egg Salad; Explore Your Career Options; Family Laughing Through Stories; *National Crime Victims Rights; *National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness; National Organize Your Files; Young People's Poetry Week. Apr 17-23: National Park Week. Apr 21-22: Just Pray No: Worldwide Weekend Prayer. Apr 21-23: Earth Day Weekend. Apr 21-May 2: Festival of Ridvan. Apr 22-28: Administration Professionals; National Karaoke; *National Volunteer; Sky Awareness Week. Apr 22-29: *Jewish Heritage Week. Apr 23-29: Astronomy; National Playground Safety; National TV  Turnoff; National YMCA Week. Apr 29-May 5: *National Science and Technology Week.

Apr 1: April Fools'; Check Your Batteries; Lupus Alert; National Repot Your Plant; Sorry Charlie Day; Testicular Cancer - What is it?, Apr 2: International Children's Book; Reconciliation Day, Testicular Cancer - Symptoms. Apr 3 - Testicular Cancer - What the doctors look for . Apr 4: Thank You, School Librarian; Victims of Violence Holy; Testicular Cancer - Prevention, Apr 5 - National Alcohol Screening; *National Equal Pay; National Fun at Work; National Tomb-Sweeping (Taiwan); Tartan Day; Testicular Cancer - Treatment, Apr 6 - Testicular Cancer - Prognosis, Apr 7 -National Hug Your Newsman; UN World Health Day. Testicular Cancer - Automatic monthly reminder, self-exam and other resources. Apr 8: International Feng Shui Awareness Day. Apr 9: *National Former Prisoner of War Recognition; Winston Churchill Day. Apr 10: National Siblings; Salvation Army Founder's Day. Apr 11:  Barbershop Quarter Day. Apr 12: Vote Lawyers Out of Office Day. Apr 13: Blame Someone Else; National D.A.R.E. Day, Apr 14: International Moment of Laughter; *Pan American; Remembrance Day. Apr 15: National Coin Day. Apr 17: Blah Blah Blah; National Stress Awareness; National Positive Alternatives for Living; Verrazanoo Day. Apr 18: Pet Owners Independence; Third World Day. Apr 19: John Parker Day. Apr 20: Holocaust; National Youth Service Day. Apr 21: Earth Environmental Angels; Kindergarten; San Jacinto Day. Apr 22: Earth Day Anniversary; Girl Scout Leader Day. Apr 25: Administrative Professionals, Parental Alienation and Hostile Aggressive Parenting Awareness Day. Apr 26: Day of Silence; Hug an Australian: National Playground Safety; Richter Scale; Take Our Daughters to Work Day. Apr 27: Hug a Prom Sponsor; National Arbor National Child Care Professionals; National Hairball Awareness Day, Apr 28: Astronomy; Kiss Your Mate; National Sense of Smell; Native American Heritage Day. Apr 29: Mother, Father Deaf; National Puppetry Day. Apr 30: International Dare of Live; International Walk; National Honesty; Spank Out Day USA.

In all of this, don't let Child Abuse Prevention get lost. Check out our extensive sections of issues: Abuse, Circumcision, Gangs, Hazing, Incest/Molestation, Ritual Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Harassment, Suicide, TV violence, Violence, Domestic Violence, Women's Violence and Prisons. and Books - Abuse of Boys, Child Abuse, Abuse - MPD, Ritual Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Circumcision, Anger, Forgiveness, Violence, Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, Sexual Harassment, and Women's Violence.

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