Jeffrey's story inspired us to create gen eff. Your stories encourage us to go on. We'd love to know what you've experienced, what you've learned, and what you want others to know.
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the system (is broken)
Basically, right now our health care system is kind of a mess.
Most doctors are more focused on treating problems than on preventing diseases, and the limited amount of time many
doctors have to spend with their patients can make it hard to communicate all the necessary information. But we
believe that if we get involved and take charge of our own health, things can start to get better.
We've got to get better at communicating.
And by "we" - we mean both us and our doctors.
As patients, we have rights:
- to expect that we'll be treated with respect no matter how young we are.
- to privacy, knowing that our conversations and examinations will be handled confidentially.
and responsibilities:
- to make sure we answer questions and provide honest information (a complete family health history. is a good place to start).
- to make sure we understand what our health care providers are telling us by asking questions instead of shutting down.
- to make sure we're heard, by asking questions over and over until we totally understand the answers.
you're at risk
- cancer is the #1 cause of natural deaths in teens and adolescents
- 1 and 5 adolescents struggle with asthma every day.
- 20% of 12-to-25 year-olds are diagnosed with a mental illness each year; that's about one out of every five of your Facebook friends.
- guys are more likely to develop cancer and they have lower survival rates.
- every year, there are enough teens and twenty-somethings diagnosed with mental health disorders to repopulate LA.
- 4 million teens and adolescents had asthma in 2005 that's more than the entire population of Puerto Rico.
your health history
Your health history is a list of medical conditions that run in your family-basically any diseases or problems that have affected your parents, your grandparents, your aunts and uncles or your brothers and sisters - ideally going back 3 generations!
Just like your eye color, your height, or the weird cravings for lima beans you share with your dad, your health is-in large part-inherited. And when you can share it with your doctors, they can learn a lot about you, like what medical conditions you might be at risk for or what certain symptoms might be trying to tell you.
Knowing your health history is an important step in becoming your own best health advocate. It doesn't have to be fancy; it just has to be right.
click here to download a health history form
click here to download a card you can print and take to your doctor
links
- HIV/AIDS in AYAs
- AIDS
- chronic fatigue syndrome
- sexually transmitted diseases (stds)
- vaccines & immunizations
- body mass index
- asthma
- cancer
- diabetes
- heart disease
- meningitis
- mental health
- family health history
- hoaxes rumors
- human papilloma virus (HPV)
- obesity & genomics
- HPV vaccine safety
- obesity
- cervical cancer
- breast cancer
- leukemia & lymphoma
- testicular cancer
- colon cancer
- depression
- eating disorder
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voices of gen eff
VOICES is YOU -
Voices are AYAs who volunteer to be the voices and faces of the gen eff movement. VOICES interact with the public, our friends and parents, to speak out about the risks of serious disease among AYAs, and take control of our health future. Get the word out online, at events, concerts, and at school. Get community service hours. Get creative and inspire a movement.
It's up to US. We can make a difference in this world - we are the leaders of change. Raise awareness, raise money, and raise your voice to tell everyone that we are at risk, and we need to know our family's health histories.
things you can do
...to spread the word that AYAs are at risk for serious disease:
- Get everyone you know, friends & family, to learn their family's health history.
- Learn Jeffrey's story and tell it to everyone you know.
- Become a friend of gen eff on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter.
- Tell everyone you know to visit geneff.org
to raise money
- Talk your parents into donating to gen eff.
- Get your school involved; plan a fundraiser to benefit gen eff & AYA research.
- Organize a 5K or a 10k trail run or a bike tour.
- Post gen eff donation boards in your school. (Ask first.)
- Throw a music fest and plaster the place with gen eff facts and statistics.
- Have a car wash - or a dog wash. Raise money, and spread the word while you're drying their car!
- Ask for item donations and have an auction or raffle.
- Show a movie. At intermission, take the stage and share risk statistics for AYAs.
- Get involved and demand that the American Cancer Society and other similar organizations support AYA research.
donate
What we want most is for you to take charge of your health, and spread the word about the risks of serious disease and illness for teens and twenty-somethings. If you really want to make a change, make a donation. If you really want to make a difference, every dollar helps (even $5 or $10). Help your own generation.
All the money that comes in to gen eff is used to raise awareness for adolescent and young adult disease and illness research and funding-to continue doing the work Jeffrey Newbauer did before he died. So when you give-even a little bit-you're really giving a lot.
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our mission
We have one goal: to make sure what happened to Jeffrey Newbauer-death at 22 because of a medical misdiagnosis-never happens to you.
gen eff provides early detection and disease prevention information to adolescents and young adults (AYA's) to raise health care and risk awareness. Through education, this population will become empowered to be advocates in a complicated system where they are often overlooked.
Please consider making a donation to support our mission today.
our belief
We believe if we get the right information to every teenager and twenty-something in America, you'll be able to take your health into your own hands, instead of going unheard in a health care system that doesn't always take the time to stop and listen. We'll make sure you get the facts-all of them-so that you can make your own smart decisions. We'll show you how to get your health history. and share it so doctors really listen. We'll put you in touch with people whose stories might change the way you look at life and death. Basically, we'll never shut up because that's what Jeffrey wanted.
who we are
gen eff is the legacy of Jeffrey "Newbe" Newbauer, a 22-year old who died of a rare cancer in 2006 after having been misdiagnosed three years earlier. Before Jeffrey died, he did everything he could to help teens and twenty-somethings understand that they, too, are at risk. He raised awareness for adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer research and funding-and he did it with amazing optimism and a real desire to help others. gen eff was created by Jeffrey's friends and family to carry on the work he started, and to make sure what happened to him never happens again.
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print your own banner to show your support for gen eff
Download and print this series of letter-sized files that fit together to create a huge 2' 3/4" x 1' 1/2" foot gen eff banner. Just print, tape 'em together, and you're all set!
support gen eff and make your own stencil
To make a gen eff stencil, download and print this PDF on heavy-weight paper. Cut along the dotted lines and use temporary car spray paint, body paint or markers to spread the word.
download the gen eff logo and support the cause
Download the gen eff logo and use it on everything from Facebook to vinyl banners!
download the gen eff family health history guide
Download and print our simple and easy to remember health history guide. Your family history affects your health. Knowing about diseases that run in your family can help you make healthy choices. It may even save your life!
gen eff. is a trademark of Jeff's NEWBEginning, Inc.
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What we want most is for you to take charge of your health, and spread the word about the risks of serious disease and illness for teens and twenty-somethings. If you really want to make a difference, make a donation. Every dollar helps (even $5 or $10). Help your own generation.
All the money that comes in to gen eff is used to raise awareness for adolescent and young adult disease and illness research and funding-to continue doing the work Jeffrey Newbauer did before he died. So when you give-even a little bit-you're really giving a lot.
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ask it. know it. tell it.
Certain types of cancer in young adults are inherited, so it's important to ask if anybody in your family has had cancer, and know what kind. Tell your doctor, too.
Environmental factors can also lead to cancer in young adults, like skin cancer from UV exposure and cervical cancer caused by HPV.
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That's a lot of wheezing.
Asthma occurs when the airways in your lungs narrow, causing you to wheeze, cough and have trouble catching your breath. Attacks can be caused by lots of things including allergies, smoke, physical activity or stress.
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What the?
The numbers are even higher when drug use is involved; 50% of substance abusers suffer from mental health disorders.
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Dude.
It's especially important for guys to get regular check-ups and to know their health history. And although the incidence of cancer in the teen-to-twenty age group is highest in non-Hispanic whites, survival rates are worst among African Americans and Native Americans.
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Talk it out.
The most common mental health conditions are mood, anxiety and disruptive behavioral disorders. If you or any of your friends are struggling with these, talk to someone you trust. Most schools are prepared to help.
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Write it down.
If you suffer from asthma, write down what triggers attacks and when they occur. This can help your doctor determine your best treatment.
what you don't know can kill you.
They figured Jeffrey was too young to have anything serious, so his cancer was caught too late. He died three years later, age 22. gen eff is here so you don't get eff'd like Jeffrey did.
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how about you?
have you ever refused to go to your doctor because you didn't think it would do any good?"
Early diagnosis of cancer can be the difference between life and death. But your doctor can't diagnose something if you don't go.
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gen eff VOICES Meeting
Where: Lower meeting room, Chagrin Falls, Ohio
When: Thursday, 03.03.11, 7:30pm to 8:00pm
We'll be planning our "next move", following up on Pepsi Refresh and several other odds and ends.
gen eff VOICES (PEPSI REFRESH PLANNING)
Where: Cuyahoga County Public Library - Chagrin Falls branch, Chagrin Falls, OH
When: Wednesday, 12.15.10, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Another meeting because we need a lot of work, and the last one was snowed in.
But, VOICES members...it's time.
gen eff has made it into Pepsi Refresh, so starting January 1st, it's time to vote the eff out of that website. Take down their servers with so many votes for gen eff.
And that's what this meeting, and the next few week's will be about.
So come armed with a focused mind, and productivity, because we gotta go VIRAL.
gen eff VOICES Meeting (PEPSI REFRESH PLANNING!)
Where: Cuyahoga County Public Library - Chagrin Falls branch, Chagrin Falls, OH
When: Wednesday, 12.08.10, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
VOICES members...it's time.
gen eff has made it into Pepsi Refresh, so starting January 1st, it's time to vote the eff out of that website. Take down their servers with so many votes for gen eff.
And that's what this meeting, and the next few week's will be about.
So come armed with a focused mind, and productivity, because we gotta go VIRAL.
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The Last 5 Years... Jeffrey Newbauer
Posted by Ross, 10.25.11
The last 5 years without our Jeffrey has been a long time undoubtedly, though the memories he gave us won't even leave us. Personally, looking back upon the last 5 years without him, it's unreal. I'm learning now as a teenager how fast time moves. Even years after, it still feels like Jeff is just off doing something, like I'll see him later, as if he never left. Memories will never die, Jeff lives on with all of us.
We miss you Jeff...
National Family Health History Day, 2k10
Posted by Ross, 11.25.10
It's Thanksgiving, friends! You should know what that means if your'e a true gen effer...it's National Family Health History Day! If the name doesn't explain it enough, then let me give you the low-down. Family health history is what you should know to prevent getting effed over at the doctor's when he/she doesn't know you and your history like the back of his hand. Since 2004, every Thanksgiving is NFHH day (think about it...) determined by the Surgeon General. To make this short, sweet, and simple, without me having to explain everything myself, we have some tools for you to use if you're interested in figuring out your family health history. We have our own Family Health History guide which can be found Here, or you can use the government's version from the Surgeon General: Here
And from there, I hope you all have a good Thanksgiving, and maybe spur up some small talk over your family health history (with those awkward uncles, aunts, grandparents, or distant cousins you never knew you had)
-Ross, the FHH Pro
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Jeffrey S. Newbauer: Another Year, Another Memory
Posted by Ross, 10.25.10
October 25th marks the anniversary of life for Jeffrey Newbauer. Brother, step-brother, son, friend, student, acquaintance, a hero, a star, an inspiration, a memory. He meant something to us all, there's no doubt about it. Friends, I'm not here to spill my emotions on the loss (no need for tears on either end, no need for emotional boredom), but man can we keep the memories alive. And that's what he was all about: Living life to it's fullest. We wanna keep all his memories, lessons, happy and sad moments alive, because then we'll always have something to laugh about, cry about, and remember. He never wanted us to be upset over him being gone, nor did he want us to forget any moment together. I remember one day I went with him to the hospital for his treatment, and he asked me if I "understood" what would happen when he was gone, that he would have to go. I sat there, only 11, 12 years old, trying to act tough (tough as tweens can be) and tell him I understood. To be honest, I didn't understand, I hadn't a clue what it would be like without him, I'd never dealt with worrying about death with someone so close. But after that day I finally understood what it took to live life to it's fullest, what he wanted us to do. And today, I ask that we all step back, take a look around you, and really think about what you're doing, how you're treating everyone around you; whether you're at work right now, home, school, or anywhere else. And that's all I gotta say for today, may the Jeff be with you.
-Ross
what is//who are VOICES?
Posted by Ross, 10.14.10
Some of you may be wondering what VOICES is, who we are, etcetera. VOICES is the movement. Like, THE movement. It's our AYA movement, a way for teenagers to directly interact with gen eff and get the word out that our health system doesn't have to be effed in the future. We are the change, the new-world force to be alert with our family health history and know the statistics. We are the public, but we interact with the public too. We spread word, directly and indirectly, using the internet, public performances, posters, stickers, tshirts, any way that we can use our VOICES to speak of gen eff. You can be apart of VOICES and not even come to a meeting. Stay up to date with our website, and our Facebook, you can keep spreading the word and get it viral. And hey, if you come to a meeting, you get community services hours (hello high school requirements!). But seriously. We're inspiring the movement, we're making history. Join us, because we're already making our first steps into a new system. Raise awareness, raise money, and raise your voice to tell everyone that we are at risk, and we need to know our family's health histories.
-Ross, your VOICE of gen eff
the history behind gen eff
Posted by Ross, 05.12.10
Here's our follow-up to "What the eff is gen eff?", the most recent post. Don't even ask what the eff is what the eff is gen eff, because it's just pointless. So assuming you've read, and figured out what the eff gen eff is, then you're ready for this. There's a fair history behind gen eff, starting with Jeffrey Newbauer, my brother. Jeff was diagnosed with aveolar rhabdomyasarcoma. For you kids that just saw that as aveolar rhabdoamwasghwuiorheiuawhe (which is the translation for teenager blubberish), the dumbed-down version of it is basically a cancer in the muscle tissues generally only diagnosed in younger children. The odd and significant thing about Jeff was that he was 19 when this occurred. 3 relapses and 3 years later, Jeff kicked the bucket with a boom (if you don't get the metaphor, he passed with epicness). Before he passed, he had toured 26 out of 30 major league baseball parks, to raise awareness of his rare disease and to other kids with cancer. Being Jeff's brother, his legacy means the world to me. It's amazing that still, we're continuing to pwn like he would've liked. Now, all of that has matured into gen eff. From here, we hope to support Jeff's ideas and do his work for him. To me, gen eff is just as big as Jeffrey's name itself. It's taking on a whole other world of things never done before. And there you go, you're educated. Now go resisting the effing over of your generation.
-Ross, genner effer.
What the eff is gen eff?
Posted by Ross, 05.09.10
Ask yourself, what is gen eff? You don't know? Well, good. Because that's why we're here to help. For the people who want to quickly read about us and then go play a game of Solitaire or something lame of the sort, here's the overview on us: We're a non-profit organization working with teenagers to make them aware of their health and become pro-active about it. Our goal is to help this generation and upcoming generations not make bad mistakes with their health, and prevent their doctors from misdiagnosing them. There you go, ones who wanted a fine summary of us (I'm talkin' about the grumpy old people, and multi-taskers on at 4am who internet-surf like a Hawaiian on a tsunami). Now all the people who want better details, please stand up, because it's your turn. Hopefully you read all of that above, because I'm just going to add to it. gen eff is about resisting the ignorance of the youth today (yeah, I'm calling myself ignorant) to teach them all that you cannot walk into a medical office without knowing any of your previous health problems and family's health issues. Here's an example: You have symptoms of diabetes, but you're not completely sure. So of course, you go to the doctor's hoping for some answers. They ask if either of your parents have/had diabetes, to determine whether this could be Type I or Type II, and BAM. You don't know. See that's what we have to fix! It's the lack of knowledge of your own health! As gen effers, we are determined to make sure you're educated on yourself, and don't get effed over by stupid mistakes and not caring enough.
-Ross, the gen effateer.
Afraid to Ask? Learn to Talk to Your Family About Health: part I
Posted by Ross, 04.20.10
For some people, it's really difficult to talk to their family about their health and what could lead to their death. I've got some tips and things to help all you strugglers with your discussion fail. So let's say you're worried about inheriting some disease from your ancestors, or parents, or whoever, but you don't know what kinds of questions to ask to get answers. First off, figure out how exactly you're related to them, because then you'll know how much of a chance you have of inheriting (as in if they're only half related to you or blood related). What's the ethnicity and origins of your family? That's a big factor in knowing issues in your family, along with their date and place of birth. Because they could've been born in the time of a freaky disease that isn't here anymore. Like us today and our beloved swine flu ( O_o that's a smiley face with a raised eyebrow, if you don't see it...nevermind) Then after you've gotten those facts, find out if they're deceased, and if so what age and how did they die? okay we've gotten that out of the way, you've gotta figure out at what age their symptoms started at, like at age 16 they noticed vision loss or something along those lines. If you can't find many more relatives, then look through any family trees/charts/listings to figure out who's who and where everyone came from so that you have a better grasp with what the dealio is. Or plan an individual conversation with someone in your family, or send a survey out in your holiday newsletter for anyone who's comfortable filling it out for you. But always remember, be careful with whom you're getting info from and respect them. Not everyone wants to talk about family members that've died or their own past health complications, so just keep it cool and laid back with whoever you're talking to.
Come back soon for "Afraid to Ask? Learn to Talk to Your Family About Health: part II"
-Ross, your blogger of family health resources
The Effects of Stress On Teens
Posted by Ross, 03.21.10
Well, welcome back to blogging. Today's article pertains to why I haven't been able to report for you all. Teen Stress. Straight up everyone, our kinds of stress causes are school, friends, relationships, family, work, basically anything that worries you and whatnot. Stress has been described as an "emotional roller coaster", and really, I think we all can agree that sometimes, it feels like we're riding an insane roller coaster with our emotions (you know, the really sweet ones that do the loopy-loops and spins and stuff that makes you throw up...or that's just me). Being stressed out with stuff can lead to a lot of issues with your health. There's results in depression, insomnia, high blood pressure, ulcers, nausea, and many more problems that overall will affect your health greatly. Surprisingly enough, what seems like the smallest things can affect your body a lot. When you're stressed, you may not be able to sleep, a lot of things could be on your mind. So you take a bunch of sleeping pills, hoping you'll sleep. With repetitive nights of sleep issues, taking pills every night will cause major problems, as well as other medication to treat other stress factors. Besides prescription drugs, there's the other side of stress relief through smoking, alcohol, and drugs, which obviously will have profound effects on you. How do you know if you have stress problems? If it isn't already obvious to yourself that you're stressed out, then besides you being oblivious, physical signs of stress are palm sweating, nail biting, tooth grinding, etc. They're basically habits of being frustrated, nervous, and restless. These symptoms could even turn into depression, if you're keeping to yourself, having negatives thoughts and such. Now some advice to relieve your stress, but this isn't anything perfect. You're all different, so none of this could work for you. You could do exercise, focusing on the worst result (lets say, if you get a bad grade on a test), have a good perspective on things, and even yoga or just relaxing and listening to music. Whatever calms you down and is good for you (so no drugs or any mind altering stuff). Nutrition, too, can affects your health obviously, but it does affect your stress too. So what I have to say overall with this blog: STAY IN CONTROL OF YOUR STRESS. Either you kick it's butt, or it'll eff you up.
-Ross, the reincarnation of Great Egyptian bloggateers...(yeah right)
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Car-Owning Teens: Crash Chances High
Posted by Ross, 01.01.10
All young teens have that rush to want to be 15 or 16 to get their drivers license and have their own car to just cruise around and act all: "zomgz i have a car and im so cool". Yeah, it's all fun and gas-wasting until you get that one text that drives you into a tree. Boom, you're effed. So studies have found that teenagers have less of a chance of crashing or anything stupid while in a shared car with siblings or parents/family members, or that have a clear set driving safety rules from their parents. Dr. Jeffrey Weiss, a Phoenix pediatrician has said that "With teen drivers, you have to recognize that it's a public health issue,". So basically, we're some dangerous things on the roads. The reason that it can be safer to share a car is that parents can monitor a kid's driving frequency or habits because they will ask for the keys and they can be told yes or no to being able to go out and drive at that time, and it has been proved 71% less likely to drive drunk and 30% less likely to use a cell phone while driving, if the keys aren't the teens'. Some parents will even wait until their kids are 17 or 18 to allow them to get their license, and even then make them share a car. So all you driving teens, think about your responsibility with your own car, don't eff it up, and be grateful you aren't stuck with sharing. Respect it, my friends.
-Ross...that kid that blogs.
Will Your Facebook Give You Disease?
Posted by Ross, 12.20.09
Well, here's an issue that could cause the downfall of us all, our Facebook addictions could increase risks of cancer, stroke, heart disease, and dementia. Doctors are claiming that illness can be caused by the high levels of "face-to-face contact," and can cause biological effects from it. The isolation of creeping on our friends' profiles at 3am while we slowly slip out of our Mountain Dew high can cause our genes to be screwed up, and eff up our hormone levels, functions of arteries, and immune response. Ever thought about the fact that Facebook, Myspace, and all these social networking sites say that they're "bringing people together', but really, they're isolating us in our homes stuck to our computer screens, attempting to be social? Matter of fact, there's a hormone in the body that needs face-to-face interaction, and an IM or a wall post won't suffice for it. "Electronic media was also undermining the ability of children and young people to learn vital social skills and read body language", said Dr Sigman, from Biologist, the journal of the Institute of Biology. 'Social networking sites should allow us to embellish our social lives, but what we find is very different. The tail is wagging the dog. These are not tools that enhance, they are tools that displace.' I know I'm at fault for using Facebook to contact my mom whom is only upstairs. And that, my friends, is why it's always a good idea to get out of your PJs and go do something, even if winter-time has come around, talk to someone in person.
And while you do spend some time on Facebook, check out our page and be a fan of us: Facebook.com/geneff.org
-Ross, the gen effer of blogs.
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Thanksgiving Day is National Family Health History Day
Posted by Ross, 11.09.09
To most teens, we don't know about our family's health history or anything that's gone on in the past, if our grandparents died of some freaky disease or whatever. So this week, I have some facts and articles for you to look over to make sure you don't get screwed over from your ancestors' diseases. As we all know, common diseases can be passed down like cancer, diabetes, blah blah blah, but there's more diseases that most people, even adults, don't know about. That's like hemophilia, cystic fibrosis, and all that stuff. Before I break out on a big-medical-worded monologue, I'll get to the chase for you. You've gotta know what's constantly going on in your body, and what could happen based on your family's past, because if you don't check up on yourself and know what's going on here and there, then you'll get effed like Jeff did, because he totally trusted the doctor's call, and he wasn't educated in his own health. If you didn't know already, Thanksgiving day is National Family History Day, ironically as we're all gathered at the table murderously downing turkey and all the food we can get as football and cousins, nephews and nieces scurry around us like they just got high on sugar. But all it takes is a few words to start a conversation in that moment of awkward silence of just chewing on food to figure out if you're at risk for cancer or any other disease for that matter. It just takes one person to start a a conversation, why not start a revolution? Food for thought.
-Ross, that kid that blogs constantly for your entertainment.
Articles Used Here and Here(Also find info on what to figure out from your family's history on this link).
Thanksgiving is FAMILY HEALTH HISTORY DAY
Posted by Andrea, 11.01.09
You inherit many things from your family including how tall you are, your eye color and risks for certain diseases and illness.
When members of your family share health problems, you might be at risk for getting these same issues in your future.
Check out the gen eff Family Health History download and then ask your family members at Thanksgiving about it. It could prevent your own future illness or disease.
Remember...what you don't know can kill you.
Deer Planned to Swarm Roads This Fall
Posted by Ross, 10.28.09
My friends, deer mating season is upon us with the upcoming season change. You probably cringed with that fact, but they have sweethearts too. With love-filled deer roaming the woods, the risk of deer/vehicle collisions are rising. Ohio Department of Insurance, director Mary Jo Hudson reminds us: "Statistics show that most deer/vehicle accidents occur in November and it's important that Ohioans be on the lookout while driving so they can avoid our four-legged [sex-drived] friends." But we also stress, along with the ODoI, that you have your auto insurance up-to-date, and consider adding physical damage coverage if you live in a deer infested area. The Ohio Department of Insurance posted on their website a bunch of precautions to take with these deer and their mating. Here's the basic gist of it:
-SLOW DOWN especially sunset to midnight and during the hours before and after sunrise. Watch out for four-legged mating devices while driving (If you spot one, don't be rude and stare.)
-If you do see one-watch out! Others will follow/If it is in your way: Don't hit it.
-Reveal all those mammals with your high beams. Don't be afraid to put the spotlight on them. They're in your way, right?
-Deer can be unpredictable; don't freak out when one leaps out in front of you. If a collision with a deer seems probable then hit it while maintaining full control of your vehicle. Don't swerve your vehicle to avoid striking a deer. Just "Brake firmly and stay in your lane." ...Like anyone can do that well under those circumstances?!.
Overall, just be safe while we're in deer season, because you never know when you could get effed by one deer and then get effed with your insurance. Be smart, be alert.
-Ross, Your Bloggeree
Articles Used Here
Swine Flu: Are You Crazy 'Bout The Piggy?
Posted by Ross, 10.15.09
As we all know, it's the season of the H1N1, otherwise known as Swine Flu. Word up is there is only half of Americans want the swine flu shot, and a third of parents oppose the swine flu for their children. According to a poll, only 52% of Americans said that they want the vaccination, and that poses the question in my mind along with all of gen eff, why wouldn't you want to get the vaccination? What would be your reason to refuse it? And now to the parents refusing the vaccine for their kids! Now I understand that the parents are concerned about the possible side effects of the vaccine, but so far, nothing serious has occurred in tests of the vaccine. Some people have also said that there isn't any more of a health threat with swine flu than the seasonal flu.So interneters, we want to hear from you on this one; Do you want the swine flu vaccine, why or why not? And if you have a child of any shape, age or size, do you want them getting the vaccine? So lets hear your voice! It's your effing time to make us aware of your opinion!
-Ross, your bloggeriny
Articles Used Here and Here.
Will You Be Diagnosed An 'Internet Junkie'?
Posted by Ross, 09.19.09
Psychiatrists are checking out the new idea that internet addiction could be a new mental illness in the 21st century. So do you think that your intense Facebooking and Tweeting could lead you to a case of the Internetz Illness? Really, the only way we can prevent us and others from being glued to our keyboards is just pulling the plug while we're young. I know personally, I screwed that one up. But for some more than others, it's a severe addiction, almost as much of a need as eating and sleeping. By then I think you'd understand that you've got some problems, by the growing imprint of your butt on your seat, and the lack of real-life friends you talk to on AIM. A study on 2,000 young teens in 10 different middle schools across Taiwan located all those "comp-nerds" and came down to the fact that 233 kids, which would be 10.8%, were addicted to the internet. Mainly, it was males that fell into that category. So listen up all you "World Of Warcraft" players, "Sims" players, and "Half-Life" gamers, you're most vulnerable to being deemed a total loser by scientists. It's also been said for anyone with ADHD (attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder) is even more prone to having internetz addiction, along with two social groups of girls with depression and social phobias. So everyone, stop reading this post and hit the effing shutdown button, because it'll only lead you nowhere.
-Ross, your gen eff Bloggateer
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1983: The beginning
Year One
Age 6: First Love
Junior High: The fun starts here
Graduation: Free at last.
Freshman Year at UT: Is something wrong?
Home for Spring Break: It's cancer.
April, 2003: Chemo begins.
April: This SUCKS.
January 2004: Remission.
June, 2004: It's back.
July, 2004: Chemo? What Chemo.
December, 2004: Remission... again.
June, 2005: Seriously? What the eff.
December, 2005: More treatment.
May 2006: Final relapse.
June, 2006: "I'm going to make a difference".
July, 1, 2006: Laughing all the way.
July 11, 2006: "Release me, or I'm bustin' outa here."
August 25, 2006: A dream come true.
August 25, 2006: Determined to get the word out
October 25, 2006: We say goodbye.
Today: Jeff's Legacy
Aw. Welcome to the world, Jeff.
Bath time rocks!
Jeff was just always happy...no matter what he was doing.
Little League
Girls always loved Jeff. And Jeff loved girls. But baseball was his first passion.
Hangin' with the crew in the Jr. High cafe
If there was a good time going on, you can bet Jeff was in the middle of it. (OK, kind of the middle, he's second from the left back, here.)
Congrats!
Jeff with his high school sweetheart, Tara, and his buddy, Jeremy. The future looked nothing but bright.
Jeff was excited to be in college and busy with classwork, but he just didn't feel right. He had discovered a lump in his testicle, and went to the University Clinic. The doctor explained it away as a simple injury or infection.
Jeff had swollen lymph nodes, chest pains and just felt rotten. The docs dismissed his symptoms, figuring he was too young to have anything serious. On April 11, 2003, Jeff was diagnosed with Stage 4 Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma - a rare form of cancer. It had been spreading throughout his body all this time.
Only 1 in 5 people survive Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma, but Jeff was determined to beat the odds. He never lost his sense of humor - he made us take this pic after he filled the container from all the IVs used to flush out of his body.
Did we mention this sucks?
Chemo. Yeah. Your hair falls out, you puke-a lot, and you're crazy tired all the time.
Finally, a break.
The cancer stopped advancing. When this pic was taken, Jeff was back at UT for spring semester, chowing down on Rice Krispy treats, and getting things back to NORMAL.
Relapse.
His cancer was back, but Jeff lead "Team Newbe" in the Twinsburg Relay for Life to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
The show must go on.
Jeff played Diesel in a 6-week run of West Side Story. This pic was taken opening night--just after Jeff had finished a round of chemo/radiation. He didn't tell the rest of the cast or the director because he didn't want to be treated differently.
Best holiday gift ever.
Jeff's cancer retreated again, and he celebrated with a Christmas Eve jam session with friends and family. (That's his great-grandpa's spiffy hat he's wearing.)
Yeah, another relapse.
Jeff relapsed again in April 2005, but told his oncologist he wanted to "bring out the big guns." He went to Children's hospital for more aggressive treatment.
Back in the hospital.
As the "big kid" on the floor, Jeff made it a point to visit all of his little friends on treatment days. (He even occasionally exchanged Disney Princess Band-Aids with his friend, Gracie.) Helping others became a mission for Jeff, and gave him the strength to keep fighting. It worked. He went into remission again shortly after this pic was taken.
Keeping it real with little brother, Ross.
The cancer spread throughout Jeff's body, and doctors said survival odds were bleak. He did his best to stay positive, and came up with the idea of the "Cancer Sucks" Ballpark Tour-- visiting every major league ballpark to spread awareness of adolescent and young adult cancer research and funding.
Fenway Park
This was Jeff's favorite stop of the spread-awareness Ballpark Tour; he loved the history and tradition that Fenway represented, and he thought the fans were awesome!
Cracking up...
Flattering? Uh, no. Hilarious? Yeah! Jeff--with his warped sense of humor-- made us take a plumber shot at every single ballpark. He NEVER stopped making us laugh!
The All-star Game, Pittsburgh
Jeff was in the hospital the morning of this game, and he told his oncologist to release him, or he'd bust out to make it to the game. He was interviewed by KDKA radio while waiting for his discharge-- they loved his story and his determination.
Hangin' out with Indian's manager, Eric Wedge.
Jeff continues to use his Cancer Sucks Ballpark Tour to to get the word out about cancer risks for young adults.
Jeffrey spreads the word every chance he can
He is a natural on camera and is featured in Associated Press stories in newspapers across the country and many TV news programs including CNN Saturday Morning and ESPN's "Cold Pizza". He was also included in the "In Memoriam" segment of ABC News' "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" the Sunday after his death.
Still smiling.
This is one of the last pictures we have of Jeff. Through it all, he never lost that magnetic smile.
"I wanted to focus on beating the disease and not wasting my energy on the doctors who missed the diagnosis. It had already happened to me, and I wanted to do something to make sure it didn't happen to anyone else."
Jeff's legacy is being carried out by gen eff, which is kicking ass and taking names (in a good way!). To see how you can get involved and get heard, click here.
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Jeffrey Newbauer seemed like a healthy, normal teenager when he left for college. When he didn't feel good and went to the University Clinic, he didn't know his health history, he didn't tell his parents, and he trusted the doctor to make the right call. When the doctor dismissed him with a prescription, he didn't ask questions. Three years later, Jeffrey was dead-this rare form of cancer was diagnosed too late.
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