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There is no blood test (or any other recommended screening for the general population) for pancreatic cancer. If a cancer is present CA-125 (not 25), can help monitor treatment, but it is NOT a screening test for any kind of cancer (CA-125 can be elevated in multiple types of cancers). As I stated previously, the only ways to screen for pancreatic cancer (not even tested as effective, but probably makes sense) are invasive, endoscopic tests, and therefore only recommended for those at particularly high risk.

While the risk of stroke can be substantially reduced by avoiding nicotine, and controlling BP, cholesterol, and blood sugars, one that occurs at 27 is usually either due to an extremely avoidable use of cocaine and/or amphetamines, or to something completely unavoidable, such as a tear in one of the arteries to the brain, a ruptured aneurysm, and so on, which occur quickly and with no warning. Brain aneurysms are difficult to screen for, and currently recommended only for people with TWO first-degree relatives with ruptured aneurysms, and some rare conditions causing weak tissues such as Marfan's or Ehlers-Danlos (the "rubber skin" condition). You are right in stating that screening for pancreatic cancers is very difficult, as any screening for pancreatic cancer would involve invasive procedures (having the patient under anesthesia and putting tubes through the stomach into the duodenum/small intestine). Such screening is again only recommended for those with TWO first-degree relatives with pancreatic cancer (or 3 total relatives), and those with certain genetic mutations such as BRCA genes. Essentially, the vast majority of pancreatic cancer cases happen out of the blue and cannot be prevented. Man with a form of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome:

I do recall posting a similar string about synthetic men on a post a while back. Here's an example: https://spartanlover.com/products/511-male-sex-doll-lucian?variant=46010979254530&country=US&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&srsltid=AfmBOoq7u27r7LPxM8W36jIWBunRthjVXhaHQ5iKxcfwN-u8Eu96hWphyGs https://spartanlover.com/collections/male-sex-dolls

While staying physically active certainly helps, and I either walk at least 3 miles/5 km and/or swim 30 laps every day, eventually time catches up with anyone who lives long enough. My step-mother is in her mid 90s, and her accumulating orthopedic problems have also made her look for a place at Belmont Village (in her area), as it's becoming very difficult for her to get around and prepare meals. My oldest friend, who's now 106 (yes, she was born in 1919!) also needs help, although she remained fit even in her old age, windsurfing in the Potomac River near DC into her late 80s, and playing tennis into her early 90s. However, age catches up to everyone eventually, even if we follow our physicians' advice diligently (especially with respect to diet, exercise, etc.). My old friend was proud of winning windsurfing competitions in her 80s--although she was the only person in the octogenarian category! 😉 Quite a person with amazing stories to tell, including climbing over the Pyrenees Mountains to escape Nazi-occupied France in 1940, eventually making it to the Belgian embassy in Madrid, and later to the Congo, to wait out the war (she had both French and Belgian citizenship).

If I'd have to guess, I'd guess that those Americans who avail themselves of those services are somewhat comfortable in Spanish, though the facilities are bilingual. The cost of assisted care in the US exceeds $50,000 per year, so if you don't have that meager income, you'll be destitute quite quickly. Many people don't realize that after Mexico, the US is the country with the greatest number Spanish speakers. Certainly in Los Angeles, it seems to be a language one uses often (and when I was working in northern California, one I used every day at work). You are right Ajijic and San Miguel de Allende aren't the place to get advanced cancer treatments, etc., but those are available under Medicare in the US. What Ajijic and SMdA offer are assisted living for people who have memory problems, or are wheelchair bound and need assistance with transfers (i.e. bed to wheelchair), etc. My father suffered a stroke in his early 80s and would have been in deep trouble if his wife weren't physically capable of transferring him and cooking his meals. He did eventually lose most mobility, and ended needing extended care. My mother had memory problems and couldn't even tell time, much less cook a meal or take care of her basic needs. She had long-term care insurance and spent her last days at a pleasant assisted living facility. If I need only assistance with transfers and/or meals in my old age, I trust my husband would provide these for me. I've told him that if I lose my marbles, I have long-term care insurance, and he should get me a place at Belmont Village. https://www.belmontvillage.com/losangeles/ If I didn't have those options, Ajijic and SMdA would be good options I'd consider (and yes, I'm fluent in Spanish).

It's fairly common for US seniors who need assisted living to do so in Ajijic, a lakeside community not far from Guadalajara. One does need to get Mexican residency (not too tough to obtain) and Mexican healthcare insurance, since Medicare isn't valid abroad. San Miguel de Allende is another common place for assisted retirement. I personally have long-term-care insurance, which will pay for in-home care (and my husband hopefully will also be able to help when the time comes). https://www.nursinghomelakechapala.com/servicios

And the man's 24, not 19: https://aintstraight.com/2026/04/30/undercover-twist-barber-arrested-after-allegedly-sexually-assaulting-client-who-turned-out-to-be-police-officer/?fbclid=IwY2xjawR0To1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFrdVNTNjRGYjJDUTdwZU9Rc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHs_WKk0F8UzDxIaooVYF6XV6H1Csjn-rgtdvq74HVEVd6j5ipmQ1Omphu0mI_aem_vZwIOlhJXTy1u4tFfX5eSg

Well, I just looked it up. It turns out the man was arrested in San Ysidro, near the border with Mexico--some 3 hours from LA. So not really near LA at all. https://www.facebook.com/groups/566574660122119/posts/26758308593855368/

By any chance, does anyone here know where he cuts hair? 😉

I'm probably in the minority, but I get turned on by the body odor, especially the armpits. If I ask my husband if he might be in the mood for sex tomorrow, that's his code word to know not to apply anti-perspirants or deodorants or scents after showering in the morning. If I hire an escort, I request that they not put on any antiperspirant or deodorant after showering in the morning, and specifically ask them NOT to shower before seeing me. If possible, in fact, I'd prefer if they go to the gym or work out before the meeting. I once paid an escort to meet me at the top of a steep hiking trail near my house so I could buy his sweaty T-shirt for a good price.

Well, to be fair, most Americans disapprove of this war. November is 6 months away... https://www.instagram.com/p/DX1sEkqF_Tt/ https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2026/03/25/americans-broadly-disapprove-of-u-s-military-action-in-iran/ "...About six-in-ten Americans (61%) disapprove of Trump’s handling of the conflict, while 37% approve...".

That reminds me of that episode in M*A*S*H in which one of the soldiers proposes to another with a ring which was supposed to read "Over Hill, Over Dale, Our Love Will Never Fail," but the Korean ring-maker wrote "Our Love Will Ever Fail" by mistake. 😄

Well, these are the latest results, according to AI: As of early May 2026, the California governor's race is highly competitive and fractured, with Republican Steve Hilton [15%] and Democrat Xavier Becerra [18%] tied for the lead in recent California Democratic Party polling. The race is wide open following term limits for Gov. Gavin Newsom, with a large, divided field of candidates and roughly 26% of voters still undecided. Key Candidates and Poll Standings (Approximate)Steve Hilton (R): 16% – 18%, Xavier Becerra (D): 10% – 18%, Tom Steyer (D): 12% – 15%, Chad Bianco (R): 10% – 14%, Katie Porter (D): 8% – 10%, Matt Mahan (D): 4% – 5%. If I were to vote for my favorite, it'd be Matt Mahan, but California has a system in which the top two vote-getters face off, and it would be a disaster if it were a Bianco-Hilton face-off. Trump endorses Hilton and, Bianco is a complete nut-job. Out of fear of having a GOP vs GOP final election (although a Democrat could win as a write-in), I'll vote for Becerra. Steyer comes off as a complete sleazebag, Porter is abrasive, arrogant, and condescending. According to AI: Key criticisms from her detractors include: Poor Temperament: Critics argue she has an "unhappy" and combative demeanor, highlighting incidents where she shouted at staffer or acted rudely in interviews. Abusive Management Style: She has faced accusations of being an "abusive" and "racist" boss, specifically in reports about her treatment of staff, according to a POLITICO article. "Arrogant" and "Condescending": Opponents argue that her "whiteboard" style is condescending and that she acts with a sense of moral or intellectual superiority, according to a National Review article and the Medium article. Self-Destructive/Weak Candidate: Some critics, such as former state controller Betty Yee, have labeled her a "weak, self-destructive candidate unfit to lead California," particularly when facing pressure or difficult questioning. Political Missteps: Critics have described her as overambitious, pointing to her decision to run for the Senate instead of staying in the House as a move that let down her party

OK. I apologize for the confusion. Not mentioned in the OP was that there are now about 157 yen to the US dollar.

One word: marketing.

That explains the missing posts, thanks for clarifying.

Maybe I'm confused, but if it takes fewer yen to make up a dollar, doesn't it mean the yen has increased in value, rather than fallen?

Yes, that's the Bible story. Of course, those who wrote the story thousands of years ago had no idea the earth was as large as it is.

Yes--read the AI response (although the changes in salinity would wipe out many, if not most, aquatic species). Note that the estimates don't even account for food, water, and sanitary needs, other than the "500 cruise ships" estimate. Even if it were possible to put all animals into a sort of "suspended animation" for the voyage, what would happen once the voyage was over. All terrestrial vegetation would have been wiped out. The carnivores would quickly eat the herbivores, who would have died in any case due to the lack of vegetation. Then the carnivores would die as well (and so would the humans).

AI lets one ask some interesting questions. My husband knows that I consider the story of Noah's ark to be one of the most stupid tall tales every told. Yet his parents and sister believe the story (although I doubt his brother, an intelligent veterinarian, believes the story). How many arks of the size described in the Bible would it take to hold two of every animal on Earth? To fit two of every animal species on Earth into vessels of the size described in the Bible, it would take approximately 12 to 83 Arks, depending on which species are included and how they are packed. The Biblical Ark's dimensions—300 cubits long, 50 wide, and 30 high (Genesis 6:15)—equate to roughly 1.5 million to 1.88 million cubic feet Ark Encounter +1 . Required Number of Arks Calculations vary based on whether you count broad biological "kinds" or every distinct "species" identified by modern science: By Species (7.77 Million+): To hold two of every animal species (including insects, which make up the vast majority), you would need roughly 83 Arks. This assumes an average animal volume of 1.2 cubic feet (roughly the size of a sheep) and a "compact" packing method that requires roughly 156 million cubic feet of total space SYFY . By Living Terrestrial Species (~1.5 Million): If you limit the cargo to the ~1.5 million known animal species (excluding those that live in water), it would take approximately 12 to 15 Arks to provide enough physical volume, not accounting for the massive food, water, and waste management infrastructure required for a year-long voyage SYFY +1 . By Biblical "Kinds" (~1,400 Kinds): Creationist researchers, such as those at the Ark Encounter, argue that Noah only needed to carry "kinds" (roughly equivalent to the family level in taxonomy). In this scenario, only about 7,000 individual animals would be on board, which would fit into less than 15% of a single Ark's capacity Answers in Genesis +1 . Key Constraints and Logistics While a single Ark could theoretically float with the weight of up to 70,000 animals National Post +2 , a literal "two of every species" mission faces several physical hurdles: Total Volume: A vessel large enough for all species would need to be roughly 2,100 feet long—over 500 feet longer than any ship ever built SYFY . Logistics: The space needed for food and water often exceeds the space needed for the animals themselves. Some estimates suggest that for a modern "zoo" style of care, you would need the equivalent of 500 massive cruise ships to handle the life-support systems Quora . Aquatic Life: The Bible describes the Ark as carrying land-dwelling animals and birds. Including aquariums for marine life would increase the space requirement exponentially due to the weight and volume of water Quora +3 .

It's part of the obvious sociopathy for MAGA Republicans. There's never outrage for their own behavior. Only for others'.

Well, at this point it seems pretty clear that there was infidelity and reproachable behavior. Rape remains to be proven.