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Dogs do get warts, but have growths checked

January 20, 2010

Marcy, our little puppy has a weird growth on her lip. It looks

The battle over birth control continues

February 14, 2012

"It is now a fact that as a result of birth control, the survival rate among mothers and children is higher. There is less suffering for all groups." - Planned Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger

‘Million Dollar Quartet’: A bombastic tribute

May 2, 2012

On Dec. 4, 1956 four brilliant young men on the verge of realizing their dreams of soaring into the heights of the music business met at the ramshackle Sun Studio in Memphis for a relaxed jam session.

Create and bake a traditional pizza at home

June 27, 2014

I adore pizza. Not just any pizza, but traditional wood-fired Neapolitan style. Although I have never been to Naples to truly experience what many feel is a life changing pizza, I do enjoy similar styles that can be found at a few restaurants here in the South Valley. Making similar pizzas at home was a difficult task because I lacked the correct equipment, but I recently rediscovered a work around, which produces acceptable results.

What does affordable health care mean for you?

April 9, 2010

President Obama signed historic health care legislation into law

Swine flu, dog treat recall in the news

November 10, 2009

Several important animal news items hit the wires this past

Waiting in anticipation for niece’s arrival

May 27, 2011

What does it mean to be an aunt? That question has been floating around in my head since the day in October when I heard I was going to become one.

It’s time for cats to regain control and take over the world

November 25, 2013

Attention fellow felines. This message is being sent to you from Cat House Control. Recently, the Grand Council of Cats became aware of a disturbing trend in feline/human relations. Many of you have allowed the humans to stop worshipping you.

‘Tosca’ features searing drama and music

September 18, 2015

Opera San Jose begins its illustrious 32nd season with "Tosca," Puccini’s most melodramatic opera. “Tosca” is based on Victorian Sardou’s 1887 French language dramatic play La Tosca. The play starred Sarah Bernhardt, who played the lead in over 3,000 performances. Puccini became obsessed with turning the play into an opera. Librettist Luigi Illica advised Puccini against trying to turn the play into an opera because he felt it could not be adapted to a musical form and was too violent.

How to successfully buy a short sale home

February 28, 2012

Q: “We have been trying to buy a house for more than a year and all we can find are short sales. We have made offers on two, which have both failed. Our agent doesn’t want to show us any more short sales, but in our price range that’s all we seem to find. How can we make an offer and ultimately purchase a home successfully?”

Plenty of reasons to oppose hospital tax

Get fecal exam, bloodwork to determine reason for dog’s poor health

Conquering Clouds Rest

Strangers reach out to share in sadness

Getting Out: Unexpected adventure awaits at Emigrant Wilderness

Dogs do get warts, but have growths checked

The battle over birth control continues

‘Million Dollar Quartet’: A bombastic tribute

Create and bake a traditional pizza at home

What does affordable health care mean for you?

Swine flu, dog treat recall in the news

Waiting in anticipation for niece’s arrival

It’s time for cats to regain control and take over the world

‘Tosca’ features searing drama and music

How to successfully buy a short sale home

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