Pancreatitis in pets
If your cat or dog is suffering from vomiting and diarrhea, it may be that Fido or Fluffy are spending too much time at the all-you-can-eat buffet. But vomiting and abdominal pain may also indicate pancreatitis, a fairly common condition among cats and dogs that can lead to severe complications and even death.
Twelve story lines to keep in mind as NBA season gets underway
The NBA season tips off on Christmas Day with five games. From there, it will be more like a sprint than a marathon. The playoffs will be here before we know it. Here are a dozen story lines to get you in a basketball frame of mind:
Five-goal first period carries Sharks by Lightning
SAN
JOSE – A five-goal outburst in the first period was enough offense
to lift the San Jose Sharks past the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-2
Wednesday night at sold-out HP Pavilion. The victory,
pushed the Sharks atop the Pacific Division with 39 points in 32
games. Dallas has 39...
Mayweather is sentenced to 90 days in jail
A Las Vegas judge Wednesday sentenced boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. to 90 days in jail for his role in a 2010 domestic violence case involving two of his children and their mother. Mayweather pled guilty to a reduced domestic violence misdemeanor charge and no contest to two harassment misdemeanor charges in the Clark County (Nev.) courthouse.
‘The Way’ takes viewers on enlightening pilgrimage
An intriguing motion picture was released in the fall, but disappeared from movie theatres. However, "The Way" may soon be available on Netflix, and it deserves a wider audience.
‘Muslim Next Door’ to speak at MH library
Even though Morgan Hill Access TV (MHAT) is an electronic medium that uses video and audio to present information and ideas to the public on cable channel 19 in Morgan Hill, the volunteers at the station also wish to promote the joy of reading books. Through a partnership with the Morgan Hill Public Library, in 2012 we will participate in the Silicon Valley Reads program.
‘Grinch’ and ‘Cats’ fill holiday season with joy
The Grinch is back in all his creepy, tiny heart glory with his dog, Max, who narrates this rollicking story with music. This is a colorful, exuberant, vibrant, gaudy and - most of all - fun musical, with a bouquet of upbeat, listenable songs. "The Grinch" successfully made it to Broadway in 2006 and, fortunately, touring companies have lit up theaters ever since.
It’s about time for a little Champagne
"Come quickly, I'm drinking stars!" exclaimed Dom Perignon when he first discovered the bubbles in his wine some 300 years ago. And ever since, Champagne (or sparkling wine as it is called outside of the Champagne region of France) has been a staple of New Year's Eve parties and celebrations everywhere.
