By Central Veterinary Associates Winter can be tough on dogs and cats, but there are a number of safe and effective ways you can help them get through the cold season, an expert says. “Sidewalks, driveways and steps are often coated with rock salt or ice-melt products that can prove irritating and drying to animals’ […]
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By Will Ripley and James Griffiths, CNN It might be a long way from the glitz and glamor of Las Vegas or Macau, but old people’s homes may quickly be becoming a new frontier for gaming in Japan. In one senior day care center in Yokohama — appropriately named after the aforementioned U.S. gambling mecca […]
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By Emily Summers, Deer Valley Stein Eriksen, the legendary alpine skier whose revolutionary technique and distinctive style made him a founder of modern skiing, passed away peacefully Dec. 27, 2015, at his home in Park City surrounded by family. He was 88. As one of the most recognized names in the ski world, Stein Eriksen […]
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Chester is a 5-month-old puppy who is a handful. He is a big puppy, probably 40 pounds already, and he’s going to be a big adult. Our best guess is that he’s a mastiff-Fila Brasileiro mix. Chester is very sweet and has all the typical puppy characteristics — lots of energy, loves to play, loves […]
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By Nicholas Bakalar, New York Times The people most likely to refuse to have their children vaccinated tend to be white, well-educated and affluent, researchers report. A study published in the January issue of the American Journal of Public Health used California state government data on “personal belief exemptions,” or opting out of vaccinations for […]
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Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus kicks off its 11th annual WinterFest with the “Brrroque Masters” concert series Jan. 3, 6, 8 and 10. The concert series is dedicated to the memory of Mark Lord, TOCCATA’s principal trumpet player 2007-14. The program opens with Mouret’s famous “Suite de Sinfonie” fanfare, which is better known as the […]
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By Siobhan Starrs, AP LONDON — Lindsay Mattick’s great-grandfather was on his way to fight in World War I when he bought a bear cub he named Winnie, inspiring author A.A. Milne to create the timeless character Winnie-the-Pooh. Now, Mattick has written a new children’s book chronicling the real-life story behind the bear. Mattick, 37, […]
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Author Ellen Osborn (great-granddaughter of John Calhoun “Cock-eye” Johnson) will share her book “A Lovely & Comfortable Heritage Lost” at the South Lake Tahoe Library on Jan. 9. She will provide a unique history of El Dorado County, beginning with the early days of the Gold Rush and the first conflicts with the Native American […]
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By Kylie Mohr, NPR You know the Christmas routine: decorate the tree, wrap gifts and leave out treats for Santa on Christmas Eve. Marketers and Hollywood reinforce that cookie tradition for us year after year. This year, in Reddi-Wip’s “I Am Not Your Dad” commercial, a father is caught by his son nibbling cookies. In […]
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By Joyce M. Rosenberg, AP Cheap is the new chic for holiday gifts. Jana Montero, who has in the past bought loved ones iPods and tablets for Christmas, has changed her attitude about gift giving: This holiday season, she’s grabbing candle sets and serving dishes that cost under $30 to give to family and friends. […]
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