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NOTES ON THE VALLEY
Finding ways to stay activeI recently went to go shoot some hoops at Fallon park with a few friends. Although none of us were ever on a high school or college basketball team, we had been...
Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Aug. 17, 2022There are no comments yet. 2580 Views
NOTES ON THE VALLEY
The Bay Area is a big placeWhen people ask me where I’m from, I instinctively tell them I’m from the Bay. I’ve always thought of myself as a Bay Area native. Someone who grew up here...
Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Sep. 14, 2022There are no comments yet. 3228 Views
TIM TALK
Adding pro wrestling at 32?Can you imagine a high school baseball player graduating from college, embarking on a successful sales career, getting married and then becoming a professional wrestler? Be...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Sep. 14, 2023There are no comments yet. 1926 Views
ASK THE VET
Pets, babies and toddlersWriting about pets and small children is a subject very relevant to my world since I have a 2-year-old, a baby due in July, two dogs and a cat. Even if you don't...
Original post made by Dr. Kristel Weaver on Aug. 23, 2013There are no comments yet. 4171 Views
ASK THE VET
What should I consider as my pets grow old?This month's column is all about our aging companions. With good preventative medicine, pets are living much longer than they did in the past. An annual physical...
Original post made by Dr. Kristel Weaver on Aug. 23, 2013There are no comments yet. 4573 Views
ASK THE VET
The scoop on litter box problemsMy cat is urinating outside the box and it's driving me crazy! How can I make him stop? We see a lot of cats that eliminate outside their box. It's a very stinky,...
Original post made by Dr. Kristel Weaver on Aug. 23, 2013There are no comments yet. 4362 Views
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RattlesnakesLast spring I was on a hike with my dog and we encountered a rattlesnake. What can I do to protect my dog from rattlesnakes? What should I do if a rattlesnake bites...
Original post made by Dr. Kristel Weaver on Aug. 23, 2013There are no comments yet. 6254 Views
ASK THE VET
Dogs do strange thingsIf men are from Mars and women are from Venus, then dogs must be from Pluto! This month's Ask the Vet features responses to common reader questions about dog behaviors...
Original post made by Dr. Kristel Weaver on Aug. 23, 2013There are no comments yet. 6706 Views
ASK THE VET
Disaster preparednessWhat would you do with your pets in the event of a disaster? This month's article discusses preparing for an emergency. If you don't have a plan for yourself and...
Original post made by Dr. Kristel Weaver on Aug. 23, 2013There are no comments yet. 4710 Views
ASK THE VET
Pet obesityHow do I know if my pet is overweight? Since dogs range in size from 2lbs to 200lbs with all sorts of body shapes, we rely on their body condition to tell...
Original post made by Dr. Kristel Weaver on Aug. 23, 2013There are no comments yet. 4530 Views
ASK THE VET
Heartworm DiseaseEvery year at your annual preventive care visit, your veterinarian most likely recommends a heartworm preventative for your dog. So why the push? Why is heartworm...
Original post made by Dr. Kristel Weaver on Aug. 23, 2013There are no comments yet. 4575 Views
ASK THE VET
Pet first aidI hope you will never need to administer first aid to your pets, but if an emergency should occur, it's important to be mentally prepared. These first aid tips...
Original post made by Dr. Kristel Weaver on Aug. 23, 2013There are no comments yet. 4680 Views
ASK THE VET
Feline heart diseaseWhen cats are sick they hide their illness. This makes a veterinarian's job challenging and sick cats may go undetected at home by their owners. Sometimes the...
Original post made by Dr. Kristel Weaver on Aug. 23, 2013There are no comments yet. 4571 Views
DOING COLLEGE
The College Mystique: An Inside Look at College AdvisingThe College Mystique: An Inside Look at College Advising By Elizabeth LaScala, Ph.D. Applying to college can be one of the most bewildering as well as rewarding...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Nov. 16, 2009There are no comments yet. 12326 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Early Applications Surge in College AdmissionThis is the first in a six-week series of blogs about applying to college by admission advisor Elizabeth LaScala and Teen Wire high school senior Daniel Morizono...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 6, 2009There are no comments yet. 11997 Views
DOING COLLEGE
College Admission and Score Choice: What You Must KnowHollie took her SAT exam in the spring of her junior year in high school and performed poorly. She prepared over the summer and tested again in the fall of her...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 28, 2009There are no comments yet. 13461 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Hurry Up and Wait: What to Do After the College Applications Are SentAs the parent of three daughters who are all at different stages in their lives, I can tell you first hand that life does not begin with an acceptance letter from...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jan. 4, 2010There are no comments yet. 13058 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Admitted to Your College? It's Time for A Fresh LookI would bet that the Class of 2010 seniors will be spending some time at their mailboxes and and checking email messages over the next few weeks. They will have...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 15, 2010There are no comments yet. 11941 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Getting Organized for Your Senior YearTimes have changed and getting into college is much different than it was even five years ago. Selecting a college is a big decision, and both public and private...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on May. 10, 2010There are no comments yet. 13585 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Navigating the Transfer Path in College AdmissionsCommunity college student Danielle Guzman dreams of transferring to Cal State San Diego. Her goal: to earn a bachelor's degree in social work and work as an adoption...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jun. 17, 2010There are no comments yet. 11599 Views
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