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Max the Cat Keeping a cat indoors will make it live one decade longer than allowing it outdoors. Amazingly true, but why? Learn more about this incredible fact through the eyes of Max the Cat, an adopted blood donor cat and a member of the ever-growing Finch family. |
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The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of My Summer Reading People remember school summer reading lists differently: they were either the highlight of the summer or homework getting in the way of pool time. Now, as adults, we still read—the classics and the moderns—and we deal with the guilt of not reading more. |
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Adopt a Pug, Rescue an Angel Pugs are not commonly found abandoned on dusty Nebraska country roads, but Angel was. The choice—adopt or find a shelter—becomes that much more challenging after Angel suffers some medical trauma. Was she a gift? An obligation? Or something more...? |
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Heartworm Disease and Omaha Pets Heartworm disease commonly affects pets in hot, humid areas. However, post-Katrina, the rules for heartworm disease prevention changed. Surprised? Learn why, plus how often your pet needs to be tested, and what preventative, year-round steps can be taken. |
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Egg on Your Face: How to Deal With Mistakes Mistakes come in all sizes, from forgetting-where-the-keys-are mistakes to losing-touch-with-an-old-friend mistakes. Mistakes—and failure—are a good thing. How do you make sure the egg on your face doesn't ruin your day? Follow these three simple rules. |
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Prune This In Japan, priests train for many years to learn the subtle art of delicately pruning trees in Zen gardens. Well...Omaha is not Japan. A husband on the loose with pruning shears, and a humorous look at one wife's plan to contain him. |
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A Christmas Tree in My House? Over My Dead Body Interfaith relations become especially interesting when marriage is involved. Can you be respectful to your partner while true to your faith? Should one partner convert? Can partners be spiritual together? Beth is back with another interfaith inquest! |
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Ernie Dog Intervertebral disk disease was this veterinarian's favorite subject in school. It no longer seems so interesting now that it is her dog with the life threatening illness. A diary of Ernie Dog's neurological crisis and his long road to recovery. |
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Distracted in the Fast Lane From a little nose cleaning (with no tissue in sight) to the more serious texting, we've all engaged in distracted driving. But shaving? Piano playing!? Some drivers take it to the next level, causing one writer to reflect on her new teenage drivers. |
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Fantastic Father's Day Gifts for a Deserving Dad Father's Day has long been thought of as a difficult shopping task—really, what will Dad like? Take a look at these gifts available in Omaha and on the internet to find a present Dad will actually use this year. |
