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Does your cat give you a suspicious look or disappear when you want to trim their nails? Are you worried about cutting too much? Or have you never dared to try? Learning how to safely trim nails is an important part of being a pet parent, and most cats can get used to it — if you start early enough and proceed with patience. ...
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Reading is becoming a rare art, as we increasingly watch TV/videos or listen to narrated books rather than reading them. But did you know that reading is great for your brain health? ...
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What was I thinking when my great idea was to bring home a herding puppy? I guess it’s like childbirth; you don’t remember how difficult it was and you do it again. ...
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In late 1972, President Nixon signed Supplemental Security Income (SSI) into law. In January 1974, the Social Security Administration began paying SSI to people who met the eligibility requirements. Fifty years later, SSI remains a lifeline program for millions of people and households with limited income and resources. ...
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It's not what you think. Unlike the song from "Fiddler on the Roof," we're not talking about alcohol, but instead, our good friend, H2O. ...
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Now that the holiday shopping season is over, many area consumers are coming to their senses as post-holiday bills arrive and they realize that they may have overspent on their loved ones. ...
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If you did not apply for Medicare Part B (medical insurance) within three months before or after turning age 65, you have another chance each year during the General Enrollment Period. The period runs from January 1 to March 31 every year. ...
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Nail trims are an important part of keeping your dog healthy, but some dogs and their owners are nervous about the process. And it’s a skill that pet parents can — and should — learn. ...
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