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06 Dec Second Chance: 12 Days of Dogmas
Dear Santa Paws, Does anyone ever ask you what you want for Christmas? I imagine the answer is difficult for someone who has access to every gift in the world. But I had a thought of something you would probably really enjoy. It comes wrapped...
04 Dec TAB, UMC Partner for Year-round HIV Testing
As part of the Telluride AIDS Benefit’s celebration of World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, the local nonprofit has announced that it has partnered with the the Uncompahgre Medical Clinic to offer free, confidential and year-round testing. Uncompahgre Medical Center (UMC) is now providing the...
26 Nov The Short Version: Net Neutrality
The point of it all is to break down the headlines, determine why an issue is important, and reveal the best arguments on each side of the story. Recently Cleo Abram explored the tax cuts proposed by Republicans and the implications they posed. This week she tackles...
23 Nov Second Chance: Breaking News on Rabies Vaccine
Sampson here with some breaking scientific news: The rabies vaccine, found to be extremely effective at preventing this fatal disease in dogs, is now showing significant positive impacts on overall canine health and a strong association with a decrease in death from all causes. So,...
08 Nov Second Chance: Better Than a Birthday Party
My people here at Second Chance just celebrated my first birthday. Thing is, like most homeless pets, true birth dates are typically unknown. Does that bother me? Nah, I would rather celebrate more meaningful milestones. Adoption Day – I am still waiting for mine, but...
03 Nov Sleep: Night Owls & Early Risers
Turns out there may be strong evolutionary evidence that explains why some people are not early risers. Check out this story by Sarah DiGiulio for her Healthy Living column in the Huff Post. A solid gold eight hours of Zzzzs per night just might not be...
29 Oct The Short Version: Harvey Weinstein
The point of it all is to break down the headlines, determine why an issue is important, and reveal the best arguments on each side of the story. Recently Cleo Abram explored the subject of the gun-related tragedy in Las Vegas, one of the worst mass killing in...
24 Oct Best Friend Handbook: S.O.S. Mother Earth
My friend Katherine Stuart writes a wonderful blog,”Best Friend Handbook,” everything from fashion and beauty tips to nutrition and recipes – including recipes for success. In this special case, in light of recent, dark moves by the EPA and the current administration in general, Katherine’s focus...