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My Pet World: Life in the pets lane
I look forward to reader comments, questions and concerns. Here's a selection I received recently:
DEAR STEVE: I'd never read your column until recently, because I don't have any pets. I wish to point out an opposite view on household pets. Whether...Tags: Semiconductors and Active Components, Allergies, Apple iPad, Pets
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Mesa Musings: Conway's comedy not so funny anymore
I inherited an appreciation for slapstick humor from my father. Back in the late 1960s and early '70s, he and I enjoyed watching "The Carol Burnett Show" on TV. We roared at comedy sketches featuring Carol, Harvey Korman and Vicki Lawrence, but our...Tags: Tim Conway, Diseases and Illnesses, The Carol Burnett Show (tv program), Comedy (genre), Parkinson's Disease
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CSI: Costa Mesa is on the case
The Frog Prince gave up his life for the educational benefit of seventh-grade honor students at Costa Mesa Middle School.
Under the direction of science teacher Roy Center, students from three classes studied Mr. Frog's death on Feb. 15 and 16 by...Tags: Students, Teaching and Learning, Chemicals, Biotechnology Industry, Science
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Mesa Musings: High school buddies with Parkinson's reach out
Last week's column on Parkinson's disease elicited some unexpected responses ("Fighting a daily battle," Nov. 29). In the column, I described my six-year battle with the disease. Two gents whom I went to school with in Costa Mesa — and haven't...Tags: Parkinson's Disease, High Schools, Schools, Health and Safety at School, Diseases and Illnesses
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Standing up for Down syndrome
HUNTINGTON BEACH — Scott McCall is no stranger to the water.
The 30-year-old grew up in Huntington Beach. He learned to swim at Pacific Sands Cabana Club with his sisters, Jayme and Megan. But McCall always wanted to surf.
He received special...Tags: Pacific Sands Incorporated, Albert Pujols, Behavioral Conditions, Auction Service, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
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A brother's love hits sweet spot
NEWPORT BEACH — In November, Jack McKenna became swept up with the idea to make and sell the perfect sweet.
Ever since then, the 10-year-old from Newport Beach has hit the ground running, forming his own company, Jack's Rockin' Chocolate Factory,...Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Charity, Dining and Drinking, Restaurants, Genetic Condition
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Pageant contestant hopes to raise diabetes awareness
NEWPORT BEACH — Some see beauty pageants as demeaning to women. But not Heather Shields, 20. She finds the experience empowering. "I figured if I could get on stage in front of lots of people in a bathing suit, I could do just about anything," she...Tags: Pancreas, Diabetes, New York City, Diseases and Illnesses, Insulin
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Apodaca: Dusty continues on his path of purpose
Last June, I wrote about my neighbor Dusty Brandom, an extraordinary young man who suffers from a debilitating degenerative disease called Duchenne muscular dystrophy ("Dusty's road has been winding, rewarding," June 18). At the time, Dusty was about...Tags: Mountains, Diseases and Illnesses, Landforms, Malaysia, Concerts
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Classically Trained: Tapping into the power of the voice
NEWPORT BEACH — There's no mistaking the aura of a small business about to open its doors for the first time.
Not yet dulled by writing, the tips of the pencils are still sharp. A pile of freshly printed business cards sits strategically placed....Tags: Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Holistic Medicines, Opera (genre), Music Theater, Human Interest
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Apodaca: Loud and Unruly ordinance may not be so bad after all
Some readers haven't been pleased that I've expressed reservations about Newport Beach's new Loud and Unruly Gathering ordinance. The law, which went into effect July 1, gives police the ability to impose hefty fines on guests, renters and property...Tags: Judges, Justice System, Thomas Paine, Lifestyle and Leisure, Crimes
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Sage Hill students get recognition
NEWPORT BEACH — Two Sage Hill School science classes recently attained a college graduate-level achievement — their research published by an international scientific database. Accelerated biology teacher Tyler Zarubin's students decoded the...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Biotechnology Industry, Science, Chemicals, DNA
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Apodaca: Dusty's road has been winding, rewarding
Dusty Brandom has endured more suffering in his 18 years than most of us can imagine. Trapped in a wheelchair, his body a constant source of pain and disappointment, Dusty has every reason to be angry at the lousy card he's been dealt. He has a...Tags: Snow Storms, Gaming, Diseases and Illnesses, Newport Beach, White House
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