DA monitors migratory birds amid China bird flu
Authorities ordered strict surveillance of critical areas after an outbreak of a virulent strain of bird flu in China that could threaten the Philippines
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Living with ALS while learning about microphones and half-filled glasses
Are you the owner of half-filled glasses, or do you see them as being empty? Either way can be a reason for optimism in your life.
Coronavirus: The great pandemic or just a bad case of the flu
The coronavirus originated in Wuhan, China and a variety of animal meats including bat and snakes appear to be the culprit.
Constantly adjusting your world to living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - ALS takes constant adjustment to keep living with a disease we cannot beat, but we can't let it beat us.
Celebrate Healthy Weight Week and get into health all year!
Healthy Weight Week is a great opportunity to do more than lose holiday weight gain or lose those extra nagging extra pounds.
Living with ALS: Congress honors Steve Gleason’s work to defeat ALS
Steve Gleason receives the Congressional Medal of Honor for his work to create awareness, life-altering devices and the defeat of ALS
Todd Staples and the Politically Correct Guide to Climate Change
Texan Todd Staples, reaching for new political heights, is now a non-climate-denier. It is only an opinion, but he may see Texas turning from red to purple.
Recognizing the positive contributions of an ever-aging society
There is an uptick among the aging society in developing countries. There are approximately 600 million persons age 60 plus, with many becoming centurions.
Reviewing the last fifty years of Climate Change hoaxes
Scientists have been watching our Earth for signs of climate change. Fifty years ago, it was the inevitable Ice Age. Now it is global warming.
Living with ALS: Show up to life – the benefits of participation
CHARLOTTE, NC: Woody Allen, the prolific screenwriter, movie director and comedian, once said that “Showing up is 80 percent of life.” For those of us with ALS, that percentage is probably higher. The more familiar name for ALS, at least in the United States, is Lou Gehrig’s disease. The man who was known as the ...
Living with ALS: Reflections of 2019 as the New Year quickly approaches
Two days before Christmas, my four-year-old granddaughter said of Santa Claus, "I think he'll bring you a little wheelchair!"
A LifeCycles Tradition: Memories of Christmas in San Diego
Even without snow and year round sunshine, when I was growing up, Christmas in San Diego was always a wonderful experience.
Avocado and grapefruit salad for a healthy addition to your holiday feast
SAN DIEGO: Looking for a healthy side for your holiday dinner or brunch table, Avocado and Grapefruit salad is the answer! This can be served as a main course side or, remove the onion and arrange with toast points for a refreshing and healthy breakfast / brunch choice. Ancient avocado Avocados have an ancient history. ...
Trinidad and Tobago Cannabis Licensing Authority passed
PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: Trinidad and Tobago’s House of Representatives considered a new measure: allowing, among a number of other provisions, the research, cultivation, and retail distribution of cannabis, through the creation of a Trinidad and Tobago Cannabis Licensing Authority. What is the impetus for the bill? Attorney General Faris Al Rawi, during ...
Alzheimer’s and the holidays: Tips to keep the season merry
Christmas with a loved one suffering from Alzheimer's can envoke stressfulness and loss gradually replacing joy and merriment.
Living with ALS: Coach John Scolinos and the lessons of life learned in baseball
One of the lessons of life, and baseball, we need to learn is that home is the ultimate goal. And home means responsibilities that don't change.
Friendsgiving: We get by with a little help from our friends
Friendsgiving is a relatively new concept for Thanksgiving Day, sharing the day with those who are not blood family members.
Living with ALS while embracing the love of the Christmas Holidays
In my pre-Pinocchio days when I could walk and talk like a real boy, I visited the Christmas markets in Europe where Christmas is the way it should be.
Cranberry chutney: A different spin on the Thanksgiving cranberry sauce (recipe)
Cranberry chutney recipe makes a great addition to any Thanksgiving meal, keeping the traditional cranberry sauce at the head of the table.
Living with ALS: Learning “Patient Patience” and dealing with “Ignorance”
With ALS, the more routine the better. By establishing a set beginning, middle and end for each daily activity, both sides know what to expect and when.