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Amazing Grace for Phil: Unusual surgery saves homeless kitten’s eyesight
read more…: Amazing Grace for Phil: Unusual surgery saves homeless kitten’s eyesightPhil, the homeless kitten, was born without upper eyelids, meaning he could not blink and lubricate his eyes, according to Rob Halpin of MSPCA-Angell. (The medical name for this congenital defect is agenesis, Halpin said.) Apart from causing eye irritation, Phil’s condition, if untreated, would lead to blindness.
Virtual reality: Online relationships are often forged and maintained by myths
read more…: Virtual reality: Online relationships are often forged and maintained by mythsIn his book The Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload, Daniel Levitin has done the research and the math. He says 81 percent of online dating profiles are built on lies – most commonly underestimating weight and overestimating height. Politics and religion are hardly ever included as a selling point, and continue to be taboo when trying to catch a soulmate. Agreeing to disagree is not a popular option.
Introducing ‘Clarity in Chaos’ advice column by psychologist Dr. Loretta Brady
read more…: Introducing ‘Clarity in Chaos’ advice column by psychologist Dr. Loretta BradyMy hope is that this column will serve as a compass for readers seeking clarity in the chaos of their businesses, personal lives, or relationships. From time to time we will have guest columnists offer their insight on a challenge. This information is simply opinion, but I hope you will share your stories so that others can gain clarity for themselves. Questions are powerful. We hope you will share yours here.
Culinary cat commandeers ‘The Gabby Dog’ with ‘human treat’ recipes
read more…: Culinary cat commandeers ‘The Gabby Dog’ with ‘human treat’ recipes“Peanut butter surprise, my paw,” Asia fumed. “Yuk. Plus, it’s always a one-way street with these humans. If people can invent recipes for pet treats, why shouldn’t the pets come up with ideas for people treats?” – Asia, sitting in for The Gabby Dog
Dolce the 1-eyed cat gets ‘holy grail’ of cancer treatment at Angell Animal Medical Center
read more…: Dolce the 1-eyed cat gets ‘holy grail’ of cancer treatment at Angell Animal Medical CenterThe treatment at Angell Animal Medical Center works by wrapping a laser around the tumor “so tightly that it destroys cancer cells without affecting nearby tissues,” Halpin said, meaning vets can blast through tumors aggressively without worrying about side effects damaging nearby vital organs, like the brain or the eyes.
What’s Right in Manchester School District?
read more…: What’s Right in Manchester School District?“When our students participate in real-life activities they learn valuable lessons about trial and error, decision-making, reasoning, innovation, and creativity through project-based learning.”
Beagle Freedom Project: Life after laboratory testing
read more…: Beagle Freedom Project: Life after laboratory testingThese dogs “have never stepped on the ground, felt the rain or the sunshine or the grass beneath their paws,” Campbell said. They’re scared at first. But they spend three weeks in foster homes where the other pets show them the ropes, including the basics about eating from a bowl, sleeping in a bed and going outside to do business.
Great American Smokeout, and the day I realized smoking wasn’t cool
read more…: Great American Smokeout, and the day I realized smoking wasn’t cool‘I quit cold turkey and never looked back. Sometimes that first year I would wake up with nightmares that I had started smoking again. I had to shake myself until I realized that I hadn’t and embrace, once again, my victory over dependence.”
US Postal Workers to hold vigil, seek public support in stopping ‘devastating cuts’ to service
read more…: US Postal Workers to hold vigil, seek public support in stopping ‘devastating cuts’ to serviceUS Postal Workers are asking the public’s support during a Nov. 14 action day and vigil.
Campaign Signs: ‘Candidates should pick up after themselves’
read more…: Campaign Signs: ‘Candidates should pick up after themselves’Hillside Middle School student wants candidates to pick up after themselves and clean up campaign signs left on her school’s “front lawn.”
Paying parking ticket practically painless with new Manchester NH Connect app
read more…: Paying parking ticket practically painless with new Manchester NH Connect appParking tickets suck. But the new Manchester NH Connect mobile app makes it practically painless to pay up. I said practically!
Fog of Pumpkinfest riot hangs over Keene campus: ‘Everyone seems unsure about the future’
read more…: Fog of Pumpkinfest riot hangs over Keene campus: ‘Everyone seems unsure about the future’More from Keene State College freshman Rick Kfoury in the aftermath of the Oct. 20 Keene Pumpkinfest riot.
From a mother’s heart: How do we save a generation ravaged by opiate addiction?
read more…: From a mother’s heart: How do we save a generation ravaged by opiate addiction?Join the HOPE for Recovery from addiction rally at NH Statehouse, Oct. 18, 2014, 11a.m. -2 p.m.
Op/Ed: New Hampshire can do better at creating a 21st Century Education System
read more…: Op/Ed: New Hampshire can do better at creating a 21st Century Education SystemNew Hampshire could be in the forefront nationally when attempting to disrupt this outdated model where recently Secretary Arne Duncan approved a waiver request from districts in California and Massachusetts, why not New Hampshire’s Manchester district?
‘Granite Staters need a Congresswoman who understands what real middle class Americans are going through’
read more…: ‘Granite Staters need a Congresswoman who understands what real middle class Americans are going through’Granite Staters need a Congresswoman who understands what real middle class Americans are going through – someone who will vote to help us, not hurt us.
Garcia has a proven track record of voting against the middle class. The middle class needs a real representative, like Annie Kuster.
Op/Ed: Manchester Education Benchmark report: ‘Nothing can be changed until it is faced’
read more…: Op/Ed: Manchester Education Benchmark report: ‘Nothing can be changed until it is faced’“Our school system plays an important part in the health and vigor of the city. We all have a vested interest is seeing good outcomes for students. They are the future workforce and our future civic leaders. We are all beginning to realize that the success of our young people rests on everyone’s shoulders. ” – Kathy Staub, Manchester Board of School Committee member At-Large
Uninhabitable: Manchester’s rental housing problem
read more…: Uninhabitable: Manchester’s rental housing problemIt’s my view that the City has ignored the housing issue for decades. This situation at 405 Manchester St. will happen again and again until the City makes the decision to take the problem seriously.