http://www.culvercitynews.org/themes/ Culver City News Press en-us Tue, 22 May 2012 10:44:PM PDT Tue, 22 May 2012 10:44:PM PDT Community Media CP francote@communitymediaus.com francote@communitymediaus.com 5 http://www.culvercitynews.org/themes/bull-terriers-a-prehistoric-pig/   Whenever I see a bull terrier I think of a prehistoric pig. It’s true. These dogs are so unusual looking; most people seem to love the look or hate it. I happen to love it. These terriers, colloquially known as “bullies,&rdqu [..] Sat, 12 May 2012 4:23:47 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/themes/majority-fail-alzheimer-s-quiz/   It may hit you and your siblings when you visit Mom this Mother’s Day. She’s not as sharp as she used to be—very forgetful and confused. Is it just old age or Alzheimer’s?  You don’t have a clue and you&rs [..] Sat, 12 May 2012 4:18:02 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/themes/got-garden-bugs-know-who-your-friends-are/   The Lovable Predator Have you ever found a creepy looking miniature alligator bug in your garden? Never fear: It’s a baby lady bug in its larval stage snacking on your garden pests! One of our most beneficial garden insects, the l [..] Mon, 23 Apr 2012 9:42:10 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/themes/living-behind-cages/   I had been there about an hour. Gone through the dog runs. Passed out treats. Scratched a few ears and muzzles as best I could through the chain that separated us. Now I was standing in the office. I wanted to take out A243244 and give him [..] Mon, 23 Apr 2012 9:31:17 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/themes/hunger-hits-home-in-los-angeles/   When we hear the phrase ‘world hunger’, most of us think of places in third world countries where many people are indeed suffering from hunger and malnutrition. Some of us may even have visions of late night infomercials from or [..] Mon, 23 Apr 2012 9:24:51 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/themes/getting-to-downtown-la-without-a-car/ Recently I had my turn at jury duty, reporting to LA Superior Court at Temple and Spring Streets in downtown LA. With gas prices ranging between $4.30 and $5.09 that week I wasn't anxious to drive the 18 mpg household minivan relegated for my us [..] Tue, 03 Apr 2012 9:24:00 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/themes/nutritious-delicious-cooking-for-health-and-happiness/ In decades past, home cooked meals were a staple. Family dinners were a place to eat and share the day’s events with mom serving healthy entrees along with good conversation. It seems today life is so busy, these end of the day rituals have [..] Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:27:09 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/themes/bali-streets-dogs-find-a-guardian-angel_1332013670/ The images that come to mind when thinking of Bali, Indonesia are turquoise blue water, stretches of white sandy beaches and the colorful, deeply spiritual culture; a dream vacation spot for many travelers. What we aren’t always privy to se [..] Sat, 17 Mar 2012 12:47:00 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/themes/hope-for-sniffles-and-sneezes/ There are many people who have allergies to animals. Believe it or not, I’m one of them. It’s an allergy I developed later in life and I already had my pets. For me, I can’t imagine giving up my animals, and so I take allerg [..] Sat, 17 Mar 2012 12:36:23 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/themes/sting-like-a-bee/  This week Gabby accompanied me on one of my doggy photo shoots. It was a gorgeous afternoon and the sun was shining. We went to Burton Chase Park and Gabby sat patiently on the grass as I worked. All of a sudden, I heard her yelp. A bee had [..] Sat, 17 Mar 2012 11:55:00 PDT