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Golden Knights have Oilers on the brink of elimination heading into Game 6 of series

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:06:19 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights have the Edmonton Oilers on the playoff ropes in their second-round series.The Oilers need a win at home Sunday to avoid elimination and force a Game 7 finale in Las Vegas on Tuesday.Edmonton is the only Canadian team left in Stanley Cup contention this year and faces an uphill battle to stay in it.Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft shifted attention away from that scenario Saturday to the Golden Knights trying to become the first team in the series to win two straight and close it out on the road.“We know this having been on the other side of it,” Woodcroft said before leaving Las Vegas. “When you get to trying to find the fourth win of the series, the pressure shifts to that team. We know where the pressure lies in this situation. That’s on Vegas trying to come to our building and close us out in Edmonton.“We’re looking to go home, play our best game and hold serve.”The Golden Knights won 4-3 at home in Game 5 with each club missing a premier defe...

Bobi, el perro más viejo del mundo, cumplió 31 años

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:06:19 GMT

(CNN) — El perro más viejo del mundo goza sus 30 años.Bobi, un perro portugués que fue declarado el perro más viejo del mundo por Guinness World Records en febrero, celebró su cumpleaños 31 el jueves, según un comunicado de prensa de Guinness.La familia de Bobi planeó una fiesta de cumpleaños el sábado en su casa en Conqueiros, un pueblo rural en el sur de Portugal.Su dueño, Leonel Costa, dijo a Guinness que será una fiesta portuguesa “muy tradicional”. Según el comunicado de prensa, asistirán más de 100 personas y se presentará un grupo de baile.Horda, la perrita rescatada por bomberos de la Ciudad de México, ya es mamá de estos cachorritosCosta le dijo a Guinness que Bobi ha recibido mucha atención desde que fue coronado como el perro más viejo del mundo.Bobi en su casa de Conqueiros, Portugal, el 12 de febrero de 2023. Crédito: Patricia de Melo Moreira/AFP/Getty Images“Tuvimos muchos periodistas y personas de todo el mundo que vinieron a tomarse una foto con Bobi”, indicó e...

Family gives mom special gift for Mother's Day

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:06:19 GMT

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (KDVR) -- Families across the country are gearing up for Mother’s Day, but one Centennial family is getting ready to celebrate by going the extra mile.Maria Matney said she’s always wanted to run a marathon, but wasn’t quite sure it was doable."I’m going to be 55 this year and I knew Denver had this marathon and I’ve always wanted to do it,” Maria said. Now with the help of her husband and three kids, the family is making it happen. "They all said yes right away,” Matney said. “They could’ve been like, ‘Oh my mom, what another crazy idea. We’re not doing that,’ but they were all in."  ‘It was so unexpected’: Young mom battling breast cancer The Matneys are running in the 2023 Colfax Marathon Relay in Denver.  "The first leg is 6.5. Then there’s a 3.9 slight uphill. There’s a 5.6 in the middle. A 4.1 screaming downhill, and we knew we were giving that one to my husband and then the final one is 6.1," Matney said.  Her three kids, Jason, Jeffrey and Julia, hav...

Miami-Dade Parks, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital team up for water safety event in Perrine

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:06:19 GMT

One of the best ways to keep families safe during the summer is to make sure children know how to swim, and a South Florida organization is doing just that with some free lessons for the youngest ones.Summer is around the corner, and there is no doubt many South Floridians will be taking the plunge to cool off.“We just really want to encourage parents to sign their kids up to learn how to swim,” said Jim O’Connor with Miami-Dade Parks.That’s why Miami-Dade County has partnered with Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to raise awareness of the dangers of drowning and how important swim lessons are.“Please watch your kids around the water, especially going into summer,” said O’Connor. “Teach the kids how to swim, sign up for swim classes.”That’s what a dozen or so families did at the at the West Perrine Aquatic Center in Southwest Miami-Dade, Saturday.“We have a pool in the house, and we’ve actually been trying to ...

Mural unveiled in Wynwood celebrates 100 years of Girl Scouts in Miami-Dade

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:06:19 GMT

Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida unveiled a first-of-its-kind mural in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood.The big reveal happened Saturday morning in the area of Northwest 25th Street and Third Avenue.The design, created by mural artist Rudy Mendez, celebrates 100 years of Girl Scouting in Miami-Dade County.Some Girl Scouts assisted in painting on patches that represent some of their most prominent pillars: science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), outdoors, entrepreneurship and life skills.

Why injury odds are stacked against racehorses

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:06:19 GMT

Dear Dr. John,I have read with a lot of concern about the seven horses that died leading up to the Kentucky Derby last week. I am hoping that you might shed some light on why the horses died and why they could not be saved. Apparently, when racehorses seriously injure their legs, they usually need to be put down. Why can’t they have surgery and be healed like dogs and cats? I have read about the use of illegal substances and pushing the horses too hard leading to a high rate of death in racehorses in the U.S. Is that true and what can be done about it? I.L.Dear I.L.,Horse racing has been around for an eternity and is seeded in culture, not only in the US but around the world. In 2019, there were 30 horse deaths in a short period of time in California at the Santa Anita racetrack, Then and now, racing officials have done a great deal to ensure safe racing conditions for the horses and their riders by checking track conditions, routinely testing blood, urine, and hair for banned subst...

How to spot a bad boss during job interview

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:06:19 GMT

Q. My current boss is awful. Super unethical. Mean. Downright not a nice person. When I interviewed here a few years ago though, he seemed awesome. I’m interviewing now. How can I spot a bad boss during the interview?A. First, I’m sorry to hear you’re in a current toxic boss situation. That’s definitely not fun, but the good news is you’re actively interviewing. Many times, the only way out is the exit door.Now, as for your question, you can do the best you can (and in a second I’ll offer some tips), but during the interview both the candidate and hiring manager are typically on their best behavior. You may not be able to catch any or some red flags. Please be kind to yourself in that regard and also trust that you will make the best decision on whether or not to proceed with the interview process based on the information you’re gathering.As for what to look out for, does the prospective boss interrupt you? Make eye contact as you’re t...

Spirited Blairsville has endless supply of Georgia’s mountain culture

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:06:19 GMT

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — Spring had come to the Blue Ridge Mountains. The rhododendron and mountain laurel were popping out in unreal shades of pink, and the massive hardwoods of birch and maple only recently bare-leafed in winter had begun their seasonal metamorphoses with emerald-green new growth. Somewhere in those forest-covered North Georgia mountains, slumbering bears were just waking from their hibernation.North Georgia is where flatlanders, and I am among that number, flock for fresh mountain air, cooler temperatures, and views to forever, all melded together with a heaping help of Appalachian lifestyle. It is where Brasstown Bald, Georgia’s tallest mountain, rises to 4,748 feet, a mere child compared to some Appalachian peaks, but a natural treasure and source of pride to not only locals but also to the rest of us Georgians.On that spring day I drove nearly to the summit of Brasstown Bald, and when I stepped to the scenic overlook to take in the beauty that is the Blue Ridge Moun...

Grandchild on the way? Plan for a grannymoon

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:06:19 GMT

Do you have a grandchild on the way? Are you hoping to assist when the new bundle of joy makes his or her debut on the planet? Here’s a way to make sure Grandma is rested and ready to be a part of the little one’s life. Put a grannymoon on the calendar. Plan for yourself or gift a soon-to-be grandparent.Here are five ideas to consider.Chill on a cruiseFor an over-the-top treat, take yourself to Tahiti. The remote islands of French Polynesia make for a dreamy getaway you will remember for a lifetime. Board a Windstar sailing ship and explore magical motus (small islets), crystal clear coves and palm-fringed lagoons under turquoise skies. Snorkel, scuba or paddle amid stingrays, sharks, turtles and other fish in water so clear and warm you’ll want to float in it forever. Or, discover a world of ancient treasures as you explore legendary Greek islands including Santorini and Mykonos. Your itinerary may include a visit to Rhodes, the largest of Greece’s Dodecanese islands, known for its...

New tour brings Blues Traveler back to Greater Boston

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:06:19 GMT

Chan Kinchla used to sequester himself in his room with his guitar for hours and practice. Four decades later, during the pandemic, Kinchla found that same teenage lust for his instrument.“When you are always preparing for shows or writing new songs, there’s not a lot of time to woodshed and discover new chops, new licks,” the Blues Traveler guitarist told the Herald. “I played guitar just for fun, learning solos from Steely Dan or Jimmy Page or Jerry Garcia, figuring them out note for note.”“I was doing [expletive] I used to do in high school,” he added with a laugh. “I had no agenda. I didn’t know when the pandemic would end. So I just started playing guitar everyday for hours.”Kinchla didn’t need much practice. Blues Traveler has recorded 14 studio albums including the six-times platinum “Four.” Since the ’80s, the band has played 2,000 live shows for 30 million fans – Blues Traveler plays the Lynn Auditorium Wednesday, May 17. But he enjoyed putting in the work.“I felt just like...