Of all the dance events that go sideways, dancer-curated “special programs” have the highest rate of failure. Intentions are noble, but what often happens is an endless, indulgent evening of mediocre ...

So if cats don’t cry, how do you know when they’re sad? There are definitely signs to look for if you think your cat is sad; crying just isn’t one of them. “If a cat is feeling sad or ...

If it’s dark, I feel more comfortable. I stand out less. “I don’t dance, I hold up the bar. Anyone can film that; it’s not exactly spectacular. “I walked around with sunglasses on the ...

This week we're unfurling the dancefloor's 100 most essential tracks, with 20 jams per day. The term “dance music” may conjure visions of heaving clubs, packed festival tents and partying with ...

Eventually, the dog recognised the cat as part of the family. “The way your dog reacts depends a lot on how you introduce them. If they see you accepting the new pet, they will follow suit. In nature, ...

You can't really reason with a cat, nor can you make them do something they don't want to. One of the funniest things is how dramatic they can make even the most mundane circumstances. That's ...

Purring is a natural, species-specific behavior. It’s an instinctive behavior that is hardwired. In other words, cats don’t need to learn to purr—it’s something that they do naturally. A recent study ...

Why is he, of all elected officials, the prime sponsor of legislation to take away tax dollars from cities, counties, the state and schools? Yes, our fiscally conservative Jeff Weninger wants to ...

Joanna Schmit, right, a veterinary oncologist at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and Dr. Jeremy Meyerson, a veterinarian interning at the hospital, pose with a cat ...

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