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Lifeguard's Harrowing Rescue of Toddler from Drowning

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Posted by geri   
Saturday, 20 January 2007
"Lifeguard Keith Hennessy never wants to repeat the dramatic resuscitation that saved a three-year-old's life after he was found face-down in a public pool." (New Zealand w/ photo)
 

Artist Turns Mount Everest Trash into Beautiful Bells

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Posted by geri   
Friday, 19 January 2007
bells from everestInspired by a television documentary about the heaps of trash on Mount Everest, Jeff Clapp climbed upon an astonishing idea: to create art sculptures made from the aluminum oxygen cylinders abandoned by mountain climbers. Bells From Everest makes beautiful bells, bowls, and ornaments that literally come from the top of the world. They're sold online and in art galleries across North America. Each purchase, in a way, helps the Himalayan Sherpas who collect, recycle and sell the trash...
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Whale Sounds Gain Popularity as Music

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Posted by geri   
Friday, 19 January 2007
northern right whale"There is anecdotal evidence of whale music stopping babies crying, that the sound has soothed foetuses, women during childbirth and people who are dying. Though no one seems entirely sure why. Samuels says: 'The whale's moan is long, slow, contains a range of pitches, and is repeated in patterns. These characteristics make it perfect for relaxation. And people associate it with the tranquillity of the ocean.' "... Whale music is making a comeback! (The Guardian) Thanks to Paul Tingen in the UK for the link!
 

Gratitude: Accepting Ourselves for the Beautiful People We Are

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Posted by KingHartuc   
Friday, 19 January 2007
sepia streetUnderstanding is what the "U" in GRATITUDE represents: understanding ourselves, understanding others and understanding our role here on earth.

In part 7 of our series on Gratitude we learn that as far as understanding ourselves is concerned, many of us need to work harder at accepting ourselves for the beautiful people that we are...
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TV Helicopter Pilot Saves Stranded Deer Blowing it off Ice

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Posted by geri   
Friday, 19 January 2007
A deer was trapped on an icy pond and couldn't get its footing. A TV chopper pilot had the bright idea of using the blades of his helicopter to blow the deer to the shore. Sure enough, it worked! (AP story)

 
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