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Posted by geri
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Saturday, 06 January 2007 |
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"A frightened horse was comforted by firefighters in Oregon who administered oxygen and used portable lamps to warm the shivering animal as they fashioned a sling and used manpower to pull her from a mudhole." (story includes multiple photos and video: KOMO) |
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Posted by geri
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Tuesday, 02 January 2007 |
In the rolling hills of California lies a horse sanctuary where "lucky animals are given a second chance at life." Jennifer Johns has rescued more than 1,200 horses from Canada ranches since 1999 and placed them into loving homes, including many foals that otherwise might have been sold for horse meat. (Santa Maria Times) ...The farm still has horses from Alberta for adoption and welcomes volunteers. Here is their Web site with photos. |
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Posted by geri
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Friday, 29 December 2006 |
For those who may experience the winter blues in the cold dark months ahead, a new study reveals fresh flowers can be a natural remedy to enhance moods and increase energy. The behavioral research study, conducted by Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, revealed that people feel more compassionate toward others, less depressed and anxious, and have more energy when fresh-cut flowers are present in the home... |
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Read more... [Flowers - A Cure for Winter Blues?]
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Posted by geri
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Friday, 29 December 2006 |
The British School of Houston has a very special science teacher whose idea of a merry Christmas includes giving lots of presents to families in need so they can experience the joy too. For the fourth year in a row, she has inspired her students to raise thousands of dollars — this year, more than $7,000 — to provide a merry Christmas to less fortunate families in the Houston area.
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Read more... [Houston Class Donates and Wraps 400 Presents for Families in Need]
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Posted by geri
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Wednesday, 27 December 2006 |
Orphaned chimpanzees in Africa will get a new place to rest their heads thanks to the remarkable efforts of hundreds of young people. Members of the Jane Goodall Institute's Roots and Shoots program raised $40,000 in 2006 for a new care facility at the Institute's Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center, a refuge for more than 120 orphaned chimps whose mothers and families have been killed by illegal poaching... |
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Read more... [Youth Worldwide Raise $40,000 to Help Orphaned Chimps]
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