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Quick Thinking Hero Catches Tot From Window

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Wednesday, 13 December 2006
"If I had delayed one more second, she would have fallen to the ground," Jaimen Ortiz said in Spanish, at a ceremony honoring his quick reactions that saved a toddler from certain injury in a Virginia neighborhood. (AP with photo)
 

Letters to Santa Flood Alaskan Town

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Posted by geri   
Sunday, 10 December 2006
120,000 letters arrive yearly from dozens of countries having made their way to the small town of North Pole, Alaska. "They usually get a reply and a North Pole postmark in a holiday effort that has delighted children all over the world for decades." (AP)
...And, here are a few excerpts from Santa's letters from children... curious about the facts and eager to show they've been good. (AP)
 

Car Reaches 1 Million Miles Then Retires

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Sunday, 10 December 2006
If you were told that a car was driven 1 million miles before its retirement by the happy owner, which make of car would you guess it to be?

Think of all the stories you've heard about long-lasting automobiles, which brand is the most rugged? You KNOW it's not an American car, right?...
Read more... [Car Reaches 1 Million Miles Then Retires]
 

Dogs Make a Difference for Autistic Children

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Posted by geri   
Friday, 08 December 2006
"Monique Clement said she wasn’t going to cry while viewing a video of her children interacting with a dog trained to help autistic children, but she couldn’t hold back the tears..."
Founded in 2000, the non-profit North Star Foundation has placed over 50 dogs with families dealing with cancer and autism. Max, right, a golden retriever, will help a young boy to deal with his severe separation anxiety and autism. (The State newspaper in South Carolina featured the story of Max, but expired the link -- the on site search engine isn't any help.)
 

Hero Dog Digs Snow Tunnel To Save Couple

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Wednesday, 06 December 2006
Check out this link to a story about a German Shepherd-timberwolf pet that saved an elderly couple in New York from freezing by digging a 20-foot tunnel to shelter after a sudden snow storm trapped them outside — photos included. (WNBC.com)
 
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