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2 Billion More Get Safe Water to Drink; UN Goal Achieved

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Mar 8, 2012

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The goal of reducing by half the number of people without access to safe drinking water has been achieved well ahead of the 2015 deadline for reaching the globally agreed target. Over two billion people gained access to improved drinking water sources between 1990 and 2010, the United Nations said Tuesday.

Halving the number of people without access to clean drinking water is one of the first targets of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to be met, according to a joint report by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the UN World Health Organization. The MDG’s are aimed at ridding the world of extreme poverty, hunger and preventable diseases.

2 Billion More Get Safe Water to Drink; UN Goal Achieved

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The goal of reducing by half the number of people without access to safe drinking water has been achieved well ahead of the 2015 deadline for reaching the globally agreed target. Over two billion people gained access to improved drinking water sources between 1990 and 2010, the United Nations said Tuesday.

Halving the number of people without access to clean drinking water is one of the first targets of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to be met, according to a joint report by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the UN World Health Organization. The MDG’s are aimed at ridding the world of extreme poverty, hunger and preventable diseases.

Video Gaming is Good for You

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Mar 8, 2012

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Videogames can change a person’s brain for the better, enhancing their ability to multi-task, make decisions and become more creative.

A growing body of university research suggests that gaming improves creativity, decision-making and perception. The specific benefits are wide ranging, from improved hand-eye coordination in surgeons, to vision changes that boost night driving ability.

Cupcake ATM Dispenses Sprinkles 24 Hours a Day

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Mar 7, 2012

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A popular cupcake shop in Beverly Hills has come up with an innovative way to provide their treats to customers during all hours of the day and night — a cupcake ATM machine.

Insert your credit card and choose from 8 flavors, including red velvet and dark chocolate, paying $4 each.

The shop, called Sprinkles, dispenses the sweets in neat cardboard boxes to keep the frostings pristine.

Cupcake ATM Dispenses Sprinkles 24 Hours a Day

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Mar 7, 2012

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A popular cupcake shop in Beverly Hills has come up with an innovative way to provide their treats to customers during all hours of the day and night — a cupcake ATM machine.

Insert your credit card and choose from 8 flavors, including red velvet and dark chocolate, paying $4 each.

The shop, called Sprinkles, dispenses the sweets in neat cardboard boxes to keep the frostings pristine.

Man With 10 Brain Tumors Gets Cancer Treatment Paid By Good Samaritan

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Mar 7, 2012

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The family of a British man with 10 brain tumours say their prayers have been answered after a generous stranger agreed to pay for a life-prolonging drug denied to him by insurance.

The father of two young children, who suffers from a rare form of cancer, believed that Avastin, a ‘wonder-drug’ which costs £33,500 per year, was his only hope.

He and his wife launched a fundraising drive that luckily caught the ear of a property developer who decided to donate the entire sum himself.

Good Samaritan Kenny Vickers, 34, has an infant son fighting for his life after being born prematurely, and was touched by a report of Glen Cunningham’s plight in a local newspaper.

(READ the story in the Daily Mail)

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Global Economy Growing at Fastest Pace in a Year

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Mar 7, 2012

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The world economy is gaining strength as global private sector activity hit a one-year high in February, building on the gains of previous months.

Momentum is growing in both service and manufacturing industries, with strong improvement in the United States leading the way, according to a new report by JPMorgan.

Rescued Shelter Dog Now a Top New York Crime Fighter

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Mar 7, 2012

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A German shepherd rescued from a New York State animal shelter has become one of the state’s top crime fighting dogs.

Known as Sgt. Wheeler, the K-9 star who has helped find six bodies in police investigations was found wandering the streets of Brooklyn as an abandoned pup eight years ago, according to Petside.

Uncovering dozens of drug stashes, Wheeler’s record is exceptional.

But he’s not the only shelter dog serving on the force. About one-third of New York State’s police dogs are also rescues, according to the New York Daily News.

Holes of Happiness, London’s Pothole Gardens

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Mar 6, 2012

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Pothole gardens have been springing up around East London, thanks to the antics of one man.

This video looks at people’s reactions as they peer and ponder over the delightful creations by Steve Wheen designed to brighten up the concrete jungle of London’s streets and sidewalls.

After 53 Days Stranded in the Desert, Dog is Reunited With Owner

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Mar 6, 2012

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Barbara Bagley says she never gave up hope that her dog would be found alive in the Nevada desert after the animal bolted from the scene of a crash that critically injured her and killed her husband.

But the Salt Lake City woman never dreamed her beloved 4-year-old Shetland sheepdog would have to endure almost two months alone until he was reunited with her on Feb. 18 after surviving 53 days in the wild on roadkill and scattered ranch water sources.

Apple Surpasses 25 Billion App Downloads, Gives $10,000 to the Milestone User

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Mar 6, 2012

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Apple celebrated another milestone Sunday after passing 25 billion downloads from its App Store. On its website, Apple featured a promotional countdown clock, saying “A billion thanks. 25 times over.”

The 25 billionth app download, “Where’s My Water? Free”, was downloaded by Chunli Fu of Qingdao, China. As the grand prize winner of Apple’s 25 Billion Apps Countdown Promotion, Chunli Fu will receive a $10,000 App Store Gift Card.

A study in February showing that there are now roughly 466,000 jobs in the “App Economy” in the United States, up from zero in 2007, according to eWeek.com.

Pilots Walk Away From Desert Helicopter Crash (WATCH)

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Mar 6, 2012

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During the filming of Korean Top Gear this week, a Cobra helicopter was being used to film a speeding Corvette in the Arizona desert.

Suddenly, the pilot lost control and the chopper nose-dived into the ground.

Watching the video of the crash shot by an onlooker, or seeing the wreckage afterward, you would never believe the two helicopter pilots walked away unharmed.

Thanks to the vehicle’s structural strength, seat belts and helmets, the pair sustained only minor injuries.

(WATCH the YouTube video below)

Thanks to JR for submitting the story!

Maine’s Biggest Lobster Returned to Atlantic Ocean

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Mar 6, 2012

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The biggest lobster ever caught in Maine, a 27-pounder (12.25 kg) with claws tough enough to snap a man’s arm, was released back into the ocean on Thursday after being trapped in a shrimp net last week, marine officials said.

The 40-inch (one-meter) male crustacean, about the size of a 3-year-old child, was freed in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, under restrictions which ban the catch of lobsters measuring more than 5 inches from the eye to the start of the tail.

Man Who Learned to Read at 91, Writes a Book at 98

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Mar 5, 2012

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For 91 years, James Henry, a lifelong fisherman, did not know how to read and write and carried the shame of not being able to order from a menu.

It had been his life’s ambition to read.

Now 98, the Connecticut captain has achieved that, and more, penning a memoir of short stories about his life at sea.

Man Who Learned to Read at 91, Writes a Book at 98

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Mar 5, 2012

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For 91 years, James Henry, a lifelong fisherman, did not know how to read and write and carried the shame of not being able to order from a menu.

It had been his life’s ambition to read.

Now 98, the Connecticut captain has achieved that, and more, penning a memoir of short stories about his life at sea.

Boy Nagged by Mom to Clean His Room Finds Winning Lottery Ticket

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Mar 5, 2012

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A teenager in Scotland won a whopping £53,000 on the National Lottery – all because his mum told him to tidy his room.

Slovenly Ryan Kitching, 19, reluctantantly cleaning his bedroom unearthed 12 old tickets in his drawer.

He thought he had checked the numbers and was going to throw them away.

“At the last minute I got this strange feeling that I should get them checked,” he told the Telegraph.

Pitt, Clooney and Sheen Headline in Marriage Rights Play

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Mar 5, 2012

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Martin Sheen commanded the stage with his impassioned portrayal of an attorney arguing for gay-marriage rights; Brad Pitt dazzled as a federal judge.

It was all part of the star-studded LA premiere of “8,” a play about the court fight against Proposition 8. Also performing were George Clooney, Kevin Bacon, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Jane Lynch, as a fierce same-sex marriage opponent.

Penguin Launches ‘Madagascar’-style Daring Escape From Japan Zoo

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Mar 5, 2012

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The hunt was on today for a penguin that scaled a sheer rock face to escape from a Tokyo zoo and was last seen swimming in a river in the Japanese capital.

Echoing the hit animated movie Madagascar, the one-year-old Humboldt Penguin fled over a wall that was more than twice his height, and later was seen bathing in the mouth of a nearby river.

AIG Sells Shares to Pay $6 Billion Toward US Bailout Tab

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Mar 5, 2012

American International Group Inc. is selling part of its stake in AIA Group Ltd. to raise $6 billion as it continues to repay the government bailout that prevented the company’s collapse during the 2008 financial crisis.

AIG has been steadily paying back its debt and according to a government watchdog, owed U.S. taxpayers $50 billion as of Dec. 31.

Nestlé Removes All Artificial Ingredients From its UK Candy Line

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Mar 4, 2012

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Nestlé has become the first major candy manufacturer in the United Kingdom to remove all artificial ingredients from its entire confectionery product line.

The company has replaced artificial colors, flavors and preservatives with natural alternatives in all 79 candy products on the market.

Carrot, hibiscus, radish, and lemon are just some of the natural ingredients Nestlé has used to provide color or flavor in popular products such as Rolo, Kit Kat and Smarties.

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