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US Industrial Output Rebounds Strongly in April, Jobs Returning from China

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May 16, 2012

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Industrial production in the U.S. surged in April, with the data from factories, mines and utilities rising 1.1 percent, the strongest gain since December 2010 and well above expectations.

The Federal Reserve said Wednesday there were gains across the board. Factory activity alone rose 0.6% in April, boosted by the robust auto industry, which increased 3.9%. Production of high-tech goods rose 2.3%

Over the past 22 months, if you dive into the numbers, you’ll notice several positive manufacturing trends, according to a new government report (downloadable PDF):

Boy who was Saved at Sea by Coast Guard Joins Their Ranks 18 Years Later

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May 16, 2012

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A 6-year-old boy and his mother probably would have died of starvation at sea had the Coast Guard not found them and their fellow migrants, lost and out of food after leaving Haiti on a crowded wooden dinghy destined for America.

The gratitude he felt as a boy led Orlando Morel to eventually join the Coast Guard. Today, 18 years later, he graduates as a cadet.

(READ the AP story in Stars and Stripes)

Woman Overcomes Bus Crash and Coma to Make Olympic Run

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May 16, 2012

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Just one year ago international athlete Stacy Sykora lingered in a medically-induced coma after her volleyball team’s bus flipped and she was knocked unconscious.

She staged a recovery that stunned her doctors and placed her on the road to a triumphant comeback.

She is battling to earn a spot on her fourth Olympic team, feeling unconditional gratitude for each day.

Students in Tornado-hit Town Gifted a Personal Concert by Grammy Stars Lady Antebellum

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May 16, 2012

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Tornadoes battered their school and their homes. Their spring break was filled with cleanup and recovery work that has only just begun. But for one night, students at a southern Indiana high school will put all that aside to enjoy a personal evening one of country music’s biggest acts.

Tomorrow night, Lady Antebellum will perform in Henryville, Ind., where the trio will stage a “mini-prom” bash for students, followed by a benefit for the devastated community.

“Never Give Up!” Disabled Vet Walks Again, Loses 100 Pounds With Yoga

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May 16, 2012

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Arthur Boorman was a disabled veteran of the Gulf War for 15 years, and was told by his doctors that he would never be able to walk on his own, without hobbling on canes.

Overweight, desperate and in pain, he stumbled upon an article about a special yoga instructor, Diamond Dallas Page.

After getting a letter from Arthur, Dallas was so moved by his story, he began emailing and speaking on the phone with the veteran, encouraging him to keep going and to believe that anything was possible. Even though doctors told him walking would never happen, Arthur was persistent: he fell many times, but kept going.

In less than a year, Arthur completely transformed his life. Watch this time lapse video showing how, through sheer force of will, and with a helpful coach, he became an inspiring success story — viewed more than 11 million times on YouTube.

6 in 10 Americans Optimistic That Economy is Looking Up, Happier Than at Any Time Since 2008

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May 15, 2012

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Two-thirds of Americans are optimistic that they will be better off financially next year than they are now, according to a new USA Today/Gallup poll.

Though most Americans say the current economic conditions are poor, “58 percent say they believe the economy will be good in 2013, while two-thirds predicted that their personal finances will be better by next year,” reports Politico.

In a separate Gallup poll, fewer Americans are experiencing daily worry or stress.

Americans’ emotional heath, self-measured by how much they smiled, laughed and enjoyed recent days, is now higher than it has been in any month since Gallup and Healthways started tracking it in January 2008.

Americans’ emotional health has generally been improving since September, and scored slightly above the previous high of 79.8 recorded in March 2008.

The percentage of Americans who did not “worry a lot of the day yesterday” has improved the most. In April, 68.9% of Americans said they did not experience worry a lot of the previous day — up almost 3% since September.

(READ more about the poll in Gallup)

6 in 10 Americans Optimistic That Economy is Looking Up, Happier Than at Any Time Since 2008

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May 15, 2012

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Two-thirds of Americans are optimistic that they will be better off financially next year than they are now, according to a new USA Today/Gallup poll.

Though most Americans say the current economic conditions are poor, “58 percent say they believe the economy will be good in 2013, while two-thirds predicted that their personal finances will be better by next year,” reports Politico.

In a separate Gallup poll, fewer Americans are experiencing daily worry or stress.

Blind Chihuahua has a Guide Dog and Best Friend

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May 15, 2012

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Seeing eye dogs usually help blind people get around, but at one Florida Humane Society, there’s one little dog who’s actually helping out a four-legged friend.

Max and Sarah are best friends. When you see one, the other is bound to be close by.

Sarah is visually impaired and Max acts as her seeing-eye dog.

Military Families to Get Free Passes to National Parks

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May 15, 2012

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Members of the U.S. military and their families are being given free annual passes to national parks and iconic national monuments as part of an ongoing effort by First Lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden to show appreciation to service members and help them wherever possible.

As part of the Joining Forces initiative to support our nation’s military families, several U.S. government agencies will be issuing the passes to active duty service members and their dependents, granting free access to more than 2,000 national parks, wildlife refuges, national forests, and other public lands.

“This effort is a wonderful way to give something back, giving our military men and women and their families a chance to reconnect with their loved ones, experience the beauty of this country, and simply have a little fun,” said Dr. Jill Biden on behalf of herself and Mrs. Obama.

Wild Animals Gather Inexplicably to Mourn the Death of The Elephant Whisperer

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May 14, 2012

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Author and legendary conservationist Lawrence Anthony died March 2. His family tells of a solemn procession that followed that defies human explanation.

For 12 hours, two herds of wild South African elephants slowly made their way through the Zululand bush until they reached the house of the conservationist who had died suddenly, the man who saved their lives. But how did they know he had died?

The formerly violent, rogue elephants, destined to be shot a few years ago as pests, were rescued and rehabilitated by Anthony, who had grown up in the bush and was known as the “Elephant Whisperer.”

He published his story in 2009 in a book entitled, The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African Wild.

According to his son Dylan, the herds loitered at Anthony’s rural compound in South African for two days – to say good-bye to the man they loved.

(READ the story from DelightMakers.com)

Thanks to Barbara Whalen and Pam Guthrie for sending the link!

Wild Animals Gather Inexplicably to Mourn the Death of The Elephant Whisperer

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May 14, 2012

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Author and legendary conservationist Lawrence Anthony died March 7. His family tells of a solemn procession on March 10 that defies human explanation.

For 12 hours, two herds of wild South African elephants slowly made their way through the Zululand bush until they reached the house of the conservationist who had died suddenly, the man who saved their lives. But how did they know he had died?

She Found Her Passion Reuniting Tornado Victims With Lost Photos

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May 14, 2012

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After a massive tornado hit Joplin, Missouri last year, thousands of families whose homes were destroyed lost their most treasured mementos.

But thanks to the dedication and hard work of Abi Almandinger, tornado survivors have been reunited with thousands of old photographs that were blown away in the wind and found by strangers.

The 39-year-old mother of two already had a passion for photographs, working as a consultant for a company that creates photo albums from digital pics. So, after the disaster when she heard about people wanting to return found photos, she knew immediately that she had found her calling.

She started a Facebook page to be used as a clearinghouse for the photos and publicized it on local media. Her page, Joplin’s Found Photos, even offers tips on restoring photos that had been damaged in the storm.

“Photos are one of our most cherished possessions and if I can help them recover their precious memories, then I will do everything I can to do so.”

(READ the full story in Huffington Post)

She Found Her Passion Reuniting Tornado Victims With Lost Photos

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May 14, 2012

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After a massive tornado hit Joplin, Missouri last year, thousands of families whose homes were destroyed lost their most treasured mementos.

But thanks to the dedication and hard work of Abi Almandinger, tornado survivors have been reunited with thousands of old photographs that were blown away in the wind and found by strangers.

Twitter Users Prevent ‘Real-time Suicide’ Using Social Media

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May 14, 2012

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A Twitter user who threatened to commit a “real-time suicide” with live commentary was rescued by social media followers who became concerned by her online messages.

The Tweeter claimed to be a transsexual video producer, and told followers at around 7pm: “Stockpiled my meds – tonight is the night…”

Then added: “YAY! get ready for a real-time suicide – cuz i can’t be arsed with this unending bullshit… triple dose to start…”

(READ the story from The Week)

Son Defies Odds to Walk into Returning Soldier’s Arms

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May 13, 2012

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U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Jeremy Cooney had been told that his son, Michael, born cerebral palsy, would never walk. But when the soldier returned home from Afghanistan, his 6-year-old son had a big surprise for him.

While Jeremy was deployed, Michael discovered how to stand up unassisted. His teachers then began trying to teach him how to walk with a cane. Michael did them one better: he took several steps on his own.

When the soldier returned home to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, he didn’t know his son could walk. He was taken to a gymnasium, where he watched his son begin hobbling across the basketball court straight into his arms.

Heartbroken Man Giving Away Holiday for Two After Break-up – You Can Win

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May 13, 2012

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Tom Frankenburg wants to give away a holiday trip for two to Malta. He booked the $1,600 trip before he and his girlfriend split, and is now hoping to pay it forward.

“I genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought, I thought this would be the best way to do it,” said the young British bloke on his YouTube page. “It’s going to be something I’ll remember forever and I think it’s going to be fun.”

Chinese Researchers Quantum Teleport Photons Over 60 Miles

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May 13, 2012

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Since 1997, researchers have been able to quantum teleport photons. In 2010, a team from the University of Science and Technology of China in Shanghai successfully teleported a photon over 16km. Now that same team has released new findings, in which they claim to have teleported photons or over 60 miles (nearly 100km).

Sewage-Sniffing Dogs Locate Trouble Spots Along Milwaukee River

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May 13, 2012

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Canines have a sense of smell 1,000 times better than humans. So, you might imagine how amazing a dog could be at finding unwanted sewage draining into urban storm sewers. Such discharges usually come from failing infrastructure or illegal connections in sewage systems and result in nasty point-source pollution being flushed into area rivers.

Now, Milwaukee Riverkeepers has partnered with Environmental Canine Services to sniff and test over 50 manholes around Milwaukee.

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