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K-9 Eden Lures Lucky Dogs

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A dog park in Texas is thriving during these hard times. How? You may ask, it’s because they have hit a nitch that no one has been able to, an indoor dog park complete with day care and overnight stay. This amazing indoor park has security, air conditioning and even a snack bar for humans. Now you can bring your dog to a park that is up to your standards. Click here to read more about this amazing indoor doggy heaven.

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November 2, 2009   No Comments

Spaghetti Bridge Contest in Chile

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Students from University of Andes participated in a contest to create a bridges out of 2 packets of spaghetti. These engineering students created amazing creations in a short period of time. Click here to watch the video of the contest.

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November 1, 2009   No Comments

Pouring the Perfect Cup of Tea

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Scientists have been racking their brain for years trying to discover how to pour the perfect cup of tea sans the dribble. After creating a theory called the “the teapot effect” a new spout design was made to avoid this issue. Click here to read more about these findings.

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October 29, 2009   No Comments

Farmer Gets Two-In-One Ducklings

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A farmer receives a surprise as one of his eggs hatched. He watched as a small duckling saw the world for the first time after living in a shell. Moments later, a similar looking duckling emerged from that same shell. Click here to watch the birth of these two little ones.

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October 28, 2009   No Comments

Australian Girl Makes Sailing Bid

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A 16 year old girl from down under is attempting to be the youngest person to sail around the world. The record holder currently is a 17 year old male. A 13 year old girl in Holland attempted to take this journey but authorities urged her not too. Despite the obvious hurdles of this journey, this young lady’s family insists she is more than capable. Click here to read more about her journey.

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October 18, 2009   No Comments

What if We Volunteered with Therapy Animals?

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The west Virginia book festival this year was unlike every other year. In addition to their normal traffic of humans, dogs were also present. The “sit and stay” program is designed for children between the ages of 6 and 12 to bond with an animal while practicing their reading. These therapy dogs have many other skills in addition to providing a friendly ear. Click here to read more about this event.

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October 11, 2009   No Comments

Disney Offers Free Entry to 1M Volunteers

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The “give a day, get a Disney day” program, which will take place in 2010 was set in place to encourage people to volunteer in their communities. This awesome program will gain some publicity to volunteering, and helping others. Click here to read more about how to get involved.

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October 8, 2009   No Comments

Who’s a Better Translator Machines or Humans?

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Since Google and now Facebook has become such international hits, they have been forced to expand globally. “How do they keep up with all the social networking in different languages?” you may ask, the answer is simple, translation. Unlike Google, who uses computer codes to translate their site in to different languages, Facebook actually uses humans to translate their site. They do this to ensure slang is used, as it is a social networking site. Click here to read more about this debate.

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October 7, 2009   No Comments

Curry Festival Spices Up London

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The two week curry festival has commenced in London. This two week event has a rich history and people look forward to it every year. Click here to read more about this exciting event.

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October 5, 2009   No Comments

Malawi Windmill Boy with Big Fans

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Inspired by great climate change leaders, this boy was able to use scraps to change his village’s power using electric windmills. This boys story is truly triumphant, as his family is very poor as well as his village. This great story has caught the eyes of many and will now be the subject of a book “the Boy who Harnessed the Wind”. Click here to read more about this boy and his amazing story.

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October 2, 2009   No Comments