Dentist Paul Weiss Brings Dog, Brooke, To His Office To Calm Kids' Nerves (PHOTO)

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As seen on Huffington Post Posted:   |  Updated: 12/11/2012 5:40 pm EST

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An adorable photo of a dentist and his four-legged sidekick is going viral on the Internet this week after it was shared on the social news site Reddit.

"This dentist brings his dog in as a way to calm the nerves of children who may be nervous. So great," wrote Redditor "Jmb012345."

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Baby Has Her Own Personal Dog Sled [VIDEO]

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Anyone who has ever tried to pull a small child on a sled knows that it's harder than it looks. If you're resourceful -- and have a scarily strong Jack Russell Terrier at home -- you can go ahead and outsource that work.

This dad has been doing so for years, starting when his little girl was a 25 pound 1-year-old and Diego the super-pup was only 10 pounds. That would be impressive on its own, but they filmed it again four years later when she was a 40-pound preschooler and Diego was only slightly bigger than before.

Six Decades Of Love: Viral Photo Shows Lasting Romance Between James And Lauretta Burke (PHOTO)

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Posted:   |  Updated: 12/12/2012 5:27 pm EST

Two powerful images. One standout example of love.

Less than 24 hours after the photos -- a couple's tender moments at a hospital juxtaposed against their wedding day -- appeared on Reddit, more than one million people had viewed them.

Touching details tell a story that the original poster says is "almost like 'The Notebook'" -- a popular book-turned-film synonymous with love untarnished by age or disease.

Ancient Copy of 10 Commandments Goes Digital

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Live Science Megan Gannon, News EditorDate: 12 December 2012 Time: 03:18 PM ET

The "Nash Papyrus," which contains the text of the Ten Commandments.
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The Cambridge Digital Library has just made available thousands of pages from fragile religious manuscripts for Internet users' perusal, including a 2,000-year-old copy of the 10 Commandments, known as the "Nash Papyrus.

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NOAA Administrator Leaving Agency

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Malcolm Ritter Published: Dec 12, 2012, 1:35 PM EST Associated Press

In this March 2, 2010 file photo, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, chief, Jane Lubchenco looks out from the waterfront as she speaks to fisherman in Gloucester, Mass. The head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012 she will leave her post at the end of February 2013.

NEW YORK  -- The woman who led the federal government's response to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 said Wednesday she will leave her post at the end of February.

"I have decided to return to my family and academia," Jane Lubchenco, administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, wrote to NOAA employees.

Brollies up and batten down the hatches: Cold snap is over but winds and rain will batter Britain tomorrow

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Mail Online - 12/13/12, Anna Edwards

  • Gale force winds will reach speeds of up to 60mph at exposed southern coasts and high ground
  • Sunny spells and rain will reach the UK by the weekend
  • Temperatures expected to reach up to 11C tomorrow in the south
  • Thermometer will hover around 2C and 4C today for large parts of the country
A dog runs through the frosty covered grass as the Sun breaks through the early morning fog on Staxton Hill, Ryedale, North Yorkshire

A dog runs through the frosty covered grass as the Sun breaks through the early morning fog on Staxton Hill, Ryedale, North Yorkshire

Brilliant Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight

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Space.com - 12/13/12, by Mike Wall

Astrophotographer Tommy Eliassen sent in a photo of a Geminid meteor taken over Hemnes, Nordland, Norway, on Dec. 11, 2012.
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Skywatchers around the world are in for a treat tonight, as the annual Geminid meteor shower is poised to put on a spectacular show.

The Geminids will peak overnight tonight (Dec. 13) with the moon at its new phase. The skies will thus be free of the moon's glare, allowing viewers in rural areas to see perhaps 100 or more meteors per hour, experts say.

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Alert raised on Level 2 for New Zealand’s White Island volcano

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The Watchers - 12/12/12, By Chillymanjaro

GNS Science volcanologists raised volcanic alert to Level 2 (minor eruptive activity) and the Aviation Color Code to Orange level (volcanic eruption is under way with no or minor ash emission) after discovering a spiny lava dome at White Island volcano in an existing small crater formed as a result of the recent eruptions in August. “The dome is probably 20 – 30 metres across and has spines sticking up. In more than 30 years visiting White Island I’ve never seen anything like it.” GNS Science volcanologist Brad Scott. Lava dome grows from the inside as new magma comes up and pushes...

GNS Science volcanologists raised volcanic alert to Level 2 (minor eruptive activity) and the Aviation Color Code to Orange level (volcanic eruption is under way with no or minor ash emission) after discovering a spiny lava dome at White Island volcano in an existing small crater formed as a result of the recent eruptions in August.

Tropical Cyclone Evan formed in South Pacific – Trouble for American Samoa and Fiji

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The Watchers - 12/12/12, By Chillymanjaro

Newborn tropical storm named Evan is causing problems for the residents of American Samoa and Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean. Tropical storm warnings are in effect for American Samoa, a gale warning and storm watch are in effect for Tutuila, Aunuu, Manua and Swains Island. Evan continues to move to the east and expected to strengthen. Evan is expected to move to the southwest and towards Fiji. According to latest JTWC report, Tropical Cyclone Evan is located approximately 145 nm west of Pago Pago, American Samoa, and is moving east-northeastward at 07 knots. Upper level analysis indicates Evan has improving radial outflow as an...

Newborn tropical storm named Evan is causing problems for the residents of American Samoa and Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean. Tropical storm warnings are in effect for American Samoa, a gale warning and storm watch are in effect for Tutuila, Aunuu, Manua and Swains Island. Evan continues to move to the east and expected to strengthen. Evan is expected to move to the southwest and towards Fiji.

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