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Top 10 Stories of 2012 Countdown Story #9 A Spontaneous Opportunity To Teach My Children About Generosity

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Help Others. org --posted by Earthymom33 on Dec 23, 2012

My kids and I were heading into the superstore over the weekend. On the way, we spotted a man wrapped in a blanket and holding a sign that said, "Lost my job. Family to Feed".

At this store, a sight like this is not a normal occurrence. It was obvious the man was embarrassed, but desperate. My 10-year-old noticed him commented on how bad it must be to have to stand outside in the cold wind.

While we were in the store, I asked each of the kids (I have seven :) to pick something they thought our 'friend' outside would appreciate. They picked a couple apples, a package of shrimp cocktail, a sandwich, some cheese and a bottle of juice.

Then my 17-year-old asked, "Can we get him a gift card?"

Queenslanders share Christmas joy with state's less fortunate

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The Australian Brittany Vonow From: The Courier-Mail  December 25, 2012 1:00AM

  • Kmart Mt Druitt staff gear up for the Wishing Tree Appeal.
  • Kmart Mt Druitt staff gear up for the Wishing Tree Appeal
  • AMONG the heady Christmas shopping and festive splurging, Queenslanders haven't forgotten those less fortunate.

    Queenslanders have donated more than 83,000 presents to the 2012 Kmart Wish Tree Appeal, the third most generous state behind New South Wales and Victoria.

    The 83,197 presents will go towards those in need and culminate in more than six million gifts donated across the country since the appeal stated in 1987.

Drought-Parched Rivers Reveal History's Relics

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Weather.com - 12/23/12, Jim Salter

AP Photo/United States Coast Guard, Colby Buchanan

A World War II minesweeper lies uncovered in the Mississippi River near St. Louis in this Nov. 28 photo.

The lack of rain has left many rivers at low levels unseen for decades, offering a glimpse at things not normally seen.

ST. LOUIS — From sunken steamboats to a millennium-old map engraved in rock, the drought-drained rivers of the nation's midsection are offering a rare and fleeting glimpse into years gone by.

Lack of rain has left many rivers at low levels unseen for decades, creating problems for river commerce and recreation and raising concerns about water supplies and hydropower if the drought persists into next year, as many fear.

Chile raises alert on Copahue Volcano to red, issues air-traffic alerts

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Source: The Extinction Protocol - 12/23/12

December 24, 2012 – CHILE - Chilean authorities on Sunday issued a red alert — the most severe in their warning system — that the Copahue Volcano, high in the Andes Mountains on the border with Argentina, might be poised for a significant eruption. A familiar threat to New Zealand air traffic is emerging from a mountain 10,000 kilometers away. The Andes Copahue volcano on the Argentinian-Chilean border has started erupting, sending up ash and gas high into the atmosphere. When the Cordon Caulle volcano erupted in June this year, the ash reached New Zealand about three weeks later, forcing some airlines to curtail flights.

 

Man Celebrates Homeless Woman's Birthday (VIDEO)

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Huffington Post Posted: 12/22/2012 1:10 pm EST  |  Updated: 12/22/2012 1:10 pm EST

The video of a kindhearted man celebrating a homeless woman’s birthday with a makeshift party on the street has gone viral.

They speak in Spanish. But smiles and laughter are universal across cultures, and it's not hard to interpret Andrea Chaparro's joy as she receives her surprise from Emilio Aparicio Rodriguez.

In the video dated Dec. 17, Aparicio approaches Chaparro, who sits on a sidewalk with a dog, and gingerly fastens on a party hat. He then lights a candle on a chocolate frosted donut.

Health Benefits of Animals

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Pet Partners

 

Health Benefits of Animals for Children

Children with Horse

Do you remember being at an age where you were closer to your pet than any other member of your family? When the non judgmental behavior of your pet made you feel special and bonded? If you do remember that feeling of closeness, you probably already know how great pets can be for children. And if you’ve never owned a pet we can help you learn more about the amazing ways that animals contribute to a child’s healthy growth.

Research studies have indicated that :

  • Owning a pet enhances a child’s self-esteem. 

  • Having pets teaches children responsibility and respect towards other living beings.

Researcher says the Hawaiian Islands are slowly dissolving

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Source: The Extinction Protocol - 12/22/12

December 22, 2012 – HAWAII - Reporting in the journal Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, researchers at Brigham Young University say that the Hawaiian Islands are slowly dissolving. Eventually, Oahu’s Koolau and Waianae mountains will dwindle to little more than a flat, low-lying island like Midway. While erosion is certainly a guilty party, researchers contend that the mountains of Oahu are, in fact, dissolving from within. Researchers spent several months collecting samples of groundwater and stream water to determine which source removed more mineral material. They also put to use surface water estimates from the U.S. Geological Survey to calculate the quantity of mass that vanished from the island each year.

 

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Officials on alert over Copahue volcano in Argentina

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GFP Note: Volcano Discovery reports that the alert level was raised to red. More: Volcano Discovery.

RTE News - updated 12/23/12

The authorities of Chile and Argentina issued yellow alerts due to the eruption of the Copahue volcano

The authorities of Chile and Argentina issued yellow alerts due to the eruption of the Copahue volcano

Increased activity at a volcano on the border of Chile and Argentina has authorities in both countries on alert.

The Copahue volcano in Argentina's Neuquen province and Chile's Biobio region began spewing ash and gas early yesterday.

To read the rest of this story, visit RTE News.

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