Archive for January, 2007
What if you could aid amputees?
Jan. 29: Grayson Rosenberger poses with his Bubble Wrap-covered prosthetic leg during Bubble WrapAppreciation Day.
Grayson Rosenberger often marveled at his parents’ work with prosthetic patients in Africa and wondered how he could contribute to their effort. The 15-year-old from Nashville finally found a way, and it was recognized Monday as the grand prize winner in [...]
Posted: January 31st, 2007 under Life Stories.
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First Arab nominated for Holocaust honor
At the height of World War II, Khaled Abdelwahhab hid a group of Jews on his farm in a small Tunisian town, saving them from the Nazi troops occupying the North African nation.
Now, Abdelwahhab has become the first Arab nominated for recognition as “Righteous Among the Nations,” an honor bestowed on non-Jews who risked their [...]
Posted: January 31st, 2007 under Life Stories.
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What if you could turn your life around?
With strong, purposeful strides, Adella Robinson walks into the library at Olive Harvey College as if she owns the joint. No one would ever guess that it took her some 25 years to get here.
Along the way, she wrestled with virtually every social problem you can think of: single parenthood, addictions, unemployment, domestic abuse and [...]
Posted: January 31st, 2007 under Life Stories.
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What if you had a 5% chance of living?
Miracles do happen and a local woman is proof of that. Her story is not only amazing, but also inspirational.
Gretchen Miller is a miracle woman. She survived not one, but six organ transplants. She wants to share her story in hopes of educating people about her rare illness.
Imagine being a college freshman with your life [...]
Posted: January 31st, 2007 under Life Stories.
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Today in History - January 31
Ham was retrieved safely after overshooting his landing point by some way
1961: Chimp returns safely after space flight
A chimpanzee sent into space in a rocket by the United States has been recovered alive and well about 420 miles (676 km) from the launching site in Cape Canaveral.
The test was one of many planned to ensure [...]
Posted: January 31st, 2007 under History.
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