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~ESA
U.S. STORIES:
- Good Samaritan pulls driver from burning truck cab A passing motorist pulled a truck driver from his burning cab after the 18-wheeler went off a freeway ramp and smashed into a wall.
- Couple surprised by rebuilt home after Sandy Operation Blessing International rebuilt the interior of Burt and Jeanne Metz's Breezy Point home.
- A local hero and his family get a home Ground will be broken off of Anza Road for a new home to be built by a non-profit group that will accommodate the injuries of a local hero.
- Family pulls together for ‘miracle child’ TerezaTereza Horvathova has beaten death. Twice.
- Explosion survivor: ‘Every day holds the possibility of a miracle’ Having narrowly survived a gas explosion that destroyed her Park Forest residence two years ago, Yolanda Collins is now repaying the gift of life.
- "Miracle" baby who was shot in womb in Overtown doing well“It's a blessing to be through the tragedies,” Carolyn Milton said. “I'm very happy and can't explain in words how it feels that she's here and her mom is okay.”
- A walking miracle A Jersey girl, who has spent the last seven years in a wheelchair, has taken her first steps thanks to pioneering surgery.
- Teen author from Tennessee donates $140,000 of supplies to Sandy relief Nathan Wells, 19-year-old who wrote a book detailing his struggle with a mysterious illness caused by an experimental H1N1 vaccine, donated more than $140,000 worth of supplies to Hurricane Sandy relief last month.
- "Miracle girl" gives back at Children's Hospital LA's Cancer CenterAfter months in the hospital, a former teen cancer patient returned to pass out gifts to other youngsters.
- Ranch foreman recounts 'miracle' escape from fire The ranch foreman at Storybook Ranch in McKinney barely escaped the fire that raged through the main facility on January 3.
- Former 'John Doe' reunited with family A man who lived without an identity for more than four years was finally reunited with his family outside a Detroit courtroom Tuesday.
- ‘A Miracle’: OC doctor revives boy, 11 Irvine doctor Amir Yazdan found 11-year-old Tyler Winge unconscious when he began to administer CPR.
- Local elementary school sends hope to Sandy Hook A teacher at Burgess Elementary in Horry County traveled to Newtown, Connecticut over Christmas break to deliver a wreath and poems his class made for the families of the Sandy Hook victims.
- Dan Dewey: An angel of mocha Dan Dewey never set out to be famous. He only wanted to fetch coffee for sick people.
- Good Samaritan tackles purse thief A Tice man helped deputies detain a robbery suspect after he witnessed a purse snatching.
- Hope for Sandy Hook The three mothers have already received support from local businesses, but they are still accepting auction items and other donations.
- Nashville resident Joseph Cole named Allstate Give Back Day Hero “Joseph Cole is an outstanding individual who keeps Dr. King’s legacy alive through his unwavering devotion to bettering the greater Nashville community,” said Vicky Dinges.
- Sandy Springs senior honored as a hero for volunteerism The Holy Innocents' Freedom Wright is honored by Allstate Insurance Company for making a difference in the community.
- Warren's homeless get help from Project Hope The church collaborates with other churches to pass out hot meals, warm coats and blankets.
- Disabled Veterans National Foundation expresses thanks to Walter Reed, Wounded Veterans in Recovery DVNF gave two hundred Visa gift cards of $100 each to the troops at the hospital as a way to thank them for their sacrifice to our nation.
- Rockefeller Center tree donated to Morris Habitat for Humanity The 80-foot, 10-ton Norway spruce that came from Joe Balku’s backyard in the Flanders section of Mount Olive is being donated to Morris Habitat for Humanity, to build houses in its home county for low-income families.
- Stars of HOPE shine Stars of HOPE encourages people to paint colorful wooden stars, designated with messages of hope and inspiration, to be placed around their disaster-stricken communities.
- Angel Air Care receives grant Angel Air Care responds to rural North Dakota emergencies whether it’s from a farm, hunting, oil-related, or vehicle accident, or just a medical emergency where time and location make a difference.
- Salvation Army Kroc Center adds “squishy” water slide that inspires sibling fun Funded by Ray and Joan Kroc, founders of the McDonald’s corporation, Kroc Centers are springing up across the country in underserved and underprivileged communities.
- God’s Acre grows in donations Area farmers and agribusinesses participating in this ministry for area food pantries are donating considerably more than one acre’s worth of income, products or services to this cause.
- St. Gertrude School students give ‘angel gifts’ Rather than exchanging gifts with each other at Christmas, students at St. Gertrude School give Angel Gifts to specific children under the care of Child Protective Services.
- Cargill employees came together during the holidays to help kids against hunger Kids Against Hunger’s mission is to significantly reduce the number of hungry children in the USA and to feed starving children throughout the world. Recently, they partnered with Cargill employee volunteers to package meals for children in need.
- The World’s Best Children’s Magicians create magic to benefit children in PasadenaThe Children's Magic Workshop will gather to benefit the children served by Hillsides, a provider of high quality care, advocacy and innovative services to create lasting change for children, youth, and families in Los Angeles.
- Annual HOPE Fashion Show This event provides significant support for the American Cancer Society's breast cancer initiative, which includes programs for early detection, community education, patient services and research.
- Local Children's Miracle Network patient in finals to win contest Artwork created by local pediatric patient, 8-year-old Jasmine Diaz, gives Children's Miracle Network the chance to win $15,000 in the White Cloud Facial Tissue Art Contest.
- Ignite youth mentoring program ignites hope in kids January is National Mentor month and NBC Right now is teaming up with the Ignite Youth Mentoring Program to showcase community members making a difference in the lives of kids in the Tri-Cities.
- Local kids get to "Shop with a Hero" Every year, Meijer hosts several hundred “Shop with a Hero” events where underprivileged children walk the aisles with area firefighters and law enforcement personnel to shop for holiday gifts for themselves and their families.
- The story of a Stamford soldier's missing medals Gene Schaffer was a hero with two bronze medals awarded for military service with valor. Congressman Jim Himes helps reconnect his family with the medals they never knew he deserved.
- Nominate an Unsung Hero parent or caregiver This year, the trust will celebrate 28 parents from around New Hampshire who are role models for their families and those around them with the sixth annual Unsung Hero Awards ceremony.
- Red Cross seeks nominees for ‘Hometown Heroes’ honor The Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the American Red Cross is accepting nominations for its annual Hometown Hero Awards campaign.
WORLD:
- Fire hero saves family caught in bushfire Clint Johnson was preparing to evacuate when he came to the family's rescue.
- Children’s miracle escape from bushfires Five young children and their grandparents had a miraculous escape from the devastating fires raging through Tasmania by hiding for hours in chilly seawater under a jetty.
- 'What would your grandmother think?': Vancouver riot hero asked would-be bomber Ignoring a sea of taunts and threats of violence, Victoria Pearson waded into the 2011 Stanley Cup riot and appealed to the conscience of one wild-eyed young man stuffing a handkerchief into the gas tank of a parked car.
- Gunman sent fleeing by hero Gateshead granddad Postmaster Michael Edwards was hailed a first class male today for chasing a masked gunman from his shop.
- Ambulance driver hailed a hero after stopping man from jumping off M60 bridge at Stockport An ambulance driver has been hailed a hero after he saved a man who was about to jump off a motorway bridge.
- ‘Don’t call me a hero’ A driving school owner has dismissed his heroic actions as ‘simply instinct’ after saving an elderly man from a brutal battering by a wild gunman.
- Volunteer Wyn’s an ‘unsung hero’ Wyn Evans has been involved in assisting the families of injured motorcycle riders since 1980.
- Angel Tea honors those who step in for others Whether it’s basketball clinics, Fun Family Fridays or Family Nights at the Camarena Memorial Library, it’s through the help of volunteers, donors and city staff that thousands enjoy various events held throughout the year.
- Helpers thanked for angel tree effort Organizers behind the Brechin Angel Tree have paid tribute to all those who donated gifts.
- Thousands benefit from God's Open Hands God’s Open Hands Food Pantry gave out approximately 4,000 food boxes to hungry families in this area – meals for well over 11,000 people.
- Canada sending aide to flood-hit Sri Lanka The Canadian government announced this week that they'll be contributing aid to the victims of this disaster in the form of blankets, bed sheets, towels, soap, and drinking water to people who lost their belongings in the floods.
- Journey to Jamaica invigorates 'Building Hope Gala' committee Proceeds from the gala will build safe and secure new homes with sanitation for 65 impoverished families in Canaan Heights in May Pen, Jamaica.
- Inches from death... in miracle escape Fylde coast motorist came close to death after a fence post speared the windscreen of his car.
- Central African Republic ceasefire urged as talks begin Mediators urged Central African Republic's government and rebels to sign a ceasefire on Wednesday as talks got under way to end a month-long revolt, but there was little sign either side was ready to make a deal.
- Talks on Central African Republic begin in Gabon Talks on the crisis in Central African Republic began Wednesday with representatives of the government, rebels and other groups gathering in this nearby country.
- Egypt's president to meet Palestinian rivals on unity Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi plans to meet the leaders of Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah on Wednesday in a renewed effort to help them heal their five-year-old feud, Palestinian and Egyptian officials said.
- A North Korean tale: Google, God and the Governor Bill Richardson has stated that the primary motivation is to advocate for the release of Korean-American tour guide Kenneth Bae, who has been imprisoned in North Korea since December.
- Venezuela plans show of support for ailing Chavez "Everyone to the street," Maduro said at a televised Cabinet meeting Wednesday night. "We're going to have a great function in honor of President Chavez."
FURRY FRIENDS:
- Rescued boy huddled with his dogs for warmth A frantic search for a missing six-year-old boy in Seneca ended in relief when deputies discovered the boy huddled under a bush with his two dogs for warmth.
- Miracle cat survives horrible attack The arrow narrowly missed Mack's brain and was removed at the Pet Emergency Treatment Services in Lancaster. Not only did Mack somehow survive the attack, but veterinarians say he is back in good health.
- It's a New Year's miracle! My cat came back after going missing for a year I can reduce myself to tears simply by imagining any combination of my pets past or present bravely traversing the wilderness searching for me out of loyalty, love and devotion.
BUSINESS:
- Google chairman to North Korea: Tear down this firewall The Associated Press, via CBS News, reports that Schmidt was part of “a private delegation” that is “urging North Korea to allow more open Internet access and cellphones to benefit its citizens.”
- Slant/Fin helps reheat Long Island during and after Sandy Many homes and businesses were affected by the storm - including Slant/Fin’s manufacturing plant - but that didn’t stop employees from working in the dark trying to meet the increased demand and aid those devastated by the storm.
- Ashtead Technology comes to the aid of hurricane Sandy victims From north to south, Ashtead Technology pulls together on multiple fronts to assist victims in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
- Boy writes letter to LEGO after losing minifigure, gets awesome response Luka, not one to admit defeat, decided to write a letter to the good people at LEGO seeking a replacement.
- SofTouch Dental and Dr. Chung give all that donate $100 to Boys & Girls Club, a free dental exam & more All money collected on behalf of this effort by Dr. Chung and SofTouch™ will be donated to the Salem Boys & Girls Club to support their efforts to continue to generate dental health awareness for youth throughout our community.
- FreedomVoice Customers Donations Make Difference for Rady Children’s Hospital–San Diego FreedomVoice has been overwhelmed by the generosity of their customers. To date, 3,906 customers have contributed to the program totaling a sum of $10,248 donated to Rady Children’s Hospital.
- A financial service for people fed up with banks Mr. Reich and a co-founder, Shamir Karkal, created Simple, an online banking start-up company based in Portland that offers its customers free checking accounts and data-rich analysis of their transactions and spending habits.
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY:
- Dazzling comet of 2013 may be among brightest ever seen Excitement continues to rise among both professional and amateur astronomers about Comet ISON, which on Nov. 28 of this year might become one of the brightest comets ever seen, outshining such recent dazzlers as Comet Hale-Bopp (1997) and Comet McNaught (2007).
- Body cast offers corrective hope for kids with scoliosis Scoliosis spinal curvature can be improved with surgeries and metal rods, but something simple could cure it for some.
- Astronomers discover a planet almost identical to Earth Unglamorously named KOI 172.02 (KOI stands for Kepler Object of Interest) this planet is the most Earth-like planet astronomers have discovered yet.
- Wild weather of distant 'failed star' revealed Astronomers have mapped out the weird and wild weather of a so-called "failed star" in unprecedented detail.
- 'Zombie' planet's rogue orbit around star shocks scientists The unbalanced orbit of a so-called "zombie planet" in a dusty star system has astronomers struggling to explain the exoplanet's behavior.
SPORTS:
- Golfer Nicole Jeray’s birdies benefit narcolepsy as "Swinging for Sleep" raises more than $35,000 Proceeds were shared between Narcolepsy Network, the oldest narcolepsy patient support organization in the U.S., and Wake Up Narcolepsy a nonprofit advancing narcolepsy awareness and treatment.
- 9th Hope Charity Basketball Classic Feb. 2 The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley will present its ninth annual Game of Hope Charity Basketball Classic in Beeghly Center at Youngstown State University.
- Oregon’s ‘Rudy’ gets into Fiesta Bowl thanks to teammate faking an injury Receiver Keanon Lowe came up with a plan to get his teammate onto the field for at least one bowl snap.
- Ray Lewis talks 'God's Will,' wears Psalm 91 after Wild-Card playoff win Ray Lewis, 37-year-old Baltimore Ravens Christian linebacker who recently revealed his plans for retirement after the postseason, glorified God after his big win against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday that advanced his team in the playoffs.
- I’m just happy to be here He admits beating the killer disease remains the biggest “result” of his life, regardless of this week’s heroics.
- From Golden Child to Miracle Man to 2012 Comeback Fighter of the Year Danny “Miracle Man” Jacobs hails to us from the harsh surroundings he was forced to overcome in Brooklyn, New York.
- Norwegian kicker dreams of NFL after viral video The 28-year-old Norwegian, without having played a single game at any level of the sport, is suddenly pursuing a shot at making it to the NFL.
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT:
- Artist creates amazing 25-foot-tall ice castles Artist Brent Christensen, 50, of Alpine, Utah, has spent the last four years perfecting the craft of intertwining icicles into solid, 20 to 25-foot-tall structures he calls ice castles.
LIFESTYLE:
- Fighting cancer's effects one makeover at a time It may sound superficial, but for those who have faced grueling months of chemotherapy and radiation, looking better can be an important part of healing.
- 11 Fun Things to Do on a Rainy DayWard off boredom (for both you and your kids) with this list of family activities and relaxing ideas.
- Eat a good breakfast It’s certainly something that can get you a good start on the day, but the important thing is what type of breakfast should you eat?
- Massachusetts couple gets married on the day that matches their home town's ZIP code Couples often hold weddings on significant dates, but a Massachusetts couple has come up with a new way of remembering their ceremony.
- Bilinguals have faster, more adaptive brains when they get older, study finds Speaking two languages can actually help offset some effects of aging on the brain, a new study has found.
RELIGION/SPIRITUALITY: - Mosul archbishop on anti-Christian violence and the miracle of Christmas For the first time since 2003, "we were able to celebrate the evening Mass well past 11 pm. It was a beautiful celebration," the prelate said.
- God Can Hear You Now: Text Your Prayer to a Friar The largest group of Franciscan friars in the United States is offering the faithful a new way to pray in the digital age by accepting prayer requests via text messages.
- Nazarene devotees should reflect on their relationship with God Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle urged devotees of the Black Nazarene to reflect on their relationship with God and challenged them to become witnesses of His love, which has been manifested in the image of the suffering Jesus Christ.
- US bishop says young Palestinians he met showed hope, vision Bishop Kicanas was especially moved by the "daunting spirit" he found in the young people of Gaza.
- God loves us, through others, until the day we die It is God who keeps us going, be that a journey on a Manhattan street or in the arms of a caregiver. God is persistent. Look around and you will find him.
- The miracle of the muscle shows how to increase giving Begin giving at a level at which you are comfortable but don’t plan to stay there. Add more weight.
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