Magic potion cures hangover
A ‘magic potion’ has been launched in France which is said to stop hangovers and make alcohol disappear from the blood system up to six times faster than usual. »
Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006
Hug a hero
We see the good work of our local volunteer emergency first-responders — our firefighters, ambulance crews and fire police — every day in the pages of this newspaper. »
Ex-hippy to spend Google’s millions
LARRY BRILLIANT would never have been appointed head of Google’s charity unit had a mischievous guru not thrown apples at the American as he was meditating at an Indian ashram in the 1970s. »
Miracle escape from Ferrari smash
A rare Ferrari Enzo was severed in half in a horror 240 km/h-plus smash that caused mayhem on California’s Pacific Coast Highway. The owner of the Enzo, which was reportedly seen dicing a McLaren Mercedes SLR, suffered only minor wounds. »
Famed teacher delivers motivational speech
Wearing a newsboy cap and prompting cheers every time he muttered his signature Spanish remark, “Horale!” famed math teacher Jaime Escalante gave a motivational talk Wednesday at St. Paul High School. »
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006
Hero postman delivers blind pensioner from flames
A POSTMAN was hailed a hero today after rescuing a blind pensioner from an early morning house fire. »
East Tennessee couples say “I do” again
It’s the day every girl dreams of. Walking down the isle in front of family and friends, and saying I love you to that special someone. In a special vow renewal service at Redemption Church International in Knoxville, hundreds of couples are getting a chance to relive that dream again. Pastors Ed and Nora King are giving the special day to married couples at their church. »
Crime won’t pay
BACKROOM teams of financial wizards are hitting criminals in West Yorkshire where it really hurts – in their pockets. »
Doctors Call Girl A Medical Miracle
Children’s Hospital has no shortage of stories about children who have beaten the odds, but even doctors can’t explain what happened to a young patient who many call a medical miracle. »
Missing Chicago police dog returned
A good Samaritan dog lover reunited Bart, a missing 79-pound Chicago police dog, with his handler Tuesday and refused a $1,000 reward. »
One-legged man uses crutch in ice rescue
A man with one leg crawled out onto the thin ice of a pond to help rescue three young girls who broke through it Monday, using a crutch to reach one of them. »
The miracle of baby Faith
The prognosis couldn’t have looked more grim in September when Renea Poppel, who was three months’ pregnant, was critically wounded in a Metra derailment on Chicago’s South Side. »
Woman’s Adopt-a-Cat thrift store supports shelter for homeless felines
Inga Hanley’s phone rings at least 30 times a day. Whether it’s to rescue sick kittens or to spay stray colonies of cats, someone is asking for her help. »
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006
Multiple Sclerosis doesn’t slow Madison woman
Inside Linda Bone’s home, an enthusiastic black dog answers the door. »
Woman Says Her Cat Saved Her Life
A woman’s cats gave her the clue she needed to escape a potentially fatal carbon monoxide poisoning. »
Azeem, honored K9 dog
He was a highly decorated and proud member of the Philadelphia Police Department - with a black-and-rust furry coat that made him an unforgettable sight. »
Cancer-sniffing dog inducted into hall of fame
A cancer-sniffing dog from Nova Scotia is getting a gold star. »
Hope for diabetes cure reported: cells produce insulin
If a new finding by Burnham Institute and UCSD scientists holds true, millions of diabetics could someday drastically reduce their dependence on drugs and perhaps even have a cure. »
Young survivor donates hair
Katie Bickford, 9, of Frankford, has lived through more illness and pain than most people in a lifetime. She has done so gracefully and without complaint. In fact, now that she has overcome acute lymphocytic leukemia, she is helping other children with similar conditions. »
Making everyone Cinderella
Wondering what to do with that old prom dress, shoes and accessories? »
Man Reunited With Rare Guitar
The lead singer and guitarist for the popular rockabilly group, King Memphis, got his guitar back this weekend. »
Boys held captive by father in Mexico returned to mother
Two brothers that were kidnapped by their father from a Palmview elementary school a week ago were reunited with their mother Sunday, said La Joya school district Police Chief Raul Gonzalez. »
Construction Worker Rescued After Falling 20-Feet
Rescue teams worked for about one hour to pull a construction worker to safety after he fell 20-feet into a construction trench near I-215 and north Decatur. The man was airlifted to UMC. He was a bit groggy and complained of some pain but officials say the worker did not suffer any life threatening injuries. »
Wandering 5yo reunited with mother
A five-year-old girl found wandering the streets of Toronto’s east end was rescued by a quick-thinking parking enforcement officer early Monday morning and returned to her mother in the afternoon. »
Birthday party turns profitable for local school
With a classroom full of baby dolls, Randi Leydig realized she probably had enough toys. »
Demeanor, creativity earn Teacher of the Year high marks
Magic shows and a time travel machine are just as important as books and pencils in Betsy Seymour’s classroom. »
Monday, Feb. 20, 2006
Pig cells can cure diabetes
While many consider pigs a cure for hunger, they could also harbor the key to curing Type 1 diabetes, say researchers at the University of Minnesota. »
A family reunited in a special way
THE HOMELESS father stopped dead in his tracks in the middle of Broad Street, and yelled for all his friends to hear: “That’s my daughter! I ain’t seen her in years.” »
Runaway rabbit, family reunited
The question being asked by the Guevin family is where, and how, their very large pet rabbit Silvia survived the past six months on the lam. »
Teacher soaks up learning, teaching
Bonne-Marie Doughty-Jenkins isn’t your average eighth-grade science teacher. In the past four years, the former Plainville resident has received or been nominated for a number of awards and recognitions, including Teacher of the Year and Disney’s American Teacher of the Year. »