Google saved Australian hostage
An Australian journalist kidnapped in Iraq was freed after his captors checked the popular internet search engine Google to confirm his identity. »
Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004
Tuesday, Sep. 28, 2004
San Diego Race for the Cure Presents ‘Sleep In for the Cure’
Komen San Diego Race for the Cure® presents an innovative opportunity for San Diegans to support the fight against breast cancer without getting out of bed — Sleep In for the Cure. For those San Diegans who are unable to participate in the Race on Sunday, November 7 in Balboa Park, Sleep In for the Cure provides a great way to show support for the cause without ever moving a muscle! »
Diana DeGarmo Charity Lunch Nets $10,099
The winner of an eBay auction for lunch with “American Idol” runner-up Diana DeGarmo said he bid $10,099 for the prize hoping the singer could lend some star power to his nonprofit organization. »
Saturday, Sep. 25, 2004
Dogs Trained to Smell Bladder Cancer in Urine
Man’s best friend could also be a lifesaver in the fight against cancer. »
Thursday, Sep. 23, 2004
Woman scores another lottery win
The fairy godmother of Kilmarnock has struck again. »
Sniffer rats to help rescue teams
Sniffer rats, equipped with radios, could soon be helping to locate earthquake survivors buried in the collapsed buildings. »
Cinemas host mothers and babies
A Mexican cinema chain is to offer film showings for mothers and babies. »
World record hopefuls pull off runway stunt for charity
A team of staff at Marshall’s Aerospace in Cambridge have dragged one of their aircraft a mile along a runway for charity - and think they may have broken a world record at the same time. »
Tuesday, Sep. 16, 2003
People throng to witness milk oozing from ‘miracle tree’
People are thronging to witness a reported miracle of “milk oozing” from a neem tree in Saramedu on the outskirts of Coimbatore on Monday, police said. »
Monday, Sep. 8, 2003
Pastor lives on billboard to raise money for charity
A local pastor has made a temporary home 25 feet above the street in a fund-raising effort for children in Africa. »
Saturday, Aug. 23, 2003
kids can play
A Neglected park in one of Newcastle’s most deprived areas has been transformed into a state-of-the-art playground with the help of a �60,000 cash windfall. The site in the Lower Milehouse estate - home to no more than a rusty climbing frame just months ago - has been transformed into a children’s den bursting at the brim with play equipment. »
Friday, Aug. 22, 2003
Bike back in time
Do it the old-fashioned way: bike, have ice cream, enjoy, relax. »