Everyday Heros…
Robin Dehaven, witness to the recent attack on the IRS building in Austin, rushed in to help people who were inside.
“I’ve had some experience in triage and battlefield, with … gunfire,” he said. “My first thought [was] maybe I can help, because I’m more used to dealing with traumatic situations like that.
“I have a clear head and a calm head to try to help those people, and luckily I did.”
Click here for the full story of the rescue.
Dog Saves Missing Girl’s Life
How impressive is this? This dog definitely deserves to be treated like a king.
With the help of her faithful dog ‘Blue,’ a 3-year-old girl survived a night of cold temperatures after getting lost.
Record-Setting Kidney Swap
Doctors in Washington DC performed a record-setting kidney swap giving 13 kidneys to patients who often never qualify. Read more below.
Fastest Growing Jobs: Accountants, Auditors and Health Professionals
Those of you looking for jobs, here is a tip from MSN on the fastest growing jobs. Read more by going to the link below.
A Oranguntan Photographer
Nonja is a photographer at the Vienna Zoo. This oranguntan has learned to take photographs by being rewarded with food after clicking a camera. Check out her work on facebook.
Secret Santa Hands out Money at Kansas City Hospital
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-ap-us-secret-santa,0,1796440.story
Yay for the Holidays!
Despite rain, Rockefeller Center was rockin’ while the tree lighting ceremony took place. Rockefeller Center spokesman Keith Douglas said that the famous tree helps bring in around 750,000 people to the area during the holiday season. Check out the link below to see pictures and video of the lighting.
http://gothamist.com/2009/12/03/photos_rainy_rockefeller_christmas.php
Rise in Construction Jobs in NC
http://wake.mync.com/site/Wake/news/story/45296/stimulus-creates-5500-construction-jobs-in-n.c/
Eight-Grader Donates Teddy Bears to Sick Children
Jason O’Neill started his company at age 9 and helps raise money to buy teddy bears for sick children. Read more about his story below.
