Tuscon, AZ, US
If you're a big fan of the "Best of Craigslist," you may already know this story. It's not a brand new bit of news. In fact, I read it months before the GNG was created. However, I remembered this story this morning and felt compelled to pass it along. From the Best of Craigslist, by an anonymous poster in Tuscon, AZ:
"This is one of the kindest things I've ever experienced. I have no way to know who sent it, but there is a kind soul working in the dead letter office of the US postal service. Our 14 year old dog, Abbey, died last month. The day after she died, my 4 year old daughter Meredith was crying and talking about how much she missed Abbey. She asked if we could write a letter to God so that when Abbey got to heaven, God would recognize her. I told her that I thought we could so she dictated these words:
Dear God, Will you please take care of my dog? She died yesterday and is with you in heaven. I miss her very much. I am happy that you let me have her as my dog even though she got sick. I hope you will play with her. She likes to play with balls and to swim. I am sending a picture of her so when you see her you will know that she is my dog. I really miss her.
Love, Meredith.
We put the letter in an envelope with a picture of Abbey and Meredith and addressed it to God/Heaven. We put our return address on it. Then Meredith pasted several stamps on the front of the envelope because she said it would take lots of stamps to get the letter all the way to heaven. That afternoon she dropped it into the letter box at the post office. A few days later, she asked if God had gotten the letter yet. I told her that I thought He had.
Yesterday, there was a package wrapped in gold paper on our front porch addressed, 'To Meredith' in an unfamiliar hand. Meredith opened it. Inside was a book by Mr. Rogers called, 'When a Pet Dies.' Taped to the inside front cover was the letter we had written to God in its opened envelope. On the opposite page was the picture of Abbey & Meredith and this note:
Dear Meredith,
Abbey arrived safely in heaven. Having the picture was a big help. I recognized Abbey right away. Abbey isn't sick anymore. Her spirit is here with me just like it stays in your heart. Abbey loved being your dog. Since we don't need our bodies in heaven, I don't have any pockets to keep your picture in, so I am sending it back to you in this little book for you to keep and have something to remember Abbey by. Thank you for the beautiful letter and thank your mother for helping you write it and sending it to me. What a wonderful mother you have. I picked her especially for you. I send my blessings every day and remember that I love you very much. By the way, I am wherever there is love.
Love, God"
For a picture of Meredith and Abbey, visit the original post at http://www.craigslist.org/about/best/tus/487665904.html
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Hostages Rescued, Colombia Reports
Bogota, Columbia
15 hostages of Colombian rebel groups have reportedly been rescued by the Colombian military. Among the rescued are three Americans, former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt, and eleven Colombian soldiers and police officers. Some of them have been held captive for years. Juan Manuel Santos, the Colombian Defense Minister, says no one was hurt during the rescue operation. Instead, soldiers captured some of the rebels guarding the hostages and convinced them to talk their comrades into freeing the captives.
Residing in Paris, Bentacourt's son Lorenzo Delloye-Betancourt says his mother's release after six years, "if true, the most beautiful news of [his] life."
Read the full story at http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,375481,00.html
15 hostages of Colombian rebel groups have reportedly been rescued by the Colombian military. Among the rescued are three Americans, former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt, and eleven Colombian soldiers and police officers. Some of them have been held captive for years. Juan Manuel Santos, the Colombian Defense Minister, says no one was hurt during the rescue operation. Instead, soldiers captured some of the rebels guarding the hostages and convinced them to talk their comrades into freeing the captives.
Residing in Paris, Bentacourt's son Lorenzo Delloye-Betancourt says his mother's release after six years, "if true, the most beautiful news of [his] life."
Read the full story at http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,375481,00.html
Public Saftey Increasing in Formerly War-torn Kosovo
KOSOVO, BALKANS
The Independent Republic of Kosovo, where for centuries opposing ethnic clans have been waging war against one another, was commended for its improvements in public saftey in a recent report issued by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.
The Chief of OSCE in Kosovo, Tim Guildmann, reports that "the general opinion regarding the work and responsibility of the security public organs is very good."
Kosovo borders Albania to the west, Central Serbia to the north and east, the Republic of Macedonia to the south, and Montenegro to the northwest. While violent unrest was still a major problem as recently as 2004, Kosovo issued its own declaration of independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008. This weekend as we in the States are celebrating our own independence, it's nice to know that other war-fatigued countries are also feeling the positive effects of peace, liberty, and justice for all.
The original link:
http://www.newkosovareport.com/200807021010/Society/OSCE-Kosovo-public-safety-improving.html
To see just how important this improvement is, a look at where they're coming from:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unrest_in_Kosovo
The Independent Republic of Kosovo, where for centuries opposing ethnic clans have been waging war against one another, was commended for its improvements in public saftey in a recent report issued by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.
The Chief of OSCE in Kosovo, Tim Guildmann, reports that "the general opinion regarding the work and responsibility of the security public organs is very good."
Kosovo borders Albania to the west, Central Serbia to the north and east, the Republic of Macedonia to the south, and Montenegro to the northwest. While violent unrest was still a major problem as recently as 2004, Kosovo issued its own declaration of independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008. This weekend as we in the States are celebrating our own independence, it's nice to know that other war-fatigued countries are also feeling the positive effects of peace, liberty, and justice for all.
The original link:
http://www.newkosovareport.com/200807021010/Society/OSCE-Kosovo-public-safety-improving.html
To see just how important this improvement is, a look at where they're coming from:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unrest_in_Kosovo
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Kidnapped Kansas Woman Returned Safely to Family
Viola, KS, US
48 year-old Joyce Patterson was kidnapped from the convenience store where she worked last Monday afternoon. Her personal things were left at the General Station Country Store, and the cash register had been emptied. There was no sign of a struggle. The ice in Joyce's drink had not yet melted when she was discovered missing.
For days, family, friends and neighbors held out hope that Joyce would be returned to them, though authorities admitted that it could be a "worst-case scenario."
In a miraculous change of events, Patterson's unidentified captor dropped her off at her Pastor's home at around 10:30pm on Thursday. Apparently the kidnapper was moved by the pleas on the local news for Joyce's safe return. Although the man remains at large, Joyce has been safely returned to her family. She is fully cooperating with police and providing them with as much information as she can, despite having been blindfolded and tied up for most of her ordeal.
To read more about the kidnapping case, visit http://www.kansas.com/213/story/447950.html
48 year-old Joyce Patterson was kidnapped from the convenience store where she worked last Monday afternoon. Her personal things were left at the General Station Country Store, and the cash register had been emptied. There was no sign of a struggle. The ice in Joyce's drink had not yet melted when she was discovered missing.
For days, family, friends and neighbors held out hope that Joyce would be returned to them, though authorities admitted that it could be a "worst-case scenario."
In a miraculous change of events, Patterson's unidentified captor dropped her off at her Pastor's home at around 10:30pm on Thursday. Apparently the kidnapper was moved by the pleas on the local news for Joyce's safe return. Although the man remains at large, Joyce has been safely returned to her family. She is fully cooperating with police and providing them with as much information as she can, despite having been blindfolded and tied up for most of her ordeal.
To read more about the kidnapping case, visit http://www.kansas.com/213/story/447950.html
Drinking Water on Its Way!
OUAGADOUGOU, BURKINA FASO
The government of Burkina Faso, European Investment Bank and French Development Agency have come together in a thirst quenching trifecta dedicated to improving the supply of drinking water in Ouagadougou, capital of Burkina Faso.
When completed, Project Ziga, as the venture is named, will bring the level of potable water to 30,000 cubic meters per day, as well as extending the radius of areas able to reach that water.
For the orginal link, check out:
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-07/01/content_8469060.htm
and if the thought of living in an area where drinkable water isn't readily available in the blazing summer sun has you wondering what you can do to help, check out this site, with helpful water conservation tips:
http://www.wateruseitwisely.com/
The government of Burkina Faso, European Investment Bank and French Development Agency have come together in a thirst quenching trifecta dedicated to improving the supply of drinking water in Ouagadougou, capital of Burkina Faso.
When completed, Project Ziga, as the venture is named, will bring the level of potable water to 30,000 cubic meters per day, as well as extending the radius of areas able to reach that water.
For the orginal link, check out:
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-07/01/content_8469060.htm
and if the thought of living in an area where drinkable water isn't readily available in the blazing summer sun has you wondering what you can do to help, check out this site, with helpful water conservation tips:
http://www.wateruseitwisely.com/
Monday, June 30, 2008
Florida Biologist Rescues a Bear
Apalachihola, FLA, US
Fish and wildlife authorities were summoned to a quiet neighborhood near Alligator Point, FLA, last Saturday to investigate reports of a wild bear roaming the streets. Indeed, a 375 lb male black bear was discovered in the town, and quickly shot with a tranquilizer dart. The beast, however, managed to lumber off into the Gulf of Mexico before succumbing to the dart's drug, putting itself in imminent danger of drowning.
Adam Warwick, fish and wildlife biologist, didn't hesitate to come to the helpless animal's rescue. Rushing into the sea, he managed to wrestle the huge body back to shore, where it was hoisted on to a truck and safely relocated to Osceola National Forest.
Fish and wildlife authorities were summoned to a quiet neighborhood near Alligator Point, FLA, last Saturday to investigate reports of a wild bear roaming the streets. Indeed, a 375 lb male black bear was discovered in the town, and quickly shot with a tranquilizer dart. The beast, however, managed to lumber off into the Gulf of Mexico before succumbing to the dart's drug, putting itself in imminent danger of drowning.
Adam Warwick, fish and wildlife biologist, didn't hesitate to come to the helpless animal's rescue. Rushing into the sea, he managed to wrestle the huge body back to shore, where it was hoisted on to a truck and safely relocated to Osceola National Forest.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
After Half a Century, Legendary Pranksters Come Forward
University of Cambridge, UK
It was June of 1958 when the students and staff of Cambridge University awoke to the greatest stunt and mystery they had ever seen: a car parked on the apex of he Senate House roof. Police and city officials were bamboozled, and failed in every attempt to get the car back down. Eventually, it was blow-torched in to pieces and removed bit by bit. Over the years, no one was able to solve the mystery of how the Austin Seven had gotten there. Only the Dean of Caius, Rev Hugh Montefiore, had a feeling he knew the culprits, and rather than turning them in, he sent them a case of champagne.
Now, 50 years later, the group of 12 engineering students lead by Peter Davey has come forth at their class reunion. At long last, they've revealed the secret of how they hoisted the Austin Seven to the top of the 70-ft building using scaffolding, some steel rope, and a couple of pretty girls to distract any passersby who became suspicious. The groups only regret? That the car wasn't left as a monument for all too see.
Read the full story at http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1030091/Revealed-50-years-The-secret-greatest-student-prank.html
It was June of 1958 when the students and staff of Cambridge University awoke to the greatest stunt and mystery they had ever seen: a car parked on the apex of he Senate House roof. Police and city officials were bamboozled, and failed in every attempt to get the car back down. Eventually, it was blow-torched in to pieces and removed bit by bit. Over the years, no one was able to solve the mystery of how the Austin Seven had gotten there. Only the Dean of Caius, Rev Hugh Montefiore, had a feeling he knew the culprits, and rather than turning them in, he sent them a case of champagne.
Now, 50 years later, the group of 12 engineering students lead by Peter Davey has come forth at their class reunion. At long last, they've revealed the secret of how they hoisted the Austin Seven to the top of the 70-ft building using scaffolding, some steel rope, and a couple of pretty girls to distract any passersby who became suspicious. The groups only regret? That the car wasn't left as a monument for all too see.
Read the full story at http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1030091/Revealed-50-years-The-secret-greatest-student-prank.html
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