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[omega man]

From CBS Sunday's retirement show-

When it came time to retire, Mary Charlebois and Kevin Scanlon left Mendocino County in California searching for community and a calmer way of life. They now live fulltime on the Mediterranean island of Gozo, part of the Maltese archipelago. They are just two of the increasing numbers of Americans for whom living overseas represents not just a budgetary benefit, but also an adventure. Correspondent Seth Doane reports.

Latitude Margaritaville, a 55+ community, is inspired by the vibes of the late musician Jimmy Buffett. It's just one of the 800 active adult communities in the U.S., where retirees are finding community, and more. Correspondent Martha Teichner reports from the Daytona Beach community where it's always five o'clock.

Hope you all that have achieved retirement are enjoying it.

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Missing toddler ... led to safety by a dog​

https://www.aol.com/missing-toddler-walked-7-miles-104220935.html
A 2-year-old boy who spent the night alone in the remote Arizona wilderness and walked 7 miles through mountain lion territory was led to safety by a rancher's dog, authorities said Tuesday.

A huge search operation was launched when the boy disappeared from his home in Seligman, Arizona, about 100 miles south of Grand Canyon National Park, at about 5 p.m. Monday. He was wearing just a blue tank top and pajama pants, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office said.

The sheriff's office said that more than 40 rescuers, including Department of Public Safety rangers, joined the search, and a DPS helicopter spotted two mountain lions in the area.

But 16 hours after he went missing, rancher Scottie Dunton found him on his land 7 miles away. The boy was safe and well and had apparently been led to his property by the rancher's dog, Buford.

"I got in my truck to go to town and I see Buford walking down the side of the fence with a little blond kid with him," Dunton told NBC affiliate KPNX of Phoenix. "I had heard about the missing child this morning, so I knew it was him."

Buford, an Anatolian Pyrenees, normally patrols his land and wards off coyotes.
Dunton asked the boy if he had walked all night, and he answered, "No, I laid up under a tree. "

The beef farmer said the boy was in good shape but upset. The rancher traced the boy's steps and found the dog had escorted him for at least a mile. He said Buford, an Anatolian Pyrenees, normally patrols his land and wards off coyotes.

"He went through some rough country, it's all mountains and canyons and boulder piles, and it's rough for adults, let alone for 2-year-old kids," Dunton said. "He did a remarkable job to go 7 miles like he did."

Dunton added that lions, coyotes, and the occasional bear can be found in the area.

Dunton said of Buford, "He loves kids, and I imagine he wouldn't leave him once he'd found him."

 

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On April 19, 1775, British troops faced off against colonial militias in the Massachusetts towns of Lexington and Concord, and exchanged fire, setting off America's War of Independence. Correspondent Mo Rocca explores the dramatic events of that fateful day 250 years ago; and hears from reenactors about why the colonists' ideals still hold true today.

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[omega man]

GenSpace, a new community center for seniors in Los Angeles founded by philanthropist Wallis Annenberg, offers up the kind of space and activities in which older people can thrive. Correspondent Allison Aubrey talks with Annenberg about GenSpace's intergenerational approach, and whether her model for a modern senior center is replicable across the country.

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[omega man]

Good dog!

Tough kid. Good dog. Great outcome.

 

[omega man]

Man reflects on Operation Babylift, reunion with birth mother​

WoW

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From CBS Sunday Morning-



In 2007, Joe Scaravella, who'd recently lost his parents and grandmother, opened an unlikely restaurant on New York's Staten Island: Enoteca Maria, where dishes were prepared by Italian grandmothers cooking treasured regional dishes. The restaurant has since expanded to feature "Nonnas" from around the world, preparing Greek, Japanese, Spanish and Egyptian dishes as well, and has inspired a new Netflix film, "Nonnas" starring Vince Vaughn. Correspondent Jon Wertheim takes a seat at the table.

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[omega man]

A moving bookstore finds helping hands (hundreds of them)​

From CBS Sunday Morning-

In Chelsea, Michigan, Michelle Tuplin, owner of Serendipity Books, decided to relocate her business to a larger space a few blocks away. But to move 9,000 books without breaking the bank, she asked for volunteers – and the town's book lovers did not disappoint. Steve Hartman reports.

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Billerica farm owner who refused to pay taxes gets $31,000 refund for overassessment​

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Abington, Massachusetts, community supports local restaurant that has always given back.​

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[omega man]

Creating art from trash-​

This give new meaning to "One Man's Trash.......

Environmental artist Tom Deininger's works represent a menagerie of wildlife recreated in life-like detail. But each of his pieces is made of discarded objects – everything from trash to childhood toys – that are discernable when viewed from a certain angle. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with Deininger about perspectives on his trash-centric art, and raising awareness about the human threats to endangered species.

This guy has never heard of Functional Fixedness

An amazing talent!



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[omega man]

Nice, Interesting and Clever-
From CBS Sunday Morning-

Correspondent Nancy Giles goes in search of hidden rooms, and finds some of them in the most unexpected places. Giles speaks to Steven Humble, the founder of Creating Home Engineering, which specializes in building secret passageway doors and high-security panic rooms. She also hears from April Tucholke, who researches hidden spaces and says the phenomena of secret rooms goes back centuries.

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[omega man]

Can't do this working from home-
From CBS Sunday Morning-
Enjoy the Craftsmanship!

A city known for its centuries-old ironwork needs an expert who can keep it looking like new. Correspondent Michelle Miller, the former first Lady of New Orleans, is our guide to some of its most iconic designs. She meets with Darryl Reeves, one of just a handful of restoration blacksmiths still working in New Orleans, where vintage, wrought iron pieces survive in the French Quarter.

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[omega man]

Nice!
From CBS Sunday Morning-

Actor Christian Bale won praise for his titular performance in the "Batman" franchise, and now, he's on a mission to help kids who could use a real-life superhero. Bale is helping to build Together California, a foster care home designed to keep orphaned siblings from being separated. He talks to correspondent Tracy Smith about his inspiration for the project.

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[omega man]

As someone that can’t carry a tune in a dump truck, I can really appreciate this-

10 year old Jake wows 30,000 with epic return performance!​

Jake is back and taking the stage with Rick Parfitt and the RPJ Band to perform the legendary Guns N' Roses classic "Sweet Child o' Mine" again. After his previous performance went uber viral, racking up well over 100 million combined views, Jake is now ready to rock the main stage at Carfest in front of a massive crowd of 30,000!

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[omega man]

This kid is going to be a leader-

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[omega man]

Jun 12, 2025
Tim Andrews, one of four people to ever get a pig kidney transplant, was on an operating table five months ago. But on Wednesday night, he threw out the first pitch at Fenway Park.

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[r0ckrat]

My uncle was an extremely early open heart patient, and is still kicking along today. The article is from 2007.

Randy Jelen

Clipping found in Corvallis Gazette-Times published in Corvallis, Oregon on 5/27/2007. Randy Jelen

www.newspapers.com

 

[20774]

One needs to be careful on setting the bar for wedding anniversary gifts! But still, a very cool gift!!

 

[omega man]

From CBS Sunday Morning-

Correspondent Steve Hartman admits that he wasn't eager to become a dog dad, when his wife brought home an Australian Labradoodle. But it wasn't long before Hartman discovered a new role for himself: dog's best friend.

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