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15 hours ago ago from AADD\'s Capitol Inclusion

Selena Chan, Ben Foss, and David Poisner Dr. Dobb’s Journal December 2,2009 Selena Chan is a Principal Engineer at Intel. She can be contacted at selena.chan@intel.com. Ben Foss is Product Development Manager for the Intel Reader in Intel's Digital Health Group. His e-mail is ben.foss@intel.com. David Poisner is a Senior Principal Engineer at Intel. His e-mail is david.i.poisner@intel.com. Courtesy Intel Corporation. All rights ...

Out of the mouths of babes

22 hours ago ago from (DOG)SPIRED

I stumbled across an older post on my rescue's website the other day. It made me cry and run to hug my dogs. It's a story I believe all people, not just dog owners would benefit from reading. So, I wanted to post it here. A vetrinarian went to a home one night to help a dog who was in terrible pain from cancer cross the rainbow bridge. The parents tried to send their little boy into the next room so that he wouldn't see her pass. But, ...

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This Is Why I Respect Seth

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