Archive for December 17th, 2008

Celtics’ streak survives

Written by on Wednesday, December 17th, 2008 in Latest News.

Atlanta’s young star, Joe Johnson, tries to take the team on his back against Boston.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Thailand Tiger Temple: Monks Live With Tigers (PHOTOS)

Written by on Wednesday, December 17th, 2008 in Latest News.

Deep in the heart of Western Thailand, where the River Kwai weaves through the rich green jungle, the monks of the Wat Pa Luang Ta Bua Temple are beginning their day.

They walk through the town and collect alms from the locals. But back at the temple for breakfast and prayers, it’s clear that this Buddhist monastery is like no other, for this handful of monks live with some of the deadliest animals in the world.

They call it the Tiger Temple, and its tale is the stuff of fairy tales. According to Abbot Pra-Acharn Phusit, a tiger cub orphaned by poachers was brought to the temple years ago.

The abbot cared for her and, as word spread, more people brought sickly and orphaned cubs to the temple’s doorstep. Those cubs went on to have their own cubs, and nine years on there are now 34 tigers living here.

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Check photos from the ‘tiger temple’ below.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

NFL record-setter Baugh dies (AP)

Written by on Wednesday, December 17th, 2008 in Latest News.

In this Dec. 15, 1936 file photo, Sammy Baugh, backfield star of Texas Christian University, is demonstrating his sidestepping ability in Dallas. Baugh, who set numerous passing records with the Washington Redskins in an era when NFL teams were running most every down, died Wednesday night, Dec. 17, 2008 his son said.  Baugh, who was 94 and had numerous health issues, died at Fisher County Hospital in Rotan, Texas, David Baugh said. (AP Photo/JFL, File)AP – Slingin’ Sammy Baugh, the ultimate three-way threat who revolutionized the use of the forward pass as a Hall of Fame quarterback for the Washington Redskins, died Wednesday night. He was 94.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back



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