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    Natalie Grace is 3 years old and was diagnosed with high-risk ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) in August of 2012.  Her mother is running a fundraiser for CureSearch, a mail in donation drive, that has so far raised nearly $6000.     While all childhood cancer is deadly, ALL is one of the most common and most treatable childhood cancers.  In this, Natalie and her family are blessed to know that her cancer will be gone, hopefully, in November of 2014.  These treatments weren't available 20 or 30 years ago, but are now due to years of research and drug development.  Back then, like many childhood cancer today still are, chances of survival were slim.  We must continue to push, so that all families have the knowledge that their child has a very good chance of living a full life after being cured of their cancer.       Despite chemotherapy, IV pokes, radiation, blood draws, imaging scans and hospital stays, many young children stay incredibly positive during their treatment,

After a long day at work, enjoy some silly animal pictures.       The Potoo, a rather goofy looking, bug-eyed bird from south and central america.  They are nocturnal, which explains the large eyes.     And if you ever feel dumb, think about the sloth.  They sometimes grab their own arms, thinking they are tree branches, and fall to their deaths...oops.

       Congratulations to "The Truth 365" for their three Emmy nominations.  Mike Gillette received two nominations, one for director and one for editor; Taylor Klein received a nomination for producer.  The nominations are in the Documentary category of the National Capital Region.