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Short Stories that Will Leave You Smiling, Crying and Thinking !!!!!!!

Today at the Atlanta airport, as I walked off a plane dressed in my
 Army uniform, a little girl grabbed my hand and asked me if I would be
 going back overseas soon. I told her I would be in 6 weeks. She
 smiled and said, “Can you please tell my daddy that I love him. My
 mommy told me he’s never coming home from over there .

Today, when I slipped on the wet tile floor a boy in a wheelchair
 caught me before I slammed my head on the ground. He said, “Believe
 it or not, that’s almost exactly how I injured my back 3 years ago .

Today, my father told me, “Just go for it and give it a try! You
 don’t have to be a professional to build a successful product.
 Amateurs started Google and Apple. Professionals built the Titanic.
 

Today, exactly twenty years ago to the hour, I risked my life to save
 a woman who was drowning in the rapids of the Colorado River. And
 that’s how I met my wife – the love of my life.

Today, I asked my mentor – a very successful business man in his 70’s
 what his top 3 tips are for success. He smiled and said, “Read
 something no one else is reading, think something no one else is
 thinking, and do something no one else is doing.

Today, I interviewed my grandmother for part of a research paper I’m
 working on for my Psychology class. When I asked her to define
 success in her own words, she said, “Success is when you look back at
 your life and the memories make you smile.

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Found in the southeastern regions of Russia near the Chinese border, the amur leopard population is down to only 349 as they are being constantly poached for their skin.

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Although the condor has been attributed to California, it is primarily found in areas along northern Arizona and southern Utah, which makes it a resident bird of the Grand Canyon and Zion National Park. It has a wingspan of over 3 meters, it scavenges for carrion, and it can live over 60 years. Sadly there are only 405 left.

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Also known as the monkey-eating eagle, the Philippine eagle is the national bird of the Philippines. Due to deforestation and illegal logging activity the eagle is considered to be critically endangered as its population is down to 500.

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Related to the Hawaiian monk seal, the main difference between the two is their choice of habitat with the Mediterranean monk seal living in…the Mediterranean (surprise!). This species is much closer to extinction, however, with only 510 seals accounted for.

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The Catarina pupfish of Mexico no longer exists in the wild so by some standards it would be technically extinct. Thanks to the efforts of environmentalists, however, their are still a couple aquariums housing the last remaining members of their species.

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Two humps are indeed better than one, especially if you are looking for a pack animal, but it certainly is a lot rarer. Unfortunately, however, this group of camels is numbered at only about 800. They are often found in Mongolia and China, but they can also be seen in nearby countries like India, Pakistan, and even Russia due to their migration habits.

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The island fox is small, colorful, and primarily found on the Channel Islands of California where many of them exist in packs. Some of their subspecies can be found uniquely on each of the six islands located within the area, which amounts to a total of only 700.

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The mountain gorilla is primarily found in various regions all across Africa namely Uganda, Rwanda, and Virunga. They have thicker and longer fur, which makes them easily adaptable to cold environments. Aside from poaching, their population of 880 has decreased due to traps, kidnapping, loss of habitat, interaction with tourists, being killed for meat, and even lack of food.

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One of only two monk seal species left on Earth, the small population of about 1,100 individuals is threatened by human encroachment, very low levels of genetic variation, entanglement in fishing nets, marine debris, disease, and past commercial hunting for skins.

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One of the rarest animals in the Sahara Desert is the Addax, also known as the white antelope or screwhorn antelope. It’s a rather unique creature whose coat actually changes color depending on the season. Due to its slow speed, however, it is a welcome meal for predators and an easy target for hunters. Its population hovers around 1,600.

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How about following these guidelines for a happy life?

1. Don’t feel ashamed of what shameless people say.

2. Don’t allow shameless persons sucking out your energy.

3. To avoid dependence on others try to master your job.

4. Remain alert of conspirators as conspiracy is hatched by the 

very person you think is the closest.

5. Keep away from the people, who interpret your free-talk as boastful and bragging.

6. Gentleness doesn’t mean allowing others to insult and demean you.

7. When in soup created by treacherous people sooth yourself remembering Brutus’ action---i.e. you are not alone to fall to treachery.

8. If you can distinguish between flattery and praise then you can always be surrounded by good and guiding persons.

9. Don’t jump to conclusions against anyone on the basis of hearsay-----even trained investigators don’t dare.

10. To keep all these mantras in your memory eat walnuts.

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