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Dogs prove they belong on the beat (Camarillo Acorn)

Every time Dino finds the scent of human remains, he sits, looks up and wags his tail in anticipation of a treat from his handler, Mike Grossman. This is called a "sit alert," said Grossman, a Moorpark resident. Soon the edible rewards for a successful find will be replaced with a toy and a few games of tug-o-war.

Magic in the water (Baltimore Sun)

Trips to the National Aquarium are key to a Kennedy Krieger program that helps autistic youngsters master social skills T yquelle Washington is a wiry 8-year-old with an infectious smile, boundless energy - but not a single friend. During board games, he interrupts his cousins and won't take turns. At school, he rarely listens to other children's interests, choosing instead to chatter about ...

A wish list to help the Valley (Snoqualmie Valley Record)

Non-profits and clubs share goals, needs for 2009

'Damages' continues course as a dramatic soap opera (The Toledo Blade)

FX's Damages created quite the conundrum in its first season. It was another high-gloss series with a big-name star - Glenn Close - airing on FX, a network known for creating edgy basic cable series such as The Shield and Rescue Me. But it was perplexing to see some fans of quality dramas - The Wire, The Sopranos, The Shield - flock to Damages, a chilly series that plays as a low-grade Grand ...

'Damages' is high-quality melodrama (The Record)

"Damages" created quite the conundrum in its first season.