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July 20, 2007 | 5:30 PM PDT
From Jailbird To Embroidery Artist
Behind Bars, He Learned Patience And Creativity ? And Now Earns A Living
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September 11, 2007 | 11:00 PM PDT
From Jailbird To Embroidery Artist
Behind Bars, He Learned Patience, Creativity And Now Earns A Living
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Play CBS Video July 13, 2007 | 1:45 PM PDT
Ex-Con On Pins And Needles
A man who learned embroidery in prison now makes a living from his creations. He wants to share his skills with inmates, hoping they will learn patience. Steve Hartman reports.
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June 29, 2007 | 6:00 PM PDT
Chess Champs Together, Like It Or Not
A Pair Of Texas Chess Competitors Share Uncanny Similarities, Despite Their Mutual Dislike
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July 23, 2007 | 1:30 PM PDT
Chess Champs Together, Like It Or Not
Pair Of Texas Chess Competitors Share Uncanny Similarities, Despite Mutual Dislike
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Play CBS Video June 29, 2007 | 2:06 PM PDT
Two Chess Stars Face Off
Two Texas 4th graders who share the same first name are champions in the chess world. Steve Hartman reports from Brownsville, Texas.
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Play CBS Video June 22, 2007 | 2:17 PM PDT
Fulfilling A Childhood Fantasy
Only On The Web: John Ninomiya says he is the only person in America to fly using a bunch of helium-filled balloons. He talks with Steve Hartman about his unusual hobby.
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June 22, 2007 | 6:00 PM PDT
"Curious John" Takes To The Sky
One Man Has Found A Way To Replicate The Kids' Book Stunt Of Balloon Flying
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September 14, 2007 | 12:00 PM PDT
Up In The Clouds With Curious John
This Man Has Found A Way To Replicate The Kids? Book Stunt Of Balloon Flying
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Play CBS Video June 29, 2007 | 1:58 PM PDT
'Curious John' Takes Off
John Ninomiya is an actuary by profession who suspends himself mid-air with helium-filled balloons in his off-time. Steve Hartman tells his story in this week's Assignment America.
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Play CBS Video June 15, 2007 | 1:36 PM PDT
A Real-Life Fairy Godmother
Shelby Johnson's life-threatening disease has given her a new lease on life. She auctions her paintings via the Make A Wish Foundation to make other kids' wishes come true. Steve Hartman reports.
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June 15, 2007 | 7:03 PM PDT
A Fairy Godmother With A Paintbrush
Make-A-Wish Recipient Believes Giving — Through Art — Is The Greatest Gift
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June 19, 2008 | 8:00 AM PDT
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June 8, 2007 | 5:30 PM PDT
The Vacation Of A Lifetime
The Down Home Ranch Gives Mentally Disabled A Getaway — And Time To Shine
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June 19, 2007 | 10:30 AM PDT
The Vacation Of A Lifetime
The Down Home Ranch Gives Mentally Disabled A Getaway — And Time To Shine
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Play CBS Video June 8, 2007 | 2:01 PM PDT
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You pick Steve Hartman's next assignment: meet an inmate who learned embroidery in jail; an aspiring artist who is auctioning her art to pay for other kid's wishes or visit a spelling bee for seniors.
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Play CBS Video June 8, 2007 | 1:57 PM PDT
The Down Home Ranch
Steve Hartman visited a camp in Texas that has all the facilities of a regular camp. But its campers have some kind of mental disability. The real difference is, they never want to leave.
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June 1, 2007 | 5:30 PM PDT
The Place Where Valor Rests
Assignment America Looks At The Story Behind The Sacred Ground Of Arlington National Cemetery
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June 1, 2007 | 4:30 PM PDT
Behind The Scenes At Arlington Cemetery
Assignment America Looks At The Story Behind The Sacred Ground Of Arlington
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Play CBS Video June 1, 2007 | 2:04 PM PDT
Celebrating Arlington Cemetery
The directors of the Arlington National Cemetery are publishing a commemorative photo book called "Where Valor Rests." It tells the story of Arlington. Steve Hartman reports.
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June 19, 2008 | 8:00 AM PDT
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May 25, 2007 | 5:30 PM PDT
The Kid Who Wouldn't Quit
Daniel Lazzatti Didn't Let Homelessness Or A Learning Disability Keep Him From A High School Diploma
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Play CBS Video May 25, 2007 | 1:44 PM PDT
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You pick Steve Hartman's next assignment; meet a pharmacist who won't leave his town until everybody else is relocated first; a senior's hockey team or a cowboy camp for those with Down syndrome.
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Play CBS Video May 25, 2007 | 2:12 PM PDT
A Homeless High School Grad
Daniel Lazzatti graduated from his high school with a 3.7 GPA despite having a learning disability and no home to go to or parents to support him. Steve Hartman has his story on Assignment America.
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June 19, 2008 | 8:00 AM PDT
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