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The Brief 9/10: Tennessee Elephants, Cheapskate Queen,

The short week is beginning to wind down and you're searching for some headlines to make you smile. Well look no further, the Brief delivers. Learn how to cut costs -- no seriously cut costs -- and where you might unexpectedly find some adorable pachyderms. All that and more, here on the Brief.
An elephant orphanage in Tennessee? May not be the most likely of locales, but it sure is serving as a sweet sanctuary.While setting the thermostat at 50 degrees (or dumpster diving for dinner) may not be in the cards for you, this cheapskate queen has some pretty useful tips for keeping money in the bank.Make your Day of Service message known.Going green makes the gold! The Vancouver 2010 Olympics aiming high for global responsibility.The girl whose photo "many credit with helping to end the Vietnam War" is now using her experience to help others in pain.  
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