Marine veteran who lost a leg and an eye receives new adapted home from Gary Sinise Foundation

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Monica Pop
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They say actions speak louder than words, so judging from the huge number of deeds of kindness he is doing for people in need, especially injured veterans, actor Gary Sinise is definitely on the top of the list of people who are making a change and help move this world forward.

Since he has started the Gary Sinise Foundation, the Forrest Gump star helped build over 70 small adapted homes for veterans.

The description of his foundation says: “At the Gary Sinise Foundation, we serve our nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need.We do this by creating and supporting unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities.”

Josue Barron is one of the Marines who received an adapted home. Barron, who is now a father of three, joined the Marine Corps when he was only 17 years old.

Speaking to ABC7 News, this brave young man said: “I didn’t have a dad, so the Marine Corps became my father. There was discipline, so I feel like it became that role model that I needed to become who I wanted to become.”

He was passionate about his job and was proud of serving his country and his people, but then, a tragedy took place. During his deployment in Afghanistan, an IED exploded and Barron lost his left leg and his left eye.

“I knew exactly what I was getting myself into. I knew what I wanted. One thing I didn’t know was, I didn’t expect to lose a limb,” he told ABC 7.

Walking with a prosthetic leg is causing Barron pain. He is always looking forward to sit in his wheelchair and relax after a day out.

He says that his wife and his mother, two strong women he can always count on, help him every step of the way. And now, Sinise is stepping in by giving Barron a home.

The veteran got a call from the actor himself when he was delivered the news.

Elizabeth Fields, CEO of the Gary Sinise Foundation said: “Living in a house that is not accessible to you, you’re challenged every single day to do the daily activities that normal people do.

“Just being able to roll into the shower without jumping any obstacles, to be able to come home and have the whole house accessible to my wheelchair and me, it’s definitely going to change my life.”

“They’re a lovely family, so deserving, he protected our freedom, and this is our way to say thank you.” 

We can never thank Gary Sinise enough for everything he is doing for our veterans. As for Barron and his family, we are very glad they were chosen to get the new adapted home they needed so much. 

Take a look at the video below to learn more of Barron and the Gary Sinise Foundation. 

Dancing couple’s smooth as silk performance dazzles judges

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Monica Pop
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They say dancing is the closest thing to magic, and seeing this couple practicing their shag dance routine makes us even more certain this saying is true. 

This particular style is vibrant and requires the highest level of coordination between the partners. It does take a lot of hours of practice and commitment, but the final results are always beyond mesmerizing. 

The shag dance originated in South Carolina during the 1940’s and its popularity has only been growing with the years. What is interesting about it is that the dancers seem to be doing it with such ease that it’s hard to look away. Dancing or floating above the dance floor? Well, it’s sometimes hard to say. 

In the past, shag dance was mainly practiced in clubs, but nowadays, there are plenty of competitions involving this unique style. One of the most popular is the Grand National Pro Am Division Competition.

The names of Myers Varn Floyd and Caleb Brown are very popular among the lovers of shag dance. It’s safe to say that this dancing couple is one of the best out there and their routines take audiences’ breath away.  

In order to be in perfect shape when dancing, Myers Varn Floyd is a part of a cheer-leading group as well. 

She can be seen on the field when the Carolina Panthers play. It’s obvious she enjoys this role as much as she enjoys hitting the dance floor. 

Myers and Celeb have what it takes to win both national competitions and the hearts of everyone who sees them going a bundle on shag dancing. 

Their chemistry is undeniable and their lightning fast moves make the experience of watching them perform one of a kind. 

Shag dancing is versatile, and these two make sure they include each of the movements that add a signature touch to it, slides, swings, twirls, and some fancy footwork. 

One partner twirling the other seem to be the most exiting move of all. And although in the past this style only let men do it, in the time of equality, women do it too. Their double twirl during which they spin in opposite directions while holding hands is the cherry on top of the incredible routine. 

The video of this couple’s shag dance performed at the national competition has been seen by more than 2 million people who couldn’t help but share their thoughts on this routine with one of them saying, “Great stuff and makes you feel so good and happy as you tap your feet to the beat.”

Make sure you don’t miss this ‘smooth as silk’ performance. We couldn’t take our eyes off of these two. 

Shy teen wins school talent show dancing on “Billy Jean”

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Monica Pop
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High school talent shows are a perfect way for many kids to show off their skills. Although they may feel a bit shy performing in front of the whole school, it’s still one of the best ways to become famous among the peers. 

Brett Nichols is a young boy who stunned his classmates, his teachers, and the rest of the people who got to see him rock the stage by dancing to late Michael Jackson’s song “Billy Jean.” It’s crazy how a teenager can recreate the iconic moves so true. Brett, as “The King of Pop” himself, defies gravity. 

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The impressive choreography makes the crowd go frenzy over the incredible dance moves. They can’t stop cheering as young Brett takes the stage. The way he is dressed, the black suit, a black hat, white shirt and white socks, makes the whole performance even stronger. This young man dances to the beat of the music and embodies Michael Jackson.  

It’s very stunning how he does the routine with such ease, and looks as though he’s not touching the floor, but flies. People will assume he’s done this a million times before. That’s how great he is. 

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The video of Brett’s crazy dancing skills has been viewed by millions of people who agree that the moonwalk he breaks out into is not something we see every day. It doesn’t only take talent to nail those moves, but courage as well. 

Needless to say, Brett won the first place and got himself a bunch of followers and fans. He’s definitely going to be the most famous guy at school.  

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This initial performance at Pitman High School in Turlock, California, allowed Brett to continue sharing his talent when he made an appearance on NBC, CNN and ABC News’ The View. He has also traveled with Michael Jackson cover bands.

It’s really touching how Michael Jackson’s presence could be felt because of his songs and people like Brett who find inspiration in his work even though he is not physically present among us. 

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This young boy will definitely leave you in awe as you see his mind-boggling performance in the video below. Pulling off such moves requires out-of-this-world dancing talent. 

Owner pretends to be crying just to see how her horse would react – And it is incredibly beautiful

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Monica Pop
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Those who are convinced that animals are emotionless creatures whose behavior is only driven by the desire to find food are very much mistaken. Every dog owner will tell you how their four-legged pals get overly excited when the humans get home and offer support when their owners feel down.

However, canines aren’t the only creatures who possess the ability to feel happiness, sadness, or show empathy. Among the animals known to be very emotional are the magnificent horses. They are not often kept as pets, except by farmers, but those who have ever had the chance to be around horses know just how special they are.

One horse owner decided to see what will happen if her horse see her crying. She turned her camera on and then sat down with her legs crossed and made a noise as though she was crying. At first, her horse didn’t notice her, but once he heard the whimpering, he picked a piece of hay with his mouth and gave it to her.

Well, hay makes horses happy, so this elegant stallion believed that treating his sad owner with some will make her happy too.

The video is too cute to handle. Check it out below and don’t forget to share it with your friends.

Video of a baby boy dancing to “Single Ladies” went viral and triggered millions of smiles

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Monica Pop
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A lot of people dance through life, and as soon as we learn how to be adventurous, spontaneous, and carefree, the soon things will start looking better.

One baby boy is putting smiles on the faces of millions of people who saw him dancing and showing some incredible moves in a video his mom and dad took and shared on YouTube. The baby is still in diapers, but that doesn’t prevent him from putting on a show. The moment he hears Beyoncé’s Single Ladies and sees the video showing the girls dancing, he moves to the rhythm too.

We are sure this sweet boy will become a professional dancer, and in case he doesn’t, he is still lucky to be this cheerful at such a young age. Only if we were all so carefree.

Take a look at the video below. It will make your day!

“Pilot Pete’s Coffee & Treats” owner delivers over 6,000 coats with warm cups of coffee to the homeless of Chicago

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Monica Pop
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What we do for those who are less fortunate speaks a lot of us as human beings. In times of need, we should always stick for one another because that’s the only way of making this world a better place for everyone.

Meet Peter Thomas, a young man who is doing a huge change in the lives of the homeless people living in Chicago. Pete owns a coffee shop, Pilot Pete’s Coffee & Treats, located at the suburban Chicago train station. His shop is welcoming and everyone around loves this man not only for his hardworking nature, but also for all he does for the community.

He started his business back in 2011, and despite the difficulties he has been experiencing because of the pandemic, he’s still going strong. For seven years now, Peter is the man behind the Coffee with a Purpose initiative, which offers free coffee, treats, coats, warm clothes, as well as personal hygiene items for the homeless. For that purpose, Peter, who brewed up 40 gallons of coffee, together with Rough Edges Confectionery, who provided the baked goods, Good Move Movers, who provided the 26-foot moving truck and a driver, and Angel Fancy Design Studio, who made the custom truck signage, made six stops throughout greater Chicago.

According to Peter, the number of people in need of the items Annual Coat Drive was offering this year was greater than before mainly because of the effect the pandemic had on the society. As we all know, a lot of people lost their jobs and are struggling to make ends meet. From November 1st to February 1st, the period when the Annual Coat Drive takes place, with the help of the community, over 6,000 coats were distributed around Chicago.

“[When]we made this effort, all the shelters were on lockdown,” Peter said in an interview with the Elmhurst Independent. “No one was allowed in or out, that is, once you’re out, you can’t get back in, so there are more and more homeless people… This is a good year to be extra giving.”

“You never know where someone has been or what someone’s been through before meeting them,” he added. “With the homeless, we treat everyone the same or equal.”

According to Peter’s mom and everyone who knows him, he’s one of the most considerate and helping people there are.

“I love working with coffee as a tool of motivation to fuel and ignite people to soar beyond their expectations and to soar beyond society’s expectations,” he said. “I’m fueling them and caffeinating them to do something better… something that will make them feel good about themselves so we can all grow together as one coffee family and fly beyond greatness.”

As he has done a lot for the community, now the community wants to give Peter back by signing the petition for his coffee to remain inside the new Elmhurst Metra Station that is being under construction. If you want to help Peter, you can sign here.

My punishes daughter for offending a homeless man by making her sleep outside in the cold for a night

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Monica Pop
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Doing parenting right is always easier said than done. In hopes of teaching their children how to become respected individuals who would respect others in return, parents are sometimes opting for some unconventional methods.

Recently, one mom’s Reddit post got the attention of many after she explained how she forced her daughter sleep outside during the cold weather after she offended a homeless man. As she explained it, it all started when she saw a video of her daughter Jessica telling the homeless man not to ask her for money, adding: “You’d earn it yourself if you weren’t so f***ing lazy and spending what you earned on substances.” After he could be heard complaining about sleeping outside during the cold weather, Jessica replies: “Yeah people camp for fun, even in December, you can’t complain, you’re living someone’s holiday.”

The mom was shocked. She couldn’t believe her daughter could be so inconsiderate. “I thought I had raised an empathetic daughter,” she wrote on Reddit.

After the incident, the mom made Jessica apologize to the homeless man and pay $20 for a room in a hotel so that he could spend the night there. Jessica did that, but her mother could tell her apology wasn’t sincere as the girl could be seen rolling her eyes. That is why she decided that it would be for the best if Jessica got a taste of her own medicine.

“I locked her bedroom door so she couldn’t go in, put a sign on it saying closed for the holidays, pitched a tent in the garden and filled it with blankets and the sleeping bag I used when I was camping in Norway on a family holiday as a teen (aka really bloody thermal),” the mom wrote.

She was sure she was doing the right thing until her sister called her and told her that her punishment was way too severe.

It was then that the mother decided to share the whole story with the fellow Redditors and ask for advice. Needless to say, most of them praised her for her creative way of teaching Jessica a lesson and called her an awesome mom.

The mom further explained that after she got home from work the following day, Jessica did complain for having to spend the night outside, but she was in the kitchen preparing meals for the homeless in the neighborhood, so it was all worth it.

As for the homeless man, the mom is now helping him find a job. He is 25 and had to go through a lot during his life. We hope everything will turn for the best for him. As for Jessica, we are glad she learned empathy and we know she would be a much better person in the future.

Cows go bonkers over a huge bristle brush installed just for them

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Monica Pop
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Tom Pemberton is a young farmer from England who loves what he does for a living. He’s very active on the social media where he entered by chance and speaks of the life of farmers. He’s also embraced as a spokesperson for all the farmers out there.

“I got into social media by mistake. I was trying to promote a raw milk vending machine in a video, which my girlfriend helped me with at the time. We posted the video on Facebook and YouTube — Facebook went really well with around 11,000 views and YouTube only got 200-300 views. That’s how it started, completely by mistake!” Tom said.

However, we are very lucky he did because his farm resembles an animal heaven and watching videos of all the animals living there and enjoying their days is pure pleasure. Yes, Tom makes sure he keeps the livestock happy, and if you ask how one keeps a cow happy just take a look at what this young man is doing for his cattle.

During one of his latest videos, his followers noticed something resembling a huge brush in the middle of the farm and the cows gathered around it, scratching their heads and bodies.

What an incredible sight!

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The huge scratching post for the cows was installed by Mayo Farm Systems, and Tom posted a video showing how it was placed. Some of the cows were closely monitoring the whole process as though they knew this unusual yellow thing is meant specially for them.

Thomas Duffy, the founder of Mayo Farm Systems and the inventor of this special brush which allows animals to rub their bodies on it, says he turned his idea into a real project firstly because he loves animals, and secondly because he wanted his brother’s cattle to be happy and not get hurt rubbing their bodies on the fences. He later offered to work with Tom and provide one for his cows as well.

Source: YouTube/Tom Pemberton Farm Life

The video is definitely a must watch. And as the caption says, this is how you can make 100 cows happy in the blink of an eye. Enjoy!

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