Andrea Bocelli beautifully sings Phantom of the Opera cover

By
Jessica Jones
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It’s practically impossible for one not to get emotional when the powerful voice of the great Andrea Bocelli fills the air. He’s one of the best tenors in the history of music who never ceases to amaze the crowds while performing his greatest hits like the Italian songs “La Voce Del Silenzio”, “Dare to Live (Vivere)” and “Fall on Me” with son, Matteo.

His fellow friend Celine Dion with whom he performed our all time favorite “The Prayer” has said that “if God would have a singing voice, he must sound a lot like Andrea Bocelli,” and honestly, we can’t agree more. Those who had that unique chance to see Andrea performing live describe the experience as divine. This time, this chart-topping singer has treated the audience with the music of the best musical of all time: The Phantom of the Opera, and he sounds as amazing as ever.

At the age of 12, Bocelli completely lost his ability to see as a result of an accident at a soccer match. However, this never stood on his way to success. He knew his talent had to be shared with the whole world and worked hard to be seen and given the recognition he deserved, thus got on the list of the best singers of all time. He learned how to play the piano and other instruments and let music lead his way to the stars.

People first heard of Bocelli after Luciano Pavarotti himself invited him to be part of the “Miserere.” Ever since, his music career went upwards and he’s still one of the best in the industry. He has received numerous awards throughout the years, as well as a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The performance you are about to see is just a further proof that Bocelli’s vocal is hard to beat. Or better said, impossible. He performed the song “The Music of the Night” by Andrew Lloyd Webber and enchanted the audience.

The connection Bocelli makes with each piece of music he performs is felt by everyone who gets to listen to him.

Take a look at the video below and enjoy.

Research has now confirmed why the youngest sibling is the funniest

By
Nicole
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Most families have their own ‘comedian’, or a kid that is responsible for making everyone laugh. These talented kids, with their jokes, pranks or stories, try to provide a good time to all family members. Everyone enjoys with these jokes and everyone likes having a good time in order to forget the everyday problems, at least for a moment.

The general opinion is that this role of jokester is usually attributed to the older kids. People believe that the older kids know more jokes and know how to make everyone laugh. The other kids are the learners and act like an audience. However, the recent research published by YouGov shows something very different.

YouGov published a research that indicates people might be wrong. These unexpected results of the research show that actually the youngest kid in the family is in most cases the funniest one. The research explains that this is due to the fact that the older kids are engaged in more serious every day activities. This means that the older kids have some other matters to work on, while the youngest kids have more time to engage themselves in telling jokes or funny stories.

The research adds:

“Splitting out the first and last born siblings in British families with more than one child (86 per cent of the population), a clear divide in personality traits emerges.”

These claims are supported by the participants’ answers as well. The results show that some 54% of the older children think that they are more responsible than the younger ones. This creates space to the younger kids to show off and entertain the family.

What’s the situation in your family? Is the youngest kid the funniest?

Samaritan sees cop’s bloody body in middle of road, helps save his life until EMT arrives

By
Monica Pop
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Police officers are those people who put their life on the line every single day just to make sure everyone else is safe and sound. Many believe how their job is not as significant as that of the members of the military
when it comes to people’s safety, forgetting along the way how the police would be the first to assist if we find ourselves in trouble.

In fact, these people never know what sort of situation they would have to deal with while on the job. KVIA reported the case of Deputy Peter Herrera who was patrolling on March 22 in San Elizario, Texas. At around 1:50 a.m. he pulled a vehicle over and asked for the drivers license and registration, but instead, he got a few shots and was left lying in the street all covered in blood.

Luckily, another driver named Xavier Lira witnessed the incident and rushed to assist the wounded cop. He called 911 and didn’t leave Deputy Peter Herrera’s side until help arrived.

Lira told KTSM how he believed he found himself at the scene that day for a reason, and that was to help the officer in need. He also states how looking at all that blood, he was almost certain the officer wouldn’t make it. The sight was chilling.

Lira adds, “He did ask me to go ahead and take off his shirt because he felt like everything was on top of him.”

“When I took off his shirt he still had the bulletproof vest on and everything. So I was like OK you know for sure he’s OK but being that I had seen all the blood in his face and legs and everything that kind of worried me.”

Herrera was shot in the head and his condition is still critical, but according to KVIA the bullet didn’t reach his brain and doctors are hoping and expecting for him to survive.

Sheriff Richard Wiles confirmed that Deputy Herrera was shot multiple times, but he didn’t have the time to return fire.

“We have video cam from both the car and the officer’s body which are very revealing as to the circumstances and this shooting,” he continued. “Those cameras are very helpful in law enforcement in proving cases and that camera is going to be a solid piece of evidence.”

The person who shot Deputy Herrera was later tracked down and identified as the 27-year-old Facundo Chavez. He faces charges for criminal attempted murder capital murder of a peace officer and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.

“Yet another attack on LE while simply serving the community,” the Peace Officers Research Association of California posted. “Today Deputy Peter Herrera with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office – EPCSO was needlessly shot multiple times during a traffic stop. Deputy Herrera at this time is in critical condition. A fundraiser account has been set up on Facebook.”

“Prayers needed for Deputy Peter Herrera an El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputy who was shot overnight and is in critical condition,” the Sheriff Deputies Facebook page shared. “The Deputy made a traffic stop for a minor violation and the occupants of the car immediately opened fire, striking the Deputy numerous times. The suspect were arrested a short time later. Please send your thoughts and prayers for the recovery of this hero.”

We pray for Deputy Herrera and hope he recovers soon.

Teen says first words after head-on car crash left him with traumatic brain injury 2 years ago

By
Nicole
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2017 was a terrible year for Jackson Gannon, a teenager from South Carolina. This young man, who was an excellent student and star sportsman among his peers, had a terrible accident that completely changed his life.

In 2017, while he was travelling in Georgia, he got very serious brain damage when he was in involved in a car crash. According to WBTV, the accident caused brain damage, pneumonia and staph infection. These drastically changed his life and stopped him from doing the things he was best at.

Having in mind the seriousness of injuries and how the injuries affected his organs, the doctors told the family that they do not expect him to walk or even talk again. This devastated the family.

However, Jackson turned out to be fighter. With lots of exercises, therapy and support from medical staff and the family, Jackson can walk again on his own. It took him some 21 months to make some progress and this recovery encouraged him to fight even more.

However, that’s not all. He has even spoken his first words since the terrible accident. His family posted a video on his Facebook page showing how Jackson said the first words.

He spoke the first words by using the finger. This method facilitated his pronunciation. Initially he places the finger to make the ‘shh’ sound, and then he continues uttering the word ‘she’.

By using this technique, Jackson continues with his second word. Again, with the help of the finger he utters the  word ‘shoe’.

He and his family are overwhelmed by happiness and hope. Jackson did the unexpected. His family’s happiness was evident in the post itself:

“Jackson’s first words!!!!!” the caption read. “Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!!!! Jackson is beginning to speak!!! #toGodbetheglory #hardworkpaysoff #happytears.”

These small steps are huge for Jackson. With proper exercise, therapy and will he may achieve the unexpected and prove that the doctors have been mistaken.

Since he was a star wrestler in his school, Jackson’s personal characteristic as a fighter once again prevail. Now his life’s goals are totally different than those prior to the accident, but the benefits from achieving the current goals are tremendous. Normalizing your life is a priority number one.

Stasea Morris, his mother, believes that God has played his role in this recovery as well. She says:

“This was Jackson’s reaction to spreading hope across the nation! We explained to him that his testimony has reached nearly 600k views. This was his dream before the car wreck and it is being fulfilled, spreading the good news of Jesus Christ and His miraculous restoration.”

14 year old earns coveted Golden Buzzer on Ireland’s Got Talent

By
Monica Pop
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If you haven’t heard of 14-year old Iveta, you are probably going to, as she is likely to conquer the musical industry. Her performance on the stage of Ireland’s Got Talent shook the show’s fans from all around the globe as they all agree how this girl is a real star in the making.

Iveta’s amazing vocal abilities along with the song she chose to perform blended in a perfect combination that is hard to beat. Opting for Lady Gaga’s “I’ll Never Love Again” from A Star Is Born speaks just how confident this contestant is in her singing talent. The song is one of those even the big names from the music world avoid performing as it is highly demanding and requires out-of-this-world vocal skills. Free of stage fright and anxiety, Iveta stunned the world and made the audiences’ jaws drop. One may assume how the panel of judges are hard to impress as they’ve seen a lot of talented contestants during the years, but even they agree how what Iveta had to offer was a freshening experience.

The third remake of the romance A Star Is Born starring Bradley Cooper (he also directed the movie) and Lady Gaga, won numerous awards and nominations, among which an Oscar for original music. Lady Gaga gave the world impressive acting and memorable performance of the movie’s soundtrack. Not many singers can get even close to this singer’s 3 octaves, but Iveta was willing to take the risk and she did just the right thing as this got her the Golden Buzzer.

As Michelle Visage pressed that golden button, Iveta was left in tears of joy. The girl’s mother was equally overwhelmed by her daughter’s performance and achievement.

Iveta’s dedication and persistence along with her talent resulted in one of the most outstanding performances we’ve ever seen. Take a look at it in the video below.

Real life Superhero spotted in Houston

By
Nicole
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Thomas from Houston is the superhero that captured the world’s attention. This real life superhero is actually an ordinary family guy with great heart and care for the people. What he did during a concert in Houston taught everyone how to be kind and good-mannered.

Thomas Harwell, his wife Shayle Harwell and their two-year-old daughter planned to spend the day watching the Brad Paisley concert. The concert took place at the NRG Park in Houston. They didn’t have a clue that that day will become quite memorable for both of them.

While the family was waiting for the start of the concert, Shayla noticed an older woman who was having difficulties walking down the stairs. She was heading towards them. Shayla and Thomas immediately helped the lady. Shayla says:

“She was having a rough time. I nudged my husband and told him that they may need help.”

The woman was not alone. She was with her daughter and two granddaughters. Since they could not help the lady, Thomas offered his help. He took the old woman and he helped her get her seat.

However, Thomas’ help didn’t end there. If it was someone else instead of this kind man, the lady would have been left there during and after the concert. However, Thomas was different type of a man. Both of them, Thomas and Shayla continued watching over this family because they knew the old woman would need their help again. Thomas recalls:

“I helped her downstairs, and I wasn’t going to leave until I helped her upstairs.”

This man really knows how to care about people. When the concert ended, he went to the family and helped the old lady up the stairs. He once again offered the lady his help and she modestly accepted it. This time Shayla took a picture of them both.

Y’all I have to brag on my husband big time tonight! He made me Soo proud. As we were sitting in our seats waiting for the rodeo to start I noticed an elderly lady ( pictured below) her grown daughter and 2 young granddaughters trying to come down the stairs. The elderly lady was having a rough time. I pointed them out to Thomas Harwell and said they may need help. Not only did he help get her to her seat, but she did not have the strength to come back up the stairs. So, he carried her!

This act of kindness touched the lady. She was so grateful for the help and too happy that there was a real man that did everything he could just to provide her the opportunity to enjoy the concert.

However, this isn’t the only time he helped other people. Being a fire fighter for 15 years gave him a lot of opportunities to help people. He doesn’t hesitate offering his help to people who are in difficult situation. Regarding this he says:

“If you’re alive and breathing, you shouldn’t need an excuse to help someone else. If they need help, help them.”

Upon posting this story and the photo on the Internet, Shayla’s post was an instant hit. It reached more than 40.000 likes in just a day and over 6,000 comments were posted under the photo.

People left various types of comments. Many said very positive words for Thomas’actions and acknowledges his kindness. One comment said:

“Thank you for sharing this wonderful picture. Your husband is a real gentleman and a great, caring person. You are blessed!!!! My husband would have done the same if possible. Our men are rare and far between for those looking.”

We do hope there are more people like Thomas. He exemplified the words kindness and good manners. Well done Thomas!

Clogging champions win crowd with fun and difficult routine

By
Nicole
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Probably there is not a single person out there that can resist a good beat. We all enjoy good song and music that makes us feel special. Wherever and whenever we hear a great song, our body starts moving like we are on the dance floor. Simple dance requires simple moves and less efforts in order to perform the act perfectly. But, even simple moves can make us sometimes breathe heavily. Image a person dancing with a planned choreography and difficult body movements? That must be so exhausting.

Clogging is undoubtedly one of those very difficult, but extremely amusing dancing acts. To many clogging doesn’t sound funny, while for others it is a very interesting and difficult dance that involves lot of physical efforts. However, clogging is very cool and since it’s not a very commonly performed dance, knowing how to clog is a ‘personal superpower’ for showing off. This dance is a combination of energetic moves and addictive rhythm and leaves no one indifferent.

Mastering clog dance is not an easy task. It’s a challenging thing to do. Whether you clog solo or in a group, several things should be considered in order to dance like a professional. Clogging requires lots of discipline, attention to details and collaboration with the co-dancers. The synchronisation of the movements and the energy of the dancers is what impress people. Tap This! are masters of clogging and they show us how to combine all these things in order to impress the audience.

On first glance, clogging looks very similar to the well-known tap dancing. However, these two dances, even though they appear similar, are in fact very different. The crucial difference between these two dances is that clogging is usually performed in line formation. Furthermore, these dances differ in the dancers’ outfit. Cloggers do not have metal soles on their shoes.

Tap This! is a dancing group from Lincoln, Nebraska. So far, four times Tap This! have become national dancing champions. The dancing group has earned a lot of trophies and their performances have been recognized by many professional dance competitions. This time Tap This! have amazed us with their great performance of ‘Uptown Funk’. The clogging is just wonderful.

With casual outfit, the 14 dancers of the Tap This! start the performance of this song. The addictive beat and the marvellous choreography blew people’s mind away. This perfect coordination of movements and taps are just mesmerizing.

Tap This! did a great job. With this performance they showed that clogging’s a very interesting and funny dance. This group does a lot to promote clogging as a modern dance.

Take a look at Tap This! wonderful performance by playing the video below.

Keeping a jasmine plant in your room reduces anxiety, panic attacks and depression, says study

By
Monica Pop
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Even in the ancient times, people would turn to nature whenever they would experience any health issues. That didn’t change much, as we still use the healing powers of many plants when we are trying to release any physical or mental pain we suffer from. Even if we don’t face any particular health problems, being outdoors and close to the nature would benefit our overall well-being. Now, if your schedule is very tight and doesn’t allow you to spend some quality time outdoors, you can always bring part of the nature in your home. That won’t only help you feel better, but it would make your place more appealing and will provide it with freshness.

One of the plants that is scientifically proven to improve the quality of the air and helps fight with anxiety, depression, insomnia, and even panic attacks is the lovely jasmine.

The health benefits the jasmine offers are numerous and improve your mood in general. We are already aware of the correlation between stress and oxygen levels and nurturing a regal fragrant flower like this at home will not only increase these much needed high oxygen levels, but will make your place smell lovely and will facilitate your breathing.

These recent discoveries regarding the role of the jasmine in treating health conditions had been published online in the Journal of Biological Chemistry according to Healthy Food House.

A research that had been conducted by professor Hanns Hatt from the Ruhr University in Bochum, Germany, confirms that jasmine fragrance relieves anxiety and encourages rest. He states that the research “can be seen as evidence of a scientific basis for aromatherapy.”

Additionally, professor Hatt gives detailed description of the process of research which involved observation of mice that have been exposed to the aroma of jasmine plants and jasmine essential oil. The findings show that the mice involved in the study significantly calmed down and ceased all activity. This was the basis of further research which aimed in discovering all the evidence of jasmine’s ability to calm those who inhale its fragrance.

Jasmine affects people’s mood and calmness by influencing and boosting the effects of a chemical known as GABA on nerve cells. The chemical reaction that takes place is what relieves anxiety.
Prof. Hatt explained, “We have discovered a new class of GABA receptor modulator which can be administered parenterally and through the respiratory air. Applications in sedation, anxiety, excitement, and aggression relieving treatment and sleep induction therapy are all imaginable.”

It was determined that jasmine can help:

– Reduce anxiety and nervous tension
– Boost mood
– Improve cognitive performance and alertness
– Improve sleep quality
– Balance hormones
– Treat hot flashes and mood swings
– Increase libido

The good news is that the effect the aroma of jasmine has on people suffering from anxiety and the rest of the conditions listed above is around 5 times stronger than that of the medicines who serve the same purpose. Only a few drops of jasmine essential oil is needed in order to increase concentration, get better sleep, ease mild depression, and fight other similar conditions. According to Kaliana.com, “Research at Wheeling Jesuit University by Dr. Bryan Raudenbush, assistant professor of psychology, shows dispensing jasmine odor into a room where participants were sleeping led to greater sleep efficiency and reduced sleep movement.”

Disclaimer : This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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