Advanced computer program shows how Madeleine McCann could look on her 17th birthday

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Monica Pop
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Madeleine McCann disappeared on May 2007 while vacationing with her family in the seaside village of Praia da Luz, in Portugal’s Algarve region.

She was four years old at the time she vanished from the hotel room and was never seen again. The investigation around her disappearance continues up until this day and her mom and dad, who were considered suspects at one point, say they never lost hope of finding their daughter.

Recent developments brought Madeleine’s case under the international spotlight. Authorities were reported to be questioning a new suspect, a German who was living in Portugal at the time of the girl’s disappearance and is serving a prison time for an unrelated crime related to sex and drug offence. This isn’t the first time, however, for the police to have a suspect for Madeleine’s case so we have to wait for the outcome and hope her family will finally get to see their daughter again.

May 12th would mark Madeleine’s 17 birthday and Bradford University professor Hassan Ugail created a photo of what could she look like today using advanced AI.

According to him, this computer-based modeling system is the best in the world thus he is convinced the representation is accurate.

“We have taken in a huge database of people from different ethnicities, different races and obviously different gender and we have asked the machine-learning algorithm to actually learn about how humans age,” Professor Ugail said.

Ugail explained how people from different races and genders age differently and the algorithm works based on given preferences.

“We take a photo, it doesn’t matter what age the person is really, any age. So in the case of Madeleine it’s when she was three. Then first of all we get a picture of mum and dad and put it into the system and that provides our template and we put the age in as 17. When we say 17, we can’t guarantee that but it will be something like 15 to 17 in a two to three year range.”

He believes the photo will help the search as people may recognize her as someone they know. “Or even better if the police can run it through large databases and then identify potential looking people and then it can help with their investigation,” the professor added.

We pray for Madeleine to be reunited with her family. Please share this photo as it may aid the search.

Little boy with a thick accent offers grandpa hysterical driving directions

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Monica Pop
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Rural America offers diverse collection of places which are remarkable to say the least. With all the nature untouched by humans, abundant farmlands, and lush mountains, it offers the life many embrace with open arms.

Little Jake Boone and his family live in a rural part of the country and they love it. This boy with a thick southern accent knows a thing or two about getting around in the rural areas and he’s more than happy to share that knowledge with his grandma and grandpa who were late for breakfast because they probably got lost.

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He offers a lot of tips and tricks on how to slip the busy road and some driving directions that can come in handy the next time grandpa pays him a visit. Jake even speaks of miles and does it in a way that many find beyond adorable.

Check him out in the video below, maybe you’ll find his advice valuable.

Teens from Iowa step in for a paralyzed neighbor whose yard was destroyed by the storm

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Monica Pop
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Ray Drake from Des Moines, Iowa, became paralyzed in 1989 and his two sisters have been taking care of him ever since. The life of people who face paralysis is hard because they struggle to perform even the most basic tasks, but Ray is happy he has someone to rely on whenever he needs anything.

Recently, his hometown was struck by a terrific storm that caused huge destruction. A huge number of people were left without electricity for over a week, a great number of the crops were simply wiped out, and the streets, as well as people’s yards, were left with huge trees broken in half.

Overall, the situation was disastrous.

Ray’s backyard was destroyed as well. Many fallen trees were making it impossible for his sisters to walk through while visiting him, and they knew they had to clean up the mess the storm that lasted for 14 hours left behind.

But where should they start? Although they were aware those trees were a lot for the two of them to handle, they had to start somewhere, so they contacted one of Ray’s school friends and asked for a chainsaw to lend.

Doug Applegate was more than willing to help, but after he saw the photos of his friend’s backyard he knew the sisters needed a lot more than a single chainsaw. What he did next brought Iowans the praise from people from all over the country.

Namely, Doug contacted the local school, Roosevelt High School, and asked from the football team to help. Believe it or not, around 30 teenagers who played for the school team arrived at Ray’s backyard in a matter of hours.

When Ray and his sisters saw the teens, they couldn’t contain their tears and happiness. One of the boys, Jackson Neary, said something that touched many. “That’s just what people in Iowa do. We’re all friendly and help each other out.” This made many want to be residents of Iowa themselves.

Ray couldn’t thank the players enough and kept saying, “I’m blessed. I’m blessed.” These teens really made his day.

They all worked really hard and showed what it means to care for the members of the community. Thank you boys for doing such an incredible thing.

Take a look at the whole story in the video below and make sure you share it with your friends.

Andrea Bocelli and his son perform an enchanting duet

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Monica Pop
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Andrea Bocelli is one of the most famous Italian singers and producers who is known for his specific voice most people call ‘angelic’.

This legendary singer has been partially blind since childhood, but lost his sight completely after he was hit in the eye at a football game. Unfortunately, despite the great number of procedures he had undergone, the doctors could do nothing to restore his sight.

After this, he had found his peace and comfort in the music that he now shares with his son. Recently, Andrea and his son Matteo released the song ‘Fall on me’ from the new album ‘Si’. Their joined performance is so touching that it heals the soul.

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In just a few days, this amazing performance was seen by over a million people who fell in love with the lyrics and the music video that depicts how deep the father-son bond can be.

Andrea says their voices are very different but the listener can enjoy how they blend together perfectly and are harmonized all along.

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The video is very emotional and shows intimate photos of the family, from the time Matteo was just a little boy and how they spend time together. Bocelli describes the whole album as “a celebration of love, family, faith, and hope”. And this song really shows all this to those who listened to it. The fans were so thrilled that one of the comments regarding this duo performing together was, “The smile that Andrea makes when Matteo starts to sing was so heartwarming. Love the song. It brought me to tears.”

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‘Fall on me’ is the first duet between the father and the son, but it triggered so many emotions that we hope there will be more to come.

Teen designs her own prom dress and pays tribute to fallen soldiers in the most beautiful way

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Monica Pop
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“All gave some, Some gave all!” Our military men and women are the reason why we all get to live the way we do, freely. These brave people fought and many died to protect our nation and we can never thank them enough for their sacrifice.

One teen from Illinois, Aubrey Headon, paid tribute to 25 fallen soldiers, members of the 3rd Battalion, in a very meaningful and touching way. This girl designed and crafted her prom dress all by her self and although it looks normal from afar, it is everything but ordinary.

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The dress has red and white ribbons with the names of the fallen soldiers printed on them.

One of the ribbons is black and is dedicated to the teen’s friend Tyler Smith who drowned and was part of the Illinois Army National Guard. Smith was also a former student at Aubrey’s school, Rochelle Township High School in Rochelle, Illinois.

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Aubrey spent two years making her dress and she was inspired to create it after she met Gretchen Catherwood, mother of a fallen soldier. Gretchen founded the Darkhorse Lodge, an organization that helps combat veterans, and Audrey was so fascinated with this grieving mother’s work that she felt she should contribute in honoring the heroes herself.

Speaking to Inside Edition, the young lady said, “I don’t want them to fade into nothing.”

Aubrey’s dress resembles the American flag and everyone who has seen it is fascinated by the way it looks and the story it tells. “That’s one beautifully thought out dress. Thank you for respecting the fallen on a special day for you ♡,” one person wrote. “She truly understands where her freedom comes from,” someone else added. Many agree Aubrey is a true patriot and that more young people should be like her and show their respect whenever possible.

Take a look at Aubrey’s dress and story in the video below. She truly is an awesome young lady.

Little girl cuts off her hair, the reason why makes everyone laugh

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Monica Pop
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Little kids can never be trusted to be left on their own, sometimes not even for a second, because they are very likely to get themselves into trouble when no one’s watching. From accidentally breaking things around the house, to throwing things around and making a mess, one can never assume what they would do next. But that’s just a normal phase every child goes through. I am sure you remember some of the stupid things you did when you were just a kid yourself.

Sweet Ansleigh went a step further and cut all her hair off while her dad wasn’t paying a close eye on her so she ended up with a mullet.

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From her facial expression and her teary eyes we can say she is aware she wasn’t supposed to cut her hair on her own. However, she provides the perfect reason for her action and says she was inspired by Jessica. When dad says that Miss Jessica is allowed to cut people’s hair because she went to school for it, Ansleigh “accuses” him for not letting her practice enough and people simply can’t contain their laughter over the girl’s reasoning.

However, everything turns out fine at the end after they come to an agreement that daddy will let her practice cutting hair more often in the future when she gets older.

Take a look at the video below and don’t forget to share it with your friends.

This touching 9/11 Budweiser commercial paying tribute to our nation only aired once

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Monica Pop
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Although it has been 19 years since America was a target of the terrorist attack that took place on September 11 in which around 3.000 people lost their life, we still remember it like it was yesterday.

9/11 stands for sorrow and grief, but it also shows the patriotism of our citizens. On that day, everyone stood together against those who harmed the country and its people. The whole world was mourning the lost lives and people from every corner of the Earth empathized with the Americans.

In those tough times, the American brand Budweiser aired a commercial that touched the hearts of many. It’s so emotional, it makes even the toughest people cry.

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The commercial features the company’s signature horses, the Clydesdales, who are shown making their way through New York City. As they pass the Statue of Liberty and cross the Brooklyn Bridge, they stop at the park and gaze at the skyline.

Finally, they get to the spot where once the Twin Towers stood and bow their heads in respect.

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The message they spread is ‘never forget and don’t ever let that happen again.’

The commercial only aired again on the 10th anniversary of the attack. “We feel our 9/11 Clydesdales tribute ad is very special,” Paul Chibe, VP-marketing at Anheuser-Busch, said in a statement. “We were proud to re-air the spot on Sunday, the 10th anniversary, as a way to help raise awareness of the fundraising campaign for the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. The subtle changes in the ad were intended to reflect the passing of time, and the most important point, that we should never forget those lost and affected by 9/11.”

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Take a look at the emotional advertisement below. Touching, indeed!

Homeless man walks into bar with $2 for food, leaves the place with so much more

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Monica Pop
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Even in the year of 2020, homelessness remains one of the biggest social issues many countries, among which America face. The paradox of this problem lies in the fact that as the state’s economy grows stronger, the number of people on the streets gets higher. Some of the reasons why individuals find themselves without a roof over their head are the lack of affordable housing, unemployment, poverty, and low wages.

Many times these people end up spending their days under bridges, sleeping on cardboard boxes, depending on the generosity of kindhearted people who are willing to give them a buck or two or buy them something to eat.

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The following is the story of a homeless man who got to learn what it feels like to be treated with respect. Because no matter how sad it sounds, homeless people lack the respect of the rest of the members of the society.

When he entered into Huey’s, a popular restaurant in Memphis, Tennessee the guy hoped to get something to eat.

The Huey’s bartender, Beck, could see how hungry the man was, so he greeted him saying: “What can I get you man?” 

The homeless guy asked whether he could get anything for the $2 he had in his pocket.

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Beck didn’t skip a beat. He asked,

“What you want man, a burger? Do you want fries or onion rings?”

The man was so touched that he only said “Good bless you” as the bartender proceeded taking his order.

“What do you want to drink?”

He could have get anything, but he chose water. It was 100 degrees that day and the man was obviously very thirsty.

Dawn who witnessed the whole thing unfolding in front of her later took to Facebook to talk about the encounter. She wrote:

“They gave the food to him to go and I swear when it came out it was way more than he ordered or paid for … I say cheers to Beck for having a HEART.”

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Dawn went further saying how Beck resembled the bartender from the classic movie “It’s a Wonderful Life,” where every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.

She then added: “Beck, you get the wings today. Made my heart smile.”

Many people took their time to comment on this amazingly kind gesture, praising Beck for his heart of gold. One woman said how we should all take a lesson from this story, and we can’t agree more.

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Peace and Love

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