Dance group Autism With Attitude gets standing ovation

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Monica Pop
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Talent shows have to be the most entertaining programs on TV. Every week, we see amazing talents unfolding in front of our eyes, and many times what people have to put on stage is simply mesmerizing and takes our breath away. However, with so many different performances taking place in America’s Got Talent, The X-Factor, or The Greatest Dancer, we have to agree that impressing the panel of strict judges isn’t at all an easy task. Why? Because it looks as though they have already seen it all. However, every now and then, someone with exquisite skills decides to try their luck and their performance is so powerful that they quickly become country’s sweethearts. 

The Greatest Dancer airs on BBC and it gathers more and more viewers every week. Recently, a very special group that stole the attention of the nation took place in the competition. The dancing group Autism With Attitude is the reason why all eyes are on the show. 

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The concept of this show, which is hosted by singer Alesha Dixon and judges Matthew Morrison of Glee fame, Strictly Come Dancing pro Oti Mabuse, and platinum-selling singer Cheryl, is quite different from everything you’ve seen so far. 

It sees dancers of any age and dance style compete to win £50,000 and a chance to perform on Strictly Come Dancing. Many talented dancers got their chance to show the world what they do best, but it seems like the members of Autism With Attitude really stood out and stole everyone’s heart. They appeared on the fourth week of the series. 

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One interesting aspect of the show is that the decision whether someone goes to the next round is in the hands of the audience. They are the ones who have the final word, so the competitors should try to impress them. If 75% of the audience love the performance, they vote to open the secret mirror, a portal to the next stage of the competition. 

The group of kids on the Autism spectrum did their best to get the chance to open their path to their dreams and we have to say we simply love their routine. 

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The group’s members all have attended the same school and now work along with their dance coach Jonathan who is very supportive of what they do. A mom of one of the dancers spoke about the goals of these aspiring young people and it brought tears to everyone’s eyes. She said:

“They just want to prove to everyone that, regardless of your abilities and your capabilities, that you can achieve anything.”

They presented an amazing hip-hop dancing choreography involving some crazy moves. The audience loved it so much that they received standing ovation and a loud applause. Needless to say, the crowd was more than happy to open the mirror for this group. They are now one step closer to fulfilling their dreams. 

Take a look at their stunning performance in the video below. 

Woman overhears old man say 9 words in Dollar Tree, knows she has to take picture

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Monica Pop
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Love conquers all. We as humans strive to find a soulmate we would spend our whole life with. Unfortunately, not many are lucky to share their every day with that one person who would be by their side for bad and for worse. That is why whenever we hear of a couple being together for more than 20, 30, or more years, we know those people belong to that group of the lucky ones. 

The following story is so heartwarming it will make you reconsider the true values of life. 

As Louisa Lenore McKinney was shopping for some wrapping paper at her local Dollar Tree she witnessed an unusual sight unfolding right in front of her. An elderly man was at the store and he needed help finding what he was looking for. At one moment, he approached a young lady and asked: “Mam, would you mind helping me out with something?” The woman replied how she was more than happy to help. 

The man said: “I need help picking out a birthday card.”

“Who is it for?” the woman asked.

“It’s for me, if I wake up tomorrow, I’ll be 85.

My wife wanted to get me something, but she’s very sick and cannot leave the house, and I want her to know I got a birthday card from her.”

The man and his wife have been together their whole life. He told the lady how they fell in love when they were both just teenagers. And now, after so much time, they still wouldn’t leave each other’s side no matter what. 

Louisa was deeply touched by what that man had to say. She later wrote:

“It was the picture of love you only read about. I felt so privileged to get to hear this conversation. Melted my heart. Hope you all enjoy.”

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However, this story doesn’t end there. The lady who offered to help turned out to be a restaurant owner. She told her new acquaintance that he and his sick wife are welcome to her place whenever they want. 

It’s amazing how a random encounter can trigger so many emotions. Love is the strongest force on earth and we should do our best to keep it alive whenever we get the chance to experience it. 

Sand artist earns The Golden Buzzer on America’s got Talent The Champions

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Monica Pop
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Talent shows such as World of Dance, X-Factor, and America’s Got Talent are so popular among the people because they stand for something real, for a dream come true, and a chance for common people to shine and show the world how they are not really that ordinary. 

Standing in front of the judges who are paid to be brutally honest with the competitors about what is good or bad about their performance takes courage. Knowing how millions of people are watching you taking the stage takes self-confidence, and if you want to end up as a winner, than it takes both. 

The America’s Got Talent: The Champions‘ series features finalists, winners, and other contestants who made a strong impression. Kseniya Simonova from Ukraine, who describes herself as “a mother by day and an artist by night” is one of the contestants. 

Ten years ago, she won the title of Ukraine’s Got Talent and now her out-of-this-world skills helped her win the Golden Buzzer. This way, she assured her spot in the next round of the competition. The story that unfold in front of the eyes of everyone present through her mesmerizing sand art triggered positive reactions among the judges and the crowd.

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Before she illustrated the story using sand, she gave quick introduction. She was about to “draw” the life of a boy who grew up to become a famous artist but somehow forgot about his parents along the way. He realized he made a mistake only when it was too late to fix anything. Kseniya started her show by drawing a galaxy and then a pregnant mother, her husband, and later their newborn baby. She proceeded by drawing the boy, now older, reading a book and later holding a palette and painting on a canvas. 

The story ended by the famous artist staying near his father’s hunched body later turned into a gravestone. The deep message of the story touched the hearts of the four judges and the audience. It made everyone realize that nothing in this world is more important than the family. No matter where life gets you, you should never forget where you come from. 

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Kseniya Simonova used her talent to send a powerful message. This left many in tears and made them reach to their parents only to remind them how much they love them. 

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Take a look at this talented woman’s performance. It’s unlike anything you’ve seen so far. 

Little girl was expecting cookies but she got this instead

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Monica Pop
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Members of the military don’t have it easy. Many of them end up deployed away from home and from their loved ones. It happens that they miss lots of important events such as holidays, family gatherings, birthdays, and even the birth of their children. They do all this for the sake of the ordinary people like you and me. And we should always be beyond grateful for the sacrifice they make. 

However, we have to agree that the best part of serving in the army is the reunion with the family. These encounters are always emotional and involve tears of joy. 

One little girl’s father was away for too long and she couldn’t wait for him to get back home. Being aware of this, her father decided to send her a gift from abroad. The cutie pie was overly excited believing she got the cookies she loves so much. But it turned out this surprise was way sweeter than that. 

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Maci missed her father so much that she had a doll named ‘Daddy Doll.’ This huggable toy would always be by the girl’s side making sure she’s safe from the monsters hiding under her bed. 

One day, Maci’s mom asked her to come down and check out the gift her daddy sent her. Having the doll cradled in her arm, she was in anticipation to get what she believed were sweet cookies. Running down the stairs barefoot, wearing the cutest pink dress with her blond hair in a bun, she started walking around the room looking for the sweet surprise. 

Her mom told her to get outside and check whether the gift was there. Maci ran towards the front door and opened it in excitement. 

 

She was a bit puzzled once she noticed that huge box on the doorstep. What could it be? If that’s cookies, there have to be lots of them inside. Was it something else? Well, she just had to unwrap the box and see it for herself. 

Her mommy helped her rip the wrapping off, and then asked her little girl:

“Can you knock on it? Say ‘Cookies.'”

 

Maci knocked on the box and was eagerly waiting for some sweets when her father, dressed in his uniform, got out of it. He greeted his sweet daughter who screamed and fell on her butt. It was the ultimate surprise. 

The two kissed and firmly hugged each other, and when he asked Maci whether she liked the surprise she answered with a resounding yes. 

We are sure she wasn’t mad she didn’t get any cookies because we know her daddy would get her as much as she wants now the two are together again. 

Check the heartwarming father-daughter moment in the video below. 

The BEST best man speech by a seven year old

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Monica Pop
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The wedding day is finally here and everyone is excited to be part of the very special event that celebrates the true love and that happily ever after we are all striving for. The groom is waiting for his loved one to walk down the aisle into his arms and stay there forever. The stunning bride is eager to say the wedding wows and promise to love and to cherish her husband until eternity. 

This is pretty much what all weddings are about, and attending one brings joy in everyone’s heart. But, when we think about it, for this day to be perfect a lot of people should be taking part in the organization. However, out of all those involved, the maid of honor and the best man have the most special roles. They go above and beyond just to make sure the newly weds get the day of their dreams. And as the bride’s best friend is handling stressful situations and people, as well as going through all the fittings and other decisions making processes, the best man is there to support the groom and give the “killer speech” that would make everyone laugh and get emotional at the same time. 

A groom named Nick knew exactly who would perfectly fit the role of a best man on his wedding day: his 7-year-old son Vincent.

The boy probably didn’t do any planning regarding the bachelor party, but the speech this charmer gave was so out of the ordinary that we are sure you haven’t heard anything sweeter. 

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Although many expected Vincent to experience sort of stage fright, he acted as though this was something he did countless of times before. Pretty confident in himself, he took the microphone in his hand and presented his speech which was an engaging mix of jokes, lovely anecdotes, and well wishes. This made his father and his stepmother Lauren very emotional. 

Using sweet instances, Vincent talked about how much of a superhero his dad was for him. 

“Every real superhero needs a sidekick, and that’s me. And every TRUE superhero needs a pretty girl by his side, and that’s Lauren. In my opinion, we make an unstoppable team.”

These are truly remarkable words coming from someone so young. The guests were left with tears in their eyes. They cried and laughed at the same time as young Vincent raised the bar. 

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The ending was most hilarious of all as handsome Vincent proposed a toast and politely refused the glass of water he was offered. He did give his daddy a huge hug and a high-five at the end which was a sweet father-son moment.

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We are sure both Nick and Lauren are happy to have such a loving young boy who loves them so much by their side. 

Small visitor comforts family

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Monica Pop
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God works in mysterious ways and every now and then lets us experience magical moments that only deepen our faith in His existence and in the divine. The story of Dorothy “Dottie” Booth is one such occurrence. 

This 97-year-old mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was about to say the final goodbye to her loving family. The time has come for her to leave the earth and head to Heaven. This kind and loving old lady used to say:

“Be good…but if you can’t be good, be careful,”

and her grandchildren will live by these words. 

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Dottie’s two daughters, Debbie and Jeanne had long conversations with their dying mother and would often discuss the afterlife. They believed there was something greater than life once the soul departs the body and asked their mother to send them a sign telling them she is fine once she goes to the new adventure. They particularly asked for a cardinal to be involved in the message she would send from Heaven. 

The day after the memorial service, the family gathered in the house and decided to play one of Dottie’s favorite card games in her honor. During the gathering, they’ve heard unusual noise coming from the kitchen. 

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One of the family members went to check out what it was, and the discovery left everyone speechless. There was a cardinal there, calm and serene as if it was waiting for them. The most amazing thing happened when they got closer. The bird didn’t move at all. 

Jeannie and Debbie’s eyes filled with tears of joy as they knew it was their mother’s way of saying one last goodbye and sending a sign from the great beyond. They were quick to take some pictures with the cardinal before they released it. But, it refused to leave. The beautiful bird enjoyed the sisters’ company and it was the most incredible sight. 

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Debbie tried to give it a little push by gently tossing it into the air, but the cardinal turned and landed on her shoulder. It definitely didn’t want to leave the sisters’ side. 

This made both of them beyond happy because now they were certain that their mother was at the right place. 

After spending some time with it, the bird finally flew away and reached for the blue sky. This unusual visit was just the closure this family needed. 

We are so glad this enchanting moment was caught on camera. Go to the video below to witness the magic for yourself. 

Man selected as judge at chili cook-off with hilarious results

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Monica Pop
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If you think judges who are part of talent shows and cooking competitions have it easy, think twice. Telling someone how bad they are at something they believe they are talented for makes them dream crushers. But at the end of the day they are paid to be brutally honest and that doesn’t involve taking competitors’ feelings into consideration.

This chili cook-off judge, however, had a memorable experience we know he’ll never forget. As for being part of a competition ever again, we are certain he’ll think twice before saying yes. 

This story is going to make you burst out laughing. 

“Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili cook-off. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge’s table, asking for directions to the Coors Light truck, when the call came in… I was assured by the other two judges (Native New Mexicans) that the chili wouldn’t be all that spicy; and, besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting, so I accepted and became Judge 3.”

Here are the scorecard notes from the event:

CHILI # 1 – MIKE’S MANIAC MONSTER CHILI

Judge # 1 — A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick.
Judge # 2 — Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild.
Judge # 3 (Frank) — Holy cr*p, what the heck is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that’s the worst one. These New Mexicans are crazy.

CHILI # 2 – EL RANCHO’S AFTERBURNER CHILI

Judge # 1 — Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight jalapeno tang.
Judge # 2 — Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously.
Judge # 3 — Keep this out of the reach of children. I’m not sure what I’m supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face.

CHILI # 3 – ALFREDO’S FAMOUS BURN DOWN THE BARN CHILI

Judge # 1 — Excellent firehouse chili. Great kick.
Judge # 2 — A bit salty, good use of peppers.
Judge # 3 — Call the EPA. I’ve located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now. Get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back, now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I’m getting red-faced from all of the beer.

CHILI # 4 – BUBBA’S BLACK MAGIC

Judge # 1 — Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.
Judge # 2 — Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not much of a chili.
Judge # 3 — I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it. Is it possible to burn out taste buds? Sally, the beer maid, was standing behind me with fresh refills. This 300 lb. Woman is starting to look HOT … Just like this nuclear waste I’m eating! Is chili an aphrodisiac?

CHILI # 5 – LISA’S LEGAL LIP REMOVER

Judge # 1 — Meaty, strong chili. Jalapeno peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very impressive.
Judge # 2 — Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the jalapeno peppers make a strong statement.
Judge # 3 — My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted, and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from the pitcher. I wonder if I’m burning my lips off. It really ticks me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming.

CHILI # 6 – VARGA’S VERY VEGETARIAN VARIETY

Judge # 1 — Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spices and peppers.
Judge # 2 — The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, garlic. Superb.
Judge # 3 — My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulfuric flames. I cr*pped on myself when I farted, and I’m worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that Sally. Can’t feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my butt with a snow cone.

CHILI # 7 – SUSAN’S SCREAMING SENSATION CHILI

Judge # 1 — A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.
Judge # 2 — Ho hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment **I should take note that I am worried about Judge #3. He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably.
Judge # 3 — You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn’t feel a thing. I’ve lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava to match my shirt. At least during the autopsy, they’ll know what killed me. I’ve decided to stop breathing. It’s too painful. I’m not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I’ll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach.

CHILI # 8 – BIG TOM’S TOENAIL CURLING CHILI

Judge # 1 — The perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili. Not too bold but spicy enough to declare its existence.
Judge # 2 — This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge #3 farted, passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he’s going to make it. Poor fella, wonder how he’d have reacted to really hot chili?
Judge # 3 — No report.

Boy with autism writes poem for homework, his teacher is at a loss for words

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Monica Pop
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Living with autism can be challenging for so many people who are diagnosed with the disorder. But I guess it’s a bit more for young children and teenagers who are yet to find their place in the world. 

These people are very often misunderstood and considered ‘different’ and even ‘awkward’ by the members of the society, thus they struggle to fit in.

A 10-year-old boy from Plattsburgh, New York, named Benjamin Giroux was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, a form of autism, when we was very young. He could feel he was a bit different from the rest of his peers and he wasn’t afraid to speak of his condition out loud. How he did it? He wrote how he felt like on a piece of paper which was given to him as an assignment by his teacher.

The poem he wrote was so deep and touching that his teacher and his parents were at a loss for words. He named his poetic work “I am!” 

Benjamin’s poem was spread on the social media like a wildfire. People would share it along with the hashtag #oddtoo as a form of support for him and everyone else who is on the autism spectrum.

National Autism Association shared his incredibly touching but very true poem, too.

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