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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

CDC report says American population could drop

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Nicole
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Many reports regarding the demography of the world show some very concerning results. The world’s population is getting old. In other words, the fertility rates in many countries are in decline, which means less newborns. Countries like Bulgaria, Romania or Moldova are already facing the consequences of the population decline.

The CDC’s report on the US demography is also concerning. The figures show that the fertility rate in the country is in decline and the experts expect some difficult periods for the nation in terms of newborns and young generations.

Except for only two US states, Utah and South Dakota, all of the other US states have decreased fertility rate, according to the 2017 report. This is a direct consequence of a very simple thing – many people decide not to have kids in these states.

The statistical tools for determining the fertility rate follows the following formula. The fertility rate is determined with a projected number of births per 1,000 women. These estimates take into consideration the projected average number of babies of women. In order to understand the experts’ alarm, in 1950s the average number of children for women was 4.7, while in 2017 it’s only 2.4.

There are many factors for such decrease. The fertility rate decrease is not a new phenomenon in America. It has been recorded in the previous decades as well.

The economy is usually the most influential factor for this fertility rate decrease. People do not decide to have kids if they think their jobs are not stable and their income is minimal. Having in mind the costs for raising a kid, many people decide that having only one kid is enough.

Besides the economical factor, there are several other that greatly impact the fertility rate. Many people put greater importance to their careers instead of to the family. This results with getting married later in their lives and that means less chance of getting more kids.

Additional factors are the ‘freedom of movement’ and the decrease of the teen pregnancies. The first one includes categories of women who do not want to have obligations and extra duties by giving birth to a child. The second one is a direct result of the good sex education in the country, which directly and efficiently decreased the number of pregnant teenagers.

However, the USA are not the only that are affected by this decrease. Countries of similar economical and demographical outline like the USA have the same problems. The fertility rate decrease can be seen in the reports for countries from Asia, Europe and North America.

If this decrease continues going down, all of these countries will have some significant problems in the future. Improving these rates takes a lot of efforts and measurements, in addition to the time that is needed to go back to the fertility rates that were noted in the reports of 1950s.

Trucker slams the brakes when he spots it on the roadside. Now the police are begging for help

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Monica Pop
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Truck drivers spend a great deal of time behind the wheel and stumble upon many eye-catching sights along the way. Unfortunately, they aren’t always pleasant ones. Recently, a trucker was heading towards Cortland, New York, when he spotted something unusual. A person driving dark blue Dodge Durango threw two dogs out of the vehicle before leaving the spot.

It was the most horrendous act of cruelty this truck driver has ever seen. Neither he, nor us can ever understand how someone can be so cold hearted. Luckily, this kind man pulled his truck over and called the police. One of the canines didn’t suffer any serious injuries, while the other one, unfortunately, had to have one of his legs amputated.

“These animals have been through a lot, and people need to understand that this is not OK,” said Amberly Ondria, a shelter manager at the Broome County Humane Society. “This is not something that should be done.” Adam, the truck driver, feels the same way.

The first responders came at the scene and tried to track the dogs’ owner down, but he or she was already gone and obviously didn’t plan on getting the poor creatures back home. The dogs were later named Trooper and Adam, after the men who first came to their help.

Trooper, the dog who lost a leg and is believed to be between 6 and 8 years old, already feels better. He manages to get around using his three legs.

“Although a bit unsteady, and only moving a short distance, it is very obvious that he is determined,” The Humane Society posted on Facebook. The other dog is thought to be around 1 year old.

“Thank you to EVERYONE for your prayers, kind words, generous donations and sharing this story!” The Humane Society continued. “It is because of all of you that we can get Trooper and Adam the level and quality of care that they need and deserve. Words cannot describe how tremendous people are and how everyone is rallying for these dogs!”

“And Adam [the trucker] has expressed his wishes of adopting both of them. He has already proven he has a big heart and these pups would have an amazing life with him. Please let that happen too.”

The organization is sharing Adam and Trooper’s story in hopes it would reach someone who has information on the neglectful owner. One person wrote, “I sincerely hope the dash cam of Adam’s truck can bring justice for these poor babies.”

The best thing is that Adam, the truck driver, is willing to adopt both the dogs. If that happens, we can rest assured they will have an amazing life ahead of them.

School stumbles upon chalkboards from 1917 during renovation, perfectly preserved lessons provide rare look into past.

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Nicole
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Emerson High School in Oklahoma City is in the focus of the news with their interesting and fascinating discovery. The regular renovation and modernisation of the classrooms of this high school uncovered an amazing well-preserved objects. These object give us a chance to see how people in the past have been teaching and studying.

The school purchased modern smart  boards in order to replace the old chalkboards in the classrooms. While the workers were removing the old chalkboard, they uncovered old well-preserved chalkboards. The old ones would have been thrown away if the workers didn’t see the drawings and the writing on the board.  The words and drawing were done nearly a hundred years ago, in 1917. This fascinated everyone.  

The condition of the writing and the drawings are almost perfect. One part shows the calendar, specifically December 1917.

Another part of the boards is featuring a scene of Thanksgiving Day.

The English teacher Cinthea Comer says:

“It was so eerie because the colors were so vibrant, it looked like it was drawn the same day. To know that it was drawn 100 years ago… it’s like you’re going into a looking glass into the past.”

Sherry Kishore, the Principal, says that she likes the discovery, not only because of the colours and the well-preserved writing, but also because it shows some very old teaching techniques.

One example of the outdated teaching technique is this wheel of multiplication, which is not used for decades.

Besides that, there is a modification of the Pledge of Allegiance as well.

It says:

“I give my head, my heart, and my life to my God and One nation indivisible with justice for all.”

Interestingly, one corner of the board is dedicated to hygiene. Among the things it says “My Rules To Keep Clean” with tips like “Take my bath often” and “Wash my teeth.”

All of these old techniques were seen by the Principal’s mother. This 85-year-old lady recognized some of the techniques and that brought good memories from her childhood. Her daughter says:

“She just stood there and cried. She said it was exactly like her classroom was when she was going to school.”

Even though these techniques and writings were done in 1917, Kishore’s mother might have still been using the same, some 10 years later.

The school and the city are negotiating and planning to preserve the boards for the future generations.

Pastor Urges Families to Make Surprise Visits to Nursing Homes After 80-Year-Old Mom Is Found Alone Slumped Over a Pillow

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Nicole
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People turn to nursing homes when they have no other options left. These places are designed to help and provide the elderly people enough comfort, easy life, and constant health care. One won’t expect mistreating or negligence of the residents by the staff.

The story of Esther Brown, an 80-year old lady from Ohio gives a different picture about the nursing homes.

Esther was a patient in Altercare Nobles Pond in Canton. Her family’s pastor and her son James decided to visit her unannounced one day. What they saw was a total shock for the whole family.

When they got in the private rooms, they found Esther totally alone. This wouldn’t be strange if it wasn’t for her position. Her head was resting on a pillow on the desk and she was starting to choke on her own saliva. This unbelievable scene disturbed the family.

Julia Wiggins, the pastor, made two photos of Esther. She used these photos to convince the other families to check on their loved ones and see if they are in good hands. She also used the photos to show the world what’s really going on in the Altercare Nobles Pond.

Her Facebook post also explains that after the unexpected visit, Esther’s clothes were changed and she was moved into a private room.

Julia goes into details. The unannounced visit was intended to be a surprise for Esther, but the surprise was the other way around. According to Julia, when they entered the facility, they saw something weird in the nurses’ station. Believing that it was a cat, they ignored it for a moment.

However, when they got nearer, they saw Esther choking on her saliva. They started yelling and shouting, but for 10 minutes no one appeared in the station.

Esther recognized her son’s voice and that gave her strength to move a bit. They immediately started helping the lady.

This shocking event made these people call the other families to check on their beloved ones. And they did, as many families that night came to Altercare Nobles Pond.

Her post and photos ended up in the Ohio Department of Health and Ohio Department of Aging. Some of the workers tried to justify the situation by claiming that many dementia patients have enough strength, so ending up in a situation like that may not be surprising.

Nevertheless, the family filed a complaint against Altercare Nobles Pond. The investigation is ongoing. 

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