Some people are so exceptional at what they do that they have the power to take our breath away. In the Whangarei Academy of Dance and Performing Arts there is a wealth of talent among the students. The dancing instructors tend to make the dancers further develop their inborn dancing virtuosity and make the most of it, which is what they actually do.
The stunning performance of the senior group at the showcase leaves the audience speechless, as the highly trained troupe takes the stage and dances along the music of the famous Leonard Cohen’s masterpiece “Hallelujah.” Once you see the remarkable dancing routine, you will want to watch it again and again.
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Recently, as a result of the popularity of the reality shows, many dancing schools are presented as having ‘crazy’ teachers, but the professionals from WADPA aim to end that stereotype.
The school says:
“At WADPA dance school, we are all about dancing and encouraging the development of children. We offer classes that range from pre-school to young adult in a safe and supportive environment. We are proud of the family-like environment at WADPA, encouraging everyone to follow their passion. We teach our classes with the aim to build up co-ordination, fitness, sense of rhythm, musicality and self-expression skills, but also life skills such as commitment and teamwork.”
After considerate time of hard work behind the doors of the school’s classrooms, it was finally the time for the show to be performed in front of a wider audience.
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Watching these young ladies stealing the show, it’s amazing how they do the dancing routine with ease, flawlessly moving from one side to the other. What adds to the beauty of the performance is the girls’ attitude. They look so satisfied and happy, smiling all along.
The audience could witness one of the best modern dancing performances coming from young dancers we’ve ever seen. Everyone was having a blast that night, and we really hope these very talented girls took home the top prize.
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Watch the performance in the video below and see what a perfect blend of undoubted talent and hard work results in. Enjoy!
Lucky are those who find beauty and happiness in the small things because sometimes all you need in life in order to relax and forget all you worries is a long walk on the beach and dipping your toes in the ocean’s water that refreshes the soul.
As for one lady, Enid Marie Weide, this will be the first time in her life to experience that unique feeling of calmness that the blend of sand and water creates. In her 90 years, she has never visited the beach. But that was all about to change, because Enid’s daughter knew she had to feel the waves crashing at her feet, and the wet sand squishing between her toes.
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Nobody knows how this loving lady never made it to the beach. But, everyone knew that it would be pity for someone who witnessed so many important things during their lifetime, such as the WWII and the moon landing, not to witness the joy of spending a day at the seaside.
Enid’s life now consists of constantly switching places from California to New Jersey, and vice versa, because that’s where her two daughters who take care of her live, after Enid’s husband passed away 4 years ago.
Jeanne, one of the daughters, told StoryTrender:
“Mom was initially confused as to why someone was bringing round a wheelchair, after all, she knew we already had a wheelchair. The reality soon kicked in that she was actually going down to the beach, to put her toes in the water and she was so excited.”
Enid couldn’t believe that she was going to get to play in the sandbox for reals!
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In order to get across the sand and get to the ocean, Enid’s daughters bought a special wheelchair, for their mother is not as mobile as she used to be. The moment Enid felt the water touching her feet, she simply couldn’t hold her tears back. This day in Ensenada, Baja, California, is a day she will never forget.
“It was overwhelming to be able to give this gift to her, I thought she would be happy but I was not prepared for how happy this simple act of kindness from friends, family and neighbors would make her feel.”
She was beyond excited to experience the beach for the first time, and it’s a proof that we are never too old to embark on new adventures.
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She is definitely having the time of her life, and we are so happy to see satisfaction on her face. Her daughters make sure she enjoys the day to the fullest by twirling her around in the water.
She felt like a kid who gets his favorite toy from the store. And yes, this experience made her feel young and filled her heart with pleasure. Not only because she got to see the ocean for the first time, but because she shared this precious moments with her family.
Now she only has one more wish, and that’s when she dies, hers and her husband ashes to be mixed and scattered into the deep blue ocean.
Watch the video below.
While the life of most celebrities is all luxury and glamour, there are those who are so humble that it’s hard to believe they are one of the most famous people, like the A-list actor Keanu Reeves.
This amazing man is not only well-known worldwide for his outstanding acting skills, but for his heart of gold as well. He is considered one of the nicest guys of Hollywood who is so caring and giving that he steals our hearts whenever we hear of the good deeds he does for the less fortunate.
It’s not a secret that he shared $100 million with the set and the special effects crew who worked along with him in the Matrix movies.
His generosity can’t be compared to any other, especially because he does more of his kindness secretly, without the need to be praised.
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Although he is very successful at what he does, his life hasn’t always been nice to him. He was raised by a single mother and struggled to finish high school, but failed at the end, so that’s when he decided to pursue a career in acting.
There were big tragedies that struck his life. The love of his life, Jennifer Syme, became pregnant but their world collapsed when their daughter was stillborn. This made things difficult and complicated their relationship so they decided to split shortly after, although it was obvious Keanu was still madly in love with her.
18 months after the split, Jeniffer was tragically killed in a car accident and that affected Keanu so deeply that he didn’t know how to move on with his life. Fortunately, he is a strong guy who found comfort in helping others.
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That he is a genuine person who makes everyone around him happy speaks the latest discovery of the amazing action he did. Keanu’s sister was diagnosed with leukemia years before and he had quietly started a foundation in her honor.
He told Ladie’s Home Journal:
“I have a private foundation that’s been running for five or six years, and it helps aid a couple of children’s hospitals and cancer research. I don’t like to attach my name to it, I just let the foundation do what it does.”
He never wanted attention, but to sincerely help those who are desperate and unfortunate.
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We love you Keanu, you are indeed one of a kind.
Take a look at one of his interviews and make sure you share this story with your friends.
It’s an undeniable fact that new technologies facilitate our lives a great deal. And when it comes to driving and the production of newest editions of cars, we are always stunned of how quickly new and improved models emerge on the market.
The good thing is that we no longer have to remember where we’ve put our car keys, because most of the new cars have keyless ignition. Being fined for speaking on the phone while driving is another thing we shouldn’t bother about, because the cars now provide hands-free phone service.
But according to Janette Fennell, president of the “Kids and Cars” safety organization, even with the advance of the technology, there are still some safety issues we should be aware of, especially when it come to our kids. Hopefully, the tips and tools she shares will come in handy to parents who own a modern vehicle.
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Once you turn your car on, it’s easy to forget to turn it off after you park it in the garage which may easily lead to carbon monoxide poisoning and that might be life-threatening. The car engines are now ultra-quiet and we may not realize the vehicle is till running. So push-to-start ignition can be as dangerous as it is efficient and convenient.
One of the ways to prevent this is to install a carbon monoxide detector in the garage. This will keep the family safe even if it happens for us to forget to turn the car off.
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With the new vehicles, the rolly windows are now in the past, and it doesn’t require a lot of energy to navigate the car windows. All you need to do is, again, to just press a button.
Did you know that it only takes 22 pounds of force to smash a child’s throat? But most automatic windows in cars have 30 to 80 pounds of force – meaning your little one could easily injure themselves if they were to get stuck in the window.
But it seems this shouldn’t concern us much because the automatically-reversing car windows have the ability to stop in their tracks and roll back down in the event of pressure pushed against it. So if it happens for the child to stuck their fingers or arm, the window will roll down without harming the child.
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Take a look at some amazing tricks in the video below and make sure to share it with friends.
Life doesn’t treat everyone equally, and in a perfect world, those more fortunate help the least ones, which creates a society of happy people. Kyle Oreffice and Josh Gibson are two great guys who believe that helping others and treating them with kindness is something we should all live by.
These good Samaritans’ show which they broadcast on their YouTube channel is full of videos in which Kyle and Josh surprise those in need by trying to facilitate their life as much as they can.
They choose people they believe need to be given a little push, like the maid from the latest video, who is indeed a very hardworking young lady. It’s amazing what these two did for someone they’ve never met before.
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‘Give Back Films’, the name of the YouTube channel, is not about making people famous, or Kyle and Josh bragging about their actions, but it’s a way to make people aware of how a small act of kindness can go a long way and even change people’s life forever.
What they do is sort of astounding, because they ‘prank’ random people but not for the sake of making fun of them and gathering followers, but because they want to aspire others to follow their path. They always include the ‘surprise’ element to it. The reaction of those who are being ‘pranked’ is likely to bring tears to your eyes, rather than laughter at someone’s misfortune.
The idea behind what they do is: Pay it forward!
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In the video they give a tip to the maid working at the motel near Park City, Utah where the Sundance Film Festival happens each year.
They don’t reveal the true identity of the people they ‘prank’ because they are aware not everyone wants to be exposed in the public.
In order to make this work, they first messed up the room the maid was supposed to clean. Well, it was no more than just rolling on the bed sheets.
They set up cameras around the room and waited for the maid to enter the room and see the $500 they left as a tip.
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Kyle and Josh first gathered some info about this enthusiastic young lady who happened to start working for the hotel after she was a guest there with a couple of friends, but then noticed the sign saying “Now Hiring.” She needed a job and decided to ask the owner whether she could start.
The owner and her co-workers describe her as very well organized. Everyone loves her dedication to the job.
But this time, she had no idea what she was going to come to when she entered the room. Her reaction is so touching that you have to see it for yourself.
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As for the ‘Give Back Film’ guys, they are thrilled their good deeds bring smile at people’s face. The only thing they expect in return is for others to do good deeds as well.
Turning in your bed from one side to another, staring at the ceiling, checking on the clock every 5 minutes. If these things sound familiar you are probably experiencing sleeping problems like 50-70 million Americans. According to the American Sleep Association these many people suffer from some sort of sleeping disorder. The most common of all is the insomnia which can have numerous causes among which depression, stress, bad sleeping habits, taking certain medications, and others.
The recommendations by the health organizations are that an average adult should get between 7-9 hours of sleep every day. However, the reality is quite different and around 35% Americans get less than 7 hours of sleep daily, which may affect their mood and health.
But no matter the cause of your sleeping problem, there seems to be an easy solution that will allow you to overcome the issue and make you fall asleep in just two minutes. What is great is that it’s all natural, no meds or any kinds of pills involved.
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This is actually a sleeping technique used by the military and was first described in the book Relax and Win: Championship Performance by Lloyd Bud Winter. The book was first published in 1981 and teaches us how to fall asleep in a matter of minutes, the way soldiers do, even with bombing and gunfire in the background.
In the book, Winter explains, “The US Navy Pre-Flight School developed a scientific method to fall asleep day or night, in any conditions, in under two minutes. After six weeks of practice, 96 percent of pilots could fall asleep in two minutes or less. Even after drinking coffee, with machine gunfire being played in the background.”
This is how it works.
The first thing to do is to sit on the edge of the bed with only the bedside light on. What follows is relaxing the facial muscles by scrunching up the face.
Next you should try relax your arms and shoulders, while breathing in and out. Listen to yourself breathing and relax the chest more and more while breathing out. After this, try to relax your legs.
Once the body is relaxed, we should now do the same with our mind. Clear it for ten seconds and then choose to do one of the following: you may either try to picture yourself lying in a canoe looking at the blue sky, picture yourself in a pitch-black room lying in a velvet hammock, or chant “don’t think, don’t think, don’t think” for ten seconds.
Once these three relaxing steps are accomplished, the body is calm and ready to fall asleep in a couple of minutes time.
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Although this may not be a success for some people, many find it useful and say it helps them fight the insomnia. However, don’t expect for this technique to work after the very first try. According to the author, in order for it to start working, you should practice it for at least six weeks.
Around 96% of the military men say it worked for them. So if you feel like it’s not working for you, you may try switching between the mind relaxing techniques and see which one suits you best.
Are you among those who suffer from a sleeping disorder? If yes, would you give this sleeping trick a try?
What the world lacks these days is compassion. People are always busy, and everyone is mostly concerned only for their own well-being. It’s sad how helping each other and those in need became so rare that we are sort of surprised when we hear of people who do kind deeds.
A man named Simran Jeet Singh posted a video that has quickly gone viral and was retweeted numerous times. It shows two brothers giving their money to a lady whom they saw paying for gas with pennies. They felt bad for the woman and simply knew they had to offer a helping hand.
The lady was touched by the kindness and told the boys how she had recently lost her husband and was struggling financially.
“They had no idea that her husband had just died and she was struggling,” Singh wrote on Twitter. “This is what loving your neighbor looks like. More of this please!”
He later tweeted,
“There’s so much negativity in the news these days. Here’s a much needed reminder that people are good and that we can all live together with love and respect.”
These black brothers saw a woman paying for gas with pennies and gave her money from their pockets. They had no idea that her husband had just died and she was struggling.
This story is hysterical. It’s gonna make you laugh hard.
A woman invites her lover over while her husband is at work, not realizing her son is at home.
Once he sees them together, the boy gets curious and hides in the closet to watch them.
Unexpectedly, the husband comes home and the wife rushes the lover into the closet not knowing her son is there.
The little boy says, “It’s dark in here.”
The man says, “Yes, it is.”
Boy ~ “I have a baseball.”
Man ~ “That’s nice.”
Boy ~ “Want to buy it?”
Man ~ “No, thanks.”
Boy ~ “My dad’s outside.”
Man ~ “OK, how much?”
Boy ~ “$250?
In the next few weeks, it happens again that the boy and the lover are in the closet together.
Boy ~ “It’s dark in here.”
Man ~ “Yes, it is.”
Boy ~ “I have a baseball glove.”
The lover remembering the last time, asks the boy, “How much?”
Boy ~ “$750?
Man ~ “Fine.”
A few days later, the father says to the boy, “Grab your glove, let’s go outside and have a game of catch.”
The boy says, “I can’t, I sold my baseball and my glove.”
The father asks, “How much did you sell them for?”
Boy ~ “$1,000?
The father says, “That’s terrible to overcharge your friends like that… that is way more than those two things cost.”
“I’m going to take you to church and make you confess.”
They go to the church and the father makes the little boy sit in the confession booth and he closes the door.
The boy says, “It’s dark in here.”
The priest says, “Don’t start that crap again.”
If you find this hilarious share it with friends.
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Some people are so exceptional at what they do that they have the power to take our breath away. In the Whangarei Academy of Dance and Performing Arts there is a wealth of talent among the students. The dancing instructors tend to make the dancers further develop their inborn dancing virtuosity and make the most of it, which is what they actually do.
The stunning performance of the senior group at the showcase leaves the audience speechless, as the highly trained troupe takes the stage and dances along the music of the famous Leonard Cohen’s masterpiece “Hallelujah.” Once you see the remarkable dancing routine, you will want to watch it again and again.
The little boy says, “It’s dark in here.”
The man says, “Yes, it is.”
Boy ~ “I have a baseball.”
Man ~ “That’s nice.”
Boy ~ “Want to buy it?”
Man ~ “No, thanks.”
Boy ~ “My dad’s outside.”
Man ~ “OK, how much?”
Boy ~ “$250?
In the next few weeks, it happens again that the boy and the lover are in the closet together.
Boy ~ “It’s dark in here.”
Man ~ “Yes, it is.”
Boy ~ “I have a baseball glove.”
The lover remembering the last time, asks the boy, “How much?”
Boy ~ “$750?
Man ~ “Fine.”
A few days later, the father says to the boy, “Grab your glove, let’s go outside and have a game of catch.”
The boy says, “I can’t, I sold my baseball and my glove.”
The father asks, “How much did you sell them for?”
Boy ~ “$1,000?
The father says, “That’s terrible to overcharge your friends like that… that is way more than those two things cost.”
“I’m going to take you to church and make you confess.”
They go to the church and the father makes the little boy sit in the confession booth and he closes the door.
The boy says, “It’s dark in here.”
The priest says, “Don’t start that crap again.”
If you find this hilarious share it with friends.
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