No child should ever experience pain or suffer from the hands of their parents. Unfortunately, for a girl named Fa, she fell victim of severe abuse by her stepfather when she was 10 years old.
When her mom discovered the horrific truth, she kicked her husband from her house, but that didn’t ease the pain and the fear Fa experienced.
The poor girl was left traumatized and the whole thing affected her mental state. Fa couldn’t eat properly and had hard time sleeping as she feared her stepfather would hurt her again. She refused to take her clothes off while showering and her mother felt helpless in helping her little girl.
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Thankfully, when she needed it the most, someone special entered Fa’s life. The bikers from BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse), met Fa and offered to guard her house so that she could experience some safety and star living her life normally again. It was Tombstone, one of BACA’s members Fa grew fond of. He became her friend and now she knew she could rely on him whenever she felt helpless and scared.
This non-profit group whose main goal is to empower victimized children has helped many vulnerable kids over the years. These men resemble tough guys, but they are gentle giants who make a huge difference in the lives of many children.
Take a look at the touching video below to see the whole story about these incredible people and all they do.
No matter how much time passes by, the British and the rest of the world will never stop missing the “people’s princess,” beautiful Diana.
She truly was a very special person who touched the hearts of many with her spontaneous behavior and the love she had for everyone around her, rich or poor, young and old. At the time of her death, her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry were still very young and the news of the tragic car accident in which their loving mother was killed shook their world.
Diana’s family believed that the Royals, as well as the paparazzi who watched her every move very closely, had their fair share in her passing.
The princess’ brother, Charles Spencer, delivered a eulogy at her funeral and spoke of the unfair treatment towards her by the royal family and the press.
Even today, Spencer never misses a chance to say how much he misses her. A few days ago, he shared a photo of the two at the age of six and three. Young Diana has her arms around his younger brother, wearing a cute pink dress. People loved this childhood memory of their favorite royal so much that it went viral in the blink of an eye.
One person wrote, “She was a true Princess. She was beautiful inside and out,” while another added, “Diana was an amazing person, and she will always be a role-model for many. Such a lovely photo, thanks for sharing it.”
To honor his sister’s memory, Charles Spencer named one of his daughter Charlotte Diana Spencer.
At the time of her birth, he spoke to The Telegraph and said, “We hadn’t settled on a first name before the birth, but Charlotte is a name we both love, and it really suits her. We knew that as soon as we saw her. And though it’s been 15 years since Diana died, I still miss her every day and I wanted her commemorated in the naming of our daughter.”
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Spencer doesn’t post on the social media very often and that is why people are eagerly waiting for each of his photos. In the past, he shared a charcoal sketch of his grandmother Cynthia Spencer and many agreed the late princess resembled her grandma a lot.
Our hero of the day is mister LeRoy Marcus. This charming man is a World War II veteran who turned 100 years old.
His family has been planning on throwing a huge party for him for reaching the milestone, but the coronavirus pandemic interfered with their plan and they organized an intimate ceremony and invited only their closest family instead.
Mister LeRoy was thankful for the attention he received. He even wore a fancy cap reading, “100 Never Looked So Good!”
LeRoy Marcus, a World War II veteran living in North Carolina, is celebrating his 100th birthday today! https://t.co/S3Vpv0WNBN#10TV
He and his wife lived in Iowa almost their whole lives but a few years ago, their daughters moved them to North Carolina so that they can be close to them.
LeRoy is a happy man for having a family who loves him unconditionally. Happy birthday and many more to come!
The name of Lindsey Lohan has become a synonym for scandals over the years. Today, however, it looks like the cute red-head is taking back the control over her life and we can’t wait to see what she has to offer next.
Lindsay has been under the spotlight from very early age. When she was just three, she was featured in a number of commercials and being in front of the camera felt natural to her. At the time Ford modeling agency signed her, many fell for her charm and distinctive looks, as most of the other girl models were blondes with blue or green eyes.
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The actress’ troubled life could easily be associated with her troubled childhood. She is the oldest child of four and her parents separated when she was very young. They soon got back together, but divorced in 2007.
Speaking to Oprah Winfrey in 2013, Lindsay said, ”I grew up in a very chaotic home and there were moments of everything being just wonderful and perfect and then things being so uncontrollable and chaotic.”
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Young Lindsay’s career in the film industry started with the movie The Parent Trap where she played a double role, that of twin sisters Hallie and Annie Parker. She is certain that if it wasn’t for this movie, she would have never become part of the Hollywood glam. She also believes that what was happening in her personal life helped her excel the dual role. Lindsay, in the role of the Parker twins, was doing all in her power to have her onscreen parents get back together, and at the same time, she was hoping her real-life parents would do the same.
By the time she turned 10, Lindsay’s face was all over the country. She was featured in prestigious magazines like Vogue and Elle and was offered roles in a number of movies.
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After The Parent Trap, Lindsay starred in Freaky Friday, 2003, Herbie: Fully Loaded, 2005, and Mean Girls, 2007. After that, she turned to partying and became an addict. Lindsay was arrested on several occasions for assault and theft and spent 250 days in rehab between 2007 and 2012.
When she turned 30, the child actress moved to Dubai where she said she found her peace.
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Later, she spent a large amount of time on the Greek island of Mykonos where she opened a beach bar. “There’s a business side to my life now, but I’m not in America, so no one knows about it, which is nice for me. Because I get to actually focus on the result of things,” she told the New York Times.
Today, Lindsay is trying to get her old life back.
She says she deserves that because she’s worked really hard. “I’m a normal, nice person. A good person. I don’t have any bad intentions. And my past has to stay in the past. People have to just let go of it and stop bringing it up because it’s not — it’s gone. It’s dead. And that’s the most important thing to me,” she says.
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This year, she moved back to America and in March, her movie Among the Shadows was released. Recently, she posted on Instagram, writing, “The future is bright! let us all give love, light and peace ♥ ️?”
Getting a monkey as a pet might not be that usual, but people still opt to keep them in.
Zoey is a baby monkey who lives with a human family and loves them a lot, especially his grandma. Monkeys are able to show emotions similarly to humans. They laugh when they are happy and cry when they are sad. So the good thing is that we always know whether they are feeling fine or not.
In fact, when they get attached to someone, they miss that person whenever they are not around. When Zoey’s grandma left town for a week, he was waiting for her to get back because he apparently missed her very much. If you don’t trust us, then you have to see his reaction that brought a lot of smiles to many faces.
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The moment he spots his favorite person, Zoey starts screaming in excitement and reaches his tiny hands towards her. Once in her arms, he can’t stop kissing her.
People say this is one of the most adorable videos there are, and I guess they are right.
On October 31, the world lost a legend and everyone agrees there will never be another person as charming and as talented as Sir Sean Connery.
Throughout his career, he played many prominent roles in a number of iconic movies, but it’s safe to say that he will always be best remembered as the first ever agent 007, James Bond.
Although he was famous internationally and the world was his home, he was always very proud to be a Scotsman. In his home country, Connery is considered a national treasure and he never missed a chance to speak of his heritage.
After his death, Sir Connery’s wife, Micheline Roquebrune, told Scottish Mailon Sunday how her husband’s final wish was for his ashes to be scattered in Scotland and the Bahamas. “We are going to bring Sean back to Scotland – that was his final wish.”
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The actor’s family is hoping to organize a memorial service for him in Scotland as soon as the situation with the pandemic calms down. They know just how much his country meant to him and they believe they owe that to him.
“Whenever it is possible and safe to travel again, then it is the family’s intention to return to Scotland with him. We would like to organize a memorial service for him in Scotland – that is our hope. But we cannot say when this will happen exactly.”
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Roquebrune opened up about Sir Connery’s last months of his life and admitted he was suffering from dementia. He died at the age of 90, in his sleep, and his wife says it was exactly how he wished to leave this world.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, Roquebrune, who was married to the actor for 45 years, said, “It was no life for him. He was not able to express himself latterly. At least he died in his sleep and it was just so peaceful. I was with him all the time and he just slipped away. It was what he wanted.”
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“He was gorgeous and we had a wonderful life together,” she added. “He was a model of a man. It is going to be very hard without him, I know that. But it could not last forever and he went peacefully.”
Rest in peace Sir Connery, your career marked an era. You will never be forgotten!
Remember the sitcom Home Improvement? If you liked this show as mush as we did, then we have some awesome news for you. The lead actors, Tim Allen and Richard Karn, announced a similar show is back again and fans can’t wait to see it.
The new show is named Assembly Required and will be premiering on the History Channel.
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What is very interesting about it is that it’s very popular even though no episode has aired yet. Well, knowing how great comedians these two actors are, people already know they will bring a lot of laughter.
The news about the show was first released by a TV magazine and knowing how these papers sometimes only post news they only assume to be true, not many believed there will really be a reunion of the Home Improvement cast. But then Tim Allen posted a photo of the magazine on his Instagram, writing, “This is happening,” and fans went crazy.
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The photo got around 20,000 likes just minutes after it was posted.
The show will be “competition styled” and workers and construction workers will compete in solving household problems and will likely be judged for their work.
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The actors announced they started filming and until the new show is on you can go back to Home Improvement and watch some of the episodes. Check out the video below from the original series.
Fashion trends come and go, but the style is forever. Well, some trends are widely accepted by many, and some, on the other hand, are only for the bravest. This, however, isn’t really true for those people wearing their pants way below their waist.
Maybe they believe they are cool and fancy, but honestly, looking at their sagging pants isn’t really the most appealing sight.
One cowboy comes across a group of men wearing such pants and he has a thing or to to say about their “strange” style. Honestly, his words are hysterical mainly because they are very true. He says the youngsters are wearing their pants on their knees and look as though they are trying to get the role of the penguin in the new Batman movie.
What’s most, he has a piece of advice for older guys and girls, too.
Trust us, this video is definitely something you don’t want to miss as it will make you burst out laughing. And yes, don’t forget to share it with your friends, they will love it, too. Check it out below.
When I think of cuteness, the first two things that come to my mind are babies and puppies. Now imagine the two together; one of the sweetest thing on Earth, that’s for sure.
Little children growing up around dogs isn’t just adorable, but it teaches the little ones compassion, friendship, and responsibility. On top of that, you’ll know that your kid will have a best friend for life who will be there by their side to share their joys through happiness and provide comfort during sad times.
The video below shows a heartwarming interaction between a toddler and a tiny Yorkei. The excitement the puppy feels is bursting all around as the little guy just can’s stop jumping around his human sibling. The licks and kisses are there as well.
The boy seems to be enjoying the attention he’s getting at first, although he’s way too young to understand that the puppy is just playing with him because he loves him.
Take a look at the bonding in the video below and don’t forget to share it with your friends.
On October 24, the police at Whatcom County, Washington, got a call about three dead bodies found in the home of 55-year-old psychologist Michele Boudreau Deegan. It was the tenant who came across the shocking sight.
Michele killed her twin daughters before she killed herself. According to reports, she planned the murder for a couple of days and gave the girls sedatives before taking their lives.
Prior to the horrific incident, Michele was involved in a harsh custody battle with her estranged husband. The outcome was a shared custody, something Michele couldn’t possibly accept. She couldn’t imagine a day without her girls by her side and the thought of them spending time with their father was unbearable, according to her friends.
Whatcom County Sheriff Bill Elfo was reported saying, “Ms. Boudreau planned this event over the course of several days prior to the discovery of the bodies. She clearly stated her suicidal ideations and that she would never leave her daughters alone without her,” according to the Daily Mail.
People close to her, who knew her very well, spoke of Michele as a gentle soul who dedicated her life to her children and to helping others. She was a psychologist who ran a private practice and helped change the life of many for the better.
The news of her murdering her two princesses came as a shock to her family and friends.
“Michelle was a wonderful woman….she HAD TO HAVE BEEN trying (in an absolutely sick, unimaginably twisted way, obviously) to ‘protect’ the girls from a life with their dad without her,” a friend of Michele named Jen Mindlin posted on Facebook. “She was a kind and warm friend, bright and empathetic, a psychologist with a local practice that helped so many people, including me, and my daughter.”
The friend continued the post by writing that Michele was in a “horrific custody battle, with a man she had a domestic violence protection order against.”
“Every time she believed her divorce was almost final, she would be dragged into a new frivolous and expensive renegotiation. She had been bankrupted by litigation, right or wrong, she worried for her girls with their dad…..(the sad irony is not lost on me)……this was a mental health tragedy, not a terrible person.”
Many of Michele’s neighbors also describe her as a devoted mother who was obviously “sick and scared.”
We are very sorry for the lives lost. These two beautiful girls had their future ahead of them and it was all taken away from them by their own mother. Rest in peace little angels.
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When Brittanee Drexel was reported missing back in 2009, her case caught the attention of the whole country. The teen who was seventeen at the time of her disappearance went on vacation without her mom approving of it.
Now, years after she was last seen, authorities share devastating information of her tragic fate.
Brittanee’s headlines-grabbing case has come under the spotlight again after it was finally discovered what had really happened to her.
Weeks before she went missing, Brittanee was convincing her mother to let her spend the spring break with friends at Myrtle Beach, to which her mom said no. But Brittanee was determined to find a way to put her plan into action and told her mom she was going to stay at a friend’s house near their Rochester home, New York. Once she got approval, she headed to Myrtle Beach instead without her family knowing.
The last time she was seen, Brittanee left her friend’s hotel room and was on her way to her own.
Her case seemed to be fading away as authorities didn’t have enough information to solve it. But then out of the blue and years after it happened, a prisoner named Taquan Brown who is serving 25-year sentence for manslaughter in unrelated case came forward with information and told FBI the truth about Brittanee.
Brown confessed he had seen Brittanee at a ‘stash house’ a couple of days after she disappeared. He said she had been sexually abused before she was murdered.
The night she vanished, Brittanee was picked up by 16-year-old Da’Shaun Taylor of McClellanville. He and his friends gang raped the teen and then killed her. After they realized her case caught the attention of the whole nation and was all over the media they threw her body in a swamp teeming with alligators.
Brittanee suffered a horrible death and our thought and prayers are with her family.
Take a look at the video below for the whole story.
Having a sibling means having a best friend for life. The bond between brothers and sisters is one of the strongest ones and growing up by their side means you will always have someone to turn to and trust no matter how hard things get.
One brother and sister proved this to be right after they prevented an evil man from kidnapping their baby brother.
22-month-old Owen Wright, eight-year-old Delicia Wright and 10-year-old Brenden Wright were having fun time running around the park near their babysitter’s home in Sprague, Washington State.
At one point, their game was interrupted by an unknown man who approached the kids and tried to engage in a conversation with them.
The oldest siblings were pretty aware that they weren’t suppose to speak to strangers, so they avoided any contact with the creepy man.
However, he wasn’t about to step back and tried to convince them how he used to be a babysitter himself and that speaking to him was fine.
Delicia and Brended could feel they might be in trouble, so they asked Owen to get into the stroller. But it was then that the man pulled the boy from his stroller and started running away carrying him in his arms.
Brave Delicia and Brended started chasing the kidnapper. They just couldn’t allow him to disappear with their little brother.
The kids struggled to keep up with the man, but the thought of losing Owen kept them going.
Sadly, they got way too tired to continue running, but quick-thinking Delicia stood in the middle of the road and started screaming as hard as she could.
Luckily, her plan of getting the attention of the passersby worked as two teenagers realized what was going on and started chasing the kidnapper.
As soon as he realized he would be caught, he dropped Owen and fled as quickly as he could. What was most important was that the toddler was saved from the hands of the crazy man.
Andrew and Isaac, the teenagers who helped in the chase, said how they knew the kidnapper. He was in fact a 15-year-old boy who attended their school.
This information was more than enough for the police to track him down and bring him to justice. Currently, he’s in juvenile detention.
After the incident, Delicia admitted that she was terrified the whole time while she was running to save her sweet brother, but that didn’t stop her from doing all she could to get him back.
If these children didn’t show bravery, who knows what would have happened to Owen.
He is one lucky boy to have siblings who love him to the moon and back and who would do anything for his well-being.
You can take a look at the chase in the video below.
When people tell you that parenting isn’t easy, trust them. At the period of their life when they are very young and unaware of the consequences of their actions, kids should be closely watched by their parents. When they reach their teen years, things can turn even harder as children this age tend to be stubborn and act as they know everything.
All in all, moms and dads out there should always keep a close eye on their children no matter how old they are.
Maisie Saward and Eva, 18-month-old sisters, got themselves into trouble, and what Maisie did went viral in the blink of an eye. Namely, their older brother, Ollie, left the baby gate open and the sisters found themselves in the bathroom the next minute.
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While on their little “adventure,” curious Maisie managed to reach her dad’s “hair gel.” Or at least she thought it was that. In fact, she covered her head with Superdrug Hair Removal Cream.
When their dad, Luke, noticed them, he rushed to give Maisie a shower. Well, he should have removed the cream from her hair instantly, but he believed at the time that giving her a bath was a better idea. Until she got in the bathtub, around 10 minuted had passed, and it was enough time for that cream to do its job, which is to remove hair.
Luke was shocked when he noticed that his little girl went bald after her long bangs fell off.
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When Luke called his wife Kristy to tell her of their daughter’s “problem,” she had no idea how bad things were until she got home. “When I got home, I was just in pure shock. She came and gave me a cuddle and I just cried for an hour because I absolutely loved her fringe [bangs],” she told Metro News.
Kristy was mad at her husband, but she eventually saw the fun in the situation.
Once their story, along with Maisie’s photos, went viral, people said she achieved a hairstyle similar to that of Pennywise the Clown from the Stephen King horror story, It.
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“Me and Luke felt a bit of a failure for not keeping these things out of her way, but once I’d realized these things happen when you’ve got kids, we felt a bit better about it. Parenting, especially with twins, isn’t easy, and if this makes even one other mum feel better then that’s great.”
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Has your kid ever got themselves in a similar situation? Share it with us in the comments section below.
There are just a small number of people who can say they changed the world, and the members of the iconic band The Beatles, are definitely one of them. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr influenced an era. They didn’t only change the world of music, but that of fashion and lifestyle as well.
Millions of fans went crazy over the Liverpool band’s music, and soon, the Beatlemania shook the entire world.
These musicians’ legendary songs are still played on radio stations and performed by influential and famous singers.
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The story behind the group starts with McCartney and Lenon. At the time they were around 17, George Harrison was just a 15 year old boy who was completely enchanted by guitars. So when John Lenon was looking for a guitarist for his band, which was known as The Quarrymen at the time, McCartney said, “I know this guy. He’s a bit young, but he’s good.”
“When I joined, he didn’t really know how to play the guitar; he had a little guitar with three strings on it that looked like a banjo,” Harrison said of Lennon, during testimony in a court case against the owner of a bootleg Beatles’ recording in 1998, according to The Guardian.
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It was reported how The Beatles were practicing mainly in Harrison’s place at the time as his mother was very supportive of his music career.
During the 1960’s, Harrison had a spiritual journey and that also influenced the band’s music.
The “shy and quiet” musician was married to Patti Boyd for eight years before he tied the knot with Olivia Harrison in 1978 and the pair welcomed son Dhani.
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Dhani, who is an only child, spent his childhood around his parents with whom he has been very close his whole life. He loved what his dad did and grew up at the recording studio.
“My mum said when I was a kid and someone asked me what my dad did, I said, ‘He pushes buttons,’” Dhani told the Daily Mail. “I think I’m most similar to Stella [McCartney] and Mary [McCartney]. I really relate to the way they’ve dealt with their circumstances – they’re like big sisters to me.”
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Being the son of such a huge star like his dad and inheriting his looks made Dhani a celebrity himself. He was offered many jobs, including modeling and in bands, but he wanted to pursue a career that would help him succeed on his own, so he attended industrial design and physics at Brown University, and got his dream job with the McLaren design team.
However, when Dhani was in his 20’s, George Harrison was diagnosed with cancer and only had months to live. According to Dhani, his dad’s final wish was for his son and his best friend, Jeff Lynne, to finish his album. Dhani was more than happy to continue his dad’s legacy.
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George Harrison passed away on November 29, 2001, and a year later, his twelfth and final studio album, Brainwashed, was released.
In 2004, great George Harrison was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2009, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Today, Dhani is completely dedicated to music. In 2001, he and friend and filmmaker Oli Hecks formed the band Thenewno2. He’s been involved in a number of music projects and performs the songs of the legendary band his dad was part of as well as the music his father created as a solo artist.
Dhani married his longtime girlfriend Solveig Karadottir eight years ago at Friar Park, outside the Harrison estate where he grew up. His dad’s band mates Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr attended the wedding and Stella McCartney, Paul’s daughter, designed the wedding gown.
When we make the decision of getting a dog, we often fear of experiencing the pain of losing them one day. Not having them around after years spent together is devastating, but we rarely think of the pain they feel when their owners leave this world before them.
Dogs go through the same grief and sorrow as any human would when they lose someone they love.
When her dad got seriously sick and his days were numbered, sweet dog Mollie could sense something serious was going on.
Knowing how much Mollie meant to her owner Ryan Jessen, the staff at the Rideout Memorial Hospital in Marysville, California, allowed her to see him for one last time and say that final goodbye.
The video of Mollie approaching the hospital bed and placing her head on her owner’s chest is so touching that it made millions cry. You can see it below.
Authorities are always doing their best to solve cases of missing people, and for the wide public to step in and give a helping hand in such cases isn’t that unusual. However, the case of four-year-old Yvette who was kidnapped by her own father got a happy ending in a very unusual way.
When the court decided the girl wasn’t safe by her father’s side and granted custody to her grandparents, Gary and Kim Forester, her dad, Virgil, fled with her.
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Gary and Kim were desperate to find their granddaughter. Police were searching everywhere but there was no sign of where Yvette could be.
That’s when the grandparents decided to contact Virgil’s Facebook friends and ask them whether they had been in contact with him since he left town.
One of them, Harry Brown, was friends with “Mark Johnson,” which was the name Virgil used. When they asked Harry how the two knew each other and whether they had spoken recently, Harry explained how they used to chat because they had a lot of thing in common based on the groups they liked.
“He had been tagged in a meme I liked so we connected on Facebook and spoke a few times about a year ago,” Harry told Fox LA. “As soon as I got this message I thought wow I need to start trying to message him again cause he thought we were good friends at that point because we’ve had a few conversations before.”
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The grandparents then asked from him to get in touch with Virgil and try to discover his location. Harry agreed and messaged Virgil, asking what he was up to. At first, Harry tried to persuade Virgil to send him a screenshot of the weather app, but failed.
He then thought of offering his virtual friend some pizza and asked him to send him his address. Virgil agreed eventually, but instead of a delivery guy, police officers knocked on his door.
“They had two grand in reward money and they sent that over straight away and they paid for my flight here, flight back, everything,” Harry said after Yvette was back with her grandparents. He was glad he could help, and he did it from the comfort of his living room in England, some 5,000 miles away.
You can check the whole story and Harry’s interview in the video below.
What kind of a sick monster one needs to be in order to abuse their own children? The sad reality is that a number of children suffer from the hands of their parents, and many times, the social services fail in preventing the neglect and abuse from taking place.
Sylys Hernandez was only three months old when he died in 2017. The poor baby was beaten by his own dad, lunatic Isaac Hernandez from Nampa, Idaho. After the child was found dead in his crib, it was determined that he suffered horrific death. Autopsy showed that sweet Sylys had fractures on his legs and 26 fractures on his tiny ribs. His mouth was all covered in bruises.
The sight was completely shocking, but what is even sadder is that this horrific murder could be prevented. Namely, the social services got an anonymous tip about child neglect. The program manager for child and family services in the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Region 3, Susan Dwello, was on that case, but after visiting the house she determined there was nothing incriminating.
“The difficulty of (anonymous complaints) is that if the department needed to go back or seek more information or other ideas in terms of who may have further information, with an anonymous call, we’re not going to be able to do that,” she explained.
Apparently, just a couple of days prior her visit, the little boy was seen by a doctor and he was perfectly fine. It was reported how Sylys was gaining weight and nothing spoke of alleged abuse at the time.
The father, who definitely doesn’t deserve to be called that, pleaded guilty to three counts of felony injury to his child and was sentenced to 27 years in prison. He, however, wasn’t charged with murder because the exact cause of death of little Sylys wasn’t determined.
Do you believe in love at first sight? If you ask college girl and shelter volunteer Kayla Filoon, she would definitely say yes. Why? Because she fell in love with the Pit Bull named Russ the moment she laid eyes on him.
Russ was wandering the streets of Philadelphia and was terrified of humans when the shelter workers noticed him. Eventually, they managed to approach closer and take Russ with them.
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The moment he entered the shelter, Kayla knew there was something special about him. She even thought of adopting him, but that was easier said than done as Kayla was busy studying and she was sharing the apartment with five other people.
At the time, she thought she could at least spend some time with Russ, who started feeling comfortable around her over time, and took him for a walk. It was then that she knew Russ belonged with her.
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Kayla called her mom and told her about Russ. Her mom said that this wasn’t the first time for Kayla to get attached to dogs from the shelter, but Kayla knew this time it was different, so she took Russ in without consulting her roommates. When they saw the Pit Bull, however, they all agreed he should stay with them.
The relationship between Kayla and Russ has been very special. Whenever she enters home, he rushes to give her a hug and a lick. He even keeps her company while she’s studying for her exams.
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One of the photos of Russ sleeping on Kayla while she’s doing a homework was shared on Facebook by one of her friends and gathered thousands of shares and comments.
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You can take a look at the video of these two best friends below.
Women have become important part of the military during the last years. The number of female soldiers and generals is getting higher and higher and they have been recognized as valuable and even essential members of the army.
Retired Gen. Ann Dunwoody was serving the country for over 38 years and received a number of medals and awards for her sacrifice and tireless work.
In 2008, she became the first woman in the U.S. military to achieve a four-star officer rank. Among the rest, she received the Army Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, and the Legion of Merit. Gen. Dunwoody, who is a role model to many women who want to follow her path, has been recognized by France with its National Order of Merit. Two years ago, she was inducted in the inaugural class of the 82nd Airborne Division Hall of Fame.
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Before she retired in 2012, Gen. Dunwoody led the Army Materiel Command, which “manages the global supply chain, synchronizing logistics and sustainment activities across the Army.” Being part of the military was a huge honor for this brave woman. In fact, she somehow always knew that serving the country was her calling and that doesn’t come as a surprise knowing that most of her family members were part of the army, including her great-grandfather, her grandfather, her father, her brother and sister, as well as her niece and husband. So, it’s safe to say that the urge to keep Americans safe runs in her family.
However, coming from a family of veterans didn’t make things easier for Gen. Dunwoody as all she achieved is thanks to her passion and commitment.
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During a 2015 interview with Army Times, she said, “…I had advocates, then there were detractors. They just don’t like you, maybe they think it’s a man’s Army and women don’t belong here. The key is how you deal with people. You don’t stoop to name-calling. You be professional, demonstrate you’re capable and sometimes you convert people. In the military, people want the best leader on the team.” She then added, “I’ve watched doors open my entire career. Some are opened for you, some you have to kick down. I believe if someone is qualified, and I mean fully qualified, they should be able to go through that door.”
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On October 10, 2019, she received the The Sylvanus Thayer Award. The West Point Association of Graduates gives this award “to a citizen of the United States, other than a West Point graduate, whose outstanding character, accomplishments, and stature in the civilian community draw wholesome comparison to the qualities for which West Point strives, in keeping with its motto: ‘Duty, Honor, Country.’”
Another woman who made history and paved the path to the world of military for other females is Lt. j.g. Madeline Swegle who became the first black female tactical aircraft pilot in the US Navy.
In 2019, Maj. Gen. Maria Barrett and Brig. Gen. Paula Lodi became the Army’s first pair of sister generals.
We are glad women’s work has been recognized as they can offer as much as men can, if not more.
Below is Gen. Dunwoody video in which she speaks of her incredible career spanning almost four decades.
Great Confucius once said, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life,” and although not many of us are lucky enough to pursue a career in our dream field, there are those who complete their desire of doing what they truly love. One of those fortunate people is Mark Gilberg. This incredibly dedicated man spent 37 years and three weeks working as a trooper at the Department of Public Safety, Arizona.
After that many years, Mark was about to retire, and his last day on the job was so emotional that it touched the hearts of millions who heard him making his last radio call to his colleagues.
Mark announced, “Badge 2988 began his career March 11, 1981… this will be my final 10-7” as tears were rolling down his face. The dispatcher then said, “10-4, and you’re making me cry too, did everyone copy that?”
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The trooper went on to thank his colleagues saying, “It’s been an honor and a privilege. And a great career, it’s been a great adventure.” Neither he nor his coworkers could hide their emotions. It’s been a very special day for the whole unit. “Badge 2988, Thirty-seven years and three weeks later – it’s been a great ride, thank you very much and keep smiling” Mark said. The dispatcher responded that they all appreciated everything he’s done during his career of almost four decades.
We thank trooper Mark Gilbert for his service and wish him a happy retirement.
You can see the video of the touching farewell below. Don’t forget to share it with your friends.
What I love about lip-sync challenges is that they bring out the creativity in people. You know, seeing someone doing that just makes you do it better, so you come up with some bright and fun ideas that would put a smile on the faces of those who’ll watch you sing and dance.
Recently, a number of police departments from all over the country have taken part in such challenge and they are all doing a great job because they remind us that no matter the importance of their job, like keeping us safe at all times, they too need to have some fun every now and them.
The latest challenge that caught our attention is that by the Nixa Police Department in Missouri. They opted for the epic song “Footloose”and made everyone want to put their dancing shoes on.
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What is pretty awesome is that the police officers didn’t do the choreography themselves but asked from the members of the community to join in so that they could ‘kick off their Sunday shoes’ together.
These people’s dancing is so contagious.
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“I’ve got this feeling
That time’s just holding me down
I’ll hit the ceiling
Or else I’ll tear up this town…”
Needless to say, the cool video has been shared thousands of times with that many people praising their ‘work.’
“No budget, no production company (shot and edited by our Public Information Officer who studied film production), and all officers donated their time to participate. We believe in being responsible with tax payer dollars and we made an extra effort to do so while having fun,” they wrote on Facebook.
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This video is definitely a must watch. Check it out below!
Meet Brent Walker, an incredibly good elementary teacher. Walker is a Maths teacher at Sheehy Elementary School in Tampa, Florida. Last year, he wanted to do something different for his fifth-grade students, besides his teaching. He wanted to surprise his students for the Easter holidays.
Therefore, Walker went to the local Walmart with intention of buying plastic Easter eggs for one of his classrooms. He wanted to buy enough eggs for his 20 students. However, upon coming to the store, he saw something different. There were baskets full with chocolate, candies and toys. His plan changed. He wanted to get those instead.
Nevertheless, Walker did not have enough money to cover the expenses. Therefore, he used his Facebook page to call for sponsors. He announced that all three fifth-grade classes, in total 63 kids, could be pleasantly surprised if only sponsors donated enough money. The surprise was going to be realised very soon.
The next morning, Walker went to the school a bit earlier. He started preparing the classroom for the big surprise. His co-workers, teachers, also helped him. This surprise was going to be one of the best moments in the children’s lives since many of the students could not afford stuff like that.
Upon coming to the classroom, the kids were amazed. Their happy and smiling faces say it all. The students’ reaction is priceless.
FOX13 recorded this amazing moment. For FOX13 Walker said:
“I think it will encourage them, hopefully, to really do their best and try harder, because they know people they’ve never met before are fighting for them and are encouraging them from all over the place. I mean this was coming from all over the country.”
One of the best things I have seen recently in the classrooms. This gesture, though not too expensive, are priceless for the kids. Their reaction is just so adorable. We hope we will see more surprises like this.
When Kaden was a little baby, his parents’ couldn’t help by notice his huge smile whenever they would unswaddle him in the morning. Throwing his arms up for joy and enjoying his worry-free life, Kaden was a delight to see.
Wanting to share his joy with the rest of the world and bring smiles on people faces, the mom and dad decided to film the cute routine and post it online. To their surprise, Kaden’s morning reaction has been seen over 4 million times.
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For those wondering why Kaden was swaddled, the parents explained how he loved that because his startle reflex was strong.
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After the sweet video of Kaden got the attention of so many people, he became a sort of celebrity. Everyone kept wondering what the happy baby and his family were up to, so mom and dad decided to keep their fans updated by posting more videos of their bundle of joy.
The one below shows Kaden learning how to drink from a bottle. “An epic battle between baby and bottle. Who will win and who will lose? Who will get stuck cleaning up?” the description asks.
Kaden also has a Facebook page dedicated to him and around 44,000 followers who enjoy his everyday antics.
One of the videos posted there shows him getting overly excited for a plate of French fries. His parents wrote how he always greets this dish with clapping and it’s so adorable to witness.
The journey of Kaden going from a little baby of just a couple of months into a toddler features many milestones captured on videos including Kaden’s first words.
Recently, the family welcomed another family member, a sweet baby girl. Kaden became a big brother and it looks like he loves his new role. Although he’s still very young himself, he’s loving and caring and people love him even more than before because of that.
We have witnessed how ordinary people who became celebrities in split seconds allowed the fame to affect them to the extent that they no longer resemble the individuals they once were.
That is not a case with the Britain’s sweetheart Susan Boyle, however. This incredibly talented singer has always been very modest, and being dubbed one of the best female vocals ever hasn’t changed that at all.
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Today, after her worldwide fame and her huge success in the music industry, Boyle is still living in her house in the small Scottish town where she has lived her entire life. Her typical British house is now renovated and got a completely different look on the inside.
Boyle was happy to open the doors to her home for the cameras, so people got to know her even better now.
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When you enter the place, you can notice the great number of items and ornaments that highlight her faith in Christianity. She also has plenty of photos that witness of her experiences such as that of meeting the pope.
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The first room is the piano room. After she became a celebrity, Boyle expressed a wish to learn how to play the piano, so this room has a huge piano and plenty of Boyle’s photos, many of which seem to be drawings her fans made.
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The kitchen has a spacious counter and looks very modern so Boyle is happy to show it.
The walls in the living room are covered in blue and white stripe wallpapers and the room looks modern and cozy at the same time. Beautiful paintings as well as photos of Boyle’s youth can be seen around.
A huge grandfather clock adorns the top of the stairs where the dressing room is. In a couple of places in the room there is the word “dream” written on, which stands for the singer’s motto, “Follow your dreams.”
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That Boyle is one of our favorite singers speaks the fact that more than 800,000 people have seen the video so far. It means they want to see the unique insight of her life that she offered. She’s still very modest and down to Earth. One person wrote, “She could have bought a movie star mansion but she chose to remodel her previous home. It’s tasteful and not ostentatious at all. More respect to her.”
