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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Beck didn’t skip a beat. He asked,

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

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

“What do you want to drink?”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Hailie Scott Mathers, Eminem’s daughter, is all grown up and he can’t be prouder of her

Dubbed the “Rap God,” Eminem, born Marshal Matters, has won the world some thirty years ago and is still an icon. He stunned many with his ability to rattle off lyrics with such a speed that impresses even today. His songs are meaningful and deep and most of them express his personal struggles a lot of people can relate to.

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Throughout the years, he accomplished a lot and won numerous awards, but this rapper considers being a good dad his greatest accomplishment in life. He has three daughters, Hailie, his biological child whom he had with his school sweetheart, infamous Kimberly Anne “Kim” Scott. His adopted daughter Whitney Scott Matters is Hailie’s half-sister and Eminem’s ex’s biological child. After Kim and her then boyfriend started using substances and got addicted, Eminem stepped in for Whitney. The rapper’s second adopted daughter is Alaina Marie Mathers, whose mom is Kim’s twin sister, Dawn Scott.

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Eminem is a devoted father and very proud of his girls.

His daughter Hailie was raised in Detroit, Michigan, and her time was split between her parents’ after the two separated. Despite her dad being one of the most famous names in the world, she never really lived under the spotlight. Hailie did appear in some of her dad’s music spots, like “Mockingbird,” when she was still just a little child, but never followed into his footsteps.

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Today, she’s 24 years old and has an Instagram account with more than 2 million followers. Hailie is an influencer who often posts beauty tips. Although she never posts photos of her dad, she says the two are extremely close.

“She has been my main source of drive and motivation, especially when she was first born. I did not have a career yet, I did not have money, I did not have a place to live. I think that kicked me in the a *** harder knowing, ‘How am I going to raise her?”, he said in 2002.

“She’s always been the driving force for me to stay busy, stay focused, always been my number one reason for fear of failure. I can’t fail. I can’t have her grow up and not be able to say, ‘My dad succeeded”.

Eminem only spoke of Hailie in a handful of interviews because he wanted to protect her and keep her out of the public eye. Recently, however, he went on Mike Tyson’s podcast, “Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson,” and spoke of his fatherhood.

Asked about Hailie, he said he couldn’t believe how fast she grew up. “No babies, she has a boyfriend, but she’s doing good. She’s made me proud for sure. She’s graduated from college.”

“I have a niece that I have helped raised, too, pretty much like a daughter to me, and she is 26,” he said of his daughters on the podcast. “And then I have a younger one that’s 17 now. So when I think about my accomplishments like that’s probably the thing that I’m the most proud of, you know, is that — is being able to raise kids.”

Source close to the family said that Hailie and boyfriend Evan McClintock started dating four years ago and are serious.

“Evan studied economics and is a keen golfer, there’s a huge difference! Hailie’s family have welcomed Evan, they are a fantastic young couple who love cosy nights in rather than hard partying,” the source told Daily Mail.

Eminem is an incredible father and an example that no matter what life brings and no matter the troubled upbringing one can turn into an amazing parent just the way he did. His daughters are happy to have such father figure in their lives.

Sean Connery is 90 today and enjoys his golden years off-screen

Sir Sean Connery is the first actor to have portrayed the intelligence officer James Bond on film. The Scottish actor and producer who is now retired marked an era in the movie industry. His talent and incredible looks dubbed him one of the most handsome individuals of Hollywood. Today, Sir Connery is 90 years old and enjoys his days off-screen.

The role of agent 007 earned Sir Connery numerous awards, but it was his role in The Untouchables that brought him an Academy Awards.

With a career spanning over 55 years, Sir Connery decided to call it quits after his last movie The League of Gentlemen was panned by critics. Sir Connery said how it was his team and the director to blame for the failure. “The experience had a great influence on me, it made me think about showbiz. I get fed up dealing with idiots,” he was cited saying at The Times newspaper.

BoxOfficeProphets even wrote how that movie was the reason why Sir Connery decided to retire. However, he didn’t announce his retirement until three years later.

In 2006, he received the American Film Institute’s lifetime achievement award.

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Asked whether he’s thinking of accepting a role in a film in the future, Sir Connery said he could consider taking part in an Indiana Jones movie, but after some serious talks with Steven Spielberg about playing Indiana Jones’ father, Dr. Henry in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull he still decided not to get out of retirement. The film got positive reviews by the critics but Sir Connery didn’t regret not being part of it as he seems to be having awesome time not working any longer.

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However, those who know him best believe that despite his age, Sir Connery would still consider filming if he is offered a role he would love. Sir Michael Caine spoke of his long time friend with The Telegraph newspaper and was reported saying, “He (Connery) didn’t want to play small parts about old men and they weren’t offering him any young parts in romantic leads.”

Throughout the years, this amazing actor offered a lot to his fans and to Hollywood in general and we believe he deserves to take some rest from acting.

Below you can see a video of some of this living legend’s most outstanding performances.

Video of one-year-old girl showing her “mad face” takes the Internet by storm

When I think of cuteness, images of sweet little babies just pop up in my head. Honestly, there’s nothing that can cheer you up and make your day as videos of tiny creatures doing all sorts of unique facial expressions and mumbling words most of us don’t even understand.

Emani is a one-year-old girl who stole the hearts of millions of Internet users. Not only she’s adorable beyond words, but she’s quite intelligent for her age and understand just perfectly what her mom is asking from her. This time, mommy says, “show me your mad face,” and Emani does it in an instant. Mom bursts out laughing and the cute girl smiles along, happy she cheered her mommy up.

“Are we not going to talk about the fact that she seems to be under 2, but understand perfectly what is being asked of her?” one person wrote. “She can’t hold the mad face because her sweet, innocent baby-ness oozes out and reclaims her…She is gorgeous!” another added.

Everyone agrees Emani is a little wonder and an actress in the making. “The Oscar goes to the Baby showing her mad face,” someone said, and we can’t agree more.

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

13-year-old autistic boy was shot by Salt Lake City police during mental crisis after mom called 911 for help

Golda Barton, mom of 13-year-old Linden Cameron, started work after a longer period of time and her boy who is autistic and has Asperger syndrome experienced a mental crisis, or as she explained to the police, a “bad separation anxiety.” The worried mom called the police to ask for help and explained how her boy was screaming and yelling but was unarmed.

However, when the Salt Lake City police officers arrived at her home, what was supposed to be a “crisis intervention” ended up with shooting and Linden ended up in hospital with multiple wounds.

At the moment, he’s being treated for severe injuries to his intestines, bladder, shoulder and ankles.

Barton shared what happened and spoke to several media outlets including KUTV whom she told, “I said, he’s unarmed, he doesn’t have anything, he just gets mad and he starts yelling and screaming. He’s a kid he’s trying to get attention, he doesn’t know how to regulate.”

Salt Lake City Police Sgt. Keith Horrocks spoke of what she described as a tragedy and said how the officers responded to a “violent psych issue” involving a teenager who “had made threats to some folks with a weapon.” Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall expects the investigation “to be handled swiftly and transparently,” according to a statement.

Linden’s recovery is expected to be a long one and will ask for a number of different procedures. The family has set up a GoFundMe page to help them with the hospital bills. So far, around $12,000 has been raised.

The incident caught the attention of the wide public and autism advocates who are demanding from the police to change the way they are responding to and handling mental health crisis. “Police were called because help was needed but instead more harm was done when officers from the SLPD expected a 13-year-old experiencing a mental health episode to act calmer and collected than adult trained officers,” Neurodiverse Utah said in a statement.

Barton is mad at the officers who shot her son. “He’s a small child. Why don’t you just tackle him?” she said. “You are big police officers with massive amounts of resources. Come on, give me a break.”

Woman with criminal past gave kidney to the officer who arrested her on several occasions years ago

Life is unpredictable and some encounters are so serendipitous that they end up changing our existence entirely.

Such was the meeting between a drug abuser of many years named Jocelynn James and the cop who arrested her on several occasions, Terrell Potter. James was going through a very dark period of her life at the time and she and Potter went separate ways after her arrests. However, many years after that, their paths crossed and she ended up saving his life.

This story, which was initially shared by Rick Karle, WVTM 13, stole the hearts of many.

Last year, Potter experienced some health issues and was in need of a kidney transplant. Finding a donor, however, was very hard and the only thing he could do was wait. “We began praying about getting the right kidney,” Potter said. “We were looking all over the Southeast.”

Then, James came across Potter’s family plight on Facebook. She remembered him and something inside her told her she had this man’s kidney. The next thing she did was to test if she was a match, and she was.

“If you asked me 100 names of who may give me a kidney, her name would have not been on the list,” Potter said. “It’s just unbelievable that she was willing to do that,” he told WTVM-TV. “It’s not a coincidence, it’s just God.”

James was happy she could save Potter’s life. “For God to use me as a vessel to extend Mr. Potter’s life is my greatest accomplishment. I should be dead. Instead, God helped me save a life. I am overwhelmed,” she said.

The transplant took place in June 21, 2020, and was successful. James and Potter are now very close friends, and he even considers her a family.

“God restored me from the inside out, and to be able to give another human a kidney to extend his life is really rewarding,” she said.

James added how Potter locking her up was the trigger that changed her life. She somehow became aware that the life she led wasn’t meant for her and that she needed a change, and that’s exactly what happened. Her criminal past in now behind her and she is very happy she was able to start her life over.

James now runs a nonprofit organization for women called The Place of Grace.

“I want people to realize that there is help out there for them,” James said. “It doesn’t matter what happens in your life. You can always turn it around.”

You can check the whole story in the video below. Don’t forget to share it with your friends.

Mum is outraged after school calls her to pick her son up just 15 minutes after arrival for not wearing the right uniform

The coronavirus pandemic affected many business and families. Many people lost their jobs and are struggling to make ends meet and that changed the quality of their lives a great deal.

One mother from Bristol named Hayley Dainton is sharing a story that left her furious and enraged a lot of other parents who found themselves in a similar position. Namely, her 11-year-old son Oliver was overly excited to get back to school again, but his joy was short-lived as the school called his mom to come pick him up after just 15 minutes from his arrival.

When Hayley picked up the phone she expected to hear that Oliver settled in nicely, but instead, she was told how he couldn’t attend classes because he didn’t have the right uniform.

Oliver was wearing a black sweatshirt – instead of the official school sweatshirt, and white trainers instead of black shoes.

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Hayley got really mad because she believes the school, Hanham Woods Academy in Bristol, should have been more considerate. She explained how the only store that sells the official uniform was closed for personal shopping because of the pandemic and only allows online purchasing. She added how she struggled to collect the money for the fancy uniform all summer and when she paid for it she was told it would be delivered within 10 days.

“Oliver was very smart, and I really tried to get him looking the part. He had a shirt, he had a black sweatshirt and he was able to borrow his big sister’s tie as she’s not back in til next week,” Hayley said. “It is a real struggle for parents on a budget to be able to afford this expensive school uniform and shoes, and I’ve been saving up as much as I could all summer.

The school offered Oliver another student’s uniform but he refused to wear it given the coronavirus.

“Most schools have relaxed their uniform policy until next term, as they understand the struggles parents have had with uniform orders because of the pandemic. My son has not got off to a good start at all, and it’s all down to being picked on about uniform,” she added. “He hasn’t even seen inside his classroom.”

Hayley, who is a mother of five, who all attend school, says it’s hard for her to get things sorted and the school’s rules aren’t making things easier for her.

Hanham Woods Academy’s principal Steve Kneller spoke of the incident and said the school is helping those parents who can’t afford uniforms if they ask for it. “At Hanham Woods Academy we pride ourselves on having high expectations, including smart appearance, and were delighted at how well our new Year 7 students arrived at the academy yesterday (Wednesday) and our Year 11 students today.

“Where families ask us for support with uniform, we do of course ensure that we offer support, including providing uniform for those most who need it.

“We look forward to welcoming all of our remaining students back to school next week – we are genuinely excited to see them.”

What do you think of this? Do you believe schools shouldn’t be so strict regarding following uniform rules during these hard times for the society?

15-year-old boy nearly blinded after being victim of bullying attack school fails to prevent

Bullying is a serious problem that has to be addressed with great caution as it may lead to children suffering terrible physical and psychological consequences their whole life. Being a victim of bullying results in low self-esteem, and parents of these children are not always aware what their kids are going through until it’s too late for something to be done.

Schools are trying hard to put a stop to this “phenomenon,” but as it turns out, some fail big in handling this problem, like the Merrill Academy in Derbyshire, UK, a boy named Nathaniel Dryden attends.

This boy has been the target of bullies most of his life. But it was in January of this year that things got out of control so much that Nathaniel ended up nearly losing his eye. Namely, as he was walking along the school hall one day, a boy punched him all of a sudden. The rest of the kids found that amusing, with one of them even filming the whole thing. Soon after, the video of Nathaniel being attacked was all over Facebook. That’s how his mom learned of the incident. She went to her son’s school and asked for the bully to be punished for what he did.

The principal assured her they will deal with the problem, but all they really did was suspend the bully for a few days. That’s when things turned even worse. The boy blamed Nathaniel for his suspension and decided to punch him again, but this time he did it so hard that Nathaniel’s glasses broke and a piece of glass ended inside his skin closely to his eye.

The injury was severe and blood could be seen all over the place. Poor Nathaniel was rushed to the hospital and doctors said he was lucky he didn’t lose his eye.

Nathaniel’s dad, Mike, said how his son is devastated and doesn’t want to get back to school again because he’s too afraid. He believes this all happened because the school, precisely the school principal, Paul Beedle, failed to stop the bullying and didn’t react properly the first time. He, on the other hand, assured Mike how the school dealt with the bully since Nathaniel ended up in the hospital with a huge scar.

Nathaniel’s parents don’t trust the school and asked from the police to investigate the matter. They are still investigating and no charges have been filed so far.

We honestly hope sweet Nathaniel will be able to put his ordeal behind and will be much happier in his new school.

As for the Merrill Academy, parents believe they are obviously not doing most of the things right. Soon after the incident with Nathaniel took place, three students have been assaulted in a racist incident. Back in 2019, one of this school’s assistant professors was charged with sexual assault of a child and was jailed for nine months.

It looks like all this school is interested in is preventing students from violating the dress code. Sadly, if that is all they care for and put the real problems aside, students will feel insecure and unprotected.

Junior shag dancers win the first place with fancy footwork and dizzying spins

I guess we can never get enough of unique and vibrant shag dance routines that always make our day.

Well, this time we wanted to share with you a mesmerizing video of a shag dance by two teenagers who won the 2017 Grand National Overall Junior Shag Dance Championship.

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Mack West and Trinity Davis were just 14 and 13 years old respectively when they stunned the audience at the competition and later the whole country.

The shag dance is really fun to watch and looks relatively easy, but that’s only because those performing it are not just talented but also spend a huge amount of time and energy at excelling their moves. It is believed that this dance style emerged and was very popular during the 1920’s and 30’s in the Carolinas. Later, during the 1950’s, it was something very often seen being performed on the Carolina beaches. However, after that period, shag lost its popularity up until the 1970’s when people turned to it again. It is a two-person, male-led dance with a basic step that allows much room for improvisation and imagination. In fact, the more creativity the shag dancers involve, the better their routine is.

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What Mack and Trinity had to offer was an incredible performance. It’s not surprising they ended up winning the competition. Besides the “classic” moves, they added unique steps.

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Some people commented on Trinity’s outfit saying she shouldn’t have worn pants so long because they couldn’t see her feet, but others say that only added to the beauty of the dance. The music they chose, Kelley Hunt’s 2002 celebrated blues hit “Queen of the 88s,” was the perfect choice for these teen shag dancers to show what they can with their bodies.

“…my oh my, they lit up the room. Bravo. And Bravo to their coach and parents. Nothing but good things should come to them in their dancing futures,” one person wrote. Their performance was light, effortless, and fun. And yes, Trinity wouldn’t stop smiling so we can say they enjoyed the whole thing as well.

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Take a look at their winning shag dance performance in the video below. You are going to love it!

Veteran disfigured by sniper in Iraq meets 5-year-old girl who volunteers for vets, calls her a hero

Charities are a wonderful thing, and although most of us give to charity at some point in life, or even give our time volunteering to help, it’s rare we actually get to see the people that these charities help.

Temperance Pattinson has been helping charity organisations for war veterans since she was the tender age of three, but she too never got the chance to meet with a real war hero and have a chat, until this one day!

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Help for Heroes, the charity, wanted to raise awareness and had the great idea of letting Temperance meet a real life veteran, the very person who she has been helping, and many more like him! It’s an incredibly heart wrenching online series that’s called “Facing It Together”.

So, to meet with Temperance was Simon Brown, a war veteran who was on tour in Iraq. Simon had no clue what to expect from the young girl, come charity worker, but he was very keen to share his storey and explain what it was about her selfless kindness, thought, and work, that was so well felt by the many soldiers in need.

At the point that Simon was on Iraqi soil, and was shot by an enemy sniper, way back in 2006, he was in his mid 20’s. After the injury he was not able to provide for himself any more as he was almost completely blind. After over 20 surgeries and many hours under the knife SImon was finally able to return to a relatively normal life again.

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In a deeply emotive moment, Simon explained what had happened when he finally returned to England with his injury.

“When I came home I found out that I’d lost my sight and I had to rebuild my life after being told that I was going to be a blind man and leave the army.”

Temperance was not only unfazed by Simon’s appearance but she was completely drawn into his storey, it was evident that she really understood that this was someone who was not only a war hero, but who also needed our help desperately.

Simon listened intently as Temperance told the story of why she decided to take part in the charity events.

“Even though I didn’t know any of the soldiers, I just thought that they did something for us! I thought I could give a present back to them by raising them money.”

Temperance just wanted to show her genuine support to the heroes who keep her safe and sound and hopefully it will inspire many more young people too!

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Comedian Amy Schumer on her pregnancy, breastfeeding, and losing weight after giving birth

When it comes to Amy Schumer, you either love her or hate her. And while some say she’s a pretty cool person who isn’t afraid to speak her mind on many topics that are still considered a taboo, others say she sometimes crosses the line.

No matter which group you belong to, you have to agree that Amy causes stir with her honesty.

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This good-looking comedian and actress first caught the attention of the wide public after she landed her show, Inside Amy Schumer, on Comedy Central in 2013. Two years later, she had her film debut in Trainwreck.

Despite being successful at what she does, Amy is also a feminist who inspires many women from all over the world. She’s been one of the few actresses who spoke openly of the struggles of pregnancy and breastfeeding as well as losing weight after giving birth.

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She and husband Chris Fischer welcomed their first baby into the world in 2019.

Throughout the whole time, Amy made sure she shared lots of photos of her big belly so many waited the arrival of sweet baby boy Gene Attell Fischer with anticipation.

In fact, while pregnant, Amy was diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum, a form of extreme morning sickness. She shared her journey with her fans and spoke of her ups and downs. She even shared a video on Instagram just to highlight the severity of her condition which led for her to be hospitalized a couple of times during her pregnancy.

Once the little bundle of joy came into her life, Amy faced a challenge many mothers have a hard time responding to; breastfeeding.

She knew this topic bothered many, so she decided to break the stigma around it and asked moms not to feel guilty if they fail breastfeeding their little ones. For some moms it works just perfectly, for others it requires extra effort, and that’s fine.

“I had a lactation expert; he [baby Gene] didn’t latch, and I just didn’t feel that push to make that happen. I pumped for the first month or something and then I was like, not for me, this is not for me, I didn’t want to do it,” she said in an interview with the Informed Pregnancy podcast.

“I really encourage women — there’s so much pressure to breastfeed but really, it’s all in your head. Some people absolutely love it and I’m so happy for them but it was bumming me out. Once it occurred to me that I could stop, I was like, ‘I’m going stop.”

Just five weeks after giving birth, Amy posted a photo of her because she wanted other moms to know that it’s perfectly okay not to bounce back to their old selves and their pre-pregnancy bodies right away.

“I just rejected it right away because it seemed so unrealistic to me. I remember posting pictures afterwards, [and] I was still wearing my hospital underwear because I stole every pair I possibly could. It’s so hard to have a baby, and then after, you have to take care of the baby. Even though I had a baby nurse — I had all the possible help you can have — it’s still really hard,” she told Buzzfeed.

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Here’s what I’ve been up to this week. I was hospitalized for 5 days with a horrible kidney infection. I want to give a big thank you to the doctors, the bad ass nurses also my husband who’s name is, i want to say, Chris? and my sisters Kimby and mol who have been by my side the whole time. I wanted to share this with you because this is sexy as hell but mostly because I was meant to go to London for the opening of I Feel Pretty and my doctors have told me that’s a no go. I’m really disappointed selfishly to miss this trip because I love London and Europe in general and all the great people (food) there. But I need to put my health first. I am so grateful for all the support the movie is getting. I hope people check it out in England and everywhere else in the world. It’s sweet and fun and you will walk out feeling better. Which is something I hope to feel soon too.

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Luckily, she got help from her friend Serena Williams.

”I also was lucky enough to talk to Serena Williams on the phone. She was patient with herself, and she’s the one who had to get back to playing tennis. So between my friends and the promises I made to myself, I was like, ‘I am in no rush.’

“It’s now 14 months later, and I’m still in no rush. Someone could think that I’m in my second trimester. I’m not even joking. I really don’t feel any shame about that,” Amy said.

We are sure what Amy had to share about her pregnancy and the period that followed helped many moms cope with the challenges easily. We do need more women like her who remind us that after all, we are just human beings and we are allowed to feel fragile every now and then.

Baby girl born with strange lump on her neck – mom snaps photo as it grows bigger and bigger

With the joy of welcoming a baby into the world comes a dose of fear of whether everything would be okay with the bundle of joy.

When 21-year-old Paige Franks gave birth to her baby daughter Mila, she noticed how the girl had a strange lump on the back of her neck. This made the young mother worried sick. No matter how much she wanted to believe it wasn’t anything serious, the thought that the lump could be cancer obsessed her.

“I thought she had cancer. You see a lump and you just assume. I was in bits and in tears. For the first few weeks I thought she was going to die. It was really scary.”

So, the first thing Paige did was bring sweet Mila for a check up. The relief came when doctors told her there was nothing she should be worried about. It turned out the lump, that already grew to the size of a tennis ball, was a birthmark.

This surprised Paige who has never heard of or seen such a birthmark before.

According to the doctors, Mila had a congenital hemangioma which is a result of tangled blood vessels that grow under the baby’s skin.

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Paige, however, wanted to make sure everything was going to be just fine, so she would measure the lump and would always be extra cautious when Mila was around people. She feared those who wanted to touch her and carry her could touch the lump and even rupture it by mistake so before going out, Paige always wrapped the lump in cotton wool.

“It was like another head. One of my friends joked that it could have been a twin but obviously it wasn’t,” Paige said in an interview.

Over the next couple of months, the lump started to shrink. Eventually, it disappeared completely.

We are very glad everything turned for the best for Mila and her mom at the end.

This Singer’s Version of Patsy Cline’s “Crazy” Is Enchantingly Beautiful

Whether you are a fan of country music or not, the name Patsy Cline sure rings the bell. This woman’s out-of-this world vocal skills made her one of the best female singers and her hits are still sang by many artists. However, not many can achieve her greatness and the smoothness with which she brought her music out to the world.

“I’ve Loved and Lost Again,” “Walkin’ After Midnight,” and “Crazy” are just some of the hits that reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country and Western Sides charts.

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But, no matter how much we argue against anyone ever getting even close to Patsy’s voice and the manner of interpreting her songs, a woman named Casi Joy proved us wrong. Her performance of “Crazy” has already been seen by more than 85,000 people and the resemblance with Cline is uncanny.

Many agree that even her movements remind one of those of Cline. After the video was shared online, Joy was dubbed the modern-day version of Cline and the smoothness in her voice only confirmed her undeniable talent.

What people couldn’t help but notice is that the song is delivered in the same sad and touching manner Cline used to sang it. It’s obvious this woman sings from the heart and that might be one of the reasons why her video spread like a wildfire.

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The piano music and the warm atmosphere in the background only added to the overall experience. “I’m really critical when it comes to covers of this song and this one absolutely rules,” one person wrote. “This is the best cover song of Patsy Cline I have heard yet,” another added.

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Honestly, we have to agree, because this rendition truly is the best we’ve ever stumbled upon and we had to share it with you. Take a look at it in the video below.

Carpenter lives frugally his whole life, spends his savings to fund poor students’ college

Many people live by the belief that every single day should be spent like it’s their last and spend all the money they earn on luxury and good stuff. There are also those who live frugally and believe in saving money for some better times. One person who belonged to the latter is a man named Dale Shroeder. Those who knew him describe him as a thrifty man who earned his fortune by hard work only. 

Shroeder worked as a carpenter for the same company his whole life and managed to save a lot of money. In fact, when he retired he had $3 million in his bank account. 

He wasn’t stingy, nor mean, he was just used to the life of saving. 

But then, the question that bothered him was where he could spend all the money he earned throughout the years. Unable to clarify his thoughts, he decided to contact a lawyer and ask for advice. 

The lawyer told him that in case of his death, everything he had would go in the hands of the government because he never got married and didn’t have any children or relatives. 

This humble man didn’t like that idea only because he was convinced that the money he had could be used more wisely. 

When asked by the lawyer why he even saved that amount and didn’t actually spend it on things he liked, Shroeder shared with him his life story.

It turned out that this man’s family was very poor and he never got to attend college because his parents couldn’t afford it. That’s when he promised himself that he would do everything in his power to give his kids the chance to go to university. Sadly, as he didn’t have any children, he had no idea what to do with the savings.

The lawyer, however, knew exactly where the money should be spent. He told Shroeder that he can set up a fund for kids who desperately want to continue with their education but have no chance to do so because they simply can’t afford it. Shroeder was thrilled by what he heard and his answer to that idea was a resounding yes. 

The scholarship fund was activated after Shroeder’s death in 2005 and from that moment on more than 33 students from his home town were given the chance to attend college and make their dream come true. 

Among all these young people is a girl named Kira Conrad. She comes from a poor family with just one parent and three sisters. 

Kira always wanted to become a therapist but she knew that wasn’t possible despite being an excellent student. 

Just when she quit on her goals, someone called her on the phone and told her that Shroeder’s foundation is covering the expenses of her studying. She was over the moon and couldn’t believe that because of a man who passed years ago she will be given the chance to pursue the career she always dreamed of. 

The only condition the beneficiaries of Shroeder’s fund should fulfill is put some money aside for other children in need once they become successful people. We believe that’s fair enough. 

Take a look at the whole story of the man who restored our faith in humanity. Rest in peace Mr. Shroeder, you are a hero and an inspiration. 

Cousins dressed as cowboys perform hilarious dance and gain over 2.6 million views

They say you can choose your friends, but not your family, so I guess one really needs to be very lucky for theirs to be a fun and a lovable one. No matter if we get along with our closest relatives or not, chances are we will have to spend a lot of time together, so we better do our best to like one another. Some families, however, are so close that they are always looking forward to the Sunday afternoons and the reunions. Well, pretty much like the guys from the video below.

The three cousins put on what is considered one of the best performances that has ever been posted on the social media. Seeing them dancing at a Quinceanera must be the best thing you’ll see all day. Their moves are so good that their routine has been seen more than 2.6 million times.

It starts with one of them appearing at a parking lot while the addictive song No Bailes De Cabballito plays in the background, and before you know it, his two cousins, who are big and fluffy, join in the show. One would say big guys can’t really dance, but these two prove that wrong.

From twists and body rolls, these cousins aren’t afraid to move their hips to the rhythm.

Viewers couldn’t help but comment on the awesome yet hilarious routine. One person wrote, “I’ve never wanted to be someone’s cousin so bad.” Another added, “This is what makes America great…black and brown power unite.”

You will definitely want to check their dance. Scroll down for the video and don’t forget to share it with your friends.

Clint Eastwood’s son Scott looks exactly like his dad and is following into his footsteps

Many young actors in the making who happen to have famous parents who have been in the business way before them and are very successful at what they do find that either as a blessing or as an obstacle, because many expect from them to reach their mom’s or dad’s success. When we think of it, it’s safe to say that many did live by the public’s expectations, such as Michael Douglas whose father was legendary actor Kirk Douglas, or Kate Hudson who followed into her mom Goldie Hawn’s footsteps.

Scott Eastwood, the son of actor and director Clint Eastwood, as you are guessing already, chose to pursue a career in acting just like his dad. Now, if you have seen him in front of the camera, you will definitely agree that he inherited not only his dad’s talent, but his great looks, too.

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When he first started acting, Scott took his mom’s surname as he didn’t want people to think he’s getting roles because of his father and not because of what he has to offer. In fact, Scott isn’t the only Clint’s child who wanted to try themselves in the movie industry, but he is the one who resembles his dad the most.

Throughout the years, Scott has posted photos of him and Clint side by side to show the uncanny similarity.

From roles in movies like Suicide Squad and The Fate of the Furious, Scott, who is dubbed a Hollywood hottie, is a rising star.

However, he was never given any of his roles on a plate. Instead, he auditioned for most of the roles in his dad’s movies and missed being part in many of them. But according to him, his father making him work hard for all he has achieved is the best thing he could ever get. “It was probably the best thing dad could have done for me,” Scott told the Sunday People .“He could have made it easy but I wouldn’t have learnt anything from that.”

“He believes you have to earn your way in life and I agree, although there were a lot of times when I would be angry with him because I knew he could have helped me out with money,” Scott added.

Scott’s latest movie sees him starring alongside Orlando Bloom in a 2020 release called The Outpost. 

Honestly, we can’t wait to see more of Scott in the years to come. With such talent and charm, his success is guaranteed.

Take a look at the video of this handsome young man speaking how his dad won’t cast him just because they are family.

Husband won’t put up with a giant bully verbally harassing his wife and springs into action

Have you ever found yourself in a situation in which someone you love and care for was attacked by someone else? I guess if that ever happens, most people will step up and try to confront the attacker. That is exactly what happened when a man’s wife got verbally harassed by a giant bully.

The husband, the guy wearing a red hat, got really mad and couldn’t put up with the person offending his loved one. And although he’s tinier than the bully, that didn’t stop him from teaching the bad guy a lesson he will never forget. We are sure the next time he tries to offend someone else’s wife, he would think twice before doing that.

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The wife tries to calm her husband down saying, “he’s not worth it,” but the two men are both very frustrated and angry and it’s obvious their argument won’t end peacefully. However, we have to say we didn’t see what the husband did next coming. And as some comment this whole thing was staged, others say things like, “And that, boys and girls, is how a real man handles that situation.”

Check out the video below to see how this husband took matters in his own hands and put the bully in his place, which this time is the ground.

After a successful mission in Georgia, heroic U.S. Marshals save 25 more missing children in Ohio

Last week, the whole country heard of the feat of the U.S. Marshals who managed to track down and rescue nearly 40 missing children during sex trafficking bust in Georgia. Other operations were ongoing and the one in Ohio, “Operation Safety Net,” was a huge success as 25 missing and endangered children between the ages of 13 to 18 years were saved, The Blaze reported.

Speaking to WOIO-TV, US Marshal Peter Elliott said, “These are kids that have been abused, neglected. Some involved in human trafficking.” He then added that in some cases, “the situations they — they go to, believe it or not, may be better than the situations they left from” because it was determined how many of those children were abused and sex trafficked by their own parents.

All of the children were provided with medical help and are now at a safe place.

The goal of the US Marshals was to rescue around 200 missing children in Ohio, so it is very likely the operation will continue in the weeks to come. Elliott added, “This is our first time we have done this, it’s been uncharted territory for us, but we’ve had great success.”

Mansfield News Journal reported that the U.S. Marshals undertook the operation with the assistance of Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force, Cleveland Division of Police, the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department, the East Cleveland Police Department, and the Newburgh Heights Police Department.

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We are very thankful to everyone involved in “Operation Safety Net.” If it wasn’t for these brave people, all these children would still be in the hands of human sex traffickers and their fate would remain dark.

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, over 421,000 children are reported to be missing in the U.S. The number is believed to be way higher as many cases remain unreported and unregistered.

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These operations take months of intensive planning. We hope more children will be given a second chance at life all thanks to the heroic Marshals.

If you have any information about the missing children, contact the U.S. Marshals tip line at 1-866-492-6833.

75 years after the Holocaust, a drone flies over Auschwitz – the footage is heartbreaking

No war that brings destruction and results in the loss of the lives of the innocent can ever be justified. That 1st of September, 1939, marked the beginning of the most destructive period known as the World War II. One of the reasons Germany attacked Poland was to gather Jews in ghettos and soon after, the first concentration camps were built. By the end of 1945, the number of these camps was 730. Even today, 75 years after the war is over, these places depict the failure of humanity. 

Germany, which was led by the Nazis, wanted ethnic cleansing of Jews, Poles, Romani people, homosexuals, and people with disabilities.

Those people imprisoned in the concentration camps were used as an industrial workforce and were starved to death. One of the most notorious concentration camps, known as death camps, is Auschwitz. During the war, more than 1.3 million people were sent there. 1.1 million of them were murdered, and 1 million were Jews.  

People share stories of their family members who suffered by the hands of the Nazis, and even now, those chilling words touch us to the core. 

“When my grandmother came to Sweden on the White Buses, she weighed only 66 pounds. The buses were organized by a Swedish count named Folke Bernadotte who wanted to save Scandinavian war prisoners during the last part of the war.

“The buses were painted with red crosses in order to avoid attacks.

“Between 15,000 and 30,000 people escaped, thanks to the buses. Most of them were Scandinavian, but in the final weeks of the war, the administration broke down and others were able to use the buses, as well.”

Among those who were rescued by the White Buses, 4,000 were Jews. 

“My uncle Moses was born in 1932. From the time he was 5 years old, he worked in a glass factory by the order of the SS (Schutzstaffel). The factory was near the SS headquarters in the Polish city of Piotrków, where Moses was born. The children were considered good workers since their tiny hands could polish glass in places where adult hands were too big and clumsy.”

Moses worked in that factory for three years before he and his mom, Miriam, were sent to a concentration camp in Ravensbrük.

“My grandfather was sent to the Buschenwald concentration camp. Miriam was murdered, and Moses was sent to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. There, he was taken care of by a woman who later was given the name “The Angel of Bergen-Belsen,” for saving so many orphans.”

“By the end of the war, Moses was sent to Sweden.

“After the war, my grandfather Saoul searched for over a year before discovering that some children had been brought to Sweden. He went there and managed to find his son.

“Saoul and my grandmother Rosa met in Sweden. Both of their parents had been killed, and six of my grandmother’s seven siblings had been murdered. My grandfather’s first wife and all six of his siblings were all killed.”

Not many of those who survived the Holocaust are still around us, but the stories of their life and suffering will live forever. We all have to make sure for the evil that happened to the Jews to never be forgotten. 

Below is the video of Auschwitz, years after liberation.  

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Facebook ad of Aussie trucker who offers “rent-a-daddy” services is going viral

Thinking of switching jobs? Not a bad idea, really, but what field would you like to try yourself in?

An Aussie trucker thought really hard about it and came up with a brilliant idea that took the whole world by storm.

He took to Facebook and offered his services as a rent-a-daddy. Yes, you read it right. He obviously knew how hard it is for some dads to be there whenever their kids need them, so he decided to step up for them and for single moms as well and charge for his services.

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Based on what he has to offer, it looks like Jake James (or Orr according to some) of Blue Haven, Australia, is the guy to contact whenever you need someone to fill in the role of your kids’ daddy.

Some of the services he offers are his presence at school pick-ups and drop-offs, “all sporting events” and “up to three activities of the kids’ choice”. The costs of his services start at $30. On top of all this, Jake offers “three hours of instructional learning of valuable life skills”, such as car maintenance and lawn mowing.

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However, this guy goes even further and says that for additional amount of money he would even come to family events, birthday parties, and Sunday afternoons.

No one really knows whether he posted his ad which is captioned “Trying out a new career move to get away from trucks so everybody get onboard and support your boy. Rent a daddy today,” for real or just for laugh, but what everyone knows is that it is both unique and hilarious. It definitely caught the attention of many and people are posting very positive comments. One person writes, “I don’t have kids but can I still rent you? I have fur babies if that counts,” while another adds, “I actually think it’s a good idea, good on this man for wanting to step up…where do I apply?”

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Well, what do you think of this?

Mom delivers identical healthy quadruplets amid COVID-19 pandemic

The anticipation of the first ultrasound after learning they are expecting is a very special moment for every parent-to-be. That is the moment when future moms and dads get to hear their little one’s first heart beat, and that’s an experience to cherish.

When Jenny Marr and her husband Chris visited a doctor regarding her pregnancy, they never assumed the news they were about to hear. When Dr. Lauren Murray gave them a ‘strange’ look, they feared something could be wrong, but then, they were told how they weren’t expecting one baby, but three.

“I was like, ‘Oh no, there’s no heartbeat.’ And, she’s like, ‘No, there is a heartbeat.’ She goes, ‘Y’all, there’s three babies in there.’ And we were just absolutely floored,” Jenny said, spreaking with TODAY.

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A week later, these overwhelmed parents visited a maternal-fetal medicine specialist only to receive another huge surprise.

“The tech — who was doing the initial (scan) — she gave me a funny look. We were like, ‘Oh what’s going on now?’ We got worried again,’” Chris told TODAY.

“She was really cute. She said, ‘I’m not supposed to say this, but y’all got four babies.’”

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Conceiving with quadruplets naturally is sort of a miracle. These pregnancies only happen once in around 15 million and they are not only rare, but awesome. Just imagine the feeling of carrying four little souls inside your body.

Chris said: “I made the joke that I am not coming back because there are going to be five babies next time. We were just shocked. Jumping from three to four was easier to swallow. Just after that we heard they were healthy.”

And their doctor, Dr. Murray was as excited as the parents because as she said, this will probably happen only once during her career and she was happy she got to witness something so incredible.

When it comes to twin pregnancies, it can easily happen for one of the babies to be more dominant inside the womb and get most of the nutrients from their mommy. Doctors feared that could be the case here and even considered a surgery if something like that happened. But the four brothers were more than willing to share and were developing perfectly healthy.

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The pregagncy went well, so at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, babies Harrison, Hardy, Henry and Hudson were welcomed into the world on march 15, via a c-section.

“They were all born in three minutes. It’s incredible,” Jenny said. “We called them our baby birds because they really looked like baby birds.”

Three of the four bundles of joy stayed in the neonatal intensive care for 10 weeks, and early in May, there were all home.

“We just hope that this little story and our boys bring as much joy to everybody as they bring to us,” Jenny explained.

We wish this happy family all the best. They are all so cute, aren’t they?

Moments before officer dies, security camera captures his final act of kindness towards a young man

Police officer Jeremy Henwood used to be a Marine who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was described by many as a kind man with a heart of gold who had done a lot for this country. His family was glad he was finally home, not assuming his life would end in a tragic manner.

He survived the hostile foreign lands, but his home country turned to be deadlier. This incredible man was shot while he was driving his car, for no reason.

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Before he lost his life, he was at the local McDonald’s in San Diego where he showed his kindness one final time. As he was waiting in line, a 13-year-old boy named Daevon approached him and asked for 10 cents that he lacked to buy some food. Officer Henwood was more than happy to give him the money, and he even bought him the cookie he wanted. The whole thing was captured on the restaurant’s security camera and was shared after the officer lost his life a few miles from the restaurant.

When Daevon heard what happened, he was sad and felt like he lost someone very close. He said he will always remember how the officer stepped in for him. The family is mourning the loss of their loved one but say he will always be remembered as a kind-hearted man.

Thousands of people were present at his memorial service. Rest in peace Officer Henwood, you will never be forgotten.

Take a look at the video of this man’s kind act below. He’s such an inspiration!

Woman sees someone dumping a cardboard box on the street, approaches and finds a tiny, abandoned puppy inside

Those people who leave their pets behind and treat them with disrespect are the absolute worst types of human beings. Sadly, animal abandonment happens way more often that we can assume and the number of stray canines and felines in the U.S alone is around 70,000. And that’s 70,000 reasons for our hearts to be broken in that many pieces.

The following story starts with a cruel owner, a sad puppy, and a woman who would always go above and beyond for any animal in need of help.

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Namely, Shannon has security cameras installed outside her place and it was on one of the footage that she noticed a man was carrying a box that he placed at the nearby parking lot in the middle of the night. She though it was suspicious so she decided to get out and check what was going on. She assumed there could be an animal inside the box, and just moments later, she realized she was right.

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A scared and trembling Pit Bull puppy whose ribs were visible through his skin was looking at her. The sweet little creature was confused and obviously very thirsty and hungry. “He was in such a terrible condition,” Shannon said speaking to The Dodo. “But he was still fighting and he was still hanging on.”

Shannon took him home and gave him something to eat. He didn’t look very healthy as patches of fur were lacking from his fragile body. But, the good thing was that he was now in the safe hands of his kind rescuer.

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The pup was named Jiminy Cricket and is now part of the family. He gets to spend his days around her human mommy’s kids and the rest of her dogs, who are all rescue dogs.

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As time passed by, Jiminy Cricket became comfortable around his new family and today he’s the biggest dog of all four. “This dog has been with us and has become such a part of our family,” Shannon added. “So we decided that Jiminy Cricket is staying with us and is going to be our fourth rescue dog.”

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Jiminy Cricket thought he was unfortunate to be left behind, but that turned to be the best thing as it led him to someone who truly loves him and is happy to have him around.

“The boys and I could not imagine our life without Jiminy Cricket in it,” Shannon concluded.

Check out the whole story in the video below.

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