Before you leave your mark in the real world, you leave your legacy printed in the yearbook. No matter if you were the coolest person in high school, or a real nerd who only cared for getting straight A’s, it eventually all fades away, but the quote you choose to stand there proudly under your graduation photo is there, well, pretty much forever. Some students choose words of wisdom, others try to be witty, and those like this person named Jordan opted for something pretty inappropriate. And now we can’t help but wonder, how the hell did this quote passed and got published.
Before the school even noticed what slipped through their fingers, a redditor that goes by the name Bwawo posted it online. The school then yanked out the yearbooks from the students, but we guess it was way too late as it’s already everywhere.
The redditors say how the yearbooks still on sale were recalled, and if it wasn’t for this guy who shared the quote with the whole world, Jordan would have probably gotten away with it.
There are a bunch of other students who really nailed it when choosing the photo and the quote to be remembered for. Check this guy’s from a few years back. Subtle, indeed.
Religion is a private thing. It’s up to the people themselves to choose what to believe in and what not to believe in.
It’s also perfectly fine if one person does not believe in anything. Such people exist and it’s their own right to be atheists.
Nevertheless, there are believers and non-believers who try to push their point of view and convince the others in order ‘to choose the right path’. This is very rude and unacceptable in the modern world.
Regarding this issue, there is a fantastic factious story that involves a teacher and her students. The teacher’s intention is to tell her students what to believe in, and Adam’s reaction shuts her up.
The teacher is non-believer and she tries to place her views in front of the students.
“Go out in the schoolyard”
To demonstrate that God did not exist, Ms. Smith asked Adam:
“Adam, can you see that tree outside the window?”
“Yes,” the boy replied.
“Adam, can you see the lawn around the tree?”
“Yes,” the boy replied once again.
“Now go out in the schoolyard and look up at the sky,” Ms. Smith told him.
Adam nodded, and walked out in the schoolyard. He looked up at the blue sky for a few moments, then walked back into the classroom.
“Did you see God out there?”
“I saw the sky,” Adam said, happy to have been out in the yard for a few seconds.
“But did you see God up there?” the teacher said in a mocking tone.
“Nope, I didn’t,” Adam answered truthfully.
“Exactly. We can’t see God, because he’s not there. He simply doesn’t exist,” the teacher said with a jeering smile.
“Can you see miss Smith?”
Suddenly, Adam’s classmate Felicia eagerly raised her hand, and the teacher nodded for her to speak.
“Adam, can you see that tree outside the window?” little Felicia asked.
“Yes,” he replied.
“And can you see the lawn around the tree?”
“Yes,” Adam said.
“And did you see the sky out there?”
“Yes!” Adam said, a bit frustrated at all the questions.
“And can you see miss Smith?”
“So according to what we’ve been taught…”
“Yes,” Adam replied, now getting a bit curious.
“And can you see her brain?” little Felicia asked.
“Uhm, no,” Adam replied.
Felicia smiled at miss Smith.
“Okay, so according to what we’ve been taught today, miss Smith doesn’t have a brain!”
I couldn’t help but laugh out loud – that’s what I call a comeback! Press the SHARE button to treat your friends to their daily laugh!
Fruit and vegetable are definitely the nutritions we need. Diet based on healthy food includes variety of vegetable and fruit combinations, and quite often avocado is one of them.
The benefits of eating avocado are huge. The delicious fruit affects the body in a positive way, giving the vitamins and nutritions we need.
Here are 10 reasons that may convince you to eat avocado on a regular base.
1. Weight Loss
The creamy fruit gives you a feeling of full stomach of up to 5 hours. Therefore, it’s very useful if you try to lose some weight.
A recent study shows that only 1/2 of avocado will do the job. Avocado will prevent you from eating additional fast food.
2. Blood Pressure
The potassium in the avocado is excellent in regulating the blood pressure. What the potassium does is flushing out the excess sodium in the body. This results with lower blood pressure since the tension on the blood vessel walls is lower.
3. Eye Health
Additionally, avocado is rich with lutein and zeaxanthin. These two are quite healthy and good for the eyes and the vision quality.
Out of all plants, these two ingredients can be found only in avocado.
4. Cholesterol Levels
Avocados also help in regulating the level of cholesterol in the blood. The studies have proven that the avocado reduces the LDL, or known as bad cholesterol.
5. Diabetes Prevention
This fruit is very good for those people diagnosed with diabetes. The researches show that the avocado helps to even the glucose level.
6. Pregnancy
Avocados are rich in vitamin B6, folate, vitamin C and potassium. All of these are exceptionally useful for pregnant women. These are good and healthy for the baby as well. Additionally, they decrease the morning sickness.
7. Bone Health
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We don’t forget the vitamin K as well. Avocados are great source of vitamin K. This vitamin, along with vitamin D and calcium, are extremely good for the bones. Vitamin K helps the absorption of the calcium.
8. Nutrient Rich
It is very hard knowing all the vitamins and their sources. Therefore, avocados are good in this term. The fruit has over 20 vitamins and minerals and it provides the daily recommended quantities. For example, one avocado has 25% of vitamin C, 39% vitamin K, 30% folate, and 21% potassium.
9. Absorption of Nutrients
Avocados also help in the absorption of the nutrients. The ingredients in this fruit help the body to absorb the nutrients efficiently. Otherwise, the nutrients may easily be discharged out of the digestive system.
10. Healthy Fats
Healthy fats are definitely useful and essential for our bodies. Therefore, avocados are indeed excellent source of these. These fats reduce the risks of stroke, heart attack and bad cholesterol.
Eat Green
The best thing about avocado is that it can be combined with many other ingredients. The results are varieties of salty or sweet meals. This fruit’s recipe possibilities are great.
Smoothies, cream, slices for toasts, salads… The possibilities are great, you just have to buy it and start eating healthy.
Once you start eating avocado, you will feel the benefits immediately.
Simon and Garfunkel’s most iconic song, “Bridge over Troubled Water,” that was released back in 1970 as part of their fifth and final album, made it among the best-selling singles of all time, with over six-million copies sold worldwide. It won Grammy Award for Record of the Year and Song of the Year and was a number one hit on The Billboard Hot 100. This everlasting song topped the charts in countries from every corner of the world and is one of the most performed songs. Some of the famous names who did covers are Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin, but we have to agree that the singer who did greatest justice to this song is Josh Groban.
Groban’s powerful vocal never ceases to amaze the crowds and each of his performances gives us goosebumps. Listening to him singing resembles pure magic. The fact that David Foster chose him to sing in place of Andrea Boceli speaks a lot about this singer and actor’s talent. His renditions are unique as he’s able to incorporate a bit of his personality in each and every one of them.
During one of his concerts held in Madison Square Garden, he surprised the cheering audience with “Bridge over Troubled Water.” The moment they heard the notes of this piece of music which carries the influence of gospel tunes, the hall was filled with loud applause.
He sat behind the piano and sang the first couple of lines all by himself. A few minutes later his enchanting voice was accompanied by backup singers whose vocals blended with the instruments in a perfect harmony, creating choir-esque feel.
Whether he performs his original music, or renditions of other authors’ songs, Josh is truly a one-of-a-kind performer who makes everything sound as it came straight from Heaven. Once you hear him singing, you’ll want more.
No matter if you are a fan or not, you are going to love this performance, because let’s get honest, what’s not to love about Josh Groban?
I just love these stunningly inspirational videos depicting women who are undergoing incredible transformations and turn into the person they’ve always wanted to be. And speaking of positive changes, it’s pretty obvious that Christopher Hopkins, aka the Makeover Guy has his share. This guy does magic and impacts people’s life so deeply that their self-confidence boosts and they feel like brand new individuals.
This time, Christopher brought some rays of sunshine in the life of Janet. This lovely lady had been through so much during her life, and after the passing of her husband whom she took care of, her life collapsed. But now she has a reason to smile again. Her son is getting married and she wants to look fabulous for this special day.
“I literally have never done anything like this by myself, or for myself…I just thought if I don’t do it now, I never will,”
Janet told Christopher’s team.
“And there’s no promise of tomorrow.”
Humble Janet didn’t want much, all she said she needed was “just to be me, but better.”
Her lifeless, gray hair was about to get a new color and a fancy style that would fit the shape of her face just perfectly. The best part of this transformation is that it didn’t only affect Janet’s physical appearance but it let her vibrant personality shine through her face. The quiet and confused woman turned into a happy lady, and everyone could see that.
When she saw herself in the mirror she was wowed by the way she looked. She said, “It looks like me, not somebody else. It’s not so overdone.” With a huge grin on her face, Janet confessed how she hasn’t laughed like this in years. We are so happy she could finally get rid of the depression that struck her after her dear husband left this world.
If her husband is looking at her from Heaven he’s probably thinking, “You did it, girl, I’m so proud of you.”
People are saying how she’s going to rock her new appearance at her son’s wedding, and we can’t agree more. One person commented, “Janet, you are a sweetheart! I love the new hair, it’s light and airy, perfect for a Spring wedding and a brand new life. All the best!!”
As for us, we say how this woman is perfect, both inside and out. Take a look at her journey in the video below.
The whole nation is standing by little Landen’s side. The five-year-old who suffered severe injuries after the 40 feet fall continues fighting for his life.
As we are all praying and donating for the sweet boy, a friend of the family has provided an update on his condition. As the public was previously informed how there has been no marked change, we are finally getting some news that bring a spark of hope.
The tragedy that struck the family and left Landen in a life-threatening condition and struggling for his life was caused by Emmanuel Deshawn Aranda. He has been jailed on suspicion of attempted premeditated first-degree murder and could be serving up to 20 years in prison. Aranda told the police how he was looking for someone to kill that day, and Landen ended up being the unfortunate victim. He suffered in an unprovoked incident, and his fate is still uncertain, although we all hope for the best.
$700K raised for boy thrown from third floor at Mall of America
A GoFundMe campaign created to help little Landen Hoffman has raised more than $700,000.https://t.co/FPp6EU8OC3
Noah Hanneman, a close friend of the Hoffmans, posted an update for the public saying: “We have good news to share with you all on this Good Friday! Our miracle child Landen is showing real signs or recovery. New test results have been positive, though he remains in intensive care with a long road ahead. Our faith in God, and our Savior Jesus, is strong and we are gaining more reason for optimism day by day. “
He adds how the little boy’s family appreciates people are respecting their privacy during these hard times and are thankful for all the prayers and the donations.
The incident shook America to the core and now people from all over the country, and even other places, are gathered together in their mission of helping little Landed survive.
The goal of the GoFundMe page that has been set to help Landed and his family with the medical costs is $1,000,000. So far more than $900,000 have been raised.
This world is a better place because of people like young Hanna Pignato who proved once again that not all heroes wear capes. This 19-year-old lady didn’t hesitate even a bit when she found herself in a situation where she could offer help and try save another person’s life.
While she was at work, on the rooftop deck of Joe’s Crab Shack in Daytona Beach on Saturday, she recalls she heard someone screaming and desperately asking for help. She could see a group of people gathered around a terrified mother whose son got stranded from his boogie board and was caught in a strong rip tide.
“I saw the mom screaming and crying. Just hearing her wail terrified me. Then I saw the little boy … his head just kept going down,” Hanna Pignato told Daytona Beach News-Journal.
None of the onlookers actually tried saving the drowning boy, but Hanna couldn’t just stay there and do nothing, so she threw off her shoes and jumped off the pier.
She was confident in her swimming skills and was brave enough to take things into her hands.
Unfortunately, just as she dove in, something awful happened. According to WESH, Hanna hit a sandbar and got fractures in her right foot and her back. But despite being in terrible pain, she didn’t stop swimming.
“I didn’t want the baby to die. He wasn’t a baby, he was 7 years old, 8 years old, but still I mean, that’s a human life — you just can’t look at that and walk away”, Hanna said.
She only headed towards the beach after she saw a man grabbing the drowning boy. It took her every ounce of strength she possessed to drag herself out of the water.
But this lady is fierce and says she doesn’t regret her decision of lending a helping hand to someone in need of help.
She’s currently staying at the hospital because of the injuries she suffered. Her mother Heather Pignato said how her daughter broke her right foot in three places when she leaped off the pier.
Her injuries aren’t minor, but she’s aware they could be much worse. But all she cares about is that the boy is now safe and sound.
“She had surgery on her foot this morning,” Heather told Palm Beach Post. “I’m just glad she won’t need surgery on her back.”
Hanna’s family set up a GoFundMe page to help this brave lady with the medical costs, because she doesn’t have health insurance. Her recovery may take a while, but her courageous act will be remembered forever.
People are praising Hanna for what she did, because not everyone is ready to risk their own life for the sake of saving another’s. Her family is very proud of her. And we have to say that her mother raised her right.
“She kept saying ‘I’m sorry, don’t be mad at me’ and I said ‘Hanna, you tried to save someone,’” Heather Pignato said.
We pray for Hanna’s quick recovery and we are so glad kind-hearted people like her still exist, because stories like this restore our faith in humanity and remind us that not everything is as bad as it seems.
Thank you young lady, you showed the world what life is all about, and that’s caring for the others and offering help when needed.
Seeing someone you love turning into a person unable to take care of themselves because of an illness they suffer is the saddest thing ever. When 71-year-old Joy Lewis was diagnosed with Alzheimer, her three daughters did their best to provide her with all the love and devotion and were there to satisfy every need she had. Sadly, her condition got worse over time, and the family decided it would be for the best if they place her at a residential home.
At first, Joy seemed to love the stay there. But with every visit, her daughters could feel something wasn’t right. In order to be sure their mother was in the right hands, they set up cameras in her room and waited in anticipation to see how the elderly lady got the bruises and why her skin was covered in sores.
The footage showed gruesome images. Their mother was treated with disrespect. She had been dragged out of bed, and forcefully grabbed by the arms. She was also refused her medications, any water, or proper food. Her pleas for going to the bathroom were completely ignored. Joy was experiencing real hell, and her daughters made sure the nurses pay for the pain they caused.
However, it looks like the authorities in this city of England weren’t strict to the wrongdoers, as they were given suspended prison sentences and ordered to carry out community service, although they confessed they committed the act.
Joy’s daughters believe every facility like the one where their mother was placed should have cameras installed.
The video below shows violent images that some viewers may find disturbing.
The saying ‘Never give up’ turned out to be completely true for the 92-year old Lyndel Rhodes. This lady became quite famous in the ninth decade of her life. Her love for the music brought her the happiness she was dreaming of.
As an amateur musician, she was playing instruments and writing songs for her own pleasure. Recently, she wrote a song named ‘Little House on the Hill’. However, what she did not know was that the song will bring her enormous happiness.
Lyndel’s son Buddy Canon is a record producer and upon hearing the song, he got in touch with Willie Nelson. Very soon, Buddy and Willie gave Lyndel the surprise of her lifetime. Upon hearing Willie’s voice singing her song, she was more than happy. She was also glad to find out that Nelson actually loved the song.
Lyndel and
her family are music lovers. They have been especially into country music. She
was introduced with this music genre since she was very little. She now recalls
her father playing the banjo.
However, Lyndel was especially fond of harmonica. She became very good harmonica player. In the past she has recorded even a CD with old time songs and tunes, performed by Lundel herself. She never thought that some day she will be in touch with an artist like Nelson. Now, she is proud to say that she is the author of a song adored by Willie Nelson.
Take a look at the video and see this wonderful old lady.
Do you want cheap and delicious food? The fast food restaurant are just the place you are looking for. These restaurants serve food which is usually not expensive and its affordable to almost anyone. We say almost, since there are people among us with low luck and no money to buy even the cheapest meal that is been offered.
One such man, with almost no money and home, wanted to buy a meal in one fast food restaurant. His luck this time did not bring him money, but something worthier.
This story is known to us thanks to Robert Gooch. He decided to take a bite at the Chick-fil-A in Jackson, Mississipi. While he was standing in the line and working on his phone, he witnessed something so interesting.
In front of Robert, there was a man. Judging by his backpack and his old clothes, he figured it out that he was a homeless man. The man wanted to have a meal in the restaurant, but he had only five dollars. This money was not enough for anything there.
The lady that served the homeless man was Karina. She turned out to be a very kind and generous lady. She asked the man to pick up what he wanted to eat. Moreover, she told him to take a drink and enjoy the meal. The man knew he didn’t have money for all of that, but Karina told him not to worry about it since she was paying for his lunch.
Robert witnessed all of that. His amazed face was evident. He wanted to share this event with his friends, so he posted all of it on his Facebook page. Among the other things, he wrote:
“It would have been so easy to turn around and ask the manager to step in or for help but she didn’t she just said hey it’s on me. She could have just gave him water and took his money and went on to the next customer and again she didn’t she just did it.”
Robert also adds that he has never seen anything like that before. He was in the customer service for a very long time and gestures like these are extremely rare. In addition he praised Karina’s goodness and kindness and noted that the success of the business is due to employees like Karina – honest and kind.
A real-life lesson! If there are more people like Karina with good and kind heart, this world would be a much better place to live in.
We are sure you have heard many different versions of the song ‘Hallelujah’. As one of the most popular compositions, the song is sang by various different singers and with various different quality. Since 1984, the year of its release, Leonard Cohen remains widely recognized by this very successful tune.
Among the most powerful performances of the song is the version sang by McKenna Breinholt and the Cinematic Pop Orhcestra and Choir. On June 9 2015 at the Mesa Arts Centre in Mesa, Arizona, the singer and the orchestra joined their forces and amazed the crowd. The singer is backed up by the choir and together they give a performance worth remembering for the rest of your life.
The beginning of the song is performed only by the musicians. Their smooth and well-harmonized tunes make you feel fantastic. However, as soon as the girl joins the orchestra, the atmosphere becomes marvellous.
McKenna showed what kind of vocal skills she possesses. Her singing is near perfection. The clear voice and the lyrics make this performance quite remarkable. However, the choir does its job wonderfully as well. The energy they transmit to the audience is just amazing.
Take a look at this performance. Since we are sure you have seen many different versions of the song, you don’t want to miss this one. Who knows, maybe this one will become your favorite performance of the well-known ‘Hallelujah’.
Callie is eighteen months old and she is already fighting for her life. This cute little girl has just started living her life when a devastating news was announced by the doctors. She has been diagnosed with neuroblastoma.
The disease has metastasized to her lymph nodes and bones. This kid’s fate is tragic and melts our hearts seeing her in a condition like that. Imagine her parents pain. They are always besides her, supporting Callie and providing the things she needs.
However, there are people on this planet who are just evil. The hate and cruelty in their words is just too much to bare. Believe it or not, these kinds of words have been addressed to the girl after her parents posted a link on their Facebook page. They posted their GoFundMe campaign.
The GoFundMe page was created by a family member. The idea was to collect donations that will help Callie fight the battle. The parent posted the link on their Facebook page in order to spread the news.
As it was
expected, the family got donations for this cute little angel. Moreover, they
received a lot of support by the community. However, one comment shocked them!
The comment posted on their Facebook page said:
“My prayers for Callie. I was going to donate $7600.00 to her fund, but I found out her parents are lesbian. I’ve chosen to donate to St. Jude due to that fact. Sorry. I’ll still pray for her though, but maybe it’s God’s way of getting your attention that she needs a mommy and a daddy, not two mommy’s.”
This was not welcomed by the majority of the people.
The parents replied:
“This is a very sick little girl, who’s life is on the line……for someone to actually send this and speak to my family in this way is utterly DISGUSTING……regardless of how you feel, don’t say a word. What Callie needs is love and support…..not hate and misery.”
Callie got all the support and attention from the people. The hopes were restored after the doctors’ new announcement. They explained:
“Callie will be starting round 5 of chemo on Monday! He also said that there will be no need for round 6 after that stem cell transplant. He said 98% of her tumor is dead!”
If you can, you are welcome to help Callie. This girl deserves to be happy and healthy again!
As we keep praying for five-year-old Landen to recover from the horrific injuries he suffered after he was thrown from the third floor balcony, the man who committed the gruesome act revealed the motives behind his action.
The boy’s family was left in complete shock and disbelief, never assuming what was supposed to be a fun day at the mall could turn into the worst nightmare.
According to the New York Post, when questioned by the police, 24-year-old Emmanuel Deshawn Aranda said he planned on killing an adult that day, but Landen got on his way and became the victim of this lunatic.
The tragic incident took place on Friday, April 12. The fall left little Landen with severe injuries, and currently, no improvement in his condition has been reported by the hospital where he has been admitted. The boy suffered fractured bones in his limbs, as well as massive head trauma and bleeding from the head.
A 5-year-old is being treated for "significant injuries" after witnesses say the child was thrown from a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America. A 24-year-old man is in custody. https://t.co/b3mj5TddEapic.twitter.com/gK3uvZg07j
The suspect has been charged with attempted premeditated first-degree murder. He confessed that at the time he visited the Minnesota’s Mall of America, his intentions were to find someone to kill. He believed it was going to be an adult as they are the ones who usually stay near the mall balconies. Unfortunately, Landen found himself at the scene and became the victim.
The New York Post reported that as Aranda got closer to Landen and his mom, she asked whether they should move so that he could pass by, and it was then that he “picked up the victim and threw him.”
After this, he simply started running. What a cold-hearted man.
$700K raised for boy thrown from third floor at Mall of America
A GoFundMe campaign created to help little Landen Hoffman has raised more than $700,000.https://t.co/FPp6EU8OC3
It was later revealed how Aranda’s aggressive behavior was a result of the rejections he was getting by all those women he tried to seduce at the Bloomington mall throughout the years.
As for sweet little Lendon, he found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time, and now the whole nation is standing by his side. The GoFundMe page that was set to raise the money needed for his medical treatments stand in excess of $730,000. If you want to donate funds, please visit the page.
All we hope for is for Lendon to recover and have a normal childhood. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
With the living expenses getting higher with every year that passes, many people are desperately looking for cheaper alternatives that wouldn’t affect the quality of their living a great deal.
A single father from Brighton, UK named Adam Collier set up a goal of turning an old bus into the perfect living space for him and his teenage daughter, and the result has to be seen to be believed. Honestly, I don’t recall seeing something cooler in a very long time.
This 42-year-old carpenter was certain in his abilities and knew the bus could become a convenient home when they are on the run exploring the beauties of the country.
He starts the whole renovation process with a certain budget he had on mind, and was determined not to spend more than £10,000 for the whole project. He was aware, however, that it would be a real challenge to create the mobile living space of his dreams, but he was eager to try and he really did his best.
He faced some structural issues along the way, but managed to overcome them all thanks to his DIY skills and his enthusiasm.
It all started with the purchase of the double-decker and getting rid of the seats. He kept some, however, and used them later on during the process. It was a long way Adam had in front of him, but the thought of designing his own house on wheels kept him going.
The first issue he encountered was the lack of insulation that he had to install himself.
Adam didn’t ask anyone for help as he wanted to finish his home all by himself. When speaking to Amazing Space he said:
“I’m a tradesman as well, so I knew how to do everything, and there was no point in asking anyone else to help. Also, it was my project. I couldn’t expect others to share my level of enthusiasm.”
After drilling some beams in order to reinforce the structure, Adam stuffed the bus with sheet insulation.
This carpenter made sure every single inch of his new home was used well. He opted for affordable, yet fancy materials that only added to the beauty of the final result.
Before placing some furniture inside, Adam very carefully considered the weight distribution, and decided to keep the bulk of weight on the lower deck. That’s where he placed the kitchen and the dining table. He chose a vibrant green color that gave the home life.
The benches he used are originally from the bus, he just used sponge foam and added some cushions.
What’s best about the dining area isn’t the fancy way it looks, but the fact the table could be folded when not in use.
For the floors and the walls, Adam used tongue-and-groove panels which gave the place sort of vintage appearance. However, many of the things that were there already remained untouched. Ok, maybe a bit improved, such as some handles, the old tickets dumping bin, some of the signs that once served the purpose of warning and reminding the passengers of how to behave while traveling, and the side mirrors.
The process was going slowly but smoothly. However, some unexpected expenses arose, such as broken generator, which led to going over the budget.
However, knowing Adam spent almost half the money he was willing to spend for the whole project on purchasing the bus which cost £4,500, he kept other things as low-cost as possible.
With the idea of sticking to his budget, he found a way to get a perfect looking kitchen that didn’t cost him an arm and a leg. Adam bought some inexpensive kitchenette he later perfected by creating a new facade and some nice handles.
The most expensive part of the kitchen was the wooden worktop, but he didn’t mind as it really adds to the perfection of that part of the place.
“The most expensive part of it [kitchen] was the worktop. The whole kitchen cost peanuts, really.”
The bus’ staircase leads to an interesting part of Adam’s home that he refers to as the resting nook.
That nook is Adam’s favorite place. It’s perfect for relaxing your mind and body. The details, including Britain’s flag themed cushions give the sense of being home, and the feeling is priceless.
The new home is spacious and Adam’s daughter can even invite her friends for a sleepover if she wishes so, there’s plenty of room for every visitor who wants to enjoy the stay in the double-decker.
The big windows allow plenty of natural light to enter the bus. But what Adam is most proud of is the sliding bedroom. It really takes a lot of creativity to come up with such a brilliant idea.
The upper deck fitted three bedroom, and that’s something people can’t afford having even in a real house. Adam achieved this by placing a bunk bed at the back.
This cool project took six months to finish, and the outcome is breathtaking. Both Adam and his daughter Devon are lovers of the sea and love surfing, so they could drive themselves to the beach whenever they want to have fun and play with the waves.
Although he didn’t stick to the budget and spent additional £5,000, Adam isn’t sorry because he got something truly unique. How many people could brag of having a home on wheels? Not many, I guess.
This double-decker is a picture perfect option for a second home for people like Adam and Devon, who have adventurous spirits.
Salons are the places where women feel happy and fabulous. They go there to get a new hair style or some other beauty treatment. Therefore, the expected outcome of visiting a salon is a happy smiling person.
However, this didn’t happen to Jeniffer Dreyer Brown. She had totally different experience with one salon.
Happy Nails in Laguna Niguel, California wasn’t ‘a happy place’ at all for this lady. She left the salon in tears. She was humiliated by the salon staff due to a disorder she was suffering from.
Jeniffer is suffering of lupus. This disease is autoimmune which causes the body to attack the healthy tissue. As a result of that, inflammation is very common. Nevertheless, this disease is not contagious. To make things worse, Jeniffer has got ‘discoid lupus’.
The ‘discoid lupus’ cases the person to be extremely sensitive to sunlight. The sun and the higher temperature make the skin look even worse.
Unfortunately, the day she went to the salon was a very hot one.
Jeniffer says:
“I was born and raised in Laguna Beach – there is no amount of sunblock or umbrellas [to prevent the flares]. The scars on my skin get red when I go outside.”
As it was a very warm day, Jeniffer was wearing a sundress. Therefore, the skin and the disorder were highly visible.
As a consequence to that, the salon denied to manicure the lady, even though they agreed to that in first place.
While they denied to manicure her, they agreed to give her a pedicure. As Jeniffer was sitting in the salon, she heard people talking. She guessed they talked about her.
As soon as they finished with the pedicure procedure, they agreed only to polish her finger nails. Their excuse for not giving her full manicure treatment was that there were no free workers.
However, what Jeniffer noticed shocked her. Staff was sitting around the salon. They were free. This confirmed her suspicion. They refused her due to her skin condition.
She says there were no scars on the hands and she adds:
“I showed her my hands and she still denied me.”
The workers did not improve their behaviour and made the things worse. They said that the hands are fine, but the rest of the body is affected. This brought tears in Jeniffer’s eyes.
“They made up so many excuses and lies. I have never been so publicly humiliated in my life!” she wrote.
Immediately she recorded herself and posted the video on her Facebook page.
She explains her situation and she tells people not to go there.
“The one time I choose to go out in a sundress because its 110 degrees people judge me because I have lupus and my skin is broken out,” she says tearfully in her video. “I never felt more like a leper and more judged in orange county. I just want you to know you need to be nice to people. You don’t know whats going on with someone on the inside or outside for that matter.”
The video reached a lot of people. They were angry and left negative reviews about the salon.
The official explanation of the salon and their attorney was that they were following the code of the California Board of Cosmetology. They said:
“No person … shall perform service upon a surface of the skin or scalp where such skin is inflamed, or broken … or where a skin infection or eruption is present.”
They refused the discrimination charges.
“We at Happy Nails feel bad for the customer that presented with Lupus disease. We do not discriminate at Happy Nails. The customer interpreted our inability to work on her nails as discrimination,” the attorney’s statement read. “The workers are very hard working immigrants that would want nothing more than to provide the service. However, they must follow the mandates of the law.”
Jeniffer concludes that even though she was a regular client there, she is not planning to go back again.
Take a look at the video and witness her experience.
School days are supposed to be the best days of one’s life because that’s when people get to meet new friends, some of which last even for a lifetime, gather knowledge on many subjects, and start understanding life.
For one girl named Delanie Marcotte, however, school is the place she hates. Instead of feeling secure, this lady fears stepping her foot in the school’s building every single day. The reason why is something many youngsters are affected by, and that’s the disrespectful treatment they get by their peers. Bullying isn’t absent at Pollard Elementary School in Plaistow New Hampshire where lovely Delanie studies.
What she had to endure was so severe that she was even getting death threats by her mean classmates. To hear of something like this is devastating, and speaks a lot of the inability of many parents to teach their children respect and kindness.
“They kick me and they say mean things, call me names – it is not nice,” Delanie told NECN.com.
The family tried everything in order to put an end to the girl’s suffering but they came across parents who stood behind their misbehaving kids and wouldn’t cooperate in order for the problem to be solved.
They recall how the mother of one of the kids even confronted Delanie and said how she was trying to put her son into trouble when she accused him of bullying.
As they couldn’t cope with what was going on any longer, and the school refused to take an action, they turned to the school board.
“It is very hard to watch your child get bullied, hear about it day in and day out, and you do get very aggravated,” Delanie’s father, Todd Marcotte, said. “It’s an issue, and it’s an issue that has to be addressed.”
The bullying she experienced didn’t turn this girl into an insecure victim, but on the contrary, it gave her strength to speak up of the issue of bullying and stand for herself. The plea she made at the Timberlane Regional School Board was so personal that it touched the hearts of many.
This is what she had to say:
“I am here to talk about a problem that means a lot to me — bullying,” Delanie told the school board with her voice trembling. “Bullying is a problem in our school. I am a victim of it. My parents have contacted the school about it, but it continues. It happened to me and my classmates. I have been asked by the mother of my bully during a school field trip why I tried to get her son in trouble.”
“I have been threatened to get shot in the head by an AK-47 and buried in my back yard and many other things. I ask you what are you going to do to protect me and my classmates against bullying. I am here to stand up for every kid that gets bullied.”
The video of the speech full of emotions spread on the Internet like a wildfire, and parents of other bullied kids are praising Delanie for her courage.
“Quite frankly, she is doing something that I would have never had the guts to do, being bullied myself in high school,” Delanie’s mother, Amy Marcotte, said in a statement to WMUR in Manchester, New Hampshire.“We stand by her 100 percent and will do whatever it takes to protect our child.”
The school district encouraged other students experiencing the same issue not to stay silent about it. The sad reality is that the number of students affected by peer bullying is very high and it looks like no one is willing to address it in a more serious manner. There are even cases of suicides reported as a result of bullying.
“We will continue to encourage all students to speak up when they see, hear or experience something that makes them uncomfortable,” said Earl F. Metzler, School District Superintendent. “The same holds true for parents and community members. There are many vehicles at Timberlane to share your concerns including, but not limited to, the public comment portion of our School Board agenda.”
Delanie is happy the school district is asking others to share their stories, but that’s not what she expected from them. What she really wants to know is what they are going to do once all those victims speak up. She wants to hear concrete proposals for real actions on protecting the bullied students.
Birthday parties were a big deal when we were kids. We couldn’t wait for the day to come. However, throwing a birthday party was not an easy job to do. Finding the best restaurant with the most delicious food was a mandatory pre-condition for a beautiful birthday party.
Birthday parties are usually more exciting for the kids. They love receiving presents and having a great time with friends and family. Adults on the other hand, see the birthday parties in a different way. With almost no presents and few guests, birthdays are celebrated modestly. Sometimes even the case is missing.
Luckily, believe it or not, there are restaurant who serve free food for your birthday. Great, right? This surprising gift by the restaurants are probably one of the sweetest things you will see as an adult. Someone gives the attention you deserve. Here is a list of 25 restaurant that will make your day memorable!
The moment you sign up for the Denny’s Rewards, the restaurant will give you a free coupon. The coupon will bring you a free build-your-own Grand Slam breakfast. You can use the coupon only on your actual birthday. You will need an ID card.
Do you want a free doughnut? Krispy Kreme’s treating its members with a free doughnut on their birthday. You’ll even get a free doughnut just for signing up!
A free Rooty Tooty Fresh ‘N Fruity will be given to you if you have the coupon. You can redeem the coupon starting 7 days before your birthday and ending 7 days after your birthday.
If you join the Applebee’s birthday club, you will get a coupon for a free entree with the purchase of another entree. Not totally free, but you will eat with a friend.
With a value of $8.50, you can pick the birthday treat you like the most. Olive Garden offers you a variety of sweets that will satisfy all people’s needs.
Arby’s offer is a good chance to treat yourself for the birthday. You get a coupon for a small shake. You can use it in a period of 7 days. These shakes are so delicious.
Just visit Sprinkles 20 or more times during the year, and a free cupcake for your birthday is there. Want some more? Visit the place more than 40 times and you will get dozen free cupcakes on your birthday. Very interesting!
A very interesting thing happened during the Bison girls game on the Siebel Soccer Park in Great Falls, Montana. This event got the attention of the Internet users due to its unusual nature.
The sports field is like every other in the country. There is nothing special about it. However, a unique tradition kept on the field makes this sports arena very peculiar.
About this tradition we could learn more thanks to the video that was uploaded on the Internet. This unique practice was recorded by one of the spectators.
On Thursday afternoon the Bison girls were playing against Brute. However, in the middle of the game the players suddenly froze.
All of the girls stopped playing, upon hearing a very familiar sound. The referee, obviously familiar with their traditional practice, stopped the game for a short period of time.
These girls knew what they were doing and they really amazed us.
The thing that made the girls stop playing was the national anthem. Upon hearing the national anthem, the girls froze and paid respect to the national song.
The anthem was not played on the field itself, but in the Malmstrom Air Force Base. The base is just across the Siebel Soccer Park and it can be heard very clearly.
As usual, 4:30 is the time when the national flag is lowered and the national anthem is played in the background. This is a well-known practice not just for the military staff, but for the residence as well.
Therefore, the girls knew what to do. They stopped running, placed their hands on their hearts and honoured the national flag.
This was very interesting for the spectators and therefore we do have the recording to witness this fascinating tradition.
This tradition was not practiced until the teams started playing at the Siebel Soccer Park.
This tradition started with Willie Pyette. He took over the coaching position in the team. As a new coach he decided that the girls will be playing in the Siebel Soccer Park.
The girls continued their practice and their official matches in the sports field. However, something interesting has been immediately noticed.
The daily tradition of playing the anthem in the military base could be heard in the park as well. Therefore, the coach decided to make it a tradition of the team as well.
As a result of that, the anthem and paying respect to it are part of the Bison and the Rustlers’ routine. Whenever they hear the anthem, they stop and continue playing after the anthem is done.
The teams’ tradition says that you are allowed to play after the anthem is over.
The coach and the players do not see this as a political statement, but a simple patriotic act. Pyette says:
”I have our team stop, stand at attention and honor the anthem. Then we go back to practice. We all stand and show respect.”
He adds that the tradition is unique and it will be kept as long as soccer is played at the Siebel Soccer Park.
These teams show some real love and respect for our country. Their tradition is an evidence that some things have utmost value in our lives, like the national symbols for example.
Neglecting, offending or even protesting against the national symbols is not just a protest or offending act towards the country, but towards its people as well.
These girls taught us a valuable lesson. Well done girls!
The members of the military are our everyday heroes who sacrifice a lot for the safety of our country and the well-being of the nation. But, that’s not everything they do. The U.S. Navy gives great contribution to America’s culture too. Their choir known as the Sea Chanters steals the hearts of Americans from all around the country and performs at important national events, including the presidential inauguration in 2009.
When the choir was first founded, their repertoire was limited to patriotic tunes and sea chanteys, but they are now performing variety of music, including Broadway and contemporary hits. Whenever we hear them singing, our hearts fill with joy and pride.
This time, they chose some fast-tempoed songs and by the crowd’s reaction, they nailed it. Everyone who got to listen to the renditions of the classic tunes had their feet moving to the rhythm. People are commenting how what these men and women are doing is really huge and describe their shows as brilliant and polished.
Their voices blend in a perfect harmony and they bring magic in each of their shows. The video below is taken in 2014, during the Sea Chanters’ performance at the Concerts on the Avenue series at the U.S. Navy Memorial. One person said, “These guys are just awesome, I really loved it when he went to the audience and grabbed the master chief to dance with and properly addressed her by her rank afterwards, that was respect to the fullest and that little dance made her day, you could tell that she loved every minute of it. Love it.” Honestly, we loved it too. We really can’t get enough of these guys.
We usually take for granted all those professional and skilled people who serve the nation. There are many different types of professional profiles that improve the quality of the people and the nation. Nurses, doctors, police officers, fire-fighters are just few among the many who do everything just to keep the nation safe and healthy. Usually we are not aware of the efforts and the energy they give to accomplish their tasks. There are also extreme cases where some professionals, despite their well-done job, are totally forgotten and neglected by the authorities. Nowadays, we can find many such cases, particularly military veterans.
Military veterans definitely deserve more respect and care by the authorities and the society itself. These people risked their own lives so we can walk, shop and travel around the country freely. The safety of the nation was their utmost priority, something which was not for personal benefit only. Often we are not aware of how they felt, what dangers they have faced up with and how lonely sometimes they have been. Luckily, there are people who are well aware of all of these things and do everything just to express their gratitude towards these veterans.
Observing these expressions of gratitude is very often emotional and evokes positive feelings. One such situation that touched all of us was the interaction between an old veteran and some runners, participants in a local running race. Upon seeing the veterans, some of the participants nod their heads, smiled or greeting the man verbally. However, there were such runners who stopped, shook hands and thanked him for his service, dedication and everything he did for the country. Imagine the veteran’s happiness.
The initial idea of the veteran was just to see the runners and support them. He wanted to cheer them and express words of kindness. However, the events went to different direction. The participants themselves were those who expressed support and gratitude. This made the veteran very happy. He understood that everything he had been doing was acknowledged by the young generations. They appreciated his efforts, sacrifices and dedications for the nation’s well being.
Even small acts or gestures mean a fortune to someone. We don’t have to give money or other material support if we are not able to provide it. But we can always warm the veterans hearts with our support and attention.
This San Jose charity race and its participants showed that they know how to value people. The compassion and the gratitude expressed to the veteran was a lovely thing to see. We do hope the veteran is now aware that we are deeply thankful for everything he had done in his life.
If you ask young learners what their favorite subject is, you are very likely to get music as an answer. That’s because little kids love songs and nursery rhymes and find these lessons entertaining. Music also helps them take a break from all those confusing numbers and letters they study during other classes.
One music teacher knows the perfect way of combining music and learning together, and it looks like her tiny students are crazy about it.
The group of sweet children are sitting down and are lined up as their teacher comes up with some original music and lyrics. She’s playing the instrument, singing, and gives the tiny humans fun instructions such as to clap their hands. Everyone is overly excited with the cheerful song, but the boy wearing blue outfit steals the show.
He’s asking his teacher to sing faster, and as she agrees, he simply can’t contain his contagious giggling. That makes his friends burst out laughing too.
This video could be used for those “try not to laugh” challenges that are going viral. I’m positive no one would win this one, as it’s beyond hilarious. We love the way this boy knows how to have fun and we hope he won’t lose this vibrant attitude once he grows older.
These kids are so lucky to be having a cool teacher like this lady.
The Mexican architect Javier Senosiain amazed the world with his design of an underground, half-buried, house. This hobbit-like paradise was built in 1984 and it still amazes us. The house is built on a hilly site near Mexico City. Besides the interesting peanut shape of the house, Javier blended it with the nature in a very fascinating way. Since the moment of its completion, the house drew huge attention.
Javier’s ingenuity was in blending the nature and the architecture in one. The location of the house within the garden is fantastic. One can walk along the garden not realizing that he/ she walks on the roof of an underground house. This house in the time of its construction was considered quite futuristic. The total area of the house is 1,873 sq feet. Javier’s creativity and ingenuity are magnificent.
The peanut shape of the house means oval spaces in the house. The house is quite spacious. Its core is made of two oval constructions connected by narrow passageway. One is planned to be used during the day since it has got big windows, while the other oval chamber is used during the night.
Since the house looks like a cave, you would expect less daylight inside the house. However, the big windows provide more than enough sunlight inside the dwelling.
The house has got plenty of space. The comfort in the house is guaranteed. This hobbit-like house has got sleeping rooms, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, dressing room and living room. All are designed in the finest possible way.
The initial idea of the house was to provide psychological clean-up of the owner. The greenery of the house is a total contrast to the pollution in the world. The design of the house, as Javier explains, is intended to be a refreshing resort. Noise, dust and direct sunlight are sparse in the house.
Except for the bedrooms, which are one level down, the house has got sufficient daylight and ventilation. Even though the house is designed partially underground, that does not give you the impression of being buried. The design is exceptionally well-planned and makes you consider the house a masterpiece.
We bet you would like to live in this Hobbit paradise. Do you like it?
Since drinking of alcohol on regular basis is very common, even we strangers to the spirits cannot be quite aware of the changes the alcohol does to our bodies. Alcohol affects our mental and emotional status and people react differently to it. However, alcohol affects out physical body as well.
The story shared by the Reedit user ‘Ateepeemadeofpeepee’ is unbelievable. At first glance, you would think the pictures he posted are of two different people, probably relatives. However, the facts tell us something completely different story.
The pictures are actually his own. The person took the second photo 220 days later than the first one. Interestingly, on the first photo he looks somehow quite older. How did he do that? If that’s the question you are asking, the answer is very simple. He stopped drinking alcohol.
220 days passed since he stopped drinking alcohol. Personally amazed by the changes, he decided to share his story with the world. He posted the photos and wrote:
“Sobriety has given me many things back but this one is the easiest to see.”
His story went viral. Everyone were amazed by the obvious physical changes. However, other questions remained unanswered. Are there any other changes besides the facial ones once a person stops drinking alcohol? The answer is yes. There are many other improvements of the body once the alcohol is cut out.
Here is a list of nine common changes when the alcohol is not consumed.
1. Your net worth swells
This is the first thing that’s noticed by the people. You save a lot of money once you stop buying alcohol. This is also noted by the study named ‘Dry January’ conducted by University of Sussex.
2. You sleep better
The same study conducted by the University of Sussex shows that 71% of participants said that they sleep better when the alcohol is cut out.
3. Your skin looks and feels healthier
There is also improvement of the skin. It looks fresh and younger. 54% of participants noticed an improvement regarding the skin.
4. Your weight drops
Alcohol is known for the ’empty calories’. These calories are not nutritious, but they go right to gut. Therefore, 58% of the participants told us that they have lost some weight during the research.
5. You are less distracted
Alcohol is usually drank to put you in the ‘party mood’. However, it does not improve the sharpness of the brain. 57% of the sober participants noted that their thinking is sharper when no alcohol is drank.
6. You are able to re-assess your idea of ‘fun’
Participants reported that they have realized that they do not need alcohol to be funny or enjoy life.
7. You feel healthier
Having no hangovers means healthier and happier body. This was reported by 70% of participants.
8. You gain perspective on your drinking patterns
Once you stop drinking alcohol on regular basis, you gain a ‘control of the drinking pattern’. Additionally, many reported that they have understood or realized their relationship with the alcohol.
9. You feel a sense of achievement
What’s most important, you will feel a ‘sense of achievement’ once you stop drinking it. This was reported by 93% of the participants in the research.
Have you got anything to add to this list? What’s your experience, if there is such? We would like to see what’s the people’s experience and reaction regarding this issue.
November is prematurity awareness month and a time to celebrate the bravery of the tiny heroes that were welcomed into this world earlier than expected. Thankfully, with the advance of medicine, these babies are able to hit many of the milestones on time. The health risks they are exposed to as a result of being born prematurely could be gradually overcome and preemies are expected to have perfectly normal life.
A baby boy born in Tokyo who weighted just 10 ounces when born has survived and is finally able to go home with his parents who were extremely supportive and whose love helped the process of recovery a great deal. The baby spent around five months in the hospital and left the place weighing 7 pounds.
The doctor who took full care of him since the moment he was born is doctor Takeshi Arimitsu from Keio University Hospital. Unfortunately, many hospitals refuse childbirth assistance for such small babies, but not this one. According to this doctor, receiving the right treatment is crucial for the survival and the recovery of the tiny heroes.
“I can only say I’m happy that he has grown this big because honestly, I wasn’t sure he could survive,” baby’s mother said. We are equally glad for the great outcome and we hope this sweet warrior would have the life he deserves.
