War veterans deserve all the gratitude in this world for their sacrifice was huge and must never be forgotten. Sadly, many of these people experience hard life once they return to their homeland. Many suffer from PTSD and other stress related conditions. The number of those veterans who fail to get used to the life home and can’t find another job is also huge.
Air Force veteran Ron Hyde didn’t have it easy in life. He was now home, but his health condition was poor as he had cancer and decided to end the chemo treatments he was getting. Living all by himself in a tiny apartment, with only a mattress, didn’t break this man’s spirit. Although he had no furniture and no money, he was still thankful he had a place to call a home.
One event, however, changed Hyde’s days and brought a little happiness in his life.
Hyde visited Goodwill in hopes of finding a nice chair for his place. He purchased a pink one and he loved it, but the thing was that he didn’t know how to get it home as he couldn’t find anyone with a vehicle large enough.
That’s when a woman from Ramona posted online, asking for a good Samaritan to help Hyde transport the chair to his El Cajon, California, home. Although she hoped someone would come across her plea and offer help, neither she, nor Hyde ever though so many people would step in.
Just two days after the purchase, Hyde spotted a large U-haul in front of his home. He had no idea it was full with brand new furniture, and that it was all for him. As he saw people from the neighborhood bringing all that stuff in, he couldn’t contain his excitement.
He just knelled at the kitchen’s counter and shed tears of joy. This veteran’s faith in humanity was restored.
“Who knows how much time he has left?”
one person asked, knowing Hyde was battling cancer.
“But we can at least make it comfortable — he doesn’t have to live on a mattress in the corner.”
Hyde says what he experienced was “a real miracle.” He can now call his place a home. We wish he recovers completely and spend his days in happiness.
“Only when the last tree has died and the last river has been poisoned and the last fish has been caught will we realize that we cannot eat money.” This Cree Indian saying gives humans a lot to ponder over, but looking at all the deforestation that takes place all around the world, it seems we are not concerned for our planet’s well-being enough in order to act and stop its destruction.
The global warming is a real issue, and it results in increased average of temperatures and temperature extremes, higher wildlife extinction rates, increased levels of the seas and the oceans. The consequences really are devastating, but if we all work together, and if we start acting right away, maybe there’s still chance to save our planet.
A couple from Brazil has done the impossible. They started saving what’s left of our shared home and we should all learn from them.
Sebastião Salgado, a photojournalist was reporting the genocide in Rwanda back in 1994 and the experience left a huge impact on him. He got back to his homeland of Minas Gerais to rest from the traumatizing events he was covering while on the job, but what he stumbled upon was a barren land. The forests he once loved were gone and lots of animals were endangered.
“The land was as sick as I was – everything was destroyed,” Sebastião said. “Only about 0.5% of the land was covered in trees.”
What this man and his wife Lélia had in mind seemed like a pipe dream, but they were willing to give the idea of replanting the entire forest a go. Believe it or not, that’s exactly what they did.
It all started with the purchase of an abandoned cattle ranch and strong determination. The spouses called for volunteers and secured funding for their plan to turn into reality. After funding their non-profit organization, Instituto Terra back in 1999, they planted the first tree.
The results of 20 years of hard work are more than two million trees of 293 species, 1,502 acres of tropical forest, dried water springs brought back to life, and more than 172 species of birds, 33 species of mammals, and 15 species of amphibians and reptiles living in the area. The amazing forest is now considered a Private Natural Heritage Reserve.
This is the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen in my whole life.
It’s really incredible what the effort of these people resulted in. Now imagine if every single person is as devoted as this couple and the volunteers.
Salgado is very proud of what they were able to achieve. He says:
“Thanks to this increase of the trees I, too, was reborn – this was the most important moment.”
Sebastião and Lélia hope their actions will encourage others to do the same and help this planet become healthy place again.
“We need to listen to the words of the people on the land. Nature is the earth and it is other beings and if we don’t have some kind of spiritual return to our planet, I fear that we will be compromised,” Sebastião added.
We can all try to make a contribution. Our personal goal should be one tree at a time. Let’s save this planet!
Take a look at the video below and learn more about Instituto Terra.
Easter is that special time of the year when we celebrate life, but Jimmy Kimmel, our favorite face on television, had another reason to be extra joyful on that day. His youngest son Billy turned two.
Billy was born with a congenital heart condition and had to undergo surgery only three days after he was welcomed into the world. Those were tough times for the family, but the brave little baby managed to overcome the condition. He had his second surgery when he turned 7 months, and he’s now doing fine and brings happiness in his family.
Back in 2017, Jimmy opened up about his son’s condition in a monologue in which he made a plea for the government to continue financially covering the health care of children with preexisting conditions, especially for the families who weren’t able to cover the expenses on their own.
He also used the opportunity to publicly thank the doctors who treated Billy, as well as the rest of the medical staff who were devoted to his healing.
A yr ago today, God gave us this tough little boy. Today, we thank the nurses & doctors at @CedarsSinai & @ChildrensLA who saved his life & those who shared thoughts & prayers. We cannot stay quiet. Please wish Billy happy birthday by REGISTERING TO VOTE! https://t.co/vp1QTi4h9Hpic.twitter.com/DXCalxIs94
Now, as he wished his son a happy birthday, he again spoke of the effort made by the doctors and how they were the reason his son is now one happy child.
The photo he posted on his Instagram account melted the hearts of people from all around the world. Smiling and holding a carrot in his hand, little Billy made our Easter a bit more special as he reminded us how brave he is.
Jimmy’s wife, Molly McNearney also took it to social media to wish her boy a happy birthday and to thank all the nurses and doctors at Children’s Hospital LA for saving Billy’s life. She wrote, “Sending love and prayers to all the families in the hospital today and always.”
God always finds a way to remind us how miracles are everywhere around us; all we need to do is to look and embrace them.
Naomi Bakker’s parents were the happiest people on Earth when they learned Angela was pregnant, and they couldn’t wait to meet their sweet daughter. However, the baby girl entered the world earlier than her mommy and daddy expected her. Born 15 weeks premature and weighting only one pound, tiny Naomi’s chances to survive were slim.
She was one of the smallest babies born in Reno, Nevada. Naomi needed round the clock care, and the staff at Renown Regional Medical Center Neonatal Intensive Care Unit were there to provide her with all the love, care, and devotion possible. They worked really hard to keep the baby alive and healthy, and never left her side.
However, both the doctors and the nurses were aware how the most important of all was the affection the little baby would get from her parents. They were certain that if her mother Angela was given the chance to hold her baby daughter, it would facilitate the process of recovery a great deal. So they did something very uncommon. They let the mother embrace her daughter, and it was a moment to remember.
The main reason why the staff decided to let Angela and Michael hold the baby was because the benefits of skin-to-ski touch are numerous. Once the little bundle of joy feels the mother’s presence and touch, it feels more relaxed and calm. Plus, this contact helps the babies better adapt to the life outside the womb, and regulates their heart rate and breathing. It also stimulates digestion, provides protection against infections, and regulates the body temperatures. The advantages are countless, really.
Naomi, however, was so tiny that eight nurses helped transferring her from her bubble to her mother’s chest.
Angela couldn’t hide her happiness and excitement. She was finally able to hold her baby. It was obvious she’d been waiting for this precious moment since the day Naomi was born.
The look on her face says it all. She simply can’t stop smiling. This is just a proof that nothing really beats mother’s love, does it?
Angela and Michael were allowed to hold their daughter every single day during her long stay at the hospital, and that gave them strength to fight for her life.
Thanks to the parents and the dedicated staff, Naomi is now four years old and she’s one happy and healthy young lady. Looking at her now, we would’ve never assumed she was once lighter than a can of beans.
I don’t even want to imagine celebrating my kids’ birthday, or going through labor without my husband by my side. Unfortunately, the spouses of the military men and women experience this all the time. Moms and dads, and husbands and wives miss a lot while serving the country and making sure the nation is safe and sound.
The reason families are separated from their loved ones for months is why the so much anticipated reunions are always full of emotions. Watching these people get back home is what fills our hearts with joy.
Corporal Christopher Gerren has been deployed to Afghanistan for seven long and tough months. His wife Jessica gave birth to their son Remington while he was away, and he wasn’t there to see his baby boy entering the world.
Both Jessica and their two children were patiently waiting for their hero to get back home.
The story of this family takes an amazing turn when our favorite host Ellen DeGeneres steps in and welcomes Jessica to her show. The reason Jessica believed was invited was to speak of the life of women whose husbands are deployed abroad, never assuming the surprise of her life was waiting for her right there at the studio.
As they were chatting, Corporal Gerren appeared on the screen. Jessica was lucky to see him, even though he wasn’t physically present. But that was about to change too. At one moment, Ellen paused the show due to what she referred to as ‘a technical glitch.’ The reality was that Corporal Gerren was about to enter the place. Once Jessica saw her husband standing next to her, she couldn’t hide her excitement. She had no idea he returned to the States, but he was really there and she and the kids could finally embrace him.
Ellen, however, did a lot more for this loving family. She learned how they’ve never been on a honeymoon and she wanted to give them the chance to enjoy themselves. Jessica and Christopher were getting an all-expenses paid trip to St. Lucia. On top of that, Ellen gave them $10,000.We are so glad the Gerrens were given the chance to be around each other again.
Ellen is really one-of-a-kind. She knows how to thank those who sacrifice it all for the sake of our country and we love her even more because of that.
Spring and nice weather have finally come and that means its time for some fun in the nature. Everyone likes having a great walk in the woods and enjoy the tranquillity the nature provides. Whether you are alone, with friends or family, the fun and joy is always there. However, being in the nature means there are some potential dangers we have to be aware of. Besides animals, plants also can be somehow dangerous to us and our health. Some plants are even deadly, the experts warn us.
Giant Hogweed is one of those plants that are definitely in the group of dangerous plants. Its Latin name is Heracleum mantegazzianum. It used to thrive in certain parts of the world, but now it is spread in more areas. Many people now can easily encounter this plant but they still do not know the danger it hides. A single touch means burns or in the worst case blindness.
In the USA, this plant can be found in Maryland, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Vermont, Virginia and Washington. It can grow up to 14 feet in height and its diameter can be up to 5 feet.
People gave different names to the plant. Among the most popular names of the plant are giant cow parsnip, giant cow parsley, cartwheel-flower, or hogsbane.
It has thick stem. There are also white hairs and beautiful white flowers. The beauty of the plant hides the danger. Do not touch it.
The actual danger comes from the sap of the plant. It contains some dangerous chemicals such as photosynthesizing furanocoumarins. This chemical is responsible for the sever burns.
Usually the burns are accompanied by blisters. The blisters show up in a period of 48 hours and the scars are long-lasting.
However, what’s even more dangerous is the possibility of causing blindness. If the chemical touches the eyes, the blindness is the possible outcome.
However, accidents happen and if you do come in touch with it, just wash the affected area with cold water. Also do not expose it to the sun.
Sunscreen works fine if you are outside. This helps removing the skin irritation.
Same procedure should be followed if it touches your eyes. Wash the eyes with cold water and wear sunglasses.
When dancing is your thing, you don’t even need a dance floor to rock. Moving to the rhythm flawlessly, without missing a single beat isn’t something many people can brag about, but not this baby. He’s a real performer in the making.
For the incredible show, he chose a song with a vibrant melody, “Boom Chicka Boom” by The Learning Station. We guess lullabies aren’t really fit for such a bubbly baby.
Wearing a crazy outfit of a diaper and a paper Krispy Kreme hat, he gives a performance to remember. We are so glad his mother, Elizabeth Burns, was able to put everything on tape and share it with the world.
The sweet toddler is moving his tiny butt back and forth like no one is watching, or as he really doesn’t care who’s around, and it’s adorable. And if you take a closer look at the facial expressions he makes, it’s certain he’s ready to win any lip-sync challenge.
Just take a look at him. It doesn’t get any cuter than this, don’t you think so?
Take a look at the video below and enjoy one of the sweetest dancing routines you’ve ever seen.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 1 in 13 Americans suffer from asthma, which leads to the staggering number of 26 million. Although this disease is not completely curable, it’s eminently controllable. It’s a condition in which the airways narrow and swell, and that results in coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
The number of children affected is pretty much the same as that of the older population. Those who experience asthma attacks must have their inhalers at hand any time, because without them, the consequences could be fatal. Unfortunately, 12-year-old Ryan Gibbons didn’t have his medicine when he experienced the symptoms and suffered a tragic death as a result.
The tragedy struck during a soccer game at school. At the moment of the attack, Ryan’s medication was locked at the principal’s office and getting to it on time was simply impossible.
That absurd policy of keeping the inhalers away from the children during school time resulted in a young life being lost. Poor Ryan would always carry a spare inhaler, but once someone would notice it, they would confiscate it from him.
If he had reached his medication, he could have been alive.
Ryan’s mother, Sandra Gibbons says how they made numerous pleas to the Elgin County School in Ontario, Canada, asking for Ryan to be allowed to have his puffer next to him at all time. They even had a doctor’s note that said he shouldn’t be left without his medication. But it was all in vain.
The boy was dead, and his family and the whole nation were left heartbroken. Ryan’s death could have been easily avoided, but it wasn’t only because the school decided to follow some stupid rules.
Sandra recalls how the school had contacted her on several occasions, asking from her to get to school and pick her son’s extra inhaler. This mother would always make sure her son had one in his hands, just in case of emergency, because no one really knows when an attack may take place or what exactly triggers one to happen.
”You would give him an inhaler but then he would get caught with the inhaler and then it would be taken away,” Sandra Gibbons said, speaking to CBC.
”Then I’d get a phone call. So it was actually very frustrating. I didn’t understand why. I didn’t realize that the policy actually stated that the prescribed medication needed to be in the office.”
After she lost her son, Sandra was determined to make schools adopt standardized asthma management plans. She knew no other parent should ever experience the pain of losing a child in such a manner.
This brave mother succeeded in making all three parties to pass a private member’s bill from Progressive Conservative Jeff Yurek.
“When Ryan passed away, it was like losing everything that I lived for,” Gibbons told Allergic Living. “After burying my son, I knew that this was a preventable attack. To me, if people had appropriate training and knew what to look for when a child was in distress, he would be here today.”
Her determination to help other children suffering from asthma attacks keep themselves safe while at school resulted with the Ryan’s Law. Bill 135 has been passed and all the parties stand behind the legislature.
The law allows students to carry their life-saving devices in their backpacks or pockets, along with a doctor’s note.
“I’m definitely overwhelmed, very emotional, very happy it’s going to be implemented,” said Sandra Gibbons.
Dr. Rob Oliphant, the president of The Asthma Society says “it is essential that children with asthma have ready access to potentially life-saving asthma medications while at school.”
Contrary to Canada’s laws, American children are allowed to carry their inhalers with them during school time. However, some schools ban them and base this decision on their anti-drug policies.
The number of deaths as a result of asthma attacks declined in recent years, but that’s not a reason for students to be denied access to their medicine whenever they need it.
We hope Ryan’s tragic death would make all countries reconsider their decision of forbidding anyone full access to something that can save their life.
Rest in piece sweet Ryan. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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In 2015 the gay marriage was legalized by the U.S. Supreme Court. However, in 2018 the Court also added that the people have the right to oppose it. Since then, people were encouraged, or empowered, to oppose that given right.
One such example was the baker’s case in Colorado. A gay couple wanted to order a wedding cake from the Baker, but he actually turned them down. The case ended up in court. During the proceeding, the baker cited his Christian beliefs and pointed them out as a reason for the opposition. Therefore, the court ruled 7-2 in favour of the baker.
“The laws and the Constitution can, and in some instances must, protect gay persons and gay couples in the exercise of their civil rights,” the court found, “but religious and philosophical objections to gay marriage are protected views and in some instances protected forms of expression.”
Since then, bigots have been encouraged to refuse providing services to gay couples by relying on the ‘religious freedom’ right. Another such case, besides the baker’s one, is the Jeff Amyx, owner of Amyx Hardware and Roofing Supplies in Washburn, Tennessee.
In 2018, Amyx decided to put some anti-gay signs in his shop. He has put these: “No gays allowed,” “Choose god or gays,” and “We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who would violate our rights of freedom of speech and freedom of religion.” This was quickly spread virally and Amyx became a target of the Internet community who found these signs inappropriate.
The most important question regarding such cases is why people are losing potential profit and customers just to push their point of view?
Everyone who was angry by Amyx’s actions slammed his business on Yelp.
Google users when they review his business even categories his store as a gay bar.
However, after some time, Yelp decided to clean up the negative reviews.
“This business recently made waves in the news, which often means that people come to this page to post their views on the news,” Yelp said in a statement. “While we don’t take a stand one way or the other when it comes to these news events, we do work to remove both positive and negative posts that appear to be motivated more by the news coverage itself than the reviewer’s personal consumer experience with the business.”
On the other hand, Google did not do that. They are still listing his shop as a gay bar. In addition, the negative comments have not been removed.
People should understand that we are equal and we have equal rights. Since religious groups have the right to practice their religions freely, why shouldn’t homosexual people enjoy their rights and feel the benefits of the country they live in? It turns out that the country has yet to empower its laws and protect people’s rights.
Back pain is definitely the most common among the people. People of different age suffer from back pain. The researchers say 8 out of 10 Americans have some problems with the back.
Tightly connected to the back pain is the sciatica. It is caused by problems with the sciatic nerve. This nerve starts from the lower part of the back and goes into both legs.
Lower level of physical activity and obesity are the major causes for the back pain, the experts say.
The pain is really bad. When the problems with the back do occur, we usually take some pills or some stronger drugs. However, the doctors and people who deal with healthy living style suggest other possibilities.
Sometimes a simple tool or exercise can be quite useful in dealing with such problems.
Another proven method of easing the pain is cooling the affected part of the body. In addition to that, acupuncture and chiropractic treatments are also useful.
Moreover, expert say that yoga exercises are also very beneficial for back pain sufferers.
The video below shows some common exercises that may help you in such situations.
As we all know, unless the pain goes away by itself, it is there to make us uncomfortable. Luckily, there is this exercise with a tennis ball that can make you feel better.
The exercise starts with putting the tennis ball in the affected area. Then, start putting pressure on the tennis ball. Therefore, the muscle tension is relieved.
According to the Healthy.Shared, in case of sciatica, the ball targets the piriformis muscle which is near the sciatic nerve itself.
At the beginning, the pain is intense, so you shouldn’t worry too much. That’s a good sign to continue with the exercise. Apply pressure and endure the exercise.
Pressure on the spot should be applied for 30 or 60 seconds. Then move to another spot. The whole exercise is from 5 to 10 minutes.
The expert in this video demonstrates this exercise for you.
Experts also advise to be aware of your posture and don’t sit for longer than an hour.
Please share this very important advice with your friends and family, they’ll thank you for it.
A minor incident, which actually may happen to all of us, resulted with the death of an innocent man in Connecticut.
Antonio Muralles, age 52, bought his coffee in the local McDonald’s and he was on his way out. As soon as he started walking along the street, he bumped into two teenage kids, Marquest Hall and James McLamb.
As he bumped in the teenagers, unintentionally he spilled his coffee on them. As we all do in such circumstances, he apologized both of them for the unwanted situation. However, the teenagers did not think like that.
According to Daily Mail, the teenagers did not accept the apology and started threatening the man.
The 15-year old Marquest Hall stabbed the innocent man several times. Ironically and cruelly, he was repeatedly asking the man if he wanted to die.
The tragedy, however, happened.
The attack started with James punching the man. In just a few seconds after the punch, Hall started stubbing the man.
Muralles fell on the ground. However, this was not a reason for the boys to stop. They continued attacking him. The last stab was in his heart, which turned out to be fatal.
However, the investigation proved that this was not the only incident that Hall tried to create. Prior that attack, Hall was trying to come up with a reason for attacking a man with a walking stick.
Unfortunately, very soon, he saw Muralles and he found a chance to release his frustrations. That was tragic and fatal for the poor man.
‘Brutal, senseless and totally unnecessary’
Marquest Hall was charged with intentional manslaughter. He was going to get the maximum punishment. He also pleaded guilty, hoping that he will get less years in prison. News 12 Connecticut reported he will get 20 years behind bars for such charges.
Upon pleading guilty, the judge said there is a possibility for accepting it on base on his age and learning disabilities.
James McLamb also got what he deserved. He was charged with second-degree assault and he got five years behind bars.
In addition, McLamb apologized to the Muralles family.
Stamford Police Department adds that McLamb had also weapon charges with a $2 million bond. These two incidents are not related, though.
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A simple visit to the local McDonald’s turned out deadly for the innocent man.
Different people love living in different types of houses. Some prefer large villas, some apartments and some houses. There are people who simply like living surrounded by the nature, avoiding the crowded residential areas. Driven by the same idea, some people choose to live on the open road. Interestingly, these last types of people can now enjoy the comfort by simply purchasing the Rustic River Park Home.
The Rustic River Park Home is not a house as we commonly understand the word. It’s a small RV, which is ready, any time, to be relocated. These are perfect for living deep in the woods, camp-sites or other non-residential and residential areas.
These types of houses give you a different living experience and an adventure that may give a new vibe to the family life.
These houses, however, are no like any other RVs. All materials are carefully selected, designed and installed. The manufacturer pays a special attention to the details and the quality of performance. These well-designed rustic houses satisfy everyone’s tastes.
The interior of the house is even more beautiful than the exterior. Wood is dominant building material and as it can be see from the images, they did a great job. The wooden walls and the furniture are marvellously crafted in order to give a warmth to the home. The stairs and the kitchen itself and all details in the living room give you a warmly comfort and enough space.
The bedroom is upstairs and since it’s in the loft space, it gives the owner enough privacy. There are also bunk beds which are useful in case visitirs drop by. The home gives you enough space and it can provide a comfort for up to six people!
Most of the models are 43 feet long and 11 feet wide and they are excellent for small families. This particular model, shown in the photos, is called ‘ Chattahoochee’, but, it’s not the only one. There are several models which the buyer can choose from, depending on the taste and needs. What’s even more important, they are not too expensive. The price of these homes is from $32,265 to $$42,940, fully furnished.
Believe us, space is not an issue with these homes. We do know people who decided to live down-town by renting or owning even smaller apartments than these houses. The real interesting thing about this home is the mobility. You can simply take your home with you!
Just imagine, living in your house while travelling around the world? Great chance right? You won’t miss your personal things nor your comfy bed. You can relax and have fun.
How suitable is this type of home for you? Would you live in one of them?
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!”
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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!
