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Police Officer Shaves Homeless Man’s Beard in Gas Station Parking Lot So He Can Land a Job

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UPDATE: the man got the job.

This police officer went above and beyond the call of duty so he could help a needy citizen get back on his feet.

A woman had been sitting in her car earlier this week when she saw Officer Carlson of the Tallahassee Police Department in Florida shaving a man’s beard outside of a gas station.

After he was finished, the homeless man left and the police officer went inside the gas station.

Curious about the strange interaction, the woman went inside the gas station, offered to buy Carlson a drink, and asked him why he was shaving a man’s beard.

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Carlson said that the homeless man had been talking to McDonald’s staff members when they told him he would not be allowed to start working at the restaurant until he shaved his beard.

The officer then grabbed some clippers, and offered to help shave the man’s beard right there in the parking lot.

When he was finished, the homeless man went back to the McDonald’s to lock down the job.

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The woman was so impressed by the officer’s kindness, she and her mother sent a video of Carlson and the homeless man to the Tallahassee Police Department where they expressed appreciation for the compassionate act.

“I am so proud to live in a community where our deputies and officers are such wonderful people,” says the woman. “Good job Tallahassee Police Department!!!”

(WATCH the video below)

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After Youth Walks 7 Hours to First Day of Work, CEO Hands Over His Own Car as a Thank You

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LISTEN to this story here, as told by The Good News Guru, from Friday’s radio broadcast with Ellen K and Geri, GNN’s founder, on KOST-103.5 — Or, READ the story below… (Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes – or for Androids, on Podbean)

A young man’s perseverance and spirit has earned him praise from around the world – and a big reward he didn’t see coming.

The night before his first day of work with a moving company, Walter Carr’s vehicle broke down, and though he frantically tried to find someone to drive him the 20 miles— everything fell through.

The 20 year-old was broke and he didn’t want to miss the first day of his job, so he decided to walk the 20 miles from his apartment in Birmingham, Alabama to the job site, which he calculated would take him seven hours.

He took a long nap, got up at midnight, and started walking. Half way there, he decided to take a break in a parking lot, when a police car pulled up. Officer Mark Knighten listened as the young man explained his determination to get to his first day of work. He offered to buy him a hot breakfast and drove him the last ten miles.

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They arrived, 30 minutes before any of the other laborers, at the home of Jenny Lamey, who listened as the officer told her about Carr’s dedication.

“He said, ‘I’ve got this nice kid in my car. He’s a great kid, he’s been walking all night to get to your house,’” Lamey told The Washington Post. “That’s when the tears started coming. I just started crying.”

Carr zealously got to work on the move, and as they chatted, Lamey felt like she’d known him for years. Remaining cheerful the whole time, Carr even played ball with Lamey’s sons, after he worked hard loading the truck.

“I just can’t tell you how touched I was by Walter and his journey. He is humble and kind and cheerful and he had big dreams!” Lamey wrote in a lengthy, appreciative Facebook post. “I am in total awe of this young man!”

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Lamey was so touched, she set up a GoFundMe campaign to raise $2,000 for Carr’s automotive repairs. She then called his boss and retold her incredible experience with her new friend, leaving them both in tears.

The next day, Luke Marklin, who is the chief executive of Bellhops moving company, validated Carr for his work ethic by handing over the keys to his own 2014 Ford Escape, saying that it would be put to better use in Carr’s possession.

The video of the surprise gift has been shared thousands of times and people around the world are praising Carr for his inspiring personality. Lamey’s GoFundMe page has now raised over $60,000 and counting, and she hopes to maintain a friendship with the young man for the years to come.

Carr says that he’s simply happy because “he’s always wanted to inspire people.”

(WATCH the video below)

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361 Golden Retrievers Met Up in Scotland to Celebrate Their Breed’s Birthday

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It’s a dog lover’s dream come true.

Golden Retrievers from all over the world met up at the Guisachan Estate in Tomich, Scotland this week to celebrate the 150th anniversary of their breed’s birth.

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A whopping total of 361 golden doggos attended the gathering, which was orchestrated by the Golden Retriever Club of Scotland.

According to the organization, the meeting welcomed more retrievers than ever before, saying that only 188 canines attended the 2006 gathering.

 

Dudley Majoribanks, also known as Lord Tweedmouth, bred the first litter of Golden Retrievers on July 19th, 1868.

The first Golden Retriever puppies were born as a result of Tweedmouth crossing a wavy-coated retriever with a tweed water spaniel.

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The Scottish lord had reportedly been trying to breed a dog that could swim longer distances to retrieve water foul.

 

Ashleigh Baird, one of the gathering’s attendees, told LADBible: “It was a fantastic day, lovely to see all the Goldens playing and having fun together.”

“We were so surprised that people had travelled from all over the world to be there, but that made it all the more special,” she added. “We tried to pet and cuddle all 361 goldens and it was heaven.”

 

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“A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.” – Lao Tzu

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Quote of the Day: “A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.” – Lao-Tzu

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British Teen Posts Uplifting Notes on Bridge and ‘Helps Save Six Lives’

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An 18-year-old girl’s ingenious idea to attach messages onto a bridge in Sunderland is inspiring those in despair to think twice before jumping.

Paige Hunter wrote more than 40 heartfelt notes and tied them to the railings of the Wearmouth Bridge hoping to provide comfort at a time when it is needed most.

The encouraging words penned by the East Durham College student included: ‘Even though things are difficult, your life matters; you’re a shining light in a dark world, so just hold on’.

Northumbria Police presented her with a framed commendation certificate this week, with Chief Superintendent Sarah Pitt explaining, “We thought it was important to applaud the work Paige has been doing and the help she has given those in Sunderland who are going through a mental health crisis.”

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“Paige has shown an incredible understanding of vulnerable people in need of support, and this is an innovative way to reach out to those in a dark place. She should be very proud of herself.”

By Northumbria Police – Sign includes hotline phone number

After receiving the commendation, the sales assistant, who works at Poundworld, said: “I wasn’t doing this for an award; it was just something that I wanted to do.”

“It’s just amazing, the response it has had. I’ve been told it’s already helped save six lives.”

ALSO: World’s First ‘Mental Health Ambulance’ is Helping Hundreds of People in Sweden

A team set up in 2013 across six local jurisdictions already sends dedicated officers and mental health nurses to respond to individuals in crisis who have come into contact with the police, ensuring they receive mental health support and an assessment of their needs at an early stage.

She includes a phone number on her signs for a group called Samaritans that offers free support to anyone in the UK who is in emotional distress: 116 123

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Starbucks to Open Their First Ever American Sign Language Store

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Starbucks has just announced that they will be opening their first American Signing Store that specifically accommodates and welcomes deaf workers and customers.

Not only that, the store, which is set to open in Washington D.C. in October, will be entirely run by employees who are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL), whether they be deaf, hard-of-hearing, or an ally.

According to a press release from the store, the café will be designed with deaf-friendly aspects, such as an open environment for communication and low glare reflective surfaces. Visual communication options will be available for ordering and receiving beverages at the hand-off counter. Additionally, artwork and merchandise, including a custom mug, designed by deaf artists

“The National Association of the Deaf applauds Starbucks for opening a Signing Store that employs feaf and hard-of-hearing people,” said Howard A. Rosenblum, CEO of the National Association of the Deaf. “Starbucks has taken an innovative approach to incorporating deaf culture that will increase employment opportunities as well as accessibility for deaf and hard of hearing people, while at the same time educating and enlightening society.”

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Though this is the first deaf-friendly Starbucks store in America, the company’s first ever Signing Store in the world opened up in Malaysia back in 2016.

“This is a historic moment in Starbucks ongoing journey to connect with the Deaf and hard of hearing community, hire and engage Deaf and hard of hearing partners, and continue to find ways to be more inclusive, accessible and welcoming to all,” said Rossann Williams, Starbucks executive vice president of U.S. Retail.

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Thanks to Police Department’s ‘Pugshot’ of Lost Dog, Owner Pays Bail in Cookies

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Getting a mugshot is no laughing matter—unless it helps a canine on the run.

Bean the pug is going viral on social media after the Cape May Police Department of New Jersey found her wandering around someone’s backyard earlier this week.

WATCH: Locked Out of House, Watch Woman’s Gleeful Reaction to Clever Pup Opening the Door

After taking Bean into custody, the cops tried to get her to hop into the back of their cruiser, but they told NJ.com that “her short little legs couldn’t make it into the car, so I had to lift her up.”

They took the crooked canine back to the safety of the station and had Bean pose for a “pugshot.” The officers then posted it to their social media page in hopes that the owner would see it and ‘bail out’ the pug.

“This is what happens when you run away from home,” wrote the department. “This guy was captured sneaking through yards on the 1300 block on New Jersey Avenue.”

Sources only guess that Bean was too tough for the good cop–bad cop interrogation routine, although judging by her face, she didn’t mind the ‘incarceration’ too much.

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Finally, after the original “pugshot” was shared over 10,000 times, it eventually caught the eye of Bean’s owner, Hadley Hubbard.

As a means of repaying the officers for taking care of the furry felon, Bean’s owners reportedly paid her bail in cookies.

“Thank you CMPD from Bean the pug‘s family for taking such good care of her,” Hubbard wrote. “She is sound asleep after an exciting afternoon on the run.”

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Couple Fights Lawsuit Until Judge Rules They Can Keep Their “Starry Night” Home

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This family was facing thousands of dollars in fines from the city after they turned their home into a masterpiece.

Lubomir Jastrzebski and his wife Nancy Nemhauser of Mount Dora, Florida created a mural on the front of their home that resembled Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” painting. The gorgeous house drew attention from tourists and social media until it eventually captured the attention of the city.

The local legislature ordered the couple to cover up the painting because it could be considered “graffiti”. When they expanded the mural to include the entire front of their house, the city told them that it was too distracting for passing drivers and dealt the family a fine of $100 per day until they took it down.

The couple fought back, refusing to pay the fines and filing a lawsuit against the city claiming that the fines were a violation of their freedom of expression.

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It wasn’t just freedom of expression they fought for, either – Jastrzebski and Nemhauser’s 25-year-old son has autism, and by making their home an obvious and identifiable landmark, the couple hoped it would help their son find his way home if he ever got lost.

Finally, after five months of legal struggle and roughly $10,000 in unpaid fines, a federal judge ruled that the couple could keep the mural.

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As part of the city’s settlement with the family, the mayor will issue a formal apology, the couple will be paid $15,000 to cover their legal fees, and the legislature will be rewriting their city ordinance codes to accommodate such freedoms.

“It’s a big day for the arts,” Richard Barrenechea, the artist who painted the mural, told The Associated Press. “It’s a big day for Mount Dora, and a big day for freedom.”

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“I lie to myself all the time. But I never believe me.” – S. E. Hinton (who turns 70 today)

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Quote of the Day: “I lie to myself all the time. But I never believe me.” – S. E. Hinton (who turns 70 today)

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Couple Takes It Upon Themselves to Turn Ocean Trash into Prosthetic Limbs for Kids That Cost Only $45

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Laura and Chris Moriarity have had no expertise in ocean pollution or making prosthetic limbs—but they passionately believed they could tackle both issues with one solution.

Chris and Laura are the founders of the Million Waves Project, a charity that recycles ocean plastic into 3D-printed prosthetic limbs for needy people around the world.

38-year-old Chris was struck with inspiration for the project one night back in April. Two weeks later, he and his wife had the project up and running.

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Currently, the couple prepares the plastic by cutting it up by hand and feeding it into a paper shredder, and then a 3D-printer. After that, they use an app to connect with people who need prosthetics so they can design the gadget specifically to their measurements.

The cheap materials means that each prosthetic costs roughly $45, which the Moriaritys fund through donations, sponsorships, and selling keychains on the charity’s website.

Since launching the initiative, they have donated 18 limbs to disabled individuals.

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“The Million Waves Project brings together two unacceptable global situations and offers a practical and sustainable solution,” says the nonprofit’s website.

Chris and Laura are now working on obtaining a commercial-sized shredder so they can multiply their production ten-fold.

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Amusing Tale of Grandma Defeating Rabid Bobcat With Her Bare Hands is ‘the Kind of Story We Need Right Now’

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This larger-than-life tale of a warrior grandmother defending herself against a rabid bobcat is not just an inspirational goldmine – it’s also hilarious.

46-year-old DeDe Phillips was standing in the driveway of her Hart County home in Georgia when she saw a mangy bobcat approaching her.

Sensing that it was rabid, Phillips took a determined stance to defend herself—while not waking her grandchild sleeping inside.

She succeeded quite spectacularly.

(WATCH Seth Myers’s hilarious retelling of the story below) –Editor’s note: video contains mild cursing that is bleeped out.

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Cyclist Carries Injured Stray Dog to Safety On His Back, Then Bumps into a Stranger Who Instantly Adopts it

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A puppy that suffered an unfortunate injury has been given a lucky break, thanks to some guys on their mountain bikes who happened to find it in the woods.

Jarrett Little and a few other cyclists were riding through a forested area in Columbus, Georgia when they stopped to take a break. As they recuperated, a dog limped out of the woods.

Jarrett suspects that the dog had been hit by a car because it was malnourished, and it was sporting road rash and a broken leg. After he and his friends gave the dog some food and water, they puzzled over how to help the dog.

Since they were in the woods, they couldn’t get a car in to escort the canine to safety, yet they didn’t want to leave it alone in the forest either. Jarrett then took it upon himself to hoist the dog onto his back and ride the 7 miles back to town.

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They stopped at a local bike shop and wanted to get the dog more food and water. Fortunately, Andrea Shaw was in the store.

Andrea, who coincidentally was in Georgia for work purposes, experienced an instant connection with the dog. The woman was so taken with him, she immediately adopted him, paid for his medical bills, and even found a local organization that could comfortably transport the pup to her horse farm in Maine.

In light of his astounding story, she decided to name him “Columbo” after the town where Jarrett found him.

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Columbo’s rescue garnered so much media attention, Shaw created a Facebook page for him called “Adventures of Columbo”. She now uses the page to report on his recovery process and budding new relationships with the other animals on her farm.

The cyclist is delighted by Columbo’s progress, and calls his lucky encounter with Shaw pure fate.

“Had I been five mins earlier or five mins later, we wouldn’t have crossed paths with her,” the cyclist told CBS News. “It’s pretty cool how far he’s come.”

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Man Runs Backwards Through Ultra Marathons So He Can Help the Future of Honeybees

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Running ultra marathons is impressive enough; but running backwards through one is astounding – and that’s exactly what Farai Chinomwe did for the sake of honeybees.

The South African beekeeper first discovered his knack for running backwards while returning home from a bee removal and his car broke down—with a crateful of anxious pollinators in the back seat.

As Chinomwe pushed his car, he found that he had more strength when he turned around and pushed the vehicle backwards.

From that point forward, he realized that his unique penchant for running backwards might be a way to coax people into think about honeybees.

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Chinomwe has since run dozens of ultra marathons all while facing the wrong way – and for the record, an ultra marathon is any marathon that is longer than the typical 26-mile distance (42 kilometers).

His peculiar habit has proved surprisingly effective in drawing awareness to the plight of honeybees and how people can help. Chinomwe, who runs a bee removal service called Blessed Bee Africa, uses the attention to educate youngsters on beekeeping and how they can nourish local pollinator populations.

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“I’ve been smiling lately, dreaming about the world as one. And I believe it could be; Someday it’s going to come.” – Cat Stevens (on his 70th birthday)

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Quote of the Day: “I’ve been smiling lately, dreaming about the world as one. And I believe it could be; Someday it’s going to come.” – Cat Stevens, Peace Train (on his 70th birthday)

Image: by Alice Popkorn, CC

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How to Love Your Melting Pot Heritage and Embrace the Power of Diversity

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The Lesson: Having a diverse background is not something that should hold you back in today’s society – in fact, it’s an advantage that should propel you forward. Rebeca Hwang talks about the importance and significance of having a diverse background and all of the benefits that it brings to your personal identity.

Notable Excerpt: “Now, today my identity quest is no longer to find my tribe. It’s more about allowing myself to embrace all of the possible permutations of myself and cultivating diversity within me and not just around me. My boys now are three years and five months old today, and they were already born with three nationalities and four languages. I should mention now that my husband is actually from Denmark – just in case I don’t have enough culture shocks in my life, I decided to marry a Danish guy.”

The Guest: Rebeca Hwang is a co-founder and managing director of Rivet Ventures, which is a company that invests in solutions for women and empowers their choices.

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Man is Determined to Thank Grieving Homeless ‘Angel’ Who Cared for His Lost Dog

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Rick Darge was frantic over the disappearance of his dog Maya – so when a homeless “angel” ensured the pup’s safe return, Darge became determined to thank him properly.

Mel, who is a 9-month-old rat terrier mix, ran away from Darge’s office in East Hollywood, California earlier this month, and it didn’t take long for her to make some friends amongst some homeless men named James and Andy.

The two men have been living out James’s car for the last few months; and in addition to enduring the woes of homelessness, James has been heartbroken over the recent death of his own canine companion.

So when Andy found Maya wandering the city streets, he decided to try and cheer his friend by presenting the dog as a gift.

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“This man loves dogs and as soon as he got Maya, he fell in love,” says Darge. “[But] after a few hours, James pulled Maya’s harness off and noticed her dog tag with her name and my number on it.

“He said that once he saw that she belonged to someone, he was devastated and knew what I was going through.”

Since James didn’t have a cell phone, he had to wait until the next day to call Darge and tell him that the pup was in good hands. They coordinated a meetup, and true to his word, James brought Maya back to Darge in perfect health.

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“One thing that stuck out for me the most is when my Mom and I were screaming for joy while holding Maya, James’s buddy Andy kept saying to him, ‘Look at what you did, James. Look at their faces, man. You did this.’

“While Andy is saying this, I see a proud James, tears in his eyes, soaking up this moment of love. I saw a man who was at a crossroads in life. This was a redemption day for him to do the right thing. To be the hero. I felt it. He felt it. We all felt it. It was so powerful of a moment.”

Darge consistently tried to give James $200 for his trouble. Even though he needed the money, he kept turning it down until Darge firmly said that he wouldn’t take no for an answer.

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“James started to cry,” says Darge. “He needed the money but didn’t want to make it about that. He was so grateful.”

But $200 wasn’t enough for Darge – so he created a GoFundMe page to raise money for the compassionate rough sleeper. Since he created the campaign ten days ago, it has raised over $5,000.

“I can’t fully explain what I’m feeling right now through words,” Darge wrote in the description. “All I must say is that my faith in people just got a whole lot better. I often find that those who have nothing in this world often have the most to give. Lessons were learned today for everyone. And the biggest lesson for me was that you can’t put a price on a good heart.”

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New Study Says That Expressing and Receiving Appreciation is a Lot Better for Us Than We Think

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Have you ever been too shy to express gratitude towards someone? Or you’ve felt too awkward to phrase your appreciation for something? Well, this new study says that you should try not to worry about it so much.

A pair of researchers have published the results of a series of trials in which they studied how people gave and received letters of gratitude. What they found was that expressing and receiving appreciation increased well-being for both parties – but people’s self-consciousness also made them less likely to express their appreciation in the first place.

In the experiments, the researchers asked hundreds of participants to write an email to someone close to them expressing their appreciation for the relationship and naming a specific example of how that person bettered their lives. The writers were then asked to predict the recipient’s possible reactions to the letter.

Across all races, gender, and age, the writers consistently underestimated the positive impact that the email would have on the recipient. They also assumed that the recipient would feel more awkward and uncomfortable over the letters than they actually were. Contrary to the writer’s belief, the letter recipients were consistently more appreciative, warm, surprised, and understanding to the emails than the writers predicted them to be.

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“Expected awkwardness and mood were both correlated with participants’ willingness to express gratitude,” says the study results, which were published in the journal Psychological Science.

“Wise decisions are guided by an accurate assessment of the expected value of action. Underestimating the value of prosocial actions, such as expressing gratitude, may keep people from engaging in behavior that would maximize their own—and others’—well-being.”

So next time you’re feeling hesitant about expressing your appreciation for your friends, family, and relationships, just remember that it will most likely go a lot better than you think.

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When Cop With Cancer Refuses to Stop Working, Dozens of City Workers Donate Their Sick Days

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Editor’s Note: this town was previously featured on GNN as one of the finalists for the Top 10 Nicest Places in America competition from Reader’s Digest.

Cancer is not going to keep this dedicated police officer from doing the job he loves – and his community is not about to let his job keep him from getting cancer treatments, either.

Chris Kudla was diagnosed with a rare form of stage four kidney cancer back in November 2017, the day before his 46th birthday.

It was also eight months after he had started working for the Riverside Police Department in Illinois.

Despite having to attend doctor’s appointments and chemotherapy sessions twice a month, Kudla told his police chief that he did not want to stop working – and the chief told him that they would try to make it work.

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The primary problem was that Kudla had not worked at the police department long enough to accumulate enough sick days for his treatment. So as a means of helping their police brother, the other officers at the department donated all of their sick days to Kudla.

Then, municipality workers, local civil servants, and city staff members all joined together in donating their sick days to Kudla.

To date, he has received roughly 6 months worth of sick days.

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Additionally, the police department started raising money to support Kudla’s family through a GoFundMe campaign. Over the course of seven months, it has raised $41,000.

“Everybody without hesitation stepped up to help out,” Kudla told CBS News. “Sometimes when you start to lose faith in humanity and you think that this world’s gone down the wrong path and there ain’t no coming back, something like this happens.”

(WATCH the interview below or our international viewers can watch the video on the CBS News website)

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This Jolly King Has Lived in His Sandcastle for the Last 22 Years

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Who needs a house when you can have a castle?

Marcio Matolias, also known as “King Marcio”, has lived in an elaborate sandcastle of his own creation for the last 22 years.

His castle is located on the gorgeous beaches of Rio de Janiero, Brazil. Due to the nature of his home, he lives rent-free – which is handy, considering the city’s average price of rent is higher than the average income.

Marcio makes money by selling books from inside his sandcastle and accepting donations from tourists who take pictures of his home. When he’s not working on his sandy abode, he says he enjoys playing beach golf and reading.

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Marcio cooks his food using a simple portable stove and he pays to take showers at the firehouse across the street. Though the weather will often tear down his sandcastle, he says that he enjoys the temporary nature of his home because it keeps him from being too possessive or materialistic.

The Brazilian man says that he dreams about one day owning his own artist’s studio, but for now, he’s content to continue being king of his little castle.

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Quick-Thinking Gas Station Cashier Saves Kidnapping Victim by Locking Her in the Store’s Bathroom

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Savannah Pritchett has quite likely saved a woman’s life after she made several split second decisions that led to the arrest of four kidnappers.

Pritchett, who works as a cashier at a gas station in Waterford, California, was working an afternoon shift last Wednesday when a woman came into the store with a chilling plea.

The woman grabbed Pritchett’s wrist and asked for help, saying that she had been kidnapped by four men, two of whom were armed with guns.

Thinking on her feet, Pritchett locked the front door of the store, took the woman into the bathroom, handed her her cell phone and told her to call the police. She then locked the woman in the bathroom, and as she walked back to the front of the store, she saw the kidnappers trying to open the door.

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Pritchett unlocked the front door, told the kidnappers that the woman was in the bathroom, and pretended like everything was normal.

“I knew that if I left the door locked, they would have caught on to something and probably took off. So I went back up there, and I unlocked the door. They seriously had no idea that I knew anything,” Pritchett told KFSN.

Minutes later, law enforcement burst into the store and took two of the kidnappers into captivity. According to reports, two other juveniles were later arrested in correlation to the kidnapping. The four delinquents are believed to have ties to gang activity and other recent crimes in the area.

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Police officials are calling Pritchett a hero for her quick thinking – but the cashier says that she is simply grateful to help a stranger in need.

“I’m very thankful that I got to help that girl and I am very thankful that she’s home safe with her family and now I’m happy that they got those guys off the street,” Pritchett told ABC News.

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