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Tesla’s Solar Roof May Actually Be Cheaper Than Your Own Roof

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Almost 6 months ago, media sources were speculating on the prices of Tesla’s solar roofing tiles – and now, the numbers are in

In contrast to the original price tag of $24.50 per square foot that was previously estimated by Consumer Reports, Tesla announced in May that the tiles would be $21.85 – roughly 20% less than the price of a normal roof.

And that’s all without factoring in the price of energy savings.

The tiles, which are photovoltaic panels covered in reinforced glass, currently come in four styles: tuscan, slate, smooth and textured. All of these designs have been created to look like normal roof tiles; except now they’re saving the planet, and saving you money.

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“When you include the benefits of the solar production, Solar Roof will cost less than a regular roof,” says the Tesla website. “In fact it may earn you money – as an example, the out-of-pocket cost of a Solar Roof for a typical home in Maryland will be around $52,000, but after considering the tax credit and the value of energy it generates, the roof will actually pay for itself and earn you about $8,000 over 30 years.”

If that isn’t intriguing enough, the company is also throwing in a free lifetime warranty. But considering the tempered solar glass used for the roofing tiles is three times stronger and two times lighter than normal tile, you might not even need the warranty.

“They do not degrade over time like asphalt or concrete. Solar Roof is the most durable roof available and the glass itself will come with a warranty for the lifetime of your house, or infinity, whichever comes first.”

Anyone interested in buying the Solar Roof can place an order or get an estimation for the tiles on the Tesla website. Installations outside of the United States are expected to begin in early 2018.

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Stranger Helps Woman Down on Her Luck – Gets Repaid Years Later

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Three years ago, a man felt compelled to pull over and help an unfortunate woman stuck in the rain. Now, they are repaying each other for the kindness they received

In 2014, TunDe Hector had $5 to her name when her car broke down in the pouring rain. As she trudged down the road towards a gas station, Chris Wright was driving his family to church when he saw Hector and felt compelled to help her.

After dropping his family off at the church, he turned around, picked Hector up in his car, drove her to a convenience station, paid for her gas, and gave her all the money in his wallet. Though Hector was overwhelmingly grateful for the stranger’s kindness, they parted ways expecting to never see each other again.

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This year, Chris’s mother Judy fell ill with Parkinson’s disease. As her health started to decline, her family hired a team of nursing aides to take care of her.

One nurse in particular was especially attentive of Judy, and the Wrights adored her presence in their home.

“We quickly realized that she was our guardian angel,” said Chris’s wife Carmen.

One day when the nursing aid was chatting with the Wrights about her past, she told a story about how she once got stuck in the rain with only $5 in her pocket when a compassionate stranger pulled over and helped her out. Chris then realized that the nursing aid was TunDe Hector – the woman he had helped three years ago.

“Chris was stunned,” said Carmen. “He then informed TunDe and those listening, that the ‘young man’ in her story was him.”

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“Tears were shed. God was praised because we don’t believe in coincidence,” she added. “The encounter that had blessed them both 3 years ago, came full-circle when the Lord appointed TunDe to show up on our doorstep to care for Judy.”

When Judy passed away on Hector’s birthday, the nursing aide rushed over, still clothed in her birthday attire so she could be there for the Wrights.

“It would be an understatement to describe TunDe as amazing,” says Carmen. “She exudes joy and lives every breath to serve people…”

Then, as a means of repaying Hector for her kindness, the Wrights set up a YouCaring page to help pay off the aide’s nursing school tuition. Their initial goal of $1,000 was shattered last week when they managed to raise $35,000.

They filmed Hector’s reaction upon hearing about the crowdfunding page – and the results are overwhelmingly moving.

(WATCH the video below)

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Scared 4-Year-Old Girl Calls Police to Check Her House for Monsters

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When a little girl was scared of finding monsters in her new home, she knew just who to call: the local police.

4-year-old Sidney Fahrenbruch had just moved into a house in Longmont, Colorado two weeks ago when she started hearing spooky noises from around the building.

As a means of ensuring that her house was safe, she then called Officer David Bonday and asked if he could come over and help make sure that there weren’t monsters hiding under the furniture.

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She asked Bonday to be her police partner specifically after meeting him at a community fundraiser a month earlier. Considering that Fahrenbruch is aspiring to be a police officer when she grows up, it is not surprising that she opted to call the boys in blue, rather than the Ghostbusters.

“It was probably one of the cutest things I’ve ever been involved with as a police officer,” Officer Bonday told ABC News.

(WATCH the video below)

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“Game of Thrones” Helps Rescue Farm With Uncommon Animals in Ireland

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While “Game of Thrones” may be about rulers of dragons, this man takes care of much smaller animals – and he is only able to do so because of the beloved television show.

Kenny Gracey is the owner of a small farm in Northern Ireland that cares for “rare” animals that are traditional to the British Isles, such as the Saddleback pig, the Jacob sheep, and the Longhorn cattle.

A few years ago, however, Gracey and his farm fell on hard financial times. If he didn\’t find help quickly enough, he would not be able to keep his beloved animals.

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He and his livestock were saved when the “Game of Thrones” producers coincidentally began filming the first season of the show around the same time that Gracey started having problems.

The producers said that they wanted to use animals that were native to the British Isles for the show\’s background scenes – and those animals happened to be on Gracey\’s farm. When they asked whether Gracey would be willing to provide these animals, he accepted.

Ever since the show began, Gracey has been paid to be the show\’s official animal handler alongside his furry companions – and he says that he has never been happier.

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Connecticut Became 14th US State to Ban Civil Forfeiture

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With unanimous votes in the House and Senate, Connecticut became the 14th US state to ban civil forfeiture of cash or property without a criminal conviction. (Forbes)

20 Years of Building a Backyard Pool Finally Pays Off—And Stuns the Neighborhood

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Micky Thornton’s vision for building a proper pool began when he was a little boy swimming around and feeling like he was trapped in a box. No one would get that impression today in his Tennessee backyard.

He started construction on his dream 25 years ago, and the pool, complete with waterfall, cascading rocks and natural landscaping, is now a national phenomenon where groups pay to come romp in the Memphis sunshine.

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Micky started work on the backyard project in 1993—a place where his wife and family could bring their friends for a swim. His neighbors never imagined the giant watery playground would end up like this 20 years later.

The Thorntons didn’t wanted to charge money for the pool, but after so many people insisted they should collect a fee, the family acquiesced, reports WREG news.

They also take reservations for large groups, family reunions, and weddings through their Facebook page.

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People in High Stress Jobs Should Be Given Video Gaming Breaks, Says Research

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More than half of Americans regularly experience cognitive fatigue related to stress, frustration, and anxiety while at work. Those in safety-critical fields, such as air traffic control and health care, are at an even greater risk for cognitive fatigue, which could lead to errors.

Given the amount of time that people spend playing games on their smartphones and tablets, a team of human factors/ergonomics researchers decided to evaluate whether casual video game play is an effective way to combat workplace stress during rest breaks.

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In a new online article, Michael Rupp and coauthors used a computer-based task to induce cognitive fatigue in 66 participants, who were then given a five-minute rest break. During the break, participants either played a casual video game, participated in a guided relaxation activity, or sat quietly in the testing room without using a phone or computer. At various times throughout the experiment, the researchers measured participants’ affect (e.g., stress level, mood) and cognitive performance.

Those who took a silent rest break reported that they felt less engaged with work and experienced worry as a result, whereas those who participated in the guided relaxation activity saw reductions in negative affect and distress. Only the video game players reported that they felt better after taking the break.

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Rupp, a doctoral student in human factors and cognitive psychology at the University of Central Florida, notes, “We often try to power through the day to get more work finished, which might not be as effective as taking some time to detach for a few minutes. People should plan short breaks to make time for an engaging and enjoyable activity, such as video games, that can help them recharge.”

(Source: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society)

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35 Fellow Cops Finish the Treehouse a Slain Officer Was Building For Daughter

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As a means of honoring a recently fallen police officer, these 35 cops and state troopers got together to finish construction of a very special project.

Retired and active officers from the New York State Police, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, and the Watertown City Police all got together to finish building the treehouse that Officer Joel Davis had been building for his teenage daughter Jaila.

In less than a day, the officers put the finishing touches on Jaila’s fort, completing features like a ladder, windows, a string of lights, and a balcony.

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The 36-year-old father and state trooper had been shot in early July when he responded to a domestic violence call in Jefferson County.

Thanks to his fellow boys in blue, however, his daughter will always have the memory of undying friendship and love to warm her life in the coming years.

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Watch These Tenacious Rabbits Riding on the Backs of Sheep to Escape Floodwaters

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Even though it involved some daring stunts, these bunnies weren’t sheepish about hitching a ride to safety.

Extreme weather on the South Island of New Zealand became particularly dangerous this weekend when record-breaking floods caused a state of emergency and mass evacuations.

64-year-old Ferg Horne was checking up on his neighbor’s sheep on Saturday night when he found that the flock had fled to safety at the top of the hill.

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When he got closer to the sheep, however, he saw something strange: three bunnies had hopped on the backs of two separate sheep in order to escape the water below.

While rabbits are considered pests by most farmers in New Zealand, Horne decided to leave the rabbits alone as a reward for their resilience.

“I’ve never seen anything like it, they were just sitting there keeping out of the water, they must have got to the high spot and then jumped up on to the back of the sheep to stay dry,” Horne told the Guardian. “It shows you how resilient they are and why they survive so well.”

(WATCH some of his wooly video below)

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Trouble Sleeping? The ‘Dullest Movie Ever Made’ was Filmed to be a Perfect Cure For Insomnia

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This 8-hour film gives a whole new meaning to the phrase, “counting sheep”.

Baa Baa Land, created by the producers of the hit meditation app Calm, will surely to go down as “the dullest movie ever made” because the main goal was to help people fall asleep.

The movie is composed entirely of soothing shots of sheep standing in fields – and that’s about it. No dialogue, no plot, no conflict, no characters; just bewetiful slow-motion content and the calming soundtrack of sheep noises.

The film will premiere at the Prince Charles Cinema in London’s West End – and online via the Calm website – this September.

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“It’s better than any sleeping pill – the ultimate insomnia cure”, says Alex Tew, Baa Baa Land’s executive producer and co-founder of Calm.

According to the film’s representatives, Baa Baa Land only ranks as the 19th longest film ever made. (The longest movie ever recorded is Logistics: an avant-garde Swedish project that is apparently 857 hours long.) However, the filmmakers claim that this may be the first ever feature-length flick that has been produced by an app company.

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“We’re in discussion about U.S., and wider, distribution and in talks with an American TV channel,” says Michael Acton Smith, its other executive producer and Calm’s co-founder. “We don’t expect it to break box-office records but [we] believe there is at least a niche audience for it.”

While the movie does jump on the coat tails of the recent Oscar-award winning hit La La Land, there is no relation between the two films, as none of the sheep break out into song or dance. Maybe they should have called it Silence of the Lambs II.

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Goals of Paris Agreement May Be Met Sooner Than Expected

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The precipitous drop in costs for renewable energy technology—even from prices a few years ago—means that carbon emissions may decrease faster and hit the targets earlier than those envisioned by the Paris Climate Agreement. Here are three technologies making that happen:

1. Solar – the average price of a MWh of electricity from solar cells has dropped from $394 in 2009 to $55 today. Solar accounted for 39% of all new electric generating capacity last year, topping all other methods for the first time.

2. Wind – the cost of wind power has likewise dropped dramatically, from an average of $135 per megawatt-hour in 2009 to $47. Wind energy is currently generated in 41 of the 50 U.S. states, with capacity of 82,000 megawatts, double the amount 6 years ago.

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3. Electric Vehicles (EVs) – the changes in EV availability, cost, range and customer acceptance are remarkable.

EVs like the Tesla 3 and Chevy Bolt have a range of over 200 miles. Even the 25-30 mile range of many new plug-in hybrids covers over 80% of the trips most people take, with the gasoline engine available for the remainder. The cost of the new Tesla and Bolt is around $35,000, yet the average cost of a new car in the US this year is $34,000. Over 20 new EVs will be introduced in the next year, with the cost per mile for electricity usually less than half the cost of gasoline, depending on fuel costs in each area.

Recharging EV batteries takes less time today; some of the newer technologies can charge batteries to 80% capacity in 30 minutes or less—which makes the growing network of recharging stations at restaurants and highway stops more pertinent.

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Tesla’s Model X was tested as the safest SUV ever, of any type. Without a gasoline motor or transmission, EVs can have larger ‘crumple zones’ and the batteries under the floor create a lower center of gravity reducing roll-overs. They often accelerate faster than gasoline-powered cars because of the greater range of torque in electric motors.

Non-hybrid EVs also win the maintenance test since they have no transmission, engine, radiator, water pump, oil pump, etc. to service. Because of their simplicity and the reliability of electric motors, EVs may last 500,000 miles or more.

While coal currently provides about 30% of US electricity, that number is declining with each passing year. In contrast, the share of renewables is growing rapidly and will surpass coal, perhaps sooner rather than later. Thus, as time goes on, EVs will be even better for the environment as their source fuel becomes cleaner.

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The economic momentum of renewably-powered cars is also moving governments to support the trend. India’s new policy is that the country will sell only EVs by 2030. China is singing the same tune, with new requirements and support of their own EV industry. Britain and France just announced an end to fossil fuel cars in their countries by 2040.

Wayne Parker is a consultant who helped develop one of the earliest electric car competitions and was Deputy Director of California’s SolarCal office. He lives in Eugene, Oregon now and has a Tesla Model 3 on order. (Find him on LinkedIn)

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World’s First Floating Ocean Wind Farm is Set to Start Powering European Coastline

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Inspired by the oil and gas rigs that can weather the strongest storms, a flotilla of wind turbines is being assembled in deep waters off the northeastern coast of Scotland.

Destined to become the first floating wind farm in the world, two of the five turbines have just been moved into place by the Norwegian alternative energy company Statoil.

The turbines, stationed 15 miles offshore, are not only to designed to withstand gale force winds, but their placement will avoid the visual impact of land-based wind farms, which often repel community support along coastal areas.

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All the five turbines that will power the Peterhead Wind Farm will soar overhead at 575 feet tall (175m) atop a flotation base with a depth of 229 feet (70m). Located 15 miles offshore, the farm will power over 20,000 Scottish homes.

Typical offshore turbines can only be planted in water that reaches 130 feet (40 meters) deep. The Peterhead farm, however, raises hopes that offshore windmills can be productive in deeper ocean shelves like those surrounding the U.S. and Japan.

The farm is also being lauded by animal conservationists as an environmental victory, since offshore windmills are unlikely to endanger sea birds that nest along the coastlines.

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Watch Coma Survivor Stand Up to Kiss His Wife for the First Time After Doctors Doubted He Would Live

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Just days before his fifth wedding anniversary, Jonny Grant was the victim of a car accident that left him in a coma. Doctors were unsure of whether he would ever wake up, much less move.

Because he sustained a diffuse axonal injury, he was given a 10% chance of survival.

Two months after the accident, however, he awoke from the coma.

Through intensive physical therapy at a Richmond, Virginia rehabilitation center, the Navy SEAL has slowly regained motor control. Though he is still unable to use his vocal cords, he communicates with his wife Laura by softly mouthing his words.

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Then, four months after the grim prognosis, Jonny was able to stand up and kiss Laura.

The moving exchange was posted to Laura’s Instagram where it received overwhelming support and appreciation. Additionally, the GoFundMe that she set up to help finance Jonny’s hospital bills just broke its $100,000 goal.

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Country Passes Landmark Law Banning ‘All Violence Against Women’

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Tunisia’s parliament has passed new legislation to end “all violence against women”, a move that could set a precedent for human rights in the region.

The new rules, which will likely become law next year, govern “any physical, moral, sexual or economic aggression (based on discrimination)” against women.

Because the law requires authorities to refer women to shelters if they are fleeing violence, the state will require funding assistance to add more facilities for the women.

The bill will also eliminate the controversial rule in Tunisia that allowed a man to escape punishment for committing rape if they marry their victim.

Other countries that are pushing such reforms include Morocco, which is debating a law on domestic abuse, and Algeria, which adopted a law last year that criminalizes violence against women, according to France24 news.

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Attending the WorldZ Summit in L.A… Let’s Reinvent the World!

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I wanted to let you know that I, and my GNN partners, are attending the amazing WorldZ marketing summit July 31-Aug 1 in Hollywood, California.

The 2-day gathering of top global brands, startups, and thought-leaders will “unite superstars with rising stars” offering access to venture capitalists, brands, and influencers.

What’s the goal? To reinvent the world, of course! . . . (Get more info at their website)

If you’ll be at the conference, message us so we can meet up!

–Geri Weis-Corbley, Founder, Editor-in-Chief

Surprising Results When People Were Asked if They’d Be Happier Adopting a Pet Than Winning the Lottery

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This shocking new research might just prove that money can’t buy happiness.

In order to raise awareness about the importance of adopting shelter animals, PetSmart Charities conducted a survey on how pets affected people’s happiness.

The results? 66% said that adopting a pet would bring them more long-term happiness than winning the lottery.

Additionally, 64% said that losing their pets would be worse than losing their jobs, and 92% said that their children turned to their pets as an invaluable source of comfort during times of stress. About three quarters of the participants said that pets were even more helpful than therapists.

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Other listed benefits of pet parenting included improved mood, decreased stress, increased physical activity, weight loss, and enhanced work-life balance.

The survey goes on to emphasize that the more people know about the benefits of adoption, the more likely Americans will be to adopt one of the 6.5 million animals admitted to shelters every year. Since the PetSmart Charities adoption program began in the 90s, the organization has helped more than 7.5 million animals find loving homes.

“The results of the PetSmart Charities-commissioned survey speak volumes about the human-animal bond and the tremendous value pets bring to our everyday lives,” said Dr. David Haworth, president of PetSmart Charities. “Once they are adopted, not only do they provide unconditional love and support, but pets have also become irreplaceable members of our families and an essential part of our physical and emotional well-being.”

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Cops Give Scathing Review of Bear’s Piano Skills on Surveillance Footage

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This furry intruder exhibited some pretty impressive breaking and entering skills – but his talent for music wasn’t as impressive.

In fact, it was downright “unbearable”, according to local police representatives.

21-year-old Katie Hawley was terrified when she returned to her Vail, Colorado apartment last month only to find that an intruder had wreaked havoc on her kitchen.

Upon calling the Vail Police Department, officers arrived on the scene and declared that the mess was most likely caused by an animal. Hawley then reviewed security camera footage and found a bewildering sight.

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A black bear had expertly unlocked the student’s kitchen window and snuck into the apartment like the Pink Panther.

The intruder then devoured some fruits hidden in the freezer, ate a massive bag of chocolate, chugged some maple syrup, and unscrewed – yes, carefully unscrewed with its paws – a jar of peanut butter, which it then slurped up in its entirety.

Despite the stunning dexterity with which it conducted its heist, the bear then wandered over to the apartment’s piano and stomped out a cringeworthy chord.

To be fair, the bear did not have thumbs with which to conduct its concerto, but its performance was still far from pawesome.

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Vail police, on the other hand, held such disdain for “Bearthoven”, that they wrote a crippling review of the melody on a state website, along with a warning and how-to guide on bear-proofing a home.

“Following the report to police, the resident checked her internal camera system, which captured the event on video,” wrote the Vail Police Department. “The bear was seen wandering around the apartment and at one point went to a piano putting its paws on the keys playing a few notes.”

“The chords captured on video were unbearable and the tune was equally grizzly, according to police. Although officers searched the area, the suspect is still at large.”

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Man Spoon Feeding His Wife Ice Cream in 98 Degree Weather Will Melt Your Heart

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If you ever feel like you are giving up on true love, this heartwarming couple might cheer you up.

After going for a dip at the local pool in Franklin, Tennessee, Pastor Brent Kelley was taking his kids out for ice cream on Monday.

As they were getting their sweet treats, however, Kelley noticed something particularly interesting: an elderly man spoon feeding ice cream to his disabled wife in 98-degree weather.

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“When I got my ice cream and pulled out, I realized that this elderly man beside me was sitting out side his car door, spoon feeding his wife … who also looked [to be] in her late eighties,” wrote Kelley. “He draped a towel over her and slowly fed his bride …”

Since Kelley posted about the incident, the photo of the older couple has been shared by hundreds of people admiring the endearing exchange.

After the photo went viral, the son of the couple reportedly reached out to the 34-year-old minister and said that his parents were incredibly touched by the kindness shown to them in the comment section of the post.

“It was a beautiful display of love,” said Kelley.

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Iran Plans to Decriminalize Drug Use Allowing the Nation to Help its Addicts

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Iranian lawmakers have passed the motion to decriminalize drug use so they can help their addicts heal, instead of punishing them.

While the Judicial and Legal Commission is still working on the exact legislation, the proposal will allow the government to hand out diluted substances to drug users, thus cutting off the relationship between addicts and traffickers.

By legalizing the distribution of methadone – a prescription opiate used to treat heroin addiction – drug users can be better equipped to wean themselves off of their habits.

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Some international governments may still be wary of decriminalization – but countries like Portugal can put their worries to rest.

14 years after decriminalizing heroine, the nation’s drug use fell by about a third, heroine addiction rates were cut in half, and drug-related deaths decreased by 75%.

“Given the special emphasis that the Establishment’s macro-policies put on the necessity of cutting off the relationship between drug addicts and narco-traffickers, we decided that the government hand out diluted drugs to addicts, so that they will be able to give up their addiction gradually and, instead of being drawn to drug-traffickers, turn to the Establishment and meet their needs through official channels,” said Hassan Norouzi, the spokesperson for the Parliament’s Judicial and Legal Commission, according to IFP News.

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Veterans Build a Bridge For Family Who Carries Wheelchair-Bound Mom Through the Woods

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These two veterans weren’t about to let a local widow struggle through the woods with her wheelchair-bound mother every day – so they took matters into their own hands.

Whenever Belinda Hart had to take her mother – who has Alzheimers in addition to living in a wheelchair – to doctor’s appointments, they would have to make their way across a creek using two narrow sections of logs.

Due to recent flooding in the area, the logs were swept away, leaving the Harts with no easy access to the road. Without the makeshift bridge, Belinda and her mother would have to cross the creek manually – a treacherous route for anyone, let alone someone handling a wheelchair.

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But then, when Sam Warner and Flenoy Barrow of the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization in Calloway County, Kentucky heard about the Harts’ predicament, they took it upon themselves to build their own bridge for the family.

“We’re proud, at our age and physical health, we’re able to do this for people,” Warner told WPSD.

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