French Media Refuses to Glorify Terrorists, Bans Sensational Photos

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Jul 29, 2016

Some French media outlets are refusing to publish or air photos of terrorists involved in recent attacks across the world as a way to keep them from gaining “posthumous glorification.”

The newspaper Le Monde set off the trend by announcing in an editorial after the Bastille Day attack in Nice it would no longer run photos of terrorists, except for mug shots. The newspaper had already stopped publishing photos of ISIS propaganda documents.

Following their lead, Europe 1 radio will no longer publish photos on its website and the France 24 TV channel has also banned the photos from their broadcasts.

The decision isn’t universal, with some news organizations saying they will continue to publish the photos out of a responsibility to provide “the full story.”

But following Tuesday’s attack on a church in Normandy, BFM-TV and the Catholic newspaper La Croix joined the photo ban.

The psychoanalyst, Fethi Benslama, who teaches in Paris, pointed out on French radio: “It’s a really big boost to their efforts to make themselves world famous, even while their victims are anonymous and will remain anonymous.”

(LISTEN to an NPR interview with Le Monde editor below) — Photo: Mark Mitchell, CC

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Homeless Teen Seizes Job Opportunity, Does So Well He Creates Jobs for Others

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Jul 29, 2016

Nick Bayer, who owns 30 Philadelphia-area restaurants agreed to give a job to someone living at the local shelter for homeless youth.

“I told Covenant House I’d be there the next morning, and I told her to have the most hirable person ready for me,” Bayer said. “So I get there, look in the window of this little conference room in the homeless shelter and Dante Wilson is sitting in a room by himself, in a blazer smiling… You go in thinking it will be a sad place and there is a young man by himself with a huge smile on his face. I saw him smiling, and I knew I was going to hire him.”

Nick hired Dante for one of Saxbys café’s— in Rittenhouse Square—and because Dante didn’t have job experience he started by cleaning the café and busing tables.

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Within a week, the manager said things were going so well that they’d decided to put Dante through barista training. A month later the team wanted to create an award for team member of the month just so Dante could see how appreciative they were of his incredible work ethic. Dante wound up winning the award seven months in a row.

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The job changed Dante’s life, but even better is what happened after a few years of this successful partnership—more homeless teens were hired and Dante became their mentor.

(READ the full story on Brad Aaronson’s blog)

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One-of-a-Kind Hospital Gowns Give Teen Patients A Dose Of Individualism

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Jul 29, 2016

It’s bad enough for teens to be stuck in the hospital instead of hanging out with friends, but to be seen in a drab, and overly baggy gown might deliver the ultimate humiliation. Thanks to these stylish creations, a cure for their fashion blues comes straight from the red carpet.

A partnership with top designers and artists is the key to The Ward+Robe initiative which creates fashion forward gowns for young people recuperating or receiving treatment in a hospital.

Clothes can mean so much to a teenager’s identity — what they wear is a way of expressing who they are. Hospital gowns can strip that individuality from a patient trying to heal from a disease or injury, when they are in most need of confidence.

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The nonprofit Starlight Children’s Foundation in Canada created the Ward + Robes project, to stitch together designers who’ve worked for Hollywood stars and even tattoo artists to create one-of-a-kind gowns for teens.

Some of their designs look more like heavy metal rock band t-shirts and retro flower-power tunics than hospital gowns.

“I hope when someone puts this gown on, I hope they feel like they’re stepping into their power.”
said India Amara, one of the designers, in the video below.

(WATCH the video below from Ward + Robes)

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Bear With Head Stuck in a Cheese Puffs Barrel Rescued by Man’s Lasso

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Jul 29, 2016

Jim Hawkins may not have been in a rodeo before, but his lassoing of a stampeding 2-year-old black bear with a rope has crowds cheering.

The bear, with his head trapped in a cheese puff container, was destined to starve if he wasn’t freed from the barrel. Although locals kept calling the animal authorities for help, the creature always wandered off before assistance could arrive.

Things looked dire for the bear until he wandered into a backyard where Hawkins decided to lend a hand.

With a length of rope and some work gloves, the 66-year-old former firefighter lassoed the bear’s waist and pulled with all his strength – that’s when the bear realized he was caught and turned on Jim to attack.

WATCH: Bear Literally Can’t Stop Jumping For Joy After Being Rescued

After a bit of a tussle, the bear scurried up a nearby tree. Jim tied the rope to the trunk so it wouldn’t run off until authorities arrived.

Once the Colorado Parks and Wildlife showed up, the critter was tranquilized, lowered from the tree, and had the barrel safely removed from its head so it could be returned to the wild once more.

Jim claims this is not the first time he’s dealt with bears, but it is the first time he’s ever had to wrestled one.

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“I’m a 200 pound man. That’s a 100 pound bear,” Jim told the Washington Post. “This was a little bear with a big problem.”

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These Felines are Fearless, Surfing and Skating Like Pros (WATCH)

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Jul 28, 2016

Someone said that cats are afraid of water, but they have never seen Didga and Boomer riding these waves.

The dynamic feline duo have become internet superstars ever since their California-born trainer Robert Dollwet taught them how to surf, skate, and skin board.

Didga was a lonely tabby adopted from an animal shelter, but now has risen to fame with over 49 million people viewing his videos.

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The cats currently reside in Australia where Robert posts videos of their fearless antics to his Youtube channel and on Instagram.

(WATCH the video of their gnarly shredding below)

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Employees Surprise CEO Who Gave $70,000 Minimum Wage With A $70K Tesla

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Jul 28, 2016

A CEO’s decision to set a $70,000 minimum wage for his employees more than a year ago isn’t just paying off for his company, his workers are paying him back with a huge thank you gift — a new Tesla.

Dan Price went through a range of emotions, crying, laughing, hugging, and even jumping into the arms of his employees when they surprised him with his $70,000 dream car outside the Gravity Payments headquarters in Seattle, Washington.

A plaque attached to the car read: “Thank you for always putting the team before yourself. This gift is our way of showing how much your sacrifice means to us.”

Price decided to raise the starting wage at his company in April, 2015 after he overheard a worker talking about how she could barely make ends meet on her salary. He cut his own salary to $70,000 a year to help pay for his employees’ raises.

Some in the business world criticized his move, saying it would run the company out of business and drive higher salaried workers away. But the exact opposite has happened.

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The company recently released an infographic on how the first year has shaped up since the 5-digit minimum wage took effect.

Turnover is at the lowest level in Gravity’s history, the company received an influx of 30,000 resumes, and added 50 additional positions since the raises were enacted. The company, which processes credit card transactions for small businesses, has also seen its own business boom. The number of transactions for clients have increased 30% and profits have nearly doubled in the past year—from $3.5 million to $6.5 million— with more companies signing up.

Price also likes to talk about the quality of life for his employees since taking home the extra pay.

It’s let them move to more pricey homes and apartments closer to the office, cutting commute times by six hours a day, and increased contributions to retirement accounts by 130%. He even credits the added financial security with a “baby boom” in the office — where in the past there were no more than two birth announcements annually, but ten in the last year.

The car’s $70,000 price tag is also symbolic of the life-changing minimum wage he set.

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“I think this is just the ultimate way of saying, ‘Thank you,’” employee Alyssa O’Neal says in the video below. “He’s been up to bat for us, so we figured we could do something nice for him.

(WATCH the surprise moment in the video below)

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Company Makes New Sneakers to Light Up When You’re Close To A Pokemon

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Jul 28, 2016

Finding a Pokemon will be as easy as a walk in the park with these shoes. They’re designed to play along with the Pokemon GO app, lighting up and playing music whenever you’re near one of the animated game’s monsters.

High Beam Shoes says their new line of footwear syncs with the app on the wearer’s phone and includes extra safety features.

Because of accidents and injuries caused by people passionately playing Pokemon GO, the company added headlights to their gaming shoe.

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The lights not only highlight a player’s path, but also make players more visible to traffic or others who might otherwise run into them.

The shoes are expected to be available this fall, but High Beam Shoes hasn’t announced their price yet.

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The immense popularity of the new Pokemon app has given rise to good deeds and better health outcomes, like helping an animal shelter find dogs walkers, and fighting boredom in children’s hospitals.

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A 3,000-Mile Bike Path Will Soon Stretch From Florida To Maine

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Jul 28, 2016

What may be the longest bike path in the world is in the works — stretching the entire length of the Eastern United States coast, from Calais, Maine to Key West, Florida.

Since 1991, the East Coast Greenway Alliance has been working on plans for the 2,900 mile-long Greenway bike path. It would incorporate existing bike paths along the coast, connecting them with new trails along rivers, canals, and former railroad lines.

When finished, it will connect 25 major cities and 16 states. The nonprofit group is working with communities and states along the route to build the connector sections, which would be maintained by local governments.

When it’s completed, you should be able to ride the entire length in about two months — by pedaling 50 miles a day.

The project is about 31 percent complete, Dennis Markatos-Soriano, executive director of ECGA, told CityLab. He estimates it will be ready to ride within four years.

(Photos: Jill111, CC; ECGA)

Little Free Pantries Spread Goodies From Sidewalks, Let Neighbors Pay it Forward

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Jul 27, 2016

If you’re already a fan of the Little Free Libraries that provide free books to anyone passing by, then get ready for the Little Free Pantry – a project that is erecting tiny boxes stocked with goodies that leave no small impact on neighbors who don’t have enough to eat.

The Little Free Pantry project has been giving communities the chance to provide for local people living in poverty, by erecting small cabinets and filling them with food and school supplies, free for the taking.

Even if your neighborhood is not suffering from impoverishment, the pantries can still be used as a method of sharing your surplus with those around you.

Since its first unit was erected by Little Free Pantry founder Jessica McClard in 2016 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, dozens more have been constructed around America by people eager to spread the compassion.

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It’s such a great idea that it has spawned a spin-off organization known as the Blessing Box—run by a Christian church group and filling their own set of pantries in Ohio.

“How I’d love to have it function is that it would not necessarily be a place for people who are really in need, but just for anyone,” Jessica told Shareable. “On the last day of school, I put some bubbles and jump ropes, and sidewalk chalk, and balloons in the pantry. I had to encourage the parents to send their kids there because they didn’t think it was for them.”

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And while regular food kitchens have set hours of operation and requirements, the LFP’s accessibility makes it an easy 24/7 fix for anyone nearby.

“I feel that the Pantry could potentially be for everyone. I took something out of it and took it home because I wanted to know what that felt like. It felt really good. It felt like community.”

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If you want to build your own LFP, you can Google “Little Free Library plans” to find different specifications, measurements, blueprints, and tips. Once you have your pantry at the ready, you can organize a group of friends, family, or church-goers to keep it stocked during the week.

Check out the Little Food Pantry’s Facebook page and website to hear about new boxes being erected by generous folks around the world.

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Former Michael Vick Fighting Dog Is a Real Pussy Cat, ‘Most Loving Family Pet’ (VIDEO)

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Jul 27, 2016

This pitbull, rescued from Michael Vick’s dog-fighting operation years ago, was never meant to be a fighter — he’s a lover. He even has a “Kitten Cuddle Tent” to prove it.

Cherry was one of 53 pit bulls rescued from Vick’s property in 2007, and is provides solid evidence that even dogs trained to fight can lose those tendencies in favor of tenderness.

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Best Friends Animal Society rehabilitated Cherry and nine years later, the dog has a little boy, a family, and two cats he loves to snuggle with. His story even inspired a special play date for a pile of shelter kittens.

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The Friends of Berlin Animal Control shelter threw him a backyard beach party with doggie cookies and ice cream — and they brought along a truckload of kittens for him to love.

Watch Cherry as he can’t stop wagging his tail and kissing the kitties that climb all over their new friend.

(Photo and video from BarkBox)

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“Non-Stop” Random Acts of Kindness Score Home Run At World Softball Championships

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Jul 27, 2016

There were no losers at this year’s World Softball Championships in Surrey, British Columbia. The U.S. may have beaten Japan for the gold medal on Sunday, but the 10-day tournament featured a grand slam of random acts of kindness that made everyone — from players to spectators — a real winner.

When New Zealand’s team found out that many players on the Kenyan squad had no shoes, the Kiwis bought the team new cleats.

Families from around Surry put together gift packages for teams and a business paid for airline tickets for the Venezuelan team when their fundraising efforts fell short.

WATCH: Gymnast Falling on Her Head Saved By Coach With Ninja Moves

The French players from Nice – which was recently victim to the Bastille Day terror attack – were met with French flags, flowers, and a limo tour of the area.

When India’s team showed up with ill-fitting uniforms, local businessman Dave Mann, who’d immigrated from the country to Surry more than 40 years ago, not only took them shopping for new gear and picked up the bill, but he also hosted all 30 members of the Indian team for dinner at his home after they lost to Switzerland 5-1 on Friday.

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“The random acts of kindness … It has been non-stop, it has been without fanfare. I’ve cried more in the last six days than probably the last six years,” tournament spokeswoman Laura Ballance told the Vancouver Sun.

(READ more at the Vancouver Sun) – Photo: World Softball Championship, Facebook

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New Law and Pet-Friendly Fire-Rescue Equipment Will Save Furry Family Members

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Jul 27, 2016

Oxygen masks designed just for pets are saving animals’ lives in Ohio —and a new law could save even more.

Passed in May, the law takes effect August 31, making it clear that first responders can administer first aid to pets rescued from fires.

The previous law suggested pets had to be taken to a licensed veterinarian but it wasn’t clear on what what treatment was allowed if an animal wasn’t breathing.

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Firefighters around the state now stock oxygen masks made specifically for different size dogs, cats, and other animals. The masks have a record of saving pets’ lives.

The masks cost about $90 each and first responders need several different sizes for different animals. Private donations to buy the devices have spurred some departments to realize their effectiveness and include new purchases in their budgets.

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The Newark, Ohio Fire Department reports using the masks eight times in the last two years to save pets’ lives. Other departments also report they often put animals’ lives ahead of early confusion over the previous law.

“Society expects us to be able to handle every single situation,” Lancaster Fire Chief Dave Ward told the Columbus Dispatch. “When we’re able to see that the positives outweigh the negatives in terms of treating animals with simple oxygen, it was a no-brainer for us.”

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He Tracked Down Wife’s Childhood RV to Deliver Beloved Memories

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Jul 26, 2016

A married mother in Arkansas was given the surprise of a lifetime when her husband tracked down one of the most important relics from her childhood: an old white RV camper.

When she was a little girl, Karis Farish’s fondest memories were made traveling all over the United States with her mother and father – but when her father was killed in a car accident on December 14th, 2000, the RV was passed on to a new owner.

Fast forward to almost 15 years after her dad’s death, when Karis’s husband Micah set out on a mission to find the RV and surprise his wife with the ultimate Christmas gift.

After spending two months tracking the location of the camper, Micah found its owners – Kathy Eiler and Patti Clarkson – in Laguna Woods, California. The dedicated spouse told Karis that he was spending the weekend at a bachelor camping party, then headed west to convince Kathy and Patti to let him take the camper home.

Though the owners were reluctant to let it go, they understood the ancestral significance and conceded to sell the vehicle.

“It tugged at my heartstrings because I lost my father when I was 13 and it was over the holidays,” Kathy told ABC News. “We had a holiday house fire and my father was about the same age as Karis’ dad. And I know what it was like to have those memories and spend time camping with my family. That was so meaningful to me. We had to do it. We had to let the camper go home.”

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For the big reveal, Micah positioned the RV in front of their home and lead his wife outside, with hands over her eyes.

Karis couldn’t stop crying as she was reunited with her father’s prized camper, standing with her own children—who soon would be headed on similar adventures— at her side.

“I’m just overwhelmed with the fact my husband loves and cares about me so much that he put forth all this effort to do this for me,” Karis said. “Having it back, I’m really excited to do for my kids what my dad did for me. It’s the best Christmas gift I’ve ever gotten. It could never be topped.”

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Orca Cries Out For People To Help Her, Humans Answer With 6-Hour Rescue

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Jul 26, 2016

It was an orca’s version of calling 911 — and these humans rushed to help the killer whale stranded on a rocky shoreline in low tide.

The 5-6 ton orca was caught off guard as the tide rushed out from Hartley Bay, British Columbia, leaving her high and dry on the rocks. A passerby heard her calls and telephoned a pair of volunteer rescue groups — the Guardians from Hartley Bay and Whale Point.

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Members spent the day keeping the orca wet and cool, covering her with cloth to shield her from the sun and dousing her with water from a tank, until the tide returned more than eight hours later and lifted her from the rocks.

The killer whale swam away, almost immediately reuniting with her pod.

(WATCH the video below from the Globe and Mail) — Photo via news video

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Police Officers Wash Blind Homeless Man’s Feet— And Do More (LOOK)

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Jul 26, 2016

A photo of a Texas police officer washing a homeless man’s feet proves you can always find someone “putting their best foot forward”.

Sgt. Stephen Wick and Officer Colin Mansfield knew right away the man identified only as Quintius needed help. Homeless, elderly, and blind, the man wasn’t taking care of his health while living on the street—and the cops are working to change that.

The officers, both with the Houston Police Department’s Homeless Outreach program, bought new clothes and shoes for Quintus. But as they were dressing him, they realized his feet were filthy and toenails so long they cut into his own feet.

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Sgt. Wick wasted no time washing Quintus’ feet and giving him a pedicure. The officers are also working to find permanent care for Quintus.

“It didn’t have some deep meaning, but it made me feel good to be able to help Quintus,” he told Inside Edition. “Help your neighbor if you can. Get out there and help folks.”

(WATCH the video below from Inside Edition)

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50 Good Samaritans on Train Help Refugee Family Navigate New Country

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Jul 26, 2016

When a Canadian woman offered to help a refugee family, appearing lost and confused at a train station, little did she know she’d be just one of 50 people coming to their aid.

Valerie Taylor was on her way home when she spotted the family in Toronto’s busy Union Station. The Syrian family, a mom, dad, and six kids — one of whom was disabled — were trying to make their way through the busy terminal. They had two baby strollers, several large bags, and only one member — an 11-year-old boy who spoke any English.

He explained to Taylor they had only been in Canada for four months and were trying to get to a town 50 miles away to visit relatives, but didn’t know which train to take. Taylor, going in the same direction, offered to lead them to their platform.

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After they were underway, Valerie found out the family actually meant to go to another town, London, Ontario, 60 miles farther away — and on a different train line.

Suddenly, passengers started pulling up train schedules on their phones, looking for the best connections to get the family where they needed to go.

Valerie spoke with an employee of the GO Transit railroad who figured out a connection, but the transfer would cost the family a few hundred dollars — more money than they had.

The strangers again rallied to help, taking up a collection to pay for the transfer.

Valerie got off the train with the family to help buy the tickets, but as she was entering their information into a ticket kiosk, another passenger ran up telling her not to buy the tickets.

The railroad was sending a bus to take the family to their destination, but when they realized that would take a long time, and one of the children was disabled, they put the family in a couple of taxis for the last leg of their trip.

Valerie says she was overwhelmed by the number of good deeds performed by perfect strangers in a matter of a few hours.

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“It really was quite amazing,” she told CBC News. “It was really just groups of random strangers coming together to just do the right thing and help this family connect with their relatives for the weekend.”

(Photo: Danielle Scott, CC)

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Star Wars Composer Surprises Young Musicians on His Lawn (WATCH)

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Jul 25, 2016

Everyone living in galaxies near and far have memorized the sounds of the beloved Star Wars theme.

That’s why 13-year-old musicians Bryce Hayashi and Michael “Mickle” Miller paid homage to the franchise’s composer, John Williams, by performing the theme song on his front lawn last Monday.

The trumpeter and flugelhorn player nailed the opening notes and—just as they had hoped—drew the musical legend out the front door.

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Needless to say, his friendly meeting with the young fans overwhelmed them with excitement, like the premiere of a long-awaited episode.

(WATCH the video of the performance below)

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Homeless Man Offers Money to Pay Student’s Bus Fare, Warming Hearts

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Jul 25, 2016

A college student was ready to catch the bus to go home at night—until she realized she couldn’t go anywhere, except on foot.

While walking toward the bus stop, a homeless man approached Caroline Santana asking for some change. She had been searching her purse for her bus pass, and promised the man she would give him some money as soon as she could find any.

Soon enough the Brazilian student started thinking she didn’t have the bus pass—or money to pay the fare—and started to worry.

Seeing the situation unfold, the homeless man didn’t seem to think twice.

“Do you know how much is the ticket? Because I have $4 and I will be happy to give it to you.”

Caroline declined his generous offer, but according to the girl’s May 26th Facebook post, even after she found the bus pass the man insisted on giving her money and she kept declining.

“Are you sure you don’t need it? You don’t have to walk back home.”

Caroline assured him she found the pass and there was nothing to worry about. But she did realize how extraordinary it was for a homeless man, who is normally asking for help to make himself available with what little he owned—and decided this action could not go unnoticed.

“I asked if I could take a picture with him to tell everyone about the size of his heart.”

The man walked towards her and tried to make his appearance look nicer before they snapped the photo.

She also gave him a little over R$2 (all she had) and the humble man wished her a good night. Before Caroline left the man shouted, “Mention in the picture that my name is Cesar.”

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Caroline’s photo with Cesar racked up more than 646,000 likes, with 119,000 shares.

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Black Man’s ‘Free Hugs Project’ Shifts Love Toward Cops in MUST-SEE Video

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Terry Turner

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Jul 25, 2016

This man hopes that his ‘free hugs’ tour will help put an end to violence in America, by building a bond between police and the millions who watch his entertaining videos.

Ken Nwadike, started his “Free Hugs Project” at the Boston Marathon, holding a sign that offered free hugs to cheer on the runners.

Since then, he’s shown up at political rallies, and in the video above, at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio last week. Some of the officers and pedestrians he targeted for hugs there had seen one of the dozens of videos from his trips around the country posted to his YouTube and Facebook channels.

“The way you find peace is you spread love,” Nwadike says in the video above. “That love touches people’s hearts.”

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Police are also trying to touch people’s hearts with kindness, after the recent spate of shootings involving cops and minorities. Whether it’s dancing at a cookout with Black Lives Matter supporters, or shooting some hoops with neighborhood kids.

In Sanford, Florida, police are reaching out to the black community with surprise gifts of new basketball hoops. The department’s Facebook page features videos of officers delivering new balls and backboards to families—and sticking around to shoot a few hoops.

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Halting a Century of Decline, Tiger Numbers are Now Growing

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Jul 25, 2016

After a century of constant decline, the number of wild tigers is on the rise.

According to a 2016 report, the tiger population, estimated to be 3,200 six years ago, has grown 22%.

With tiger populations in India, Russia, Nepal, and Bhutan on the rise, there are now 3,890 existing in the wild.

The WWF and Global Tiger Forum attribute the uptick to improved surveys, habitat protection, and enhanced protection of the majestic species.

“This is a pivotal step in the recovery of one of the world’s most endangered and iconic species,” said Ginette Hemley, senior vice president of wildlife conservation at WWF. “Together with governments, local communities, philanthropists, and other NGOs, we’ve begun to reverse the trend in the century-long decline of tigers.”

Governments in countries that contain tiger populations came together in 2010 to pledge their cooperation in reaching a goal of doubling the wild cat numbers by 2022—the next Chinese Year of the Tiger.

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More than 700 tiger experts, scientists, managers, donors and other stakeholders gathered in April to discuss issues related to tiger conservation and they warned the world not to get complacent.

“A strong action plan for the next six years is vital,” said Michael Baltzer, Leader of WWF Tx2 Tiger Initiative. “The global decline has been halted, but Southeast Asia, in particular, is at imminent risk of losing its tigers if governments do not take action immediately.”

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