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Myles Kerr knew that being a Marine comes with a lot of responsibility, but despite the huge weight he has on his shoulders, he has not forgotten the essence of being a public servant – that of being human. Six years ago, a photo of a Marine and a young boy running a marathon immediately
Can a horse sourced for free from Craigslist prevail at endurance racing? Well, 10-year old Arabian gelding RA Ares, fondly known as Goober, just did! Eighteen-year old Sanoma Blakely and her amazing horse made headlines after winning the 64th Tevis Cup, edging out three-time winner Jeremy Reynolds. The Tevis Cup is among the world’s most
The perfect time for outdoor games is during the summer when it’s warm and sunny. Volleyball, badminton, and balloon fights are among the activities that people usually engage in during this season. But there is one game that every outdoor party seems to be missing – a classic game of Twister with a twist. You
Ever since the emergence of social media in our daily lives, cats have taken the spotlight on our newsfeeds, timelines, and stories. Thousands of cat videos, GIFs, and adorable photographs are are being shared everyday. There are also numerous Facebook groups dedicated to cat enthusiasts, cat adoption and animal refuge, and there’s even one group
People with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) perceive the environment differently from the rest of us. Their respond to stimuli is also different – what might seem like a normal situation for most could seem overwhelming to them. This is what happened to Connor Crites on his first day at Minneha Elementary School. Due to the
Any individual would want to apply for a job with a learning and development job description. Besides, aren’t those part of our objectives when taking on a profession – to learn and to develop? For this 21-year-old woman with Down syndrome, it was no different. Grace Flannery of Cincinnati, Ohio, had one lifelong ambition –
Flowers are the embodiment of life and beauty. Its wide array of colors, variety of shapes and sizes, and unique scents make it a fascinating subject for photography. And it does not take a genius to appreciate its charm. Take a look at this picturesque aerial view of a Lavender field that perfectly shows the
Turning a small space into a comfortable, welcoming home: this was the vision of a young Australian couple when they bought 3 x 20ft metal shipping containers in Victoria. Like many young couples, Richard Vaughan and Amy Plant have always dreamed about having their own home. However, they have other dreams, too such as traveling
These two Canadian women just became the luckiest pair of best friends ever. Not only are they living in the same house – they’re doing so with more money than they’ve ever had! Martha McCallum and Susan Hook have been lifelong friends. For more than 50 years, they’ve been with each other through life’s highs
My phone rang and it was a number I didn’t recognize. Knowing my kids were in the afternoon hours of getting home from school I immediately answered knowing it was one of them. You know how your Mama instinct just knows something is up? On the other end his little cracking voice said ‘Mama, I
Tūtānekai Smith-Coffey , the 6-week old son of Labour Party Member of Parliament Tāmati Coffey and his husband Tim Smith, grabbed headlines when he was momentarily cared for by a famous babysitter. Trevor Mallard, the Speaker of New Zealand’s House of Representatives, cradled and bottle-fed his colleague’s baby during a debate at Parliament. On his first
People generally think of nuns as gentle women who quietly live their life to serve god and the community. The kung fu nuns of the Druk Gawa Khilwa Abbey in the Druk Amitabha Mountain in Nepal, however, have broken the mold! Better known as the Kung Fu Nuns, these followers of the Drukpa school of
