It’s always an exciting time for military families when their loved ones finally come home safe after serving overseas. But when U.S. Air Force Captain Manny Lamson returned from a six-month deployment to Qatar, he wanted to make the homecoming as special and memorable as possible for his 3-year-old son, Connor. That’s why he enlisted […]
Three times a week Denis Robinson of London, England, heads to the St. Pancras train station to play the piano that they keep in a busy public space. Commuters don’t usually pay much attention to Denis, who at 91 is hunched with age, yet they appreciate the beautiful music he plays as they bustle to […]
Disney World is known for being a magical place, but sometimes their guests make a little magic of their own. While on vacation at the Grand Floridian Resort in Orlando, Florida, Justin Gigliello and his family were heading to lunch when they spotted a tuxedo-clad pianist playing a baby grand piano in the posh hotel […]
A collaboration between a handful of UK companies is giving temporary shelter to Bristol, England’s homeless population in the hopes of setting them up for a self-sustaining future. The non-profit Help Bristol’s Homeless, along with property company Colliers International, gas and electricity supplier EDF Energy, Barratt Homes, and construction company Balfour Beatty are embarking on […]
After “Forrest Gump” hit both critically and commercially, Paramount were quick to commission screenwriter Eric Roth to pen a sequel to the 1994 hit. But as the writer explains in an interview with Yahoo!, after the events of September 11, nobody involved – specifically, star Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis – agreed it made […]
Looking back at 9/11 several individuals should be highlighted as being the ultimate example of American values and the essence of selfless service. One of these individuals is Rick Rescorla, who was the head of security for Morgan Stanley in the South Tower. His life, his service, and his regard for his fellow employees all […]
According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) there are over 40,000 homeless veterans in the U.S. on any given night. While the reasons so many veterans are homeless varies, the fact remains that getting them off of our nation’s streets is of the utmost importance. In fact, veteran organizations across the […]
During times of emergency we rely so much on the fact that there are people such as firefighters and paramedics who are always there to give an immediate response. We give them the highest regard because we know that they will do everything to help us. These first responders will do whatever it takes even […]
Lovers of pizza can rejoice: a new study has shown that when it comes to healthy eating, pizza is a better breakfast option than most commercial breakfast cereals. That’s not to say it’s a healthy choice for breakfast. Pizza is high in fats and carbohydrates, which makes it known as junk food. But it’s also […]