Dolphin Rescue

This story is absolutely amazing!
In Brazil, about 30 dolphins somehow managed to beach themselves.  The people on the beach who saw this happen were able to drag the poor dolphins by their tails back into the ocean where they were able to swim away. I love how everyone worked as a team to save these beautiful creatures. This link has a video showing the entire drama. You need to see this. http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/blog/32992/30+dolphins+rescued+by+brazilian+beach+goers/. I love at the end of the video everyone cheers for successfully helping and saving these dolphins. Way to go guys!! Kudos! This restores my faith in humanity. Thank you.

Rant: This is a flawed system people!

Imagine that you entered a contest, actually won the contest, received your prize and was then told "Nope sorry better luck next time." Personally, I would be livid! Well that's precisely what happened to Herbie.


At 15 years old, this Chicago teen admits that he has gotten into trouble in the past but, was honestly only paying tribute to local emergency workers with his sticker design. The winning sticker will be displayed on approximately one million car windshields in Chicago for a year. A fairly prestigious honor in my opinion. Herbie was selected as the winner with his design showing 'helping hands.'
Soon a wave of concern started like wildfire after someone noticed that the image could be misinterpreted as a gang reference. The city decided to scrap Herbie's design and instead  go with the design of the next runner-up. Read the whole story here; http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-02-08/news/chi-chicago-city-clerk-plans-to-meet-with-gang-experts-about-sticker-design-20120208_1_sticker-design-jody-weis-chicago-police
I do not know all of the details in regards to the gang reference, but I do understand the sensitivity of the issue. BUT, this kid did a positive thing (with his design) that ended up being interpreted as very negative (gang/racial/violence). Atta boy Herbie and keep your chin up. I believe that your heart was pure with your design. I think it's a WINNER! And shame on the city for not allowing you to modify your entry.

Highfalutin Heifers

A Texas high school cheerleading coach has recently been fired because she called the girls on her squad "highfalutin heifers." According to this article, http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/highschool-prep-rally/cheerleading-coach-removed-calling-team-highfalutin-heifers-133347843.html. Really? I admit that I'm undecided on this one. I know, shocking right? lol I can see both sides to this story. First off and more importantly, this coach is supposed to teach these girls both jumps and self-confidence and good sportsmanship. She definitely failed on that one. But in the coach's defense, what about Freedom of Speech and that fact that these girls may be little whiny bitches. Besides, it's not like she called them a racial slur. 'Highfalutin heifers' was what the coach said. Whoopdedoo! Just wait til you show up late to work someday, your boss will definitely call you worse!

Karma- It's a Good Thing :)

I've always been a big believer in Karma. What goes around, comes around. This article made me smile. 
In San Francisco, a guy took a short-cut through a construction zone and ended up getting stuck in wet cement. Oh yeah, did I mention that he was driving a Porsche? Check out this link to see pics http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/porsche-stuck-wet-cement-proves-karma-exists-210302568.html

Grandma's House

Noah Lamaide deserves a major 'atta boy!'
http://gma.yahoo.com/wisconsin-boy-saves-grandmas-house-foreclosure-185349531--abc-news.html
This 12 year old boy is making a positive difference in the lives of others. It started when he was nine years old and his mother challenged him to do a community service project each year. Soon he was foregoing birthday presents in exchange for donations to the local food bank, helping Hurricane Katrina victims, and raising money for terminally ill people to visit Disneyland. Noah even started his own website to help with fundraising for his community projects. Here's the link- http://dreamcatcher.bbnow.org/index.php
It seems that Noah's parents have taught him to openly help other people. And, he may have learned some humanity from his grandma who has been a foster parent to over 100 children! So when this same grandma fell behind on her mortgage payments due to health problems, Noah put out a plea on his website asking just four hundred people to each donate $25.00 to help save grandma's house from foreclosure. It worked!

Noah is a shining example of giving from the heart and he proves that charity begins at home. Please consider making a donation at his website- Noah's Dream Catcher Network (the link is posted above). Good job Noah!

Red flags are waving- Pay attention!

In New Hampshire, a 14 year-old boy shot himself in the face while at his schools' cafeteria during lunchtime on Friday. He is alive and listed in serious condition in the Intensive Care Unit. It was reported that he had been passing notes in class during the week saying that he was depressed. Really guys? This didn't tip off anyone?
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/nh-14-year-shoots-face-cafeteria-15558256#.Tzcd6PnQe8A
 

 In today's society, you can not be too over-involved in young peoples lives. Teachers/counselors/parents/principles/friends you didn't notice his depression? You need to be alert for warning signs! Generally speaking, these types of things do not just pop up randomly out of the blue. There probably was some telltale path of mood changes and withdrawal that occurred and everyone missed it. Shameful.
    Hunter my heart breaks for you. I sincerely pray that you can fully recover from the physical and emotional scars of this incident. Also to the many other students and staff that witnessed this tragic event.

just in time for Valentine's Day...

OMG, talk about romantic!
This guy was trying to find the perfect opportunity to propose to his girlfriend in a unique way. I think he succeeded. Congratulations. http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/olympics-fourth-place-medal/olympic-swimmer-proposes-girlfriend-medal-stand-video-151602945.html