February 2012
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January 2012
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October 2011
2 posts
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September 2011
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“All of us have special ones who loved us into being… the people who have helped...”
– from Fred Rogers Acceptance Speech - 1997
August 2011
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July 2011
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June 2011
3 posts
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May 2011
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April 2011
4 posts
Watchbeardxoxo:
heart just melted
Reblogging this because the version that Yewknee put up the other week doesn’t work anymore.
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a pleasant surprise after "not found" →
March 2011
2 posts
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A Story Without Words
happytobehere:
I can’t stress enough how much I love this.
via jedsundwall:
prince-delta:
“What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal.” -Albert Pine.
PEVZ
December 2010
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August 2010
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A Victim Treats His Mugger Right
Julio Diaz got mugged on a New York subway in February 2008, then he took his mugger to dinner.“I figure, you know, if you treat people right, you can only hope that they treat you right. It’s as simple as it gets in this complicated world.”
July 2010
2 posts
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Yosemitebear Mountain Giant Double Rainbow 1-8-10
Not ironic.
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Daily Affirmation
May 2010
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Jonathan's Cochlear Implant
at 8 months of age, this completely deaf child’s (his name is Johnathan) cochlear implant was installed and activated. this is a video recording of his first exposure to the his sense of sound.
i feel as though anything i would ever do in my line of work to help someone would pale in comparison to the gift a long line of scientists, engineers and doctors have given this child and countless...
April 2010
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Superheroes Start Young
7-year-old Cody McCasland has his choice of legs, depending on whether he’s planning “to run, swim, play soccer, golf, karate and ice hockey,” according to a Daily Mail article.Cody said: ‘In my walking legs I can take big steps. In my running legs I can run very fast and jump on one leg.’ Reminds me of another superhero, Aimee Mullins. She told her story in a TED...
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Not easily offended
The PS 22 Chorus are a group of 5th graders out of Staten Island. They’re pretty spectacular.
December 2009
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Greenscreen Grandmas
Happy new year. Via Chris Mikesell
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New York, New York
A message from Reddit:
My Mom passed away recently, and her partner is flying to New York to go place a rose at her favorite place: A bench in the south-east corner of Central Park (near apple store). It is close by the carriages, and a small pond. The favor I’m asking is this: Please print her photo, or only her name (Mynie Schoeman) with RIP after and place it on that bench before 11am...
November 2009
4 posts
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Summer 2009
Positive energy vibe zone recipe: Beach (should be flat) No shirt Golf ball Garnish with baby via Alex, as usual
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Veterans Coming Home
To their children… and to dogs. Happy veterans day. More at Mental Floss. (via Alex)
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Grade Four International Class, Tilly and the...
(via ataxiwardance)
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Onward!
Howard Junker is the editor of ZYZZYVA, a literary journal based in San Francisco, and as such receives a steady stream of submissions from writers eager to see their work published in his magazine. Understandably, Junker sends out a standard form letter when rejecting work. via Letters of Note
October 2009
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Kids
via Mikesell
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Pianotrappan
We believe that the easiest way to change people’s behaviour for the better is by making it fun to do. - Rolighetsteorin Via ataxiwardance.
August 2009
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Think of Others | Smile & Be Nice!
Found near 10th Ave and Oneida Way, San Diego, CA
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16: Moments
By Will Hoffman Via Alex Beckstead
July 2009
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Man Teaches Wolf Pup to Howl
via Jeff Zentner
June 2009
4 posts
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In Memory of Michael Jackson
pevz.org honors Michael Jackson for dedicating his life to music, art, dance, and the creation of positive energy vibe zones across the planet. His legacy of countless dancing feet and inspired minds is a treasure.
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Paul Parker - Florence, AL
His name is Paul Parker, and he was the 8th grade science teacher at Muscle Shoals Middle for years and years. Apparently, he danced like this in class all the time. via Paul
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Guy Starts Dance Party
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Corey and Rachel's Wedding Invitation
May 2009
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Stevie on Sesame Street
A few years back I heard Stevie Wonder talking about how he approaches his music the way a sighted artist may approach painting. He builds layer upon layer to create interweaving textures and effects that give rise to emotions greater than any individual ingredient. This deliberate and caring attention he gives to his songs elevated my appreciation and attention to his songs. That love for his...
April 2009
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Noteboek
Noteboek (English title: Notebook) consists of 4 short experimental films where I try to confuse the reality. In these films, illusions and expectations are challenged.
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Brothers
Now 95, Westchester Big Brother Treasures Friendship Chester Ross, left, smiles at Colby Ross Loughran as his father, David Loughran, holds him. Ross was 65 in 1979 when he became a “Big Brother” to David Loughran and began a relationship that would span 30 years. Ross put Loughran through college, guided his career and got to be best man, at age 90, at Loughran’s wedding....
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Police distribute hugs, helmets
Video of police in Denmark stopping bicyclists, hugging them, and giving them helmets. Happiness all around. Via Boing Boing.
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Sound of Music in Antwerp
More than 200 dancers were performing their version of “Do Re Mi”, in the Central Station of Antwerp. with just 2 rehearsals they created this amazing stunt! Those 4 fantastic minutes started the 23 of march 2009, 08:00 AM. It is a promotion stunt for a Belgian television program, where they are looking for someone to play the leading role, in the musical of “The Sound of...
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Tweenbotion
Tweenbots are human-dependent robots that navigate the city with the help of pedestrians they encounter. Rolling at a constant speed, in a straight line, Tweenbots have a destination displayed on a flag, and rely on people they meet to read this flag and to aim them in the right direction to reach their goal. More at tweenbots.com
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Mr Rogers
In 1969, Fred Rogers appeared before the United States Senate Subcommittee on Communications. His goal was to support funding for PBS and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, in response to significant proposed cuts by President Nixon.
March 2009
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NoDoomGloom
I originally created a small number of No Doom & Gloom stickers as a simple reminder to keep a positive attitude during these challenging times. With an overwhelming positive reaction from our customers, the idea has evolved into a campaign to encourage the media to reduce doom & gloom reporting. — Dale Condy Visit http://nodoomgloom.blogspot.com/
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Holi - the Festival of Colors
Last Wednesday (March 11th), people in India and other countries with large Hindu populations celebrated Holi, the Festival of Colors. Holi is celebrated as a welcoming of Spring, and a celebration of the triumph of good over evil. What that translates to in action is an enthusiastic dropping of inhibitions, as people chase each other and playfully splash colorful paint, powder and water on each...
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Houston, we have a closet...
Did I tell you that we were building a spaceship? It turns out that closets are the perfect size for a playhouse. Sure, when you’re living in roughly 950 square feet that could be useful storage space but really. If you could go back to your own childhood and choose between having a place to keep clothes and toys and spare sheets or your very own space ship, what would you choose? continued, via...