A stranger sees a woman's uncanny resemblance to his belated sister and steps up to help grieving parents pay for their daughter's funeral. Steven Paparnesi deeply misses his beloved sister Kimberly, who tragically died at the age of 19. His sister had her whole life before her, waiting to be lived. Even though Kimberly had been gone for four years, the tragic death of Ciela Ditano brought fresh waves of grief for Steven. RELATED: Strangers at the Park Get Surprise Serenade and Acts of Kindness by DeWayne Crocker Jr. He Knew He Needed to Do Something He knew he needed to do something to ease the suffering and pain Ciela's parents were going through. Ciela had died after falling several stories to her death when an elevator opened without the elevator to board. "I heard and saw her parents sunken in pain, and I immediately felt I had to help them," Steven said. "Their situation touched me deeply, and in this way, I decided to make this gesture at least to take from Ciela's family a portion of the economic burden, hoping that it will be a modicum of comfort in these circumstances." Having grieved his sister’s death, Steven pondered ways he could ease the pain and burden Ciela's parents were feeling. It was at that moment that Steven decided to help in a tangible way. He decided to gift them $2,800 to cover some of the funeral expenses. His heart led him to this precious gift. He Used His Money to Help Pay For The Funeral "Us young people spend an awful lot of money uselessly, but I can give a little to someone who has need of it now and it won't change my life for the worse," Steven commented. "I did that which my heart told me to do." RELATED: ATM Machine That Specializes in Acts of Kindness I can't imagine losing a child or a sibling. This kind of loss is so incredibly hard to bear. But the kindness, compassion, and generosity of others is a comforting hug from our heavenly father as He moves in ways we never could imagine. In this case, losing a loved one created a beautiful gift of compassion. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Unlikely Hero Performs Acts Of Kindness To Strangers WATCH: I Love to Tell the Story – A Cappella from Chris Rupp I Love to Tell the Story – A Cappella from Chris Rupp on GodTube. LISTEN: Grieving Dad Shares How 6-Year-Old Daughter Found Jesus | Bride Riding in Bed of Truck Flies Off Days Before Wedding h/t: Good News Network Featured Image Credit: Facebook/Motivating-News The post Stranger Sees Woman’s Uncanny Resemblance & Steps Up to Help Grieving Parents Pay for Funeral appeared first on GodUpdates.

Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign has requested vetting materials for several potential VP candidates. Those being vetted for the job include: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) USA TODAY reports the Harris campaign also requested vetting materials from Cedric Richmond, a former Louisiana congressman who worked as a top aide in the Biden White House. “I would color that doubtful,” Richmond told a New Orleans TV station, according to USA TODAY.  Notably, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear wasn’t on the initial list of those requested for vetting materials. Kamala Harris’ campaign vetting VP candidates – but one major name not on list https://t.co/dCcKMjW7Ov pic.twitter.com/Zf2PNIKUaa — New York Post (@nypost) July 23, 2024 From the New York Post: But Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear — who was featured on several preliminary lists of Harris’ potential running mates — told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins that he had not been asked to submit anything to the Harris camp. Beshear said Harris personally called him just hours after President Biden announced he was stepping off the ticket — but added that he would only consider the VP job if he felt he could help the people of Kentucky in that position. “The only reason I’d ever consider something else is if I felt that I could help my people in Kentucky more in a different role or that there was a chance to move past the partisanship, the constant fighting,” he explained. Harris, 59, took the helm of her presidential campaign over the weekend following Biden’s bombshell announcement that he would not seek re-election in November. An Associated Press tally this week found that the former senator was backed by at least 2,214 delegates — well over the 1,976 delegates she needs to secure the Democratic Party nomination. Harris' campaign has requested vetting materials from potential VPs, including Cooper (NC), Kelly (AZ), Shapiro (PA), Whitmer (MI), Walz (MN) + Pritzker (IL), according to a person familiar. Beshear told CNN he hasn't been asked to submit info at this point. — Ken Thomas (@KThomasDC) July 23, 2024 Report: VP Kamala Harris's campaign has requests for vetting materials from potential running mates, including JB Pritzker (IL) Gretchen Whitmer (MI) Roy Cooper (NC) Josh Shapiro (PA) Tim Walz (MN) Mark Kelly (AZ), However, Andy Beshear (KY) was not included. Via: The WSJ pic.twitter.com/XuEOCjaOo8 — The Calvin Coolidge Project (@TheCalvinCooli1) July 23, 2024 Per USA TODAY: Whitmer also tried to take herself out of the running on Monday, telling a local TV station on Monday that she’s “not leaving Michigan.” Notably missing from the Harris vice president vetting list that was shared by the source are Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Both have been speculated as running mate possibilities for Harris, with Beshear telling MSNBC on Monday that he had spoken with the vice president since Biden dropped out of the 2024 race. The source familiar with the Harris vice president vetting process told USA TODAY other Democrats not included in the group of seven being vetted could still emerge as contenders but are not currently on the Harris campaign’s radar. Sure enough, ABC News reported on Tuesday that Beshear is indeed among those who has been asked for vetting material. Former Obama-era Attorney General Eric Holder, who endorsed Harris this week, and Dana Remus with the law firm, Covington & Burling LLP, are leading the vetting process, according to the source familiar with the vetting effort. Remus served as White House Counsel in the Biden administration, and led the vetting process for U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson ahead of her mid-2022 Senate confirmation. WATCH:

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Attempted assassin and murderer, Thomas Crooks flew his drone around the area near the stage at 4 pm. Trump took the stage two hours later. Crooks flew it about 200 yards away. It seems like no one noticed. Hopefully, someone will ask how big the drone was that no one noticed. Crooks had three relatively […] The post Thomas Crooks Flew His Drone at 4 p.m. on J13 appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

  How the 1980s shaped the development of Magic: The Gathering - the first trading card game Richard Garfield, a mathematics professor and game designer, started to create Magic: The Gathering in the late 1980s. It was first published by Wizards of the Coast in 1993 and became one of the most popular games ever created. It is available in nine languages and played by more than five million people in more than 52 countries across the globe. The game sold more than 10 million cards in just the first six weeks after its release. Richard Garfield's journey towards Magic: The Gathering started when he was just 13 years old. His early interest in games was sparked by playing Dungeons & Dragons, which was a significant influence on his later work. Throughout the 1980s, Garfield was engaged in various game design projects. His academic pursuits in combinatorial mathematics at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia provided a fertile ground for his creative ideas. One of the notable games he created during this period was a board game called Five Magics in 1982. Although it was never published, Five Magics featured fantasy themes and strategic elements that clearly foreshadowed the design of Magic: The Gathering. Garfield's experiences in the 1980s were marked by a continuous exploration of game mechanics and design. His first significant game, RoboRally, was developed in 1985. RoboRally is a board game where players control robots navigating a factory floor filled with obstacles, hazards, and conveyor belts. The game involves programming the robots' movements using cards, which requires strategic planning and the ability to deal with unpredictable outcomes. Despite its innovative concept, when Garfield pitched RoboRally to Wizards of the Coast, the company expressed concerns about the production costs and complexity of the game. They requested a simpler, more cost-effective game that could be produced quickly. This feedback led Garfield to conceptualize Magic: The Gathering while he was still a graduate student at the University of Pennsylvania. Garfield co-opted mainly fellow Penn students as play-testers for the fledgling game. Their feedback and the iterative design process during this period were instrumental in shaping Magic: The Gathering. The game was first published by Wizards of the Coast in 1993 and quickly became a sensation. It sold more than 10 million cards in the first six weeks after its release. Available in nine languages and played by more than five million people in over 52 countries, Magic: The Gathering revolutionized the gaming world and established the trading card game genre. The 1980s not only shaped Garfield's game design skills but also provided him with valuable experiences in dealing with the realities of game publishing. The delayed publication of RoboRally is a case in point. Initially shelved due to production concerns, RoboRally was finally published in 1994, following the immense success of Magic: The Gathering. This experience highlights the importance of persistence and adaptability in the game design industry. Garfield's commercial success with Magic: The Gathering allowed him to transition from academia to a full-time career in game design. Initially believing that game design could not provide a reliable income, Garfield had pursued a career as a mathematics professor. However, the overwhelming success of Magic: The Gathering changed his career trajectory. In June 1994, he left academia to join Wizards of the Coast as a full-time game designer. During his tenure, he continued to develop Magic: The Gathering and contributed to the creation of other games for around a decade. One of the unique aspects of Garfield's involvement with Magic: The Gathering is his creation of four special Magic cards to celebrate important life events: - "Proposal" to celebrate his first marriage proposal - "Splendid Genesis" to celebrate the birth of his first child - "Fraternal Exaltation" to celebrate the birth of his second child - "Phoenix Heart" to celebrate his second marriage These cards were given out to friends and colleagues and are considered extremely rare by Magic: The Gathering trading card collectors, adding a personal touch to his legacy within the gaming community. Garfield eventually co-founded Three Donkeys, a game design, development, and consulting company. Three Donkeys specializes in creating unique solutions to challenges in both electronic and board game design. Garfield's influence on the gaming industry extends beyond Magic: The Gathering, as he continues to innovate and contribute to the field of game design. The 1980s were instrumental in shaping Richard Garfield's career and the development of Magic: The Gathering. From his early experiences with game design to his academic pursuits and the iterative development process, this decade laid the foundation for what would become one of the most influential games in history. The success of Magic: The Gathering is a testament to Garfield's creativity, perseverance, and passion for games.