Apparently responding to the widespread anti-Semitism that has ballooned on campus since the Hamas massacre of 1‚200 Israelis on October 7‚ Palantir Technologies‚ the data analytics company co-founded by billionaire investor and entrepreneur Peter Thiel‚ announced on Thursday that they would set aside 180 positions for Jewish students who “fear for their safety on campus and need to seek refuge outside traditional establishments of higher education.” Palantir’s action follows a day after the presidents of Harvard University‚ UPenn‚ and MIT all dodged the question of whether calling on their campuses for the genocide of Jews constituted bullying and harassment‚ citing the need for “context.” “We at Palantir have been committed to defending the principles that make democratic rule possible since our founding two decades ago‚” Palantir wrote. “Our software embodies our values and commitments. These include high performance‚ efficiency‚ transparency‚ fairness‚ and a rejection of narrow thinking‚ including fear and skepticism of the other and outright bigotry” “We believe that these values must be backed up by actions on the battlefield‚ intellectual and otherwise‚ given the egregious levels of antisemitism in our society‚ especially at our most elite educational institutions‚” the company continued. “Some of these organizations seem structurally incapable of taking any steps to reform themselves. Students on campuses are terrified and have been instructed by administrators to hide their Judaism.” Then the company announced their offer: “We are launching an initiative for students who because of antisemitism fear for their safety on campus and need to seek refuge outside traditional establishments of higher education. They are welcome to join Palantir‚ and we are setting aside 180 positions for them immediately. More details to follow shortly.” We at Palantir have been committed to defending the principles that make democratic rule possible since our founding two decades ago. Our software embodies our values and commitments. These include high performance‚ efficiency‚ transparency‚ fairness‚ and a rejection of narrow… pic.twitter.com/lTe4a5LufV — Palantir (@PalantirTech) December 7‚ 2023 On December 2‚ Alex Karp‚ the CEO of Palantir Technologies‚ ripped into companies that had stayed silent after the October 7 massacre. Speaking at the Reagan National Defense Forum‚ Karp slammed the companies for their “abysmal failure at standing up to people who are anti-American‚ who are breathing the vapors of a thin new religion at elite schools.” “As far as I can tell‚ there are only three companies that have been publicly pro-Israel on Oct. 7‚” he said‚ including Palantir‚ Booz Allen‚ and Anduril Industries.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “Like‚ somehow the corporate elite of this country thinks when it’s time to make money‚ you stand up. And when it’s time to stand up‚ you go play golf. And like‚ we’ve got to change that. That’s our fault‚ that’s no one else’s fault‚” he added.

The GOP-led House voted on Thursday to censure Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) for pulling a fire alarm in a congressional office building in September when there was not an emergency. Three Democrats joined with the majority of Republicans to approve the resolution‚ making for a final tally of 214-191. Five other members‚ including one Republican‚ voted “present‚” while 23 lawmakers did not vote. “We are a nation of laws‚ and when someone breaks those laws‚ they deserve to be held accountable. Today‚ the House censured Rep. Jamaal Bowman‚ who pulled a fire alarm to obstruct the work of Congress‚” Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI)‚ who introduced the censure resolution‚ said in a post to X. “Actions have consequences‚ and no one is above the law.” Despite the outcome‚ Bowman appeared to be in good spirits‚ smiling and hugging fellow Democrats who gathered around him on the House floor. Democrat Rep. Jamaal Bowman is all smiles after he was officially censured by his colleagues in a bipartisan vote pic.twitter.com/GpScKJD870 — RNC Research (@RNCResearch) December 7‚ 2023 Bowman‚ a former middle school principal and member of the leftist “Squad‚” faced controversy after pulling a fire alarm that resulted in a temporary evacuation of the Cannon House Office Building in late September ahead of a government spending vote. A criminal probe ensued‚ and Bowman eventually took a plea deal on a misdemeanor count of falsely pulling a fire alarm. Bowman apologized for his actions but denied that he pulled the fire alarm as a delay tactic‚ as some have alleged. The House Ethics Committee later declined to investigate Bowman over the incident. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “Unfortunately‚ Republicans are here trying to rehash an already litigated matter‚ a matter in which the Republican-controlled House committee of ethics decided to not proceed with any further investigation‚” Bowman said during debate on the censure resolution after a motion to table the measure from the Democrats failed on Wednesday. “This is an insult to the people I was elected to represent‚” he added. 🚨 NEW FOOTAGE: Democrat Rep. Jamaal Bowman removes warning signs before pulling the fire alarm in a House office building last month pic.twitter.com/dhwOQN2G6y — RNC Research (@RNCResearch) October 26‚ 2023 House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said Bowman has already faced accountability and argued that the House GOP’s latest censure effort was “worthless.” The trio of Democrats who voted in favor of censuring Bowman — Reps. Jahana Hayes (D-CT)‚ Chris Pappas (D-NH)‚ and Marie Gluesenkamp (D-WA) — all reportedly come from swing districts. “At the end of the day‚ Representative Bowman broke the law … the resolution was a straightforward condemnation of his actions‚ and I voted yes‚” Pappas said in a statement given to Axios. A Punchbowl News reporter said Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD)‚ the sole Republican to vote “present‚” explained his stance as‚ “We should have had an Ethics Committee investigation into this just like we did on someone who wasn’t actually convicted of a criminal offense.” Bowman is now the 27th member of the House to be censured‚ which is essentially a formal rebuke and a less severe form of punishment than expulsion. Other House members who have been censured this year include Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). Rep. George Santos (R-NY) moved to force a House vote to expel Bowman last week‚ but the embattled New York Republican got expelled the next day. His expulsion followed the release of a scathing House Ethics Committee report. Santos also faces 23 federal charges — including aggravated identity theft‚ wire fraud‚ and conspiracy — to which he has pleaded not guilty.

From Massachusetts to Wisconsin‚ schools across the United States are directing children to secretive online LGBT chat platforms where minors discuss “gender affirming surgeries‚” transgenderism‚ and even occult practices with adults who identify as LGBT. At public schools in Massachusetts‚ for example‚ administrators pushed youth who identify as LGBTQIA+ to QChat‚ a secretive platform that connects aims to provide “chat-based discussion groups for LGBTQ+ and questioning teens ages 13 to 19” and invites participants to join conversations on everything from tarot cards to “queer youth activism” to “sex and relationships‚” all without parental permission. The site‚ a project of various LGBT activist groups and Planned Parenthood‚ is even equipped with a “quick escape” button that allows users to swiftly hide their use of the site from parents. And in Wisconsin‚ students were guided to TrevorSpace‚ which similarly allows minors who identify as LGBT to anonymously chat with adults on a platform. The platform‚ a project of the Trevor Project‚ has been exposed as a hotspot for graphic conversations about sexual fetishes — adults even reportedly gave minors advice on how to discreetly obtain breast binders and hide the purchase from their parents. Perhaps most disturbing‚ adults on the platform detailed their masturbation habits in chat rooms that were open to minors. The revelation comes as parents grapple for control over their children’s health with states‚ school districts‚ and medical organizations‚ all of which have sought to enable both the social and medical transition of children without parental consent. In one instance‚ a social worker at a school in Maine even secretly supplied a 13-year-old girl with a breast binder meant to flatten her chest‚ aiding her attempt to socially transition. Nicole Neily‚ the founder and president of Parents Defending Education‚ says the promotion of these secretive chat-groups that circumvent parents is often done under the guise of anti-bullying. “Most gender policies in districts are promoted as ‘anti-bullying’ and ‘anti-harassment’ measures‚ and districts often cite data on mental health and suicidality‚” Neily told The Daily Wire. She said her group is working to provide parents with information on where they’re being circumvented by radical gender activists in the schools. “Parents are emotionally blackmailed into supporting ‘gender-affirming’ care‚” Neilly said. “Through our tip line‚ PDE receives information from across the country‚ and gender issues are ubiquitous from coast to coast.” In the Massachusetts school district‚ Brockton Public Schools‚ administrators pushed the QChat on an “LGBTQIA+ Resource Guide” intended to “improve the comfort level of School Personnel to provide appropriate gender sensitive interactions.” The guide advertised the platform after first noting that youth who identify as LGBT “are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety disorders” and are more likely to attempt suicide. Wisconsin’s Pepin Area Schools pushed the TrevorSpace under the guise of mental health resources. The platform similarly allows minors who identify as LGBT to anonymously chat with adults on a platform. One mother found the chat space featured graphic conversations about sexual fetishes. Adults even reportedly gave minors advice on how to discreetly obtain breast binders and hide the purchase from their parents. Perhaps most disturbing‚ adults on the platform detailed their masturbation habits in chat rooms that were open to minors. But the two districts are far from the only ones to promote the chat platforms. Wisconsin’s Madison Metropolitan School District promotes the QChat on an “LGBTQIA+ Equity” page‚ telling students to “join QChat Space for an upcoming group!” A link to the TrevorSpace is accompanied with the description‚ “Start meeting LGBTQ friends today!” and describes TrevorSpace as “an affirming international community for LGBTQ young people ages 13-24.” San Juan Unified School District‚ located just outside of Sacramento‚ California‚ also promoted the TrevorSpace. The Charlotte Independent School District in a small Texas town advertised the Q Chat Space‚ as well as other youth LGBT chat rooms earlier this year. Meanwhile‚ Parents Defending Education pointed to dozens of other school districts that cite the Trevor Project‚ the activist organization behind the TrevorSpace‚ as a resource. A wide array of other schools from across America‚ including California’s Long Beach Unified School District and the Beverly Hills High School‚ pushed QChat while District of Columbia Public Schools and Wisconsin’s DeForest Area School District pushed both chat platforms.  Both platforms have c0me under heavy criticism from those who are concerned about the threat they could pose to children’s safety. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Republican lawmakers have blasted the Center for Disease Control for their promotion of QChat. Eight members of Congress‚ led by Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC)‚ sent a letter to then-Director Rochelle Walensky calling it “unconscionable” for the government to promote the platform. State officials have also come under fire for advertising the site‚ with former Arizona State Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman hit with a lawsuit over the Arizona Department of Education’s promotion of the Q Chat Space. The suit was dismissed‚ though Hoffman was ousted from office after her endorsement of the site became a focus of the election. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty drafted a letter for parents to sign to demand that the TrevorSpace be removed as a resource on school district sites. “Chat room-style forums allow adults and children to connect to discuss topics such as sexuality and sexual preferences‚ gender transitioning (including how to obtain sex hormones and promotion of irreversible surgeries)‚ and how to keep information secret from parents‚” the letter says. “Students discussing sexuality with adults‚ often seeking to eliminate parents entirely from the conversation‚ raises significant concerns about student safety.” “If the school district promotes TrevorSpace as a recommended crisis support resource for students‚ I urge you to discontinue such recommendations and remove it immediately as a resource from your website and any other locations‚” it says. Reno‚ Nevada’s Washoe County School District previously listed the QChat Space on its counseling resources and community services but removed the link following a Daily Wire inquiry. “It is not on our district’s list of approved websites and we have removed it‚” a representative of the district said. None of the other school districts responded to requests for comment. Neither the Trevor Project not QChat responded to requests.

On December 7‚ 1941 — while much of Europe was already embroiled in war — the Empire of Japan launched a surprise attack on the U.S. Navy’s base at Pearl Harbor‚ Hawaii. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt received word of the attack as he finished lunch that Sunday‚ and had planned to spend part of the afternoon with his stamp album. (An avid philatelist‚ FDR’s stamp collection was once valued at auction to be worth a respectable $80‚000.) Within hours of the attack‚ however‚ Roosevelt had begun making plans to respond to the tragedy and to call for a declaration of war — against both Japan and Nazi Germany. A speech that significant would normally have been drafted over a period of 3-10 days‚ but once the preparations began‚ FDR had already announced that he planned to speak to Congress the following day. Since two of the president’s usual speechwriters — Samuel I. Rosenman and Robert Sherwood — were unavailable‚ Roosevelt wrote most of his December 8th speech alone. Undersecretary of State Sumner Welles submitted a slightly longer speech that touched on events leading up to the December 7th attack‚ but Roosevelt threw it out and kept his own words. Biographer Nathan Miller described the scene as Roosevelt dictated the speech — now one of the most famous speeches in American history — to his secretary‚ Grace Tully. “He inhaled deeply on his cigarette‚ blew out the smoke‚ and began dictating in the same calm tone he used to deal with his mail‚” Miller wrote. “He enunciated the words incisively and slowly‚ carefully specifying each punctuation mark and new paragraph. Running little more than five hundred words‚ the message was dictated without hesitation or second thoughts.” Roosevelt did make a few edits after dictating his first draft — including one change that would go down in history. The iconic first line‚ calling December 7th “a date which will live in infamy‚” originally read as follows: “Yesterday‚ December seventh‚ 1941‚ a date which will live in world history‚ the United States was simultaneously and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.” FDR stood before the House of Representatives at 12:30 p.m. the next day — approximately 24 hours after he had learned of the attack — and delivered his message. WATCH: Roosevelt’s speech began with his response to the attack: Mr. Vice President‚ and Mr. Speaker‚ and Members of the Senate and House of Representatives: YESTERDAY‚ December 7‚ 1941‚ a date which will live in infamy the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. The United States was at peace with that Nation and‚ at the solicitation of Japan‚ was still in conversation with its Government and its Emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific. Indeed‚ one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in the American Island of Oahu‚ the Japanese Ambassador to the United States and his colleague delivered to our Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. And while this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations‚ it contained no threat or hint of war or of armed attack. It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time the Japanese Government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace. The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian Islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost. In addition American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu. What followed was a pivot from his assessment of the attack to a request for Congress to move forward with an official declaration of war. Yesterday the Japanese Government also launched an attack against Malaya. Last night Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong: Last night Japanese forces attacked Guam. Last night Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands. Last night the Japanese attacked Wake Island. And this morning the Japanese attacked Midway Island. Japan has‚ therefore‚ undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our Nation. As Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense. But always will our whole Nation remember the character of the onslaught against us. No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion‚ the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory. I believe that I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost but will make it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us. Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people‚ our territory‚ and our interests are in grave danger. With confidence in our armed forces with the unbounding determination of our people we will gain the inevitable triumph so help us God. I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday‚ December 7‚ 1941‚ a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese Empire. Congress obliged‚ passing an official declaration of war against Japan — S.J. Resolution 116 — that very day. The measure passed in the Senate‚ 82-0‚ and in the House‚ 388-1. Three days later‚ allied with Japan‚ Nazi Germany also declared war on the United States. Congress responded with S.J. Resolution 119 just hours later on December 11th. That vote passed the Senate‚ 88-0‚ and in the House‚ 393-0.

On the eve of the annual Army-Navy football game‚ Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) — who served in the U.S. military for 23 years‚ including as a company commander in Kuwait and Iraq — fired off a letter to President Biden because of reports that military families hoping to attend the game could not book reservations at local hotels as they were being used to house illegal immigrants‚ and some reservations had been canceled for that reason. In early October‚ CBS News reported that three hotels owned by Giri Hotel Management‚ according to travel agent Mark Mansbach‚ were working with the state of Massachusetts to house illegal immigrants. “His clients’ previously booked hotel rooms were canceled to continue the lease with the state. Mansbach said at least 70 of his reservations were impacted‚” CBS News reported. “Your border policies are failing‚ and it is abundantly clear change is needed‚” Ernst wrote Biden. “Your failed policies are directly harming military families. … As you may know‚ this is an event for which ‘tens of thousands of veterans will pour into the greater Boston area’ hoping to celebrate America’s Game.” “It’s clear: these cancellations are due to your administration’s decision to ship illegal immigrants across the country to sanctuary cities at taxpayers’ expense‚” she continued. “The Army-Navy Game is not a trivial thing‚” she declared. “It fosters esprit de corps between American military families‚ potential future servicemembers‚ and the Armed Forces. This is an imperative when the military is faced with the worst recruiting crisis in decades‚ in part driven by your politicization of it.” “Of the five Defense Department service branches‚ only two met their active-duty enlisted recruiting goals for fiscal [year] 2023 — the Marine Corps and the Space Force‚ by far the smallest services with the lightest recruiting burden‚” she noted. “What’s more‚ military families attending the game often use it to interest their children in a career in the Armed Services.” “Not only is this game a recruitment mechanism‚ those of us who have served know it is truly an opportunity to showcase America’s finest—the incredible young servicemembers who have stepped forward to serve their country—the Corps of Cadets and Brigade of Midshipmen‚” she continued. “The Army-Navy Game gives attendees—many of whom are veterans themselves—the opportunity to honor the next generation of our fighting men and women‚ as well as our nation.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “It is flatly unacceptable for our veterans and military families to be displaced because of your administration’s failure to secure our southern border. Military families who have scrimped and saved to be able to afford a trip to the Army-Navy game should not have to compete with illegal immigrants for hotel room space‚” she concluded.

No matter your age or experiences‚ starting a new job can be anxiety-inducing. Imagine‚ then‚ what it must have been like for 15-year-old Jackson Teran to find himself in a life-threatening situation at work. In fact‚ the event took place on his fourth day as a busboy at Carnivore and the Queen‚ a restaurant in Chicago. For a while‚ Jackson’s day was totally normal. Then‚ an alarming sound caught his attention. A nearby customer had begun to choke‚ and panic was rising in everyone who was nearby. This brave busboy‚ however‚ remained focused on the important task ahead: saving the choking man’s life. YouTube “I noticed a man‚ he was choking and I noticed a noise‚ so I looked over there just to make sure everything was alright‚” Jackson recalled. “I rushed over there and saw his face was getting red and I asked if he was OK and he started shaking his head.” Busboy Saved the Life of a Choking Man Despite any fears Jackson may have had in that moment‚ he didn’t allow them to get in the way of taking action — something that was no easy task‚ in part‚ because of the height difference between the teen and the man. “He was a taller man so‚ when he stood up‚ I really couldn’t see that much‚” he said. “So I just got behind him‚ I put my hands around him‚ and started doing the Heimlich maneuver.” YouTube As someone who had never done the Heimlich maneuver on a person before‚ Jackson credits what he was taught in the 9th grade. That and the knowledge he’s gained from watching “a lot of 911 shows on Hulu.” “I don’t know how to explain it‚” Jackson added. “I just reacted.” And‚ in doing so‚ a life was saved. Truly‚ such an incredible feat for anyone‚ but especially for someone so young! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Teen Busboy Saves Choking Man’s Life During His 4th Day On The Job. appeared first on InspireMore.

There is a big push to adopt rescue dogs‚ and that paid off big for one couple. The Dalbo Dog account on X (Twitter) posted a fantastic story about two people‚ a rescue dog turned hero‚ and an unsuccessful intruder. The story begins‚ “Our adopted mutt protected us from an intruder last night‚ is having minor surgery today.” The couple was in bed. They heard a window shatter. Before they could react‚ their rescue dog jumped from the bed and through the broken window. The intruder made a wise choice and ran‚ with the dog in hot pursuit. The couple believes that the intruder was able to escape by jumping over the fence to exit their yard. The dog returned to the house‚ but was injured. Image from Pexels. The couple noticed their dog bleeding from a severe gash on the back of his leg. They spent the remainder of the night changing dressings and trying to control the bleeding. They knew their dog needed stitches. Living several hours from the nearest emergency vet‚ they kept their pet calm and waited until the local vet office opened. His bandaged leg is shown below. He sure is calm for a rescue dog hero! Image from X (Twitter). After arriving at the local vet‚ the dog would need sedation to get stitches in his leg. The post finished with‚ “He was just a shelter dog‚ and we don’t even know what kind of dog he is‚ but he’s our best friend and protector. Adopt a dog‚ he might save your life!” Wishing Only The Best For This Rescue Dog Hero We were unable to find any follow-up information for this post. We hope that the minor surgical procedure went off successfully. The dog will undoubtedly have to wear a cone of shame for a day or two‚ but he should feel no shame for being a hero! Image from Wikimedia Commons. You can check out other rescue dog stories on InspireMore. Not all rescue dogs are ready for human touch immediately. Bernard was abused as a pup and needed to learn to love again. Another rescue dog‚ Kratu‚ has a mind of his own. He decided that obstacles were in the wrong order at the Crufts Dog Show’s “Rescue Dog Agility” course. If you are considering adopting a rescue dog‚ visit the shelter and meet your new mate. You know you want to. You can read the entire story about the rescue dog hero below. Please share this with your friends. Our adopted mutt protected us from an intruder last night‚ is having minor surgery today.Last night‚ someone tried to break into our home. We were in bed when we heard the window in our room shatter. Our dog jumped off the bed and ran across the room and leaped through the… pic.twitter.com/GQ25WXBZBo— The Dalbo Dog (@Dalbodog) December 4‚ 2023 You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Hero Rescue Dog Leaps Through Shattered Window To Chase Off Intruder. appeared first on InspireMore.

When this resident adopted a new puppy‚ they were kind enough to leave a note for their neighbors. What they wrote inside was so sweet‚ the recipient couldn’t help but share the text on social media! It seems that the new puppy was suffering from anxiety while her owner was at work‚ and the pet parent was concerned that her crying would upset the neighbors. After explaining the situation‚ the owner even offered to come up with another solution if the noise got too out of hand. “If you are a night shift worker or have a young baby/child that requires naps‚ please leave me a note letting me know so I can work around your sleeping hours‚” the note read. “Again I apologize for any annoyance or inconvenience this may bring you over the next couple of weeks‚ and appreciate your patience during this time.” Screengrab from @morishikokuken/TikTok Luckily‚ this thoughtful pet owner’s next-door neighbors happened to have a dog‚ named Mori‚ as well. They were touched by the note regarding the new puppy’s anxiety! “Of course we don’t mind at all‚” they wrote in their video. “Mori loves puppies. Hopefully we can have a play date some time soon.” Screengrab from @morishikokuken/TikTok Watch the neighbor’s video response here! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Neighbor Leaves Touchingly Thoughtful Note When They Get A New Puppy. appeared first on InspireMore.

Geoffrey Holt was a “nobody” in the public eye. An octogenarian employed as a caretaker at a mobile home park in Hinsdale‚ New Hampshire. His days were spent taking care of the grounds around the park. He often went around town on a lawn tractor‚ having long since given up his car. After toiling in a grain mill‚ the former production manager went on to teach driver’s ed. After retiring‚ he worked at various odd jobs in his later years. When he passed earlier this year‚ the unknown millionaire donated his entire fortune to the town he loved. Image from YouTube. Wearing threadbare clothes‚ he was seen around town as a curious old man. He collected model cars and trains but lacked many standard furnishings or other material possessions. But Mr. Holt did have two things. He had a BIG secret and an even bigger heart. Geoffrey passed away in early 2023. In a move that would stun the tiny town with a population of 4‚200‚ he left all his worldly goods to the people of Hinsdale. This is where the BIG secret comes into play. With his frugal lifestyle‚ no one would have guessed that Geoffrey had a portfolio worth a whopping $3.8 million! Geoffrey amassed the fortune from investments in communications mutual funds dating back to before cell phones were in everyone’s pocket. The millionaire donated his fortune to the residents of Hinsdale‚ but there are a few stipulations. How The Money Will Affect This Small Community The money will enrich health‚ education‚ recreation‚ and overall culture. Community leaders vowed to utilize the windfall as “frugally as Mr. Holt did.” There are no concrete plans in place yet. Community members have suggested upgrading the town hall clock‚ setting up a driver’s education course‚ or investing in a ballot tabulating machine (Geoffrey always made sure to vote). Right now‚ drawing on the interest of approximately $150‚000 per year‚ the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation will operate a trust. Organizations can apply for grants to support projects around the community. This unassuming man with a big heart will be a fond remembrance as the millionaire who donated his fortune to a community he loved. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Secret Millionaire Donates Entire Fortune To His Small Hometown Upon His Death. appeared first on InspireMore.

Mike Rowe‚ known for the show Dirty Jobs‚ took a Lyft drive the other day that ended up changing a life. You never know when miracles are going to pop up‚ and Mike put one in motion! Mike ordered a Lyft to take him to the airport‚ and the truck that showed up was clearly the vehicle of a man with a lot of skills. Tools and lumber stuck out of the back‚ and Mike knew he was in for a fun trip. This image is from Facebook. Mike got to chatting with the driver who is also named Mike. He discovered that Lyft Driver Mike was not only a driver but a builder‚ too. He had a long life full of all sorts of jobs and now cycled between driving and building teardrop campers by hand. The name of Mike’s company? Pretty Good Campers. “I like to manage expectations‚” the Lyft driver explained. Mike Rowe’s post about his Lyft driver’s story is humorous and wholesome‚ shedding light on the levity and simple joys to be found in daily life. But after Mike shared this story on Facebook… Pretty Good Campers went viral! The Facebook page has over 400‚000 likes since the post hit the web. Surely Lyft Driver Mike is looking forward to great days ahead for Pretty Good Campers. Read the whole story below for a seriously sweet anecdote. The featured image for this post is from Facebook. The post Mike Rowe’s Wholesome Interaction With Lyft Driver Becomes Life-Changing. appeared first on InspireMore.