Worth Sharing

WS

Stories That Matter

# Inspiring

Motorcycle Cop Lassos Runaway Bull (Video)

avatar By Jeanne Goddard

27 May 2012 28 views
Size Print
Email
Motorcycle Cop Lassos Runaway Bull (Video)
A motorcycle cop lassoed a runaway bull that was on a rampage in residential neighborhoods and threatened the lockdown of two elementary schools.

A motorcycle cop lassoed a runaway bull that was on a rampage in residential neighborhoods and threatened the lockdown of two elementary schools.

Luckily, the Fresno, California police dispatcher remembered that Tom Hardin, a motorcycle cop, had 30 years of ranch-roping experience.

 

(WATCH the video below, or READ the story from the LA Times)

Tags:
avatar

About author

More posts

# Inspiring

Medical Students Learned on the Bodies, Now Honor the Donors

Georgetown University medical students recently held their yearly religious service, to say thank you to anatomical donors. Each year, 19,000 medical students in the United States dissect cadavers as part of their Each year their schools hold some type of memorial service at the end of the year to honor donors.

# Inspiring

Couple Tips Waiter $5000 After his Car is Destroyed

Greg Rubar still can't believe how his bad luck turned into good fortune. On Saturday, he was working in the Italian cafe where he's been a waiter for 16 years. A couple, who are regular customers at the restaurant, gave him a tip he will never forget. They had heard about him losing his car recently and wanted to help.

# Inspiring

Kindness Week Proclaimed in Eastern Maine

Through next Saturday, people in Maine's easternmost county are being urged to think positive and be especially kind as the county celebrates what's been proclaimed as Positively Kind Week. Washington County commissioners are encouraging agencies, businesses, religious organizations and people to kick their kindness levels up a notch.

# Inspiring

Vast Urban Farm Grows Fish, Food In Old Chicago Meat Plant

On the third floor of an old meat-packing plant is a humid hothouse filled with rows of greens and sprouts, even exotic white strawberries. Nearby, in large barrels swim dozens of tilapia, fish native to tropical regions. The Plant is a leading example for urban vertical farming using old warehouses, where plants and fish are raised symbiotically, with a closed-loop system that uses all waste toward the production of food.

# Inspiring

Do Good Mayor Cory Booker Strikes Again, Saves Woman From Fire

The Newark, New Jersey mayor -- already lionized in some corners for his good deeds -- added to his list of praiseworthy actions on last night when he raced into a burning home to help save a woman trapped inside. Cory Booker said he contemplated jumping from a second story window, but escaped down a staircase instead.

# Inspiring

Newest Subway Hero: 'Snackman' Casually Breaks Up Fight

24 year-old Charles Sonder got on a New York Subway with a bag of cheddar Pringles chips, and a knack for peace. As the train rolled toward its next stop, a fight between a man and a woman broke out; curses were uttered, and punches and kicks were thrown. At that moment, Sonder moved toward where the man was standing, and parked himself there, calmly munching on his chips.

You might be interested in

Be the first to comment

Leave a Comment

Recent Stories
  • A Heartfelt Reminder to Appreciate the Ones We Love
    05 Sep 48 Views
  • Cherish the Woman Who Stands by You
    05 Sep 65 Views
  • Breaking Generational Cycles of Pain
    05 Sep 60 Views
  • Living by Your Own Values, Not Others' Approval
    05 Sep 69 Views
  • When Life Brings Rain, It’s Okay to Rest
    05 Sep 393 Views
  • Before You Judge Someone's Life, Take a Moment to Walk in Their Shoes.
    05 Sep 176 Views