Homeless Man’s Honest Deed Rewarded with $16K Donation, and Counting - Yahoo! News

Another example of media hype. Social media and internet continues to blur the line that distinguishes what is and isn't news. This story doesn't deserve headlines but it has hogged headlines simply because it went viral. There seems to be an absolute lack of maturity amongst news media when it comes to publishing.

Homeless Man's Honest Deed Rewarded with $16K Donation, and Counting - Yahoo! News http://news.yahoo.com/homeless-man-honest-deed-rewarded-16k-donation-counting-172200491.html A homeless man in Kansas City, Mo., made national headlines more than a week ago when he returned a valuable platinum and diamond engagement ring accidentally dropped into his cup of change by a woman offering some extra cash. Now, hundreds of donors have contributed more than $16,000 to a page on GiveForward.com to help Billy Ray Harris get his life back on track. The man's rewards don't stop with financial help -- the media story helped him connect with a brother in Lubbock, Texas, he hasn't seen in nearly 30 years. Read the full story Powered by Blogger.