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Ana’s Peruvian Hearts

May 27, 2008 Author: sambriones | Filed under: Other

Ana Dodson was adopted when she was 3 and was raised in Colorado. Yet, a part of her still onged for her Peruvian heritage.

Her parent’s recognized this and took her back when she was 11. What she saw in her old homeland and orphanage changed Ana. There was extreme poverty everywhere, and she knew she had to do so much more than just distribute the teddy bears that she and her mother had bought for the orphans.

When she got back home, she started collecting supplies to send to the children. She also got her Spanish class involved in a Pen pal system with the girls from the orphanage.

Through so many more fundraising events, Ana established Peruvian hearts- a non-profit organization whose goal is to help orphans in Peru.

Today, Peruvian Hearts has a scholarship program that helps pay for uniforms, school fees and supplies for the girls. They even have a college scholarship. They’ve also branched out to lunch programs which feed the kids, and a library project, which sends books to Peru.

Peruvian Hearts, in its 4 years, has given over $100,000 in assistance.

That’s a lot of heart from one little person!

New Basejumping Technology!

May 27, 2008 Author: sambriones | Filed under: Other

Base jumping enthusiasts will be thrilled to know that there’s new technological developments on the sport- more specifically on base jumping suits!

Using thermal analysis software from Flomerics, air flow and its effects can now be easily analyzed. This computer aided engineering has helped developed more advanced fly suits for base jumpers! Pretty cool huh?

Flomerics has CFD software that uses calculations to help fliers glide under control. Flomerics seeks to provide design solutions to problems associated with electronics cooling and selecting the correct electronic cooling fans.

Please check out the website for more applications of Flomerics and discover how it can make your life easier, more efficient and better!

Dad, Strangers Save Daughter

May 27, 2008 Author: sambriones | Filed under: Other

Chevon Parker will never forget how her dad saved her life.

Her dad and Chevon were in a truck where he was driving when it suddenly rolled on the Cunningham Highway in Queensland.

Mr. Parker, finding himself trapped, told his little girl to crawl out and call for help.

Chevron crawled out and was found by Paul Maher sitting on the embankment. Paul Maher first saw her in the light of the fire.

Now, the Maher’s have a newly adopted granddaughter.

Chevon’s mom is grateful to everyone, including her husband, who helped save Chevon’s life.

Make Booking Rome Accommodations Easy!

May 27, 2008 Author: sambriones | Filed under: Other

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Connecting the Youth

May 24, 2008 Author: sambriones | Filed under: Other

Iearn or the International Education and Resource Network jas a simple dream: To connect the young people all over the globe using the internet. They’re a non-profit organization which aims to engage kids in different locations in collaborative educational projects. These project’s goals are to enhance learning and make a difference in the world.

iEarn branches around the globe host lots of local and international projects for schools to get involved in.

An example of their many projects is that of Telar’s, iEarn’s branch in Argentina, which started “Doors Towards Peace”, a project for young and old who are interested in educational exchange, which promotes reflection, communication, aims at creating a local and global community of peace.

Does your part of the world have iEarn? Get involved now!

Hitting a Musical High

May 23, 2008 Author: sambriones | Filed under: Other

Ibrahim Alex Bangura is a normal African child. He loves playing soccer under the stars back home. He also loves Whitney Houston.

One thing makes him a cut above other normal children though. In 1999, when Alex was 16, he accepted an award in New York City. He won in the Performing Arts Category of the Global Youth Peace and Tolerance Awards.

Alex s a leading member of Peace Links Musical Youths. They’re a group of Sierra Leonians who write and play music with a message of peace. All they want is peace, tolerance, a bit of understanding and reconciliation in their country.

Ale focuses on the many children who were taken away from their families during the seven-year war that plagued Sierra Leone. Alex with his group, aims to restructure these children’s values through song and music, as most of these kids have had to become child soldiers.

Get a Great ISP Connection with GetISP.info

May 23, 2008 Author: sambriones | Filed under: Other

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GetISP.info gives you hints on how to pick a service provider based on your requirements and budget, and what important things to look out for, such as speed of the connection and serviced bundles.

So if you are having a big problem deciding what internet service provider to choose or just simply looking to compare a whole list of internet service providers, wireless and cable internet providers. Head over to GetISP.info! You’ll get a great affordable rate, great customer service and great overall performance! You won’t be sorry you chose GetISP.info

Global Kids: Community Heroes

May 23, 2008 Author: sambriones | Filed under: Other

Global kids is an organization that teaches kids to be world heroes. They try to get kids involved in school and community projects that would ultimately make a difference in the area around them.

Global kids’ aim is to touch student’s lives, help them through their struggles, and challenge them to become better community-serving individuals. Another of global kids’ goals is to help students prepare for university.

Children are indeed out future and we need more organizations like Global Kids to mold our youth into empowered individuals who will truly make a difference.

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May 23, 2008 Author: sambriones | Filed under: Other

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Gerson Andres Flores Perez: A Peacemaker Hero

May 22, 2008 Author: sambriones | Filed under: Other

Gerson Perez is a hero to his native country of Colombia. He has dedicated his life to achieving peace in his homeland.

Gerson started writing a proposal which he would call, Children of Peace. He worked on it for about 3 years, raising its popularity on a national level.
He was passionate in his views to counter violence. Gerson also wrote the president and first lady of the republic. He then received news that he would be asked to join the National Peace Council. He was the only child allowed to do so.

He makes it his personal goal to fight personal landmines. He has written songs, with proceeds going to landmine victims. He has also co-authored a book.

When he was 16, Gerson was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. He continues to work for peace today, and is presently at university, studying to be  a lawyer.

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