a blog about everyday heroes from around the world

Archive for the ‘Other’ Category


George Martin: Walking for a Cause

May 14, 2008 Author: sambriones | Filed under: Other

George Martin is a super bowl champion. He’s used to pushing his body to the limit. This time though, he is doing it not for a ring, but a higher cause.

George Martin plans to walk 3200 miles from New York, to California to raise funds to help the 9/11 heroes. He wants to do the walk in 4 months, and hopes his celebrity statues will bring attention and awareness to what he Is walking for.

George has trained for months before his walk, and calculates that he will wear out about a hundred pairs of sneakers!

While others may think that it is George Martin going through mid life crisis, all George knows is that he wants to help out, and if this is indeed midlife crisis, he’s glad he’s doing something good rather than something stupid to deal with it.

Get Barcode Products at Great Discounts!

May 14, 2008 Author: sambriones | Filed under: Other

Getting the latest Receipt printers, LS2208-SR20001R-UR barcode scanners, handheld computers, inventory software need not break the bank!

Get them at Barcode Discount! Barcode Discount is a full auto-id distributor. They sell domestically and worldwide and are known for their wide selection of products and excellent service.

Skip inventory problems in your business. Get quality barcoding products at excellent prices at Barcode Discount!

Thrift store Heroism

May 14, 2008 Author: sambriones | Filed under: Other

Selma Loewen is an admitted thrift store addict, despite living in a world of excess.

This is a virtue she got from her Mennonite parents and community, who have a decades old tradition of sending clothes to the needy overseas. This had to stop because the process became ineffective.

One day, she had an idea. She gathered 3 of her friends to help her and they decided to open a thrift store. They would sell clothes and donate the money to development projects worldwide.

Everyone thought the project would be short-lived, but it has continued to grow and grow and grow. Today there are over 100 thrift stores with the same goal, usually run by volunteers.

The thrift store network raised more than 10 million last year to help needy people all over the world.

The tiny idea now continues to grow and help so many people!

Avail Of a Payday Loan!

May 14, 2008 Author: sambriones | Filed under: Other

Are your bills piling up? Do you need to pay the rent, for utilities, for gas and for groceries all at once?

Not to worry! You can avail of Payday Loans from Paydayloansmania.com right away! Paydayloansmania.com is a nationwide loan service which can offer you fast payday advances from online!

You don’t have to go through the lengthy bank application process of getting a loan! You can do it in the comforts of your own home and in  your own time! There aren’t a million forms to fill out either. If you have good credit history, you’ll need even lesser requirements!

Visit the website today and see if you can avail of a Payday loan for yourself!

Teachers Volunteer in Hospital

May 14, 2008 Author: sambriones | Filed under: Other

Diana Wort is like any other teacher, with papers to grade and attendance to keep. There is one thing that makes her different
though, she is a teacher at the Vancouver General Hospital. She and other elementary school teachers gather there during the holidays period.

The group called Friday Afternoon, sing and perform for free at teacher retirement centers, old age residences and hospitals.

Families and patients are so grateful for their visits, as hospitals can get pretty lonely during the holidays.

They bring their healing touch and cheering up power through music. Everybody feels better hen the Friday Afternoon sings!

Be a Hero for Your School!

May 14, 2008 Author: sambriones | Filed under: Other

Give back to the community that has educated you! Now’s your chance to become a hero for your high school!

How? It’s way easier than you think ! Join SchoolPop! It’s an organization that shows you how to raise money for schools!

What SchoolPop does is think up non-traditional ways to raise money for schools! An example is they team up with certain stores, and when you shop there, a portion of the money goes to a certain school! Now I think that’s the best excuse to go on a major shopping spree! By shopping, you can even donate up to 20% to your school!

Shop for a good cause! Join SchoolPop and raise funds for your alma matter!

Dr. Cynthia Maung: Refugee Doctor

May 12, 2008 Author: sambriones | Filed under: Other

Myanmar’s military rulers hate her, but that doesn’t stop so many victims of the nation’s harsh regime from coming into her clinic and asking for help.

Such is the life of Dr. Cynthia Muang.

She initially set up clinic in a barn so many years ago, sterilizing syringes using a rice cooker. Eighteen years have passed and that once small clinic have treated 50,000 people.

This doctor sends her backpack medics to Myanmar to aid those military victims, as well as those unaided and left by the government.

She treats everything, from land mine victims to malaria.

Dr. Muang has received many awards for her service. But she isn’t doing this for the awards, she’s doing it for the people!

Credit Card Info at Credit-Cards-Rates.com

May 12, 2008 Author: sambriones | Filed under: Other

There are many reasons why people have bad credit history. But there is only one significant reason why people apply for bad credit cards: they want to rebuild their credit score. Though the choice of plastics for bad credit is not great, every consumer with a negative credit profile can find an option. In case you decide to apply for credit card no credit, it is important for you to stick to some guidelines. It is no use saying that you should choose a credit card with the lowest interest rates and fees – it is natural for a frugal consumer.
One of the basic requirements for a decent bad credit card is reporting to the major credit bureaus: check out if your bank provides this. Another important issue in credit card usage is using cards wisely. One should stick to the credit limit, always make timely payments and never miss them in order to avoid penalty fees, interest rate increase and other unpleasant consequences like universal default.
If you have really bad credit or you only start building your credit history, find a bad credit card for everyday purchases and start building your perfect credit profile. Bad credit is just a beginning of good credit history.

Is this information relevant to you? If you are a new credit card subscriber or holder, or even if you aren’t, I bet this article was really helpful! You can get more information on credit cards at credit-cards-rates.com!

Credit-Card-Rates.com is a website that devotes itself to all your credit card questions. All that is nice to know, good to know and must know about credit cards can be found on the website! An example of the topics addressed in the website is how apply for credit card on line! There, on credit-cards.rates.com, you will find easy to understand steps and tips on how to apply and get approved for a credit card online!

You will learn all there is to know about credit cards so you won’t get swindled, duped or swayed by false advertising claims! The articles are very well writeen, and are written in laymen’s language so they are easy to understand!

Satisfy your every curiosity about credit cards. Now, all your burning questions and queries can be answered. You know where to go to find your answers- visit credit-cards-rates.com right away! You won’t be sorry that you decided to come and visit!

Baby’s Life Saved By Lhasa Apso’s Efforts

May 12, 2008 Author: sambriones | Filed under: Other

Peeka, a Lhasa Apso’s saved the life of a newborn baby last February. Peek suddenly began to whine and scratch the door incessantly, one cold day, much to her owner’s surprise.

Her owners finally gave in an opened the door for Peeka. He saw a newborn baby girl, wrapped in a blanket, left on their porch.

He picked her up and handed it over to his wife, who was a nurse. She checked the baby for injuries and called the police.

It was thanks to Peeka’s efforts that the baby was found before it froze. The baby made a full recovery.

Get Around Ireland with Argus Rent A Car!

May 12, 2008 Author: sambriones | Filed under: Other

The best way to see Ireland is to take a long and relaxing drive! It’s the only way that you can really appreciate the rolling hills, the green valleys and the beautiful landscape that truly makes Ireland the wonderful place that it is!

Get a car hire Ireland’s beauty awaits you! See the best of what Ireland has to offer! You can rent a car from argus-rentacar.com! They are Ireland’s leading car rental company!

With Argus-rentacar.com’s 50 plus years in business, you know you’re in good hands! The family run business makes sure service is friendly and personalized for each customer!

You can choose to rent a car short term or long term! You can even choose from any location in Ireland! There are also a huge number of different cars and vans to pick from! You can do these in 3 easy steps!

Rest assured that with Argus, you only pay the price they quote you for! The rates are also inclusive of collision damage waiver, vehicle damage waiver and premium location or airport fee! There are no sneaky and hidden bills and charges!

What are you waiting for? Plan out that Ireland vacation now and book a car for your family at argus-rentacar.com!

Advertising