a blog about everyday heroes from around the world

Show Your Support and Admiration for the LAPD

May 30, 2008 Author: sambriones | Filed under: Other

Show your support and admiration for our beloved men in blue that roam the streets of Los Angeles and keep it safe for us!

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Jason Crowe: Cellist Inspired!

May 28, 2008 Author: sambriones | Filed under: Other

The “Cellist of Sarajevo”’s story- that of a cellist who witnessed the killing of 22 neighbors in a bread line and proceeded to play his cello amid sniper fire for 22 days straight- inspired Jason Crowe’s “awakening”.

Jason made a tribute to the Bosnian people in the form of a Children’s International Peace and Harmony Statue. Jason’s efforts to raise money for this statue attracted the support of many celebrity peace activists.

Jason also started a kids newspaper in 1996 and he used the newspaper to help spread information about his mission.

Jason Crowe is a true Peacemaker hero.

A Romantic Rocky Point Vacation

May 28, 2008 Author: sambriones | Filed under: Other

Liven up the romance between yourself and your significant other by going away on vacation! The perfect destination would be Rocky Point, Mexico, where you are greeted by gorgeous views of the Sea of Cortex everyday!

Go out all the way and splurge on beautiful Mexico beach rentals with luxurious living quarters and complete amenities! All the rentals are beach front properties and come with fully equipped kitchens and satellite tv. It will be so easy to whip up a romantic meal, and maybe cuddle up on the couch and end the night with a romantic movie!

Don’t wait for the romance to sizzle out! Book your romantic rocky point vacation ASAP! It ill be so worth it!

Iqbal Masih: Fighting Child Labor in Pakistan

May 28, 2008 Author: sambriones | Filed under: Other

Iqbal Masih has had a sad life. When he was 4, his dad sold him to a carpet factory for 12 dollars. He was a slave until he managed to escape when he was 10. He was helped by Ehsan Ulla Khan, founder of the Bondage Labor Liberation Front.

In the loom, Iqbal was abused physically and verbally. At night he would be chained to a loom. He was forced to work 12 hours in a day. His constant bending curved his back and this made him stop growing. His lungs were affected as well, and he had a difficult time breathing.
After his rescue, Iqbal became a member of the Bondage Labor Liberation Front. He made speeches about the labor conditions in Pakistan. He also made international speeches, and was awarded the Reebok award when he was 12.

Sadly, Iqbal was murdered. He was shot in the head. People suspect the carpet mafia had him murdered.

Today, Iqbal’s speeches still live. He may have been murdered but his mission to end child labor lives on.

Take the Ultimate Rocky Point Beach Vacation

May 28, 2008 Author: sambriones | Filed under: Other

Take a break and make Puerto Penasco your next holiday destination! Travel to the gorgeous Rocky Point Beach and take a few days off and spend them relaxing in the wonderful Mexico sun and lying on the soothing Mexico sand!

Splurge and stay at the beautiful Sonoran Sun resort Rocky Point is one of the most popular vacation destinations. There, you won’t have any trouble looking for accommodations- from the best condos, or hotels, and rental homes and apartments, there is everything that you could ever want in a home! You can kick back, relax in the spacious rooms, complete with modern amenities!

What are you waiting for! Visit seasidemexico.com and book yourself a vacation to Rocky Point now!

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

Rome is beautiful this time of the year! The weather is not too cold and not too hot, and you can really see the city in all its beauty and glory! The only downside is finding accommodations, as everyone will be wanting to vacation to Rome by now too!

Not to worry! Make booking accommodations in Rome easy! Vacationrentalrome.com have all kinds of places to stay in- whether you feel like staying in a romantic villa, or a cozy bed and breakfast, an efficient hotel or a charming rent apartment Rome will always have something that will suit your tastes!

So, don’t wait for the mad rush! Book your roamn holiday now and enjoy the sights and sounds of roma, Italy!

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!

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