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If you an avid reader of The Sun newspaper (or an occasional/secret reader!) you may have perhaps seen its Auction for Heroes charity event this month (April 2009). Auction for Heroes aims to raise £20m for the Help the Heroes organisation - a national charity set up to raise money for injured soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. The tabloid’s fundraiser sold unwanted items from its readers on an eBay site dedicated to the cause and it also used an 03 phone number as its main donation line: 0300 200 1066. At last count the auction had nearly smashed its target - raising a fantastic £19m.

Here are 6 ways an 03 phone number helped to achieve this:

1. 03 phone numbers cost the same to call as standard 01/02 phone numbers even from a mobile phone (40% of all calls are now made from mobiles).

2. The public trust 03 numbers because of their transparent call costs. This makes 03 numbers caller friendly and therefore not subject to negative publicity.

3. There’s a range of 03 numbers that are exclusively for public bodies and charities: 0300 numbers.

4. Like all non-geographic numbers, 03 numbers gave the auction a national presence - meaning The Sun was able to publish one single memorable number throughout the UK - which is not location specific.

5. An 03 number donation line can have intelligent call systems added to it easily. For example, welcome messages and caller options. E.g. “Welcome to the Auction for Heroes donation line, press 1 to donate, press to for more information about where your donation goes etc.)

6. 03 phone numbers can often be inexpensive to run if you seek out the provider with the most competitive offering in the market.

It’s also for these reasons that calls to the British Heart Foundation’s 03 Heart Helpline have increased by 500% following a recent advertising campaign. Additionally, Comic Relief beat its fundraising record by 40% with its new 03 number appeal line.

So, it’s clear that the uptake of 03 numbers continues to rocket and it’s not just charities and public bodies that are using them. UK businesses of all shapes and sizes are now choosing 03 numbers, including Pioneer, Nikon and Absolute Radio (formerly Virgin Radio). It will be interesting to see who’s next in line…

A lot of people are concerned about their protein intake. They know that protein plays an essential role in nourishing the body; however, what they don’t know is how much they should be consuming and what some of the healthiest choices are. In this article I will discuss the proper daily values and sources of protein.

The daily recommended intake of protein is as follows: approximately 10 grams per day for infants, 52 grams for teenage boys, 46 grams for teenage girls, 56 grams for adult men, and 46 grams for adult women. Now that we know the proper daily intake, what are some of healthiest protein choices?

One of the best sources of protein is meat; however, it is important to choose meat that is lean and low in saturated fat. Even though a lot of meat is rich in this beneficial compound, it can also be rich in cholesterol and unhealthy fats. Other excellent protein sources include fish and eggs. Fish contains several oils and omega 3 fatty acids which are very beneficial for the heart. Eggs on the other hand are rich in cholesterol rising attributes which can increase the risk of heart disease. That is why it is wise to consume smart protein.

For those of us who are truly worried about consuming too much fat and cholesterol 9especailly when trying to lose weight), there is the option of whey protein shakes. These particular shakes have no fat, no cholesterol, no sodium, and very few calories. They are excellent for those of us interested in quick weight loss as well as a healthy lifestyle. So as you can see, adding more protein into your daily diet is easy, you just have to pay close attention to additional ingredients which certain foods contain.

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You can go on all over the internet and look for free anti virus software but then you wouldn’t need to be looking for anti virus software if you avoided spammy sites in the first place and took the proper precautions. The old saying is that you get what you pay for. So if you do not want to spend $30-$50 for an annual subscription to an anti virus program and look for free software you may not get the protection you want when you need it the most.

How much is your time worth to spend trying to figure out what is slowing down your PC or what is causing all those popups that are becoming harder and harder to block? If you have to spend a week or two trying to figure out how to get your PC back to normal, don’t you think that is worth spending a few dollars on proper anti virus software?

I do have good news though. There is a free anti virus software program offer out there called Stopzilla. It normally costs $39.95 a year and is worth every penny. They have a special way where you can get a free year of Stopzilla anti virus software. The only “catch” if you want to call it that is that you have to try an advertiser offer. Sample offers include getting a free copy of your credit report - which you should be checking regularly anyways, taking a free trial of Blockbuster, or sending flowers. So by doing some of the things you would do anyways, you can get an award winning free anti virus software.

Disclaimer: This post is based on information freely available in the popular press and medical journals that deal with losing fat. Nothing herein is intended to be or should be interpreted to be any sort of medical advice. For medical advice the reader should consult with his or her physician or other medical specialist.

With a quick search on the internet, one will find that there are literally thousands of weight loss methods being advertised online. It is no wonder that search terms such as “how to lose weight” are among the most heavily searched in the health/fitness niche. Among the most popular are the products that contain some sort of miracle ingredient from another country, such as the brand new guarana pure. With the acai craze dying down, guarana seems to be aiming for the top of the very same market. Although actual experiences are hard to come by, the drug seems to be doing pretty well when used in conjunction with regular diet/exercise.

Yet another diet fad that has been around for years is the notion that our colons need to be detoxified if we want to lose weight and be healthier. A top product in this category is called power colon cleanse and is experiencing growing popularity. It supposedly uses ingredients widely known to clean the colon of toxins and pave the way for a healthier, thinner lifestyle. Again, when these products are so heavily promoted it is hard to say how well they work, but from some basic research online it seems to be doing pretty well compared to other such cleanses.

Finally, there is a third category of weight loss products that are sweeping the world by storm known as vegetable cleanses. They apparently work similar to other cleanses but they include the antioxidant power of vegetables. A new product in this niche is called the veggie 9 cleanse which includes many leafy green vegetables that are said to have cleansing properties for the human body.

Dyslexia in children is a frequent cause of learning disabilities. Dyslexia is one of the most frequently encountered cause of learning disabilities. Dyslexia is a neurological condition in which the signals received from the eyes are not clearly interpreted by the brain. One of the results is that dyslexics “see” things differently and need special training to be able to interpret them as non-dyslexics would.

Dyslexia usually shows up first in reading problems. When someone reads, they are interpreting symbols on paper into words or thoughts. If they read aloud, they are converting symbols on paper into spoken words with their appropriate and correct sounds. Reading silently, they are converting symbols into thoughts.

The word “dyslexia” itself, consists of “dys” -not working, as in “dysfunctional” and “lexia” - having to do with reading, words, documents. It is based on this often observed problem with reading.|The origin of the term “dyslexia” is in the idea of “problems with reading”. The word is made up of “dys” as in not functioning and “lexia” from pertaining to books, reading, word orders.

Approximately 1 person in every 10 has some type of dyslexia, to some degree. There are symptoms of dyslexia that one can look for, such as difficulty with reading for understanding, or with reading aloud. But there is really only one way to know for sure whether a person has dyslexia or not and to what degree. That is through a special dyslexic test.

Fortunately, in the last year or so, there is now an excellent accredited dyslexia test online. Testing for dyslexia can now be done from home or anywhere you can get a connection to the Internet. It takes about half an hour and costs less than a dinner for two in a medium-good restaurant.

Might you be dyslexic? Do you know someone that might be? There are millions of adult dyslexics who are unaware that dyslexia is their problem. A quick test could be their first step in overcoming dyslexia. It could get them started to achieving their full potential and leading a better life! Click on any link above to get full details…

Disclaimer: Nothing in the above explanations is intended to be or represented to be or should be construed to be any form of medical advice. The information herein has been gleaned from medical journals, news articles in the popular press and other freely-available public sources. It is presented here for informational purposes only. For any medical advice the reader is urged to consult with his or her licensed physician or other medical specialist.

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Disclaimer: For serious depression issues, please consult a physician.

Depression is on the increase as people struggle with the economy’s woes. Worry about kids, jobs, illnesses, insurance benefits, and budget stressors can make the day gloomy.

What do we do about depression? For certain, today you probably won’t be able to fix the economy, and maybe many other problems you’re experiencing don’t have quick solutions. Even though today may not bring permanent answers to your day’s trouble spots, there are some things you can do about feeling gloomy.

The use of “self-talk” can be very beneficial. Practice until it becomes a daily habit. Normally, we tell ourselves all kinds of negative things all during the day and into the night. Your mental voice often says things like: “I’m stupid. Why did I do that? What’s wrong with me? I keep screwing up. No one accepts me. I look fat. I’m ugly. My hair’s a mess. I need a makeover. I’m not doing enough. My kids hate me. I’m not a good parent.” I don’t do my job right.”

We’ve got criticizing ourselves down quite well. What we need to do more of, is positive self talk that will energize us and change our mood. Not empty compliments, but really good advice. You CAN be your own best friend!

Saying things like: 

“I am good enough, today; I do many things well; I may not be able to solve all the problems I am thinking about, but I can make some improvements on one or two. (Be specific in your head.); I can break complicated tasks or problems down into many smaller steps; I can clean one room tonight. I can get the laundry done, today; I will spend 1 hour with my child tonight; I am well-groomed; I look good; I can smile; I can focus on my job today; I can help someone else; I will sleep in a dark, cool room, I will listen to soft music that fades gradually into silence.”

The more specific we can be with our self-talk, the more we will feel in control of our lives, and the more control we feel, an increased feeling of joy will come over us.  The list goes on. In fact, what we say to ourselves is endless.

Vow today, to: Lift yourself up!; Pay attention to your children!; Eat more nutritiously!; Take part in the community!; Join a club or organization!; Make time for yourself every single day; Clean the house. (A clean, organized home really does make you feel joyous!); Walk daily, just 15 minutes, in fact, start out with 10; Think of 3 new habits to develop, and begin small but begin! (i.e. do the dishes nightly; clean the tub nightly; read a chapter in an uplifting book, daily, talk to your kids individually, daily, talk to your spouse privately, daily.) 

Practice the art of pretending.  You can pretend to feel good, until you DO feel good. You’re worth it, vow to fight depression, to get that new job, to show your children how to cope with problems!

Do something different, today! I KNOW you can. Keep hope alive.

It is not an uncommon for adults or adolescents to have undergone quick spurts of growth in life. Whether through pregnancy, puberty or any other rapid expansions of muscle/bone etc, the outcome is having to suffer from stretch marks. Having worked in the beauty industry for much of my life, I always seemed to be asked how to get rid of stretch marks?

That’s a little bit like asking how long a piece of string is, so I usually respond “it depends”. First of all, no two people will react exactly the same to a particular treatment. It often therefore depends on your own skins chemistry to see how well you’ll react to differing techniques. Stomach stretch marks for example, tend to have unique characteristics as generally they are found on fleshy parts of the skin. This compares to marks on the neck and arms which tend to be the result of muscle growth in areas of very low fat content. As a result, different treatments have different results.

It is very important that you do your research before choosing a treatment type. It is very common for people to start out tackling their stretch marks by using a stretch mark creme. But these in themselves differ massively in both price and effectiveness.

Even effective lotions/crèmes can be made to work far more effectively by using simple products such as a Derma Roller which give topically applied fluids, a far greater chance of being absorbed and their active ingredients working. In fact, this type of treatment tends to consistently outrank other treatment alternatives across the board and in recent years has become continually growing in demand.

It is important to consult a dermatologist, your own GP or a trained beauty consultant before beginning any treatment type. Getting the information beforehand is vital in so that you can choose wisely