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The philosopher and Catholic social innovator Jean Vanier is a teacher of the wisdom of tenderness. The L'Arche movement, which he founded, centers around people with mental disabilities and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month. We experience how Jean Vanier brings the most paradoxical religious teachings to life: that there's power in humility, strength in weakness, and light in the darkness of human existence.
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is a philosopher and the founder of L'Arche. He lives full-time in the original community in Trosly-Breuil, France. He's also the recipient of the 2015 Templeton Prize. His books include Befriending the Stranger, The Story of L'Arche, and Signs of the Times.
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As the program was ending I sent this email message to my daughters: "I am listening to the radio to an interview with Jean Vanier, founder of L'Arche. A challenging and enriching experience to hear him." As the interview finished I thought the thought that comes to me increasingly: "no group of people,no nation, no race, no religion, no living individual is superior to any other -- we are all God's children."
Thank you for sharing the wisdom and faith of Jean Vanier and reminding us that we are all God's children, even though we miss the mark daily.
Comments above the line may be used, if you wish. I, a white,Protestant,idealist,and committed Christian, left the U.S. in 1944 as a short-term missionary teacher to work in the international mission school in Teheran. The Community School had children from many nations and at least five religions. Later I lived and worked in Lebanon, Shanghai, and Europe for many years. I am still learning more than I am teaching, receiving more than I am giving.
I also appreciated his comments about aging. I am 7+ years older than he.
Thank you.
Listening to Jean Vanier, I realized that I was suddenly feeling heartbroken. I have worked with the severely mentally ill for over a decade and much like the l'arche communities he has developed, the state hospital where I work is its own community. This rich, life affirming and bustling community will be closing in 3 months due to budget cuts and I am so sad to see its passing. It is a community built on trust and collaboration and that undefinable quality-hope. The clients I work with are wounded and by no fault of their own. It is by helping to heal their suffering that I am healed. We are family to some and I see vulnerable souls everyday in my work. I have been so fortunate to have found this community and would like to think that its core goodness could be recreated in the greater community. Jean Vanier gives me hope that this is possible. Our society so often wants to hide the members that we are ashamed of or scared of. I know that humans are the same no matter their upbringing, mental state or disability and the less we fear them the more love we encounter. I have worked with individuals who have given me so much more than I deserve. Their honesty, joy and fortitude have been lessons for me.
I really appreciated your
I really appreciated your story on the wisdom of tenderness and Jean Vanier's work. I have a learning disability which often makes connecting with others difficult. It was inspirational to hear Mr. Vanier talk about valuing people simply for their presence, rather than what they can do for us. Thank you. ~R
The program overwhelmed me, past and present experiences. I'm in the hospital now, one more surgery to go, then 6 weeks flat on back in assisted living. All goes well in March I'll be back in my power wheel chair. C-6,C-7 injuries. I'm recieving the unconditional love I so much need and others need to give. At ages 14 thru 16 I worked at a summer camp for mentally and phsically challenged kids. What a great help they were to me! Once I can roll better I will find some volunter work so I can return the compassion. Thank you all at SOF
L'Arche communities though
L'Arche communities though challenging are profoundly transformative. They require a slower, gentler way of life that focus more on being and walking with rather than the faster more precarious way of living demanded by the frenetic US style of living.
His Words are so moving,so
His Words are so moving,so true about the way U.S. is heading,our citizens are treated badly if wealth Isn"t part of their life.More and more that I feel so uneasy,but I do not know who is doing what nor why bad guys are not being punished.
So moving to hear Krista's
So moving to hear Krista's interview with Jean Vanier... I am a 54-year old woman and mom to a beautiful 24-year old daughter with Rett syndrome. Because of my daughter and the good fortunate misfortune of being downsized from a corporate position in 2003 I've had the blessing of spending considerable time in silence with my daughter and in meeting classmates of my daughter's and young children when I was called to a job with a moderate /severe classroom for seven years. The past decade I've dedicated myself and nearly all spare time to work toward increasing awareness of the intrinsic value of people who have various disabilities, especially in the rural area In which we live. The older I get, the more urgency I feel as my daughter's pure vulnerability concerns me, along with the vulnerability of many individuals I've come to know and love... while our son is committed to the long term care of his sister, I know that may be made fragile in the course of real life. My focus has always been on advocacy in a more legislative sense but, I sense that perhaps my advocacy should become more spiritually directed. I've learned not to put my trust in the world, so much. Thank you for this inspiring listening experience.
Amazing dedication with
Amazing dedication with insight into our humanity for a world so out of touch with it.
I lived in Tegucigalpa,
I lived in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and spent some time with the l'Arche community at Suyapa, which is one of the poorest barrios of the city. It is also a sign of hope for the Honduran people, for it is the site of the shrine to an apparition of the Virgin Mary to the poor. At l'Arche I learned to listen with the heart, in a way that seminary and clinical training never touched. All of us deserve our love and care and concern in our struggle for the common good, that no one should be left out, irrespective of our religion, race, sex, income, or handicap.
Inspirational indeed!
Inspirational indeed! Imagine a world filled with people like this.
Loved the quote about the 'concrete proof - take the angels ...'. Perhaps his mentor was referring to the California Angels? Josh Hamilton did speak at our church outside Chicago a while back.
Keep it up Krista and team!
Such a delightful
Such a delightful
interview, as always! As a non-practicing Catholic, I found many of Jean Vanier's comments reconnecting me to that faith: God's gentle knock on the door, loving reality and finding God there and many more. The tenderness of the program surrounded me as I hiked through the hills outside my home in Hailey, Idaho.
Thank you once again Krista for enriching my life beyond measure.
Krista, I try to listen to
Krista, I try to listen to your show as much as possible, you are a person I want in my life for your wit and wisdom and intimate ways in which you conduct your interviews - I would love to engage with you in a very long conversation, but who really has the time? You and your guests have wonderful things to share, to help people grow and evolve to make the world a better place. I suppose you are in my life already, haha, since I listen to your show.
I heard your show with Jean Vanier (Aug 25, 2013, Maine Public Broadcasting Network) and it came a right time for me, at this point in my life, as I am having a very hard time just getting by. You and M. Vanier inspired me today to a path I had (selfishly) declined earlier, and since tomorrow is Monday, that office will be open, and I shall pursue that path... it was the portion of today's show about having empathy for the disabled, the disfigured, that everyone wants and needs good human contact, even if that desire and need can't be communicated. (So do I have those same wants and needs, and I am alone in the world. Perhaps, by following this path, I will no longer be alone, thank you.) You changed my thought about this path, Krista, and you may relay to M. Vanier that at least one person was inspired to do as you both suggest.
Thank you for doing what you do, Krista, it's why I listen to your show :)
- Ron Rossignol
you made my week!
you made my week!
I enjoy the broadcasts very
I enjoy the broadcasts very much. I sometimes think you may be following the lectionary since often the topics seem to go with the lessons for the day.
As a former (Lutheran)
As a former (Lutheran) Christian and now an atheist - I can't help but wonder if there is a place in the L'Arche community for people like me. I do not subscribe to a dogmatic belief - ie: I cannot say with 100% certainty that there is no god. But for now, I do not consider myself to be one of "God's Children" - even if YOU believe that I am mistaken and that I AM "one of his children". To be a part of the L'Arche community, does a person have to buy into the "god concept" and/or to be involved in worship/religious activities while there? If so, then this type of community would not be "peaceful, tender, soothing and/or healing" for me.
It is not by accident that
It is not by accident that you happened on this wonderful message....there is a gentle knock at your door...don't fear what is on the other side a magnificent journey awaits. Don't give up or give in to negative there is no dogma only truth.....Good Luck:-)
I wonder if you ever received
I wonder if you ever received a response to your question, or if you'll even see this, but by all means yes, you are welcome in L'Arche. To paraphrase something Jean said once, "it's better for us (L'Arche) to have a non-Christian with a capacity for tenderness than a Christan without it." L'Arche is made up of all sorts, and while it is "faith-based", and many of its traditions are spiritual in nature, many who haven't fit a certain religious mold have found a safe place in L'Arche.
I caught the middle of your
I caught the middle of your show on Sunday, yet the moment I heard his voice, and especially his reflections on vulnerability, I knew it was Jean Vanier speaking. I have been fortunate enough to be connected with a L'Arche community here in Florida for many years, and have felt my life transformed by my relationships with our community members. I know it's still August, but I thought you might enjoy this video Christmas card of L'Arche Jacksonville, done several years ago - it reflects the heart and joy of our community.
Thank you, Krista for your show, for all the fascinating and moving conversations. You speak for a world of listeners who seek a deeper, gentler understanding of our world and connections to one another.
What a beautiful voice.
What a beautiful voice.
Lo que sí es imperdonable y
Lo que sí es imperdonable y vergonzoso es la forma en que su programa un programa a base de fondos públicos con fines educativos y periodísticos informativos canta las alabanzas y santifica a la madre teresa. No he oído antes del señor Vanier. A lo mejor es una persona que ha hecho cosas muy buenas para su prójimo. Pero de la madre teresa es bien sabido que no es así, al contrario: Ella recogió grandes sumas de dinero supuestamente para los hogares que ella dirigía pero en vez de brindar alivio a los pobres los dejaba sufrir y gasto el dinero en abrir conventos y actividades misioneras imponiendo el dogma católico.
Un estudio llevado a cabo por las universidades de Montreal y Ottawa en 2013 concluyo que el renombre de ella como símbolo del altruismo y salvadora de los pobres no correspondiera a los hechos comprobables y que su imagen de toda la vida y subsiguiente beatificación fuera producto de una campaña de relaciones públicos deliberadamente manejada por la iglesia.
I Just Need To Thank You For
I Just Need To Thank You For All Your Programs It Helps Me Alot In So Many Different Ways Thank You Again. Tenshi~Love~No~Hate~
I listened to the program
I listened to the program several days ago and have listened to portions of the unedited version every day since. I love to hear Vanier's voice and to contemplate the simplicity of being a friend of Jesus. Thank you so much for airing this program.
I am in the midst of
I am in the midst of listening to the unedited interview of Jean Vanier and I feel compelled to comment on the topic concerning the fears we have of people with disabilities. In part, he attributes this to the fear we all share in terms of acknowledging our own weaknesses. In that vein, I would like to add that economics is perhaps at the very heart of these fears. How do we love and nurture when we feel we are doomed to failure by the limitations of our economic resources, both financial and physical? What must we give up not only for ourselves but for others who are dependent upon us to be successful and do we have the strength for sacrifice? As a fundamental matter of survival, we often never get so far as to ask the second question, because lack of compassion or denial of compassion is inherently lost in the first question where spirituality struggles to exist.
Wow. This is such a
Wow. This is such a beautfiful interview. Thank you to the both of you. I'm so inspired by the feeling of the soul in this interview. It adds so much beauty to life. I'm so taken aback.
Thank you.
Very good program. You can
Very good program. You can breath.
All the programs I have
All the programs I have listened to are such a gift, for a person like me. Having always had a curious mind, but not attending college, there are many gaps in my intellectual landscape. Going to bed each nite, with my computer nearby and selecting so many diffferent comrades, from his holiness the Dali Lhama, to Dr. Oz., John Kabit Zinn, and so on. This program today taught me so much. Just the tidbits about ARISTOTLE, and the compassionate view about the memoirs of Mother Teresa, and the care of the body for those who need loving attention. In my life, I have the company of a slightly cognitively delayed grandchild, (27 years old) and so I have seen many people with far more difficult looking physical challenges. She lives in Edina, and I spend half of my year there. The other half, I spend in California, and attending to some of the needs of my 101 year old deaf/blind, independant-living, Aunt. I appreciate all this program offers and the people who make it work. Thank you Krista and staff.
In an hour I will be going
In an hour I will be going for a walk with my daughter, a mentally disabled adult who lives nearby in an amazing apartment building for men and women who have experiened serious mental disability, chronic homelessness, addiction. She lived on the streets for 15 years. Today, she lives a simple life that exemplifies "the little" of which you spoke, a life she encourages me to live as well -- one of daily contact, caring, and hugs with those closest to her. Her acceptance of what others would consider an "unacceptable," "unfulfilled" life sounds so much like what you touched on today. Unlike so many, she has genuine gratitude for the modest life she has, maintains a deep spiritual life, and gets great pleasure being with those around her, tended as others might tend a treasured garden. Thank you for your messages and example.
My best friend, my sister
My best friend, my sister Margaret (aka Maggie), was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at the age of 64. I had moved back to be with mother and sister to "help out" with my sister due to some difficulties my mother was having with her. I am writing this to say "Thank you" for today's visit with Jean Vanier.
As my sister's mental health declined and she lost her site, her ability to remember words, people, to feed herself, bathe, and all other things it was apparent we could not care for her on our own. We placed her in a "nursing home" and visited 3 - 4 times a week. Although this was not the solution I would have wanted I made it my mission to check on her at all hours, sometime driving the 30 miles at midnight to make sure she was being cared for properly. The most amazing thing to me was no matter when I arrived and I touched her or hugged her, "petted"her, fixed her hair, fed her meals, treats, told her something funny and then laughed she would laugh with me, jabber back at me, and I always felt she knew who I was....which for the past ten years since she left me to go the that wonderful, joyful place Monsieur Vanier spoke about, has given me peace and the ability to remember the best of times and not dwell on the loss of my best friend. Agai
n thank you.
In the desert
these words
hung in the air
"Why not?
Make bread
for yourself?"
For he had
touched stone
as if
amidst living waters
the very sound of the world.
Jean Vanier is (was?) a
Jean Vanier is (was?) a living saint, indeed.
One can pray for that child.
One can pray for that child.
Mother Teresa was being
Mother Teresa was being interviewed and the interviewer asked 'What is wrong with the world?' And she said 'Me, you (the interviewer, and him (the cameraman)'. Start with ourselves.
Humility is to accept reality
Humility is to accept reality. Very beautiful.
Mother Teresa will be
Mother Teresa will be canonized this coming fall (or in 2016). Her darkness can be misinterpreted - it has to be seen as the dark night of the soul. She had no doubt. One can think that God hid Himself from her so she could turn to the poor with her whole heart, and find Jesus there. But when everyone else saw her, we saw God.
How different this is - and a
How different this is - and a remedy - to the culture of death and the killing of the elderly, the unborn, etc. It also shows that what is said of the Catholic Church is not true - it s a perfectly holy Church, but made up of sinners.
We see too that in these last
We see too that in these last days doctrinal differences, etc., are being eclipsed (since we don't have the time to resolve them) by just love.
When Vanier talked about the
When Vanier talked about the vulnerability of God, parental love came to my mind. As love inherently makes the lover vulnerable, mothers and fathers dramatize daily God's eternal saga to rescue human race from their selfish nature. If God is love and Jesus is the one who knocks at the door, that shows an incredible picture of a God who persistently try to love us every day, like moms and dads do... and is rejected a lot of times, like moms and dads are.
I love Onbeing. I am hoping
I love Onbeing. I am hoping that Krista will soon have a disability rights activist on the show that may offer a different perspective. I understand completely Vanier's critique of our culture of disconnectedness, but I would love to listen to Krista talk with someone who is more informed about the social model of disability and how that affects how we see disability and who is labeled as "disabled."
Apostle Paul says that when I
Apostle Paul says that when I am weak then I am strong. God's power is made perfect in weakness. From this we learn that God loves to help the person who knows your weakness, but he does not help even wise man.
I am the pastor of one of
I am the pastor of one of perhaps one of the most diverse churches in the country....
I am a student of Jean v. And I ateach his wisdom daily..
A teach once told me to find a saint with whom you resonate and read read them...
Jean Vanear is my saint...someone who has gleaned a wisdom by the life and choices he has lived...so grateful for this man.
Shawn Anglim
I have enjoyed listening to
I have enjoyed listening to and reading Jean Paul Vanier's work since the sixties.
As a Certified Nursing Assistant at the time and for over thirty years since I have found his wisdom helpful and life changing for both me and the people I have been blessed to help care for.
At one point I worked in a large care facility and was involved in the development of a special unit for people with Alzheimer's Disease. To put into practise his approach to the work was a personal gift to me and so many times other staff and supervisors asked me how I was able to accomplish certain cooperation and responses in the people we cared for. I could only respond that the extra five minuets given to listening and watching and smiling and using my best nursing skills were the best tools I ever used. To continue to remind myself that this person who no longer knows how to go to the bathroom or eat his own meals was once a beautiful giver to others and always deep deep inside, his full personality was possibly still available to sense the care I was there to provide. How many times did I witness this to be true. In particular I shall always remember the gentleman who always wore blue jeans and jacket and a western leather belt. The ability to care for himself in ANY WAY was no longer there. However, whenever the music therapist came with her guitar and she began to play "Home on the Range" Joe came close to the music and sang in a beautiful voice every word and stanza of that lovely song. His gaze was vacant, but his mind and heart were right there for all to enjoy.


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Skip to comments.Michigan Passes State Smoking Ban
Posted on 12/11/2009 2:10:09 PM PST by arealconservativeforachange
Michigan's state Senate and House passed a smoking ban that will make indoor smoking illegal, save for gambling areas, cigar bars and cigar shops. The measure, HB 4377, passed by a vote of 24 to 13 in the Senate and was overwhelmingly approved by the House in a vote of 75 to 30.
The legislation will become law when Gov. Jennifer Granholm signs it; she has come out in favor of such legislation, according to press reports from Michigan. The law will go into effect May 1.
Exemptions to the legislation include cigar bars, tobacco stores and casinos. A smoking ban had been in the works for years. "The bill was a product of compromise and support from several different major entities in the state, including the casino and health lobby, and the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers association and the Cigar Association of America," said Chris McCalla, legislative director of the IPCPR. "The bill also had the support of most IPCPR retailers in the state. Without this compromise bill, we would have most likely faced a difficult, costly, and likely loss in fighting a no-exemptions smoking ban bill that would have gone to a ballot vote in 2010."
At least you kept your cigar bars.
Nanny State out of control!
I guess the real question is where outside of the Middle East is public smoking still allowed?
...meanwhile, Michigan is sliding deeper in to recession, there is corruption at every level, businesses are fleeing in droves - good to know that the Michigan Legislature has their priorities in order. :D
Uh, guess who's exempted from the ban? Casinos.
Guess who benefits from casino profits? Gubbermint. How 'bout that?
I don't smoke, and I don't like to be around a lot of people who are smoking.
But, dammit, quit taking away our liberty!
OK, they can make smoking essentially illegal at their call, and, for questionable reasons, but so it goes.
Now, how about making taxes on tobacco illegal?
More freedoms taken away. Thank you Granholm and company.
The dirty azzwipes now have it illegal to smoke in your own home in some areas.
This dam government has to be stopped-NOW!
After all, she's been blowing smoke up Michigan's ___ for years!
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Stupid stupid stupid stupid stupid.
1. How and why did a liberal deep blue state like MI take so long to pass a smoker ban? They obviously believe that coercing people to conform to the elitist State is a legitimate government function.
2. How long will this brilliant piece of legislation take to lower the unemployment rate? This solves everything.
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Well, it appears that these democraps have found another way to make establishments lose business, ie bars!
Check out how this article was written:
The ban takes effect in May and applies to all bars, restaurants and workplaces, except for cigar bars, tobacco specialty stores, home offices, motor vehicles and three Detroit casinos.
Isn't it great?!
The Government didn't pass a ban in HOME OFFICES and PRIVATE motor vehicles! - Aren't they swell/sarc
That article was written on the 10th - those two potential 'private domain' ban areas have been scrubbed by the press in further articles.(don't let the cat out of the bag on their full intentions)
They are really looking out for the best interest of all Americans/ huge sarc.
Just wait until the government starts regulating water and CO2......never mind.......I wonder what's on TV tonight?
This dam government has to be stopped-NOW!
Agreed! Hey, did you hear on Beck tonight that the fed have put together legislation that will enable them to own all the inland waterways, lakes, streams, swamps, wetlands, & rivers?
You can say it again... this government has to be stopped!
So where does this leave private property owners like home owners? I just don't understand why government would impose a smoking ban and then expect to get even more tax money from the use of tobacco. Maybe I'm just to dense to "get it."
If the elitist DemocRats in government succeed in taking over healthcare, they'll be taxing and then outlawing anything and everything that 'they consider' to be unhealthy....even while they continue to indulge in whatever their black hearts please. Wait till they ban alcohol sales. They've already demonized trans-fats and made the fast-food industry lick their jackboots. It will never end. Unless we end it.
With the Republic crumbling around their ears, it is amazing what these local politicians focus upon.
So...did Grantheft sell Michigan for 30 pieces of silver and all the water the state holds?
You have to give the paid activists credit for single minded determination if nothing else. They are focused.
People were still being grieved in NO when they passed a State smoker ban which exempted bars. Thank God, had a great time there a couple of years ago when I still smoked.
A couple of years after 9/11 Bloomberg banned smoking in bars and restaurants which solved all their problems.
(sarcasm) You underestimate the brilliance of these geniuses (/sarcasm)
And how do they plan to enforce the "Home office" rule lol
I work from home.. we have a business that runs out of our home.. I will OPENLY flaunt my smoking in my home office, I dare them to come to my home and tell me what I can do in my own home.
Thankfully I live in NV and they have not tried this garbage yet.. but I DARE them to try and enforce it.
The fed can not have our Great Lakes....period!
What a bunch of schmucks!
I think they'll keep tobacco, liquor, greasy, fast food etc. legal and just refuse to give those people who indulge any health care. That way they can still collect the tax money on those products and SAVE money by only providing health care to people who "deserve" it.
And I am only being half-way sarcastic about that. I truly am that cynical.
Since they mentioned motor vehicles, that means they're next.
It's called totalitarianism.
You won't be able to sell your house if its been smoked in.
Ok, here is the trick.. one has to PROVE I smoked in it.. I know the normal line here is "You can always tell" but a coat of paint and a few other tricks, no one is the wiser. Most people have no idea I smoke at home.. then again I am a neat freak, nothing gets dirty here.
That or "The previous owner smoked in it"
Besides, selling my house has nothing to do with smoking in my OWN home office.
Drunk with power, they are unaware that they rule a dead state.
Michigan was
Sure is does.....Someone somewhere will figure out a way to ban smoking in homes, they are already doing it in apartments and condos. Smokers are not allowed to foster children in the UK in many areas.
With the advent of the dreaded [3rd hand smoke] they will figure out a way to gain taxation/fees in order for anyone to sell their house who may have smoked in it.
Some 'level of exposure' will be found and a consensus formed, the molecules will need to be excised for a fee and a certification given.(Think asbestos and lead;treated and tented homes before re-sale for smoke extraction). You may not sell your house otherwise.
Private business owners have bowed to the government, why would us private home owners think we have more rights then them?
We are all equal - the playing fields will be leveled. :(
Did the MI legislature really feel it necessary to pass more legislation to demonstrate why it finds itself in the economic dumpster?
The same people who claim that "the government would never ration health care" are the same folks that have pushing the incremental move of the nanny state in the name of fighting that evil tobacco.
The saddest thing is that a few FReepers will celebrate their victory.
The smoke could drift to a local school, and children could be affected. You must be controlled so we can remain safe.
I smoke...on average, a pack a week. So, f*ck me?
Uh.....F-you? That would be dependent on yourself, not me. I have no knowledge in regards to that f-stuff.
My only beef is the cost...How could you possibly afford a pack a week? I'd be living on an off-ramp with that expense.
"How could you possibly afford a pack a week? I'd be living on an off-ramp with that expense."
It's easier to go from two packs a week to just one than it would be to go from two packs a day down to one pack a day.
Cost reduction being the main case for the former with health issues and cost being the main cases for the latter. If you're smoking two packs a day, the issue becomes the overall monetary cost plus the inevitable health risks.
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New chapter for U.S. wheelchair rugby team
Joe Delagrave, who is captain of the 2013 U.S. wheelchair rugby team with Andy Cohn, helped Team USA top Japan for a bronze medal at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
At the London 2012 Paralympic Games, there was no happily ever after for the U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team.
Eight years after Canada trumped Team USA in the semi-finals of the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games, the Americans found themselves in the same position last year, stunned 50-49 with no chance for a second consecutive Paralympic Games gold medal.
Team USA, then ranked No. 1 in the world, settled for the bronze medal while Australia and Canada won the gold and silver medals.
"We spent a lot of time preparing for our game with Australia," Andy Cohn said.
"And we never got to play them," Joe Delagrave said.
Now is the time for redemption.
"Winning the bronze medal in London left a bitter taste in my mouth," Delagrave said.
Today the wheelchair rugby season opens at the 2013 Denmark Wheelchair Rugby Challenge in Odense, Denmark, a city that will also play host to the world championships next year. No. 3 Team USA starts action Friday.
"One of my motivations to continue playing was that I did not want to end my career how we ended London," said Cohn, a three-time U.S. Paralympian. "We've been waiting a while to play someone else since it finished. I think there, we really beat ourselves, but we want to get back out there and be the No. 1 team in the world."
The U.S. plays Sweden and Denmark on June 6 before a pool-play match with Australia on June 7. Canada, Japan, Great Britain and Belgium will also play in the event, which is for the top eight wheelchair rugby teams in the world.
"If we want to be the No. 1 team in the world, we have to beat Australia in Denmark," Delagrave said.
Regaining the top spot will be no easy task for the inexperienced 12-athlete team, which has Cohn, Delagrave and only three other players from the London roster.
"The strength of our current team, and all of the U.S. teams in the past, is depth," Cohn said. "A lot of teams have a couple of great players but when something happens to them, there is not a deep bench to help them out. We are the opposite. We lose more than half of our players from London and we're still extremely competitive. If that happened to most other countries, they wouldn't be able to compete this year, because they would not have enough athletes."
Delagrave, who made his Paralympic Games debut in London, agrees.
"We don't have one dominate player," he said. "We have a lot of different lines. We have a deep bench. If something is not working out, we don't have to just rely on that one guy or that one line. We have a deep bench that can step up. It's a huge strength for us to have so many different options."
But for Team USA, the only option is to win.
"We're the team that wants the burden of being expected to win every time," Cohn said. "We think we should win every time."
Delagrave agreed.
"I have unfinished business."
And with that, the next chapter begins.
"This is the first step toward Rio," Delagrave said.
The Denmark Wheelchair Rugby Challenge will be streamed live from Odense, Denmark, June 6-10 at http://spstv.dk/sps-tv/.


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By Jada Fire
If you are new to the yoga world and are seeking the benefits of a good yoga practice try visiting some of your local yoga studios near you. Often you will find some yoga classes offered in clubs and gyms and although you can find some wonderful teachers there to guide you through a practice, you may want to continue searching for an authentic yoga home. The difference you may find in practicing yoga in a yoga studio is the ambiance, the comfort, the sense of ease, self expression and even quietude. In today's times we are inundated with too much information, usually all at once with televisions, radios, advertisements every where you turn. When can you find some peace and quiet? Where do you go to unwind, turn inward and explore the depth of your own breath? Do you have a place to go that helps you to feel safe and sacred in your body? If you are looking for a special setting like this, try discovering some yoga studios and classes offered in your area that feel calm, inviting and non-judgmental. It is important to feel relaxed in the space in which you practice, even if it is in your own room. Turn off the cell phone and light a soy candle, give yourself enough time, be patient with your practice, and reward yourself after your yoga session, with a massage. Grow to love your body on a deeper level- it is after all the only one you got!
Yoga can often feel intimidating to a new student who has preconceived ideas of the practice by looking at ads that showcase extreme postures that may feel impossible to try as a beginner. Just know that there are plenty of beginner friendly classes offered everywhere and be sure to ask around for just that- a beginner friendly class with modifications and variations to each movement and asana so that you can go with your own flow. The rest is all about breathing, being in the moment and staying open to exploring some thing new. Often I will hear, 'I am not flexible so I don't practice yoga". My response is always, "Yoga is designed to bring flexibility to the body and mind, so perhaps it is exactly what you may need?" The truth is getting to the class is sometimes the hardest part. Once you are there and willing to give yourself the time you need to recharge, release and move energy, then you are already experiencing the yoga bliss that some yogis will talk about.
It doesn't take much to open up your body's awareness, senses and intuition. You will probably find that 1/3 through your practice you will already feel lighter, the breath deeper, the body more flexible. The best postures to ply with as a beginner that I would recommend to start with are the child's pose and easy forward folds. Be sure to try these two postures often and know that you can always take a rest and gather your energy here.
The other benefit you will find in going to an actual yoga studio rather than a fitness club is the sense of community available in a studio setting. I always say if you are new to town, no matter where you live, find a few yoga studios to get connected with. It is where you will interact with like minded positive people who are willing to make the world a better place by simply taking the time to give a good yoga practice to their body and mind. You may find yourself rolling up your mat and meeting a few others yogis for tea, lunch or another class that same week. It is a very peaceful setting to make new friends, learn more about yourself and take responsibility for your own energy.
Jump in and try a few classes in a few different places. Find a teacher and place that calls to you. Allow your yoga practice to feed you and therefore, feed the people you love.
Namaste ( An Indian Sanskrit word that means:
'May we see and honor the divine light within each other') ~ Peace, Jada Fire
Jaime Tam "Jada Fire" is a Spiritual Yoga Instructor, Ethnic-Fusion Dancer and Member of the Human Touch Wellness Council


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Norma - I don't have the skills to guess what the ingredients are, but the crumb is unbelievable considering just ten minutes of rise!John
Wild guess.....self-rising flour or baking soda/powder. Looks good whatever it was. 10 min huh?
Paul,Good guess! The mix did have baking soda as one of the ingredients, but there was more yeast than baking soda. The flour wasnt self-rising flour. This was a very fast dough and I was surprised how fast Steve and I could use the dough. The ingredients and very hot water were beaten with a metal spoon 20 times. The dough was only left to then sit for 10 minutes covered.A couple of more clues if anyone is interested: An egg product and nonfat milk were also some of the ingreidents in this dough. To be truthful, this was a way to easy dough. Norma
It kinda looks like a chef boyardee kit or a martha white pizza dough mix made with your skills.
Bill,You are close. It is a Jiffy pizza crust mix that was used to make the pizza. Right, Norma?Peter
Norma,Betty Crocker.Peter
Amway Pizza Dough mix.
Bisquick? With some dough conditioner? More hints are kneaded
Norma,Supposed you let it cold rise for 2 days?
Norma,If you look at the various commercial "instant" pizza dough mixes on the market, you will see that they are all pretty much alike, even down to the net weight (184 grams) of the pizza mix. Even the instructions are quite similar (including using 1/2 cup of hot water).It wasn't until Bill (chickenparm) mentioned a prepared pizza mix that I got the Ding, ding, ding. Where I went wrong in guessing the Jiffy mix is that the Jiffy mix does not include any egg product. With respect to the water temperature issue that you raised, I suspect that your water temperature was not high enough to kill the yeast. You would have to get to over 143 degrees F or so to do that. That is pretty hard to do when the yeast is buffered by all of the flour and other ingredients in the mix. You might also recall that yeast producers will often specify a water temperature of about 120-130 degrees F when the yeast (usually ADY) is added in advance to the flour and other dry ingredients. As a practical matter, and although I don't recommend it, I think you could get to around 135 degrees F without harming the yeast. I'd be curious to know what water temperature you actually used. To Bill's point about using cold fermentation with a commercial instant dough mix, I tried that with the Jiffy pizza mix. You and Bill can read about my experiments along these lines at http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,4652.msg38349.html#msg38349.Peter
My wife works in the test kitchens for Betty here in Minneapolis. I can tell you that you'd be amazed at how many times that was probably made. They start out by following the directions, then start playing with it to determine 'tolerance', then have people who've never seen the product before do it.. a sort of blind test.Interesting to hear all that goes on in there (BK Kitchens). She loves the job! I might have to have here bring home some from the company store and give it a go. It is nice that it's so quick for those real emergencies.


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Thursday, January 3, 2013
GE Aviation, SeaCast Form Jet Engine Joint Venture
GE Aviation formed a 50/50 joint venture with Marysville, Wash.-based jet engine castings manufacturer SeaCast. The new joint venture will be called Montana Precision Products, with headquarters at the SeaCast facility in Butte, Mont.
"We are excited by the manufacturing expertise at the Butte operation, including critical skills in welding and fabrication," said Colleen Athans, vice president and general manager of the supply chain division at GE Aviation. "We are very fortunate to have a strong order book, and this joint venture will provide much needed additional capacity to meet our commitments."
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Most everyone agrees that failure to cooperate in a more meaningful way could result in environmental disaster.The debate has broken down into two camps, those — such as WWF — that prefer a "hard-law" approach of new treaties and protocols, and those who advocate a "soft-law" approach of regional cooperation and management under existing regulations, such as the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Most everyone agrees, however, that failure to cooperate in a more meaningful way will result in a series of chaotic scenarios that could result in environmental disaster and heightened tensions among Arctic states.
WWF calls for a legally binding agreement that would seek to establish "ecosystem-based management."environment of the Arctic. Building on the Arctic Council and the Law of the Sea Convention, WWF calls for a legally-binding framework that would seek to establish "ecosystem-based ocean management" both in territorial and international waters. It would create protocols for shipping and resource development, create a network of marine protected areas throughout the Arctic Ocean, ensure that commercial activity followed approved environmental practices, and require polluters to pay for cleanup efforts.
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Youth Baseball
Hanover Little League Minors
Norm's Towing 6, Ferber Auto 5 – Eric Overmyer led Norm's with a pair of doubles while Hunter Haskins doubled and singled and Max Vigue added two singles.
Bayden Sharritt led Ferber's with two hits while Andy Piccolo doubled.
Norm's Towing 11 Silver Creek Kiwanis 2 – Eric Overmyer continued his hot hitting streak with three hits, Garrison Hemphill doubled and singled twice, and Max Vigue added a trio of hits in Norm's Towing win.
Brayden Smith had a three-run triple and added a single, while Matt Woleben, Travis Brennan and Hunter Haskins all had two hits.
Kamron Sakpal led the Kiwanis with two singles while John Steinwachs, Jose Matta, Can Stanna and Aiden Matter also had two hits in a losing effort.
Norm's Towing 5, Bri-Mic 1 – Norm's Towing finished the season at 11-1 as they defeated Bri-Mic, 5-1. Brayden Smith led Norm's with a triple and a double while Matt Woleben tripled and singled. Hunter Haskins also singled twice for Norm's.
Joey Villafranca led Bri-Mic with four hits including a triple and a double while Gavin DeFries, Joey Kingsley, Chase Fisher and Tom Post all singled.
Adult Golf
Chautauqua Golf Club
Wednesday Travel League – Kerry Murphy shot the low round of 79 at Chautauqua Golf Club's Lake Course, edging out Dave Mathews (80), Gary Richardson (81) and John Bongiovanni (82).
Murphy's first victory of the season was also the 40th of his career, making him just the second golfer – along with Paul Olkowski – to reach that mark. Bongiovanni was the low man on the front nine with a 37 and Mathews was the low man on the back nine with 39.
Al Etzel was the B Flight Champion, Mick Dunning won a tiebreaker over Adam Gornikiewicz to take the C Flight while Joe Bifaro took the top spot in D Flight. Lee Titus was the winner of the Commissioner's Award.
Untied birdies were recorded by: A Flight – Bongiovanni (Nos. 2 & 8), Murphy (Nos. 5 & 6), Mathews (Nos. 9 & 10), Ed Tofil (No. 14) and Mike Wolfe (No. 16). B Flight – Jeff Marsowicz (No. 2), Dave Criscione (Nos. 3 & 17), Butch Mackowiak (No. 5), Jeff Kubera (No. 9), Mike Willoughby (No. 11), Joe Michalski (No. 14) and Wayne Ormsby (No. 16). C Flight – Bob Roesler (Nos. 4 & 10), Dan Kaszuba (No. 6), Doug Keith (No. 16), Jack Griswold (No. 17) and Keith Medley (No. 18). D Flight – Len Leszkowicz (No. 6), John Slaughter (No. 9), Angelo Leone (No. 12) and Bryan McCarthy (No. 13).
Closest to the pin were Dave Franklin (No. 4), Gary Haase (No. 6), Richardson (No. 8), Bob Thompson (No. 12) and Marsowicz (No.15). Top point winners were Bongiovanni and Murphy, who each had 48 and were followed by Kaszuba (39) and Marsowicz (25). Season points leaders: Bongiovanni 146, Franklin 131, Doug Keith 111, Richardson 110 and Tofil 110.
The league would like to thank Bill Merryweather for the wonderful job he did hosting this event. Next week the league travels to Country Meadows Golf Course in Cambridge Springs, Pa. Tee-off is set for 9:30 a.m. Golfers must be signed up with Butch Mackowiak by Monday. He can be reached at 679-4027.
Vineyards Golf Course
Gene Andolina League – Low scratch scores: John Bongiovanni 35, Sam Speziale 37, Joe Bifaro 38, Dan Alessi 38, Mike Rosario 39, Bill Hart 39.
Low handicap scores: Dave Polechetti 27, Rosario 29, Bifaro 27, Sam Conti 29, Jim Sedota 31, Sam Trusso 31, Chuck Cowen 31, Frank Sevola 31, Hart 31, Jim DeJoe 31, Speziale 31, Bongiovanni 32, Smokey Gloss 32.
Closest to the pin: Rosario (Nos. 3 & 9). Scratch skins: Bifaro (No. 3), Bongiovanni (Nos. 6 & 7), Chuck Allesi (No. 9). Handicap skins: Conti (No. 2), Bifaro (No. 3), Polechetti (No. 5), Bongiovanni (No. 7).
Sugar Hill Golf Course
The Girls4Golf Tuesday Night League – Low gross was won by Vicki Westling with a 46 and
Judith Waterman with a 56. Low net went to Westling with a 31. Prize for the evening was won by Linda Prince for longest drive on No. 5.
Shorewood Country Club
Frank Polichetti Interclub Golf Tournament – The 2013 Frank Polichetti Interclub Golf Tournament was held June 1 at Shorewood Country Club. A total of eight local clubs competed with the Dunkirk Lakeside Club winning the Championship.
Closest to the pin were Brian Hover (No. 6) and Dan Wolfe (No. 17). Untied birdies were recorded by Pat Weaver (No. 1), Rob Tracy (No. 11), Kevin Kaszuba (No. 14) and Bob Woritz (No. 16).
Dawn Woleben carded her third-career hole-in-one Friday at Shorewood Country Club. She used a 9-iron to ace the 130-yard No. 15. The shot was witnessed by Kitty Kubera and Kevin Kaszuba.
YWCA Westfield Fitness Center
The YWCA Westfield Fitness Center will hold an open house Wednesday, June 26 from 4-6 p.m. This is an opportunity to see the newly installed cardio equipment and meet the sales rep from Advantage Sport and Fitness, the supplier of the new equipment.
In addition, there will be information available on the insurance plans the fitness center accepts, the newly expanded contracts that feature unlimited use and a chance to register for door prizes. No cost, no obligation, free and open to everyone.
Fredonia Girls Basketball Camp
Fredonia Central School will host a girls basketball camp Monday, June 24 to Thursday, June 27 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The cost of the camp is $95 per camper. Those who send five or more students from the same school and send in their applications together can deduct $10. It is open to all girls entering grades 3-12.
Registration will also take place on the first day of the camp between 8:30 and 8:45 a.m.
Each player is expected to arrive between 8:30 and 8:55 a.m. The camp will start promptly at 9 a.m. Athletes are expected to bring their own lunch. There will be cold pop, water and Gatorade for sale at lunch time and at the end of the day. All athletes should have their ride pick them up at 3:30 p.m. All parents are welcome to come to the awards ceremony at 3 p.m. on Thursday.
Checks should be made payable to: Carol Zirkle, Fredonia HS, 425 E. Main St., Fredonia, NY 14063.
For more information, contact Zirkle at 679-1581 ext. 2790 or 785-0283.
FSU Soccer Camp
Fredonia State will hold a soccer camp from Sunday, June 23 through Thursday, June 27, for boys and girls ages 4-16, at University Stadium.
Sunday evening "Under the Lights" activities will be held, with pizza served to all participants. Swimming Monday through Thursday will be available for full-day campers.
T-shirts will be given to each participant, along with prizes. Competitions will be held each day.
Those interested can register at: www.fredoniabluedevils.com/sports/2010/9/29/GEN-0929102731.aspx?id=13
Questions can be directed to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Fredonia Boys Basketball Camp
The Fredonia Central School boys basketball camp will be held Friday, June 28 and Monday through Wednesday, July 1-3 at the Fredonia High School and Middle School gymnasiums from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost for the camp is $90 at the door, or $75 if paid by June 27. The camp is open to boys entering grades 3 through 12. All campers will receive a camp t-shirt if they pre-pay.
Each athlete is expected to arrive between 9 and 9:30 a.m. The camp will start promptly at 9:30 a.m. Athletes are expected to bring their own lunch.
Checks should be made payable to Greg Lauer; Fredonia HS; 425 E. Main St. Fredonia, N.Y. 14063.
For more information or a brochure, call Greg Lauer at 912-2726 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Mary Ellen Benamati
Memorial Scramble
Green Meadows Golf Course is proud to announce the Mary Ellen Benamati Memorial Scramble will be held on Sunday, July 28. The proceeds for the event, which will begin with a 9 a.m. shotgun start, will go to the Mary Ellen Benamati Memorial Scholarship Fund. The cost for the event will be $240 per foursome and will include golf, a cart, range balls, prizes, soft drinks, hot dogs, snacks and a buffet lunch. Men's, women's and mixed teams are all welcome.
The cutoff date for entry is July 18, with the scramble being capped at 120 golfers. Entry forms are available at Green Meadows Golf Course in North East, Pa., or at Pinehurst Golf Course in Westfield.
For more information text 785-4437, or send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Bemus Point 3-on-3
Basketball Tournament
The Bemus Point 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will be held at Bemus Point Park on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10 and Aug. 11 with competition and prizes.
Boys and girls age brackets are fifth and sixth grades, seventh and eighth grades, ninth and 10th grades and 11th and 12th grades. There are also divisions for Men's Open A and B, age 35 and over, top men's and a women's open division. The cost is $80 per team.
Teams can pick up registration forms at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, 418 Spring St.; The Post-Journal, 15 West Second St.; or The Jock Shop, 10 Harrison St., in Jamestown.
All forms relating to the tournament can be downloaded at www.crcfonline.org or www.post-journal.com by following the Bemus Point 3-on-3 links.
The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation is celebrating its 35th anniversary. The Bemus Point 3-on-3 basketball tournament has been organized in honor of the anniversary and the foundation's parallel promotion, "Caring and Giving – Make Good Things Happen." All net proceeds benefit the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation.
There are several sponsorship opportunities available as well for this highly visible tournament for area businesses. For more information, call Bev Lubi at 661-3390 or Mike Bird at 487-1111, ext 201.
Joy Golf Tournament
Moved to Gowanda CC
The Russell J. Joy Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit TLC Health Network has switched locations and will be played at Gowanda Country Club, 2623 Brown Street, Collins on Wednesday, August 28. Registration is set for 11 a.m. and tee-off is set for noon.
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Budget Friendly Summer Trips
These days, just about everyone is looking to save a few bucks. Many people may find themselves unable to afford a vacation of some kind during the summer. During the good weather, though, it can be tough to watch others go away when you don't have anything planned for yourself. Sometimes we forget that we don't need to go very far to relax and have a little fun. I've put together a list of NYS outings that will help you escape from the day-to-day routine without putting a big hole in your pocket. Some are obvious to those who are veterans of upstate/central NY, but others may be new to you, and some may simply be worth revisiting!
- camping at one of the many New York State Parks
- checking out nearly 100 local wineries at the Finger Lakes Wine Festival
- going kayaking along the Hudson River
- taking a bike trip that follows the Erie Canal
- seeing if any of your favorite bands have concerts nearby, and planning other activities around it
- exploring one of the small cities/big towns of New York
- catch a race at Saratoga Springs or Watkins Glen
- explore the outdoors in Ithaca
- visit the American and/or Canadian sides of Niagara Falls
- spend a weekend relaxing at Lake George
- of course, this list wouldn't be complete without mentioning a weekend at Darien Lake
If you're looking to get out of New York state, trips to Boston, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit, Toronto, Montreal, and other cities 'nearby' can all be done on a budget, especially when traveling with a group.
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Our opinion: How times change
Time changes things, doesn't it?
There was a time, and the elder among us can probably remember, when gambling and alcohol were considered vices. Police departments, at least the larger ones in big cities, had vice squads, whose job it was to keep vice under control.
Fast forward to today.
Gambling and alcohol are now promoted by government, at least Tom Corbett's government.
Is this an editorial pining for the days of prohibition, to promote the closing of casinos, or an end to the state lottery? No, not at all.
We are merely pointing out the governor's enchantment with the expansion of what was formerly considered vice, his fixation with privatization. Expand the lottery by privatizing it, and entice more people to play more often. Expand liquor, beer and wine sales and reap the temporary windfall by auctioning the state's assets in the business. If you have visions of a local entrepreneur opening a corner liquor store, cast them out; they'll be bidding against the big boxes for the license.
Yes, there's big money in vice, always has been.
Now, as the governor takes another shot at privatizing booze he has promised to take the money and throw it into education. This comes only days after he threatens to cut state education subsidies if he doesn't get his pension reform plans (which are still unclear) through the legislature. It comes only two years since he cut the state's basic education subsidy, forcing school districts like Warren County's to cut furlough teachers, and reduce student services and curriculum.
Time changes things, doesn't it?
So does politics.
In the span of two weeks, the governor has worked both sides of the good cop-bad cop tactic all by himself.
Do you want to be the legislator who votes against the governor's plans for liquor sales and deprives school districts the millions Corbett has promised? Do you want to be the legislator who votes against his pension plans and costs school districts the money he promises to take from them if his plans fail?
Do you see a pattern here?
If you want your kids to have a top-flight education, you better do what the governor says and get ready to drink and gamble more.
Has anyone in the administration whispered in the governor's ear that there are counties in Nevada where prostitution, the world's oldest private enterprise, is legal? Apparently, not yet.


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In addition to their crowdfunding efforts, we've come up with a list of creative fundraising ideas that kids can get started with ASAP, like spelling bees and home run derbies.
Learn more on our page that's dedicated to fundraising ideas for kids.
When you're ill, you and your loved ones need to worry about getting you better first and foremost. Finances shouldn't even enter the situation, but the unfortunately high cost of medical expenses can creep in and add undue stress.
Crowdfund to help shoulder the financial burden of those medical costs.
In order to help you be as successful as possible in such a trying time, we've outlined seven fundraising ideas to ensure that your medical and health crowdfunding campaign raises the money you need.
The list will take you from the start to the finish of your campaign. Start by setting a date and a goal and finish by thanking those who have donated.
Learn more on our page that's dedicated to fundraising ideas for medical and health related causes.
The grief and tragedy that accompanies the loss of a loved one is immeasurable. No coping friend or relative should have to worry if there's enough money for a funeral.
Setting up a crowdfunding page ensures that families in mourning can focus on what truly matters, being with one another and grieving.
To guide you through this fundraising journey, we have nine proven fundraising ideas to minimize any financial struggles on the horizon. From a step-by-step description of how to put together a good memorial fund page to tips on how to create a plan, it is all covered in our list.
Learn more on our page that's dedicated to fundraising ideas for memorial funds and funerals.
Here at Fundly, we love seeing our communities band together to support our military and veterans! Whether it's to honor a fallen soldier or send care packages to active duty members, your campaigns resonate deeply with family, friends, and your community, who will happily help out.
Let's all do our part in ensuring that we keep our soldiers out of harm's way and saving them when they need us the most!
Learn more on our page that's dedicated to fundraising ideas for military and veteran related causes.
We've been working with some of the largest nonprofits in the world here at Fundly. From powering Habitat for Humanity's Global Village program, to helping localized nonprofits raise money to fight poverty or fund education, we've helped organizations of all sizes meet their fundraising needs.
Our tools help you build organizationally-branded fundraising pages that your teams and individual fundraisers can link to!
Best yet, leverage our Fundly mobile app by snapping photos and videos at your next volunteering event and sharing them with your supporters in seconds!
Learn more on our page that's dedicated to fundraising ideas for nonprofits.
Schools remain one of the most underfunded keystones of our communities. Here at Fundly, we've seen fundraising campaigns of all shapes and sizes successfully raise money for local schools!
Whether you want to hold a walk-a-thon, a read-a-thon, or raise money for a school club, we provide you with the tools to immediately start collecting your much needed donations.
Plus your local neighbors and friends will likely appreciate not having to whip out the checkbook for more cookies, or ordering that magazine that will likely go unread for the rest of the year!
Learn more on our page that's dedicated to fundraising ideas for schools.
Athletes in the NFL and MLB might be wealthy now, but they didn't necessarily start out that way — unless we're talking about Eli and Peyton Manning. Thinking about them just makes life seem unfair. I digress, though.
For most, the price that comes along with training to be a contender in any sport can be very limiting.
There's no sidestepping the high cost of individual or team sports. To be competitive you need to pay for gear, coaching, extra coaching, travel expenses, tournament fees, even more coaching. That all adds up without even mentioning the cost ripple effect of the time and effort that games and practices take up.
To supplement your team's usual fundraising fare, try raising money online through Fundly.
Learn more on our page that's dedicated to fundraising ideas for athletes and sports teams.
Whether you decide to fundraise for your trip the old fashioned way (Grandma, I need help!) or through your own personal fundraising page here at Fundly, we understand that it is not always easy to get started!
Worry not!
Our platform has provided thousands of people with the opportunity to successfully raise money for their next trips.
Learn more on our page that's dedicated to fundraising ideas for trips.
We all know how expensive it can be these days to have a wedding, let alone a honeymoon!
Why not forgo the traditional wedding gifts, and raise money online to help offset the costs of your big day? Or, choose to give back and raise money for those less fortunate instead?
Learn more on our page that's dedicated to fundraising ideas for weddings and honeymoons.
If you're looking for a new way to rally the congregation to get something done, we can help you raise money directly for your church or your upcoming mission trip!
Tell your story and share it with your community. Whether you're raising funds for mission trips, volunteer work, a congregation fundraiser, natural disaster aid, or something else, crowdfunding will get the job done.
Learn more on our page that's dedicated to fundraising ideas for churches and religious organizations.
Budget cuts have resulted in less and less funding for important community projects that benefit towns and their beating hearts, the citizens.
Local clubs and organizations need funding to supplement their aims and efforts and crowdfunding can fill the gap left by holes in the budget.
A crowdfunding page lets organizers and leaders keep their logos and colors on their donation pages and makes it easy to reach out to large networks of willing supporters.
Learn more on our page that's dedicated to fundraising ideas for clubs and organizations.
Those involved in Greek life are young, energetic, and creative, as long as it isn't finals week. They are the perfect fundraisers in waiting and they often have the need to do so.
Between dues, philanthropic initiatives, and the cost of keeping a house running, there's no shortage of fundraising needs for Greek organizations.
Members of sororities and fraternities can capitalize on their internet skills to make the most of an online crowdfunding campaign.
Mix and match creative fundraising events that get the campus involved with an online crowdfunding campaign and your financial needs will be met in no time.
Learn more on our page that's dedicated to fundraising ideas for fraternities and sororities.
Crowdfunding is the grassroots fundraising method of choice. Marry that to your grassroots political run and head off on your campaign honeymoon.
Fundraising for politics and public office is its own unique brand of raising money. Start by following crowdfunding best practices, but then you'll need to supplement with additional steps to ensure you have the funds to get elected.
Good thing we've outlined the fundraising ideas you'll need to get a seat in your desired office.
Running a campaign is challenging and stressful enough. Eliminate some of the pressure by taking care of financing online with crowdfunding.
Learn more on our page that's dedicated to fundraising ideas for politics and public offices.
The average person would not be thrilled to go run just any 5K. Attach a charitable cause to that 5K and participation will sky rocket.
We don't all like exercising, but we do it because it is good for us. We don't all like parting with our money, but we donate it because we know there are causes that need our help.
A run, walk, or even ride combines healthy spending with healthy living and ends with the whole community better for it.
Runs, walks, and rides are fundraising mainstays. Elevate your standby event with the help of crowdfunding. You can host the event on a main page and let participants fundraise separately.
Your event will have record participation, record attendance, and, most importantly, record money raised.
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LINGUIST List 22.1953
Thu May 05 2011
Jobs: Australian Standard English & Comp Ling: Consultant, Butler Hill
Editor for this issue: Erin Smith <erin
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University or Organization: Butler Hill Group
Department: Custom Consulting
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Job Rank: Consultant
Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics
Required Language(s):
English (eng)
The Job:
We have an immediate need for a native English (Australian) Linguist with a
strong background in phonetics.
-Start date: May 2011
-20-30 hours per week for 3 months with a possible extension.
-Location is flexible.
Qualified candidates need to be linguists who are native speakers in
English (Australian) and meet the following requirements:
-Completed B.A. in computational linguistics, M.A. and Ph.D. a plus
-Fluent English written and spoken.
-Experience in Language Technology, particularly in Speech Processing -
either in academia or industry.
-Knowledge of XML structures.
-Experience with bug management and the software release lifecycle.
-Experience with command-line interfaces.
-Knowledge of the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Preferred Skills:
-Knowledge of a second and third language is important.
-Some basic programming and understanding of at least one programming
language, e.g. PERL, Python or C#.
-Knowledge of regular expressions (RegEx) use.
-Experience using Visual Studio.
-Creation of Text Normalization (TN) and Inverse Text Normalization (ITN)
-Run simple scripts and work with command-line-based tools.
-Analyze tests results and propose solutions.
-Bug management with Product Studio.
-Help in design documents of tools and platforms.
-Run performance and accuracy tests with internal tools.
-Write language specifications (TN patterns, etc.)
-Work with speech analysis tools.
-Assess quality of existent corpora.
-Creation of artificial grammars in grxml following SRGS standards.
-Experience with the ToBI prosodic annotation standards.
-Some experience building primary data tables, secondary data tables and
rules and algorithms.
-Write and revise lexicons and phone sets.
-Able to work with different phone sets and do phonetic annotation.
-Do prosody annotation.
-Write language specifications (phone set, standard variant choice, etc.)
-Familiarity with LTS and TTS technologies.
-Bug managing with Product Studio.
-Add POS (Part-of-Speech) tags to lexicons.
Additional Information:
Projects require excellent English reading, writing and communication
skills. Strong computer skills in a Windows environment and greater than
average comfort with software and technology are expected. US residents
must have US work authorization (US citizen or permanent resident).
Unfortunately, Butler Hill Group cannot sponsor employment visas at this
time. You will be required to sign a legally binding non-disclosure
agreement at the time of contract negotiation.
This is a part-time contract position.
We offer a competitive, hourly pay rate DOE (to be paid as 1099
self-employment income).
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Web Address for Applications:
Contact Information:
Azizah Mathly
Email: amathly
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