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Bobby Madritsch last pitched in the Mariners' starting rotation before a torn labrum knocked him out of action in early 2005. The Phils would reportedly offer the 31-year-old left-hander a minor league deal.
Few remember Madritsch was Seattle's best pitcher in the second half of 2004, so effective that manager Bob Melvin pitched him relentlessly until his arm fell off. He's pitched only 4 2-3 innings since. He was released by the Mariners after 2005, was claimed off waivers by Kansas City before '06, and didn't pitch an inning. Looking for another chance, he showed up in Clearwater last week, according to the Times.
In 2004, his only real taste of the Majors, Madritsch went 6-3 with a 3.27 ERA in 15 appearances, 11 as a starter, posting a 60/33 K/BB ratio. He will rely on a late-breaking fastball that hits 91 on the gun.
Baseball Prospectus called him "totally unflappable" in their 2005 primer, back when he was considered Seattle's only true lock at a spot in the rotation. Nicknamed "Mad" Madritsch, the Native American is a true intimidator and a fighter, complete with a giant tattoo of a medicine wheel on his neck.
Nothing's been easy. According to a 2004 profile in USA Today, he grew up in a gang-filled area on Chicago's South Side, dropped out of college, pitched for four independent league teams and recovered from reconstructive surgery, all before making it to the majors as a 28-year-old rookie. Here's the profile. [Link]
His arm has been his own worst enemy. Soon after the Reds drafted him in the 6th round of the '98 draft, he severed his rotator cuff. He added a torn labrum on top of it, and continued to pitch ... and pitch ... and pitch. As a minor league signing, he's worth a flyer – out of courtesy, if nothing else. It's a miracle he's made it this far, and it would take a miracle for his journey to continue.

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Stock Market Investing Tips
If you want to know some stock market investing tips, then you should continue reading this article. Here you will find some helpful tips that can help you in your discovery and journey in the complicated world of stock market investing. You will learn the stock market, here they are:
Do not try to predict or time the stock market because it is impossible. There are many who have tried to study and watch how the stock market trends works to find out when is the time to best invest. These individuals have only wasted their time and paperwork in trying to do this. In Stock market investing, it's all about your luck as a company may have a high stock market value today then suddenly drop tomorrow. These are some of the facts to know if you want to learn the stock market.
Hold the stocks that you have bought for at least a year. This way, your tax will only be 18%, because your tax will be considered as a long term capital gain and will be taxed in that rate. If you sell a stock market investment which you held for less than a year, then you tax will be considered as normal and will be taxed higher, as much as double.
You should buy stocks at a regular basis. You can buy stocks, for example, every end of the month, or twice a year, or annually. By doing this trick in stock market investing, you will be buying stocks at an average price. This is better than timing the stock market.
If you are still new and want to learn stock market business, then you should first invest on tax deferred plans. By investing on stocks that are tax deferred plans, you will not have to worry about tax implications. You can do this by investing either on 401K or 403B plans. You will get your earnings before the taxes are taken out making your investments grow on a higher rate. If you are still new in stock market investing, then you should invest as much on these deferred tax plans. Even professionals still do these.
In stock market investing, you should not rely too much on stocks. Instead of just buying stocks, invest on other assets as well. You can invest on bonds, real estate, and cash. By dong this, when one of the asset class underperforms or loses value, you well still have other class of assets that may be performing better.
If you are into stock market investment, do not just load up and buy just one stock. Instead, you should diversify your investment. Invest across different stocks. If you are not yet capable in vesting in 15 or more stocks, then buy mutual funds, one or more will be good to make sure that your stock market investment are diversified.
These are just some tips that you can follow in stock market investing. To learn the stock market fully can be a complicated this as there is no formula that will guarantee your total success. Stock market changes more than the weather changes. It is more unpredictable than a storm. However, if you follow these stock market investing tips you create a profitable investing strategy.
Ideas For All Foreign Exchange Traders
Foreign Exchange Traders for Beginners
While it is possible to make a profit with forex, it is important to learn about the best ideas for foreign exchange traders. Your demo account is an excellent opportunity to do this. The following tips will help to optimize the learning process for you.
You should learn to read the market for yourself, and make your own analyses. This is the best way to become successful within the foreign exchange traders market.
Learning about the currency pair you choose is important. If you attempt to learn about the entire system of forex including all currency pairings, you won't actually get to trading for a long time. It is important to gain an understanding of the volatility involved in trading. Focus on one area, learn everything you can, and then start slowly.
Try to learn about Fibonacci levels on ways on how they can help you with foreign exchange trading. Fibonacci levels can assist you when you are trying to determine what and when to buy. These magical numbers can also make it easy to decide when to pull out of a position.
Make sure to practice trading and research forex before participating. Try a demo platform to prepare yourself for real time trading.
The Canadian dollar is a very stable investment. Forex trading is sometimes difficult, because following the international news can be hard. The Canadian dollar often follows a similar path to the U.S. dollar; remembering that can help you make a wiser investment as a foreign exchange trader.
Make sure you get enough practice. By using a demo acocunt to trade with real market activity, you can learn forex trading techniques without losing any money. There are numerous online lessons you can use to gain an upper hand. You want to know as much as you can before you actually take that first step with a real trade.
Foreign Exchange Traders
You must have the knowledge to make a good decisions about the actions, you will be taking in Forex market otherwise you will make danger decisions. Your broker is a great source of information, and can walk you through the process and give you some advice.
Never try moving a stop point. Decide what your stop point will be before you trade, and stick with it. Allowing negative emotions, like greed and stress, to influence your decisions to move stops is indicative that you may be engaging in irrational trading. In all likelihood, doing this will only cost you money.
You may think the solution is to use Forex robots, but experience shows this can have bad results. They are a big moneymaker for people selling them but largely useless for investors in the Forex market. Take time to analyze your trading, and make all of your own decisions.
The relative strength index can tell you what the average loss or gain is on a particular market. This should give you insight into a particular market's potential, but does not necessarily reflect your specific investment. Give careful consideration to any decision you make to invest in a market that hasn't been, in general, profitable.
Trading will be much more enjoyable and simpler if you focus on a wide ranged Forex platform. There are many good platforms that allow you to use your cell phone to receive alerts and make deals. This means you can react quickly, even when you are away from the computer. Do not give up on a great opportunity simply because you are not connected to the world wide web.
Turning a profit on the forex markets is a lot easier when you have properly prepared yourself. Always keep in mind that forex trading is ever evolving, and changing and staying up-to-date with the changes is crucial. Keep an eye on the top forex sites to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to foreign exchange traders strategies.
Forex Advice to Increase Your Profits
You are about to enter into the forex world. There are many techniques and strategies, made available daily, which can help you to enter the foreign exchange market with confidence. Navigating your way to a successful trading strategy in this competitive marketplace can feel a little daunting at first. Below, you will find some suggestions for getting started in forex.
Keep practicing and you will get it right. These accounts will let you practice what you have learned and try out your strategies without risking real money. There are also a number of online tutorials of which you should take advantage. Prior to executing your initial real world trade, you should do everything possible to gain information and have a good understanding of the process.
The opposite strategy will bring the best results. You can resist those pesky natural impulses if you have a plan.
Forex success depends on getting help. Financial experts have studied forex for years, due to its complexities. It is extremely unlikely that you can just jump right into the market with a successful trading plan and no experience. Therefore, you should stick to the methods that work.
Review your expectations and your knowledge realistically before choosing an account package. Realistically acknowledge what your limits are. You are not going to get good at trading overnight. People usually start out with a lower leverage when it comes to different types of accounts. You should practice trading with a small test account, to avoid the risks associated with trading in large amounts. Try to start small and learn the ropes before you begin trading hardcore.
Take the time to learn what Fibonacci levels are and how they pertain to Forex trading. Knowing Fibonacci retracement and levels will assist in our calculations as you decide when to trade and who to trade with. These calculations can assist you in identifying the best exits.
When you first start Forex trading, use a mini account to minimize your risk. This can help you limit your losses and can be a nice practice trading platform. Even though this may not be as exciting as using a larger account, this can give you the practice you need so that when you do begin using bigger trades, you will be ready to make some serious cash.
Improve your critical thinking skills to be able to draw conclusions from your data and charts. You need to be able to synthesize info from all sorts of sources in the Forex market.
Forex eBooks or robots that claim they can rain riches on you are a waste of money. Most products like these will train you in forex trading techniques that are iffy at best. Unfortunately, the people making the most profits from these are the people selling them. If you want to get more out of Forex you can spend your money more wisely if you get a pro Forex trader.
Many think that there are visible stop loss markers in the market. This is totally untrue and you should avoid trading without them.
Watch the market yourself. Don't just rely on software. It takes a human touch to really figure out Forex trading, if you want to be successful.
If you want to see success in the forex market, limit your emotional involvement. The calmer you are, the fewer impulsive mistakes you are likely to make. While your emotions will always impact your business, you can make an effort to stay as rational as possible.
It is not necessary to buy a forex software system to get ready by using a demo account. You can go to the central forex site and get an account.
When trading, you need risk management. Be aware of the level of loss you will accept. Never remove your stops or limits once trading begins. If you know how to prevent loss, you will eliminate some costs. Become familiar with what a losing trend looks like and get out while you're ahead.
In the world of forex, there are many techniques that you have at your disposal to make better trades. The world of forex has a little something for everyone, but what works for one person may not for another. Hopefully, these tips have given you a starting point for your own strategy.
New To Forex? Here's Some Tips To Help You Succeed
Welcome to the wide world of Forex! Forex makes no attempt at concealing its massive size and complexities, but continues to offer enough reward to balance the scales perfectly. Navigating your way to a successful trading strategy in this competitive marketplace can feel a little daunting at first. Keep reading to read my suggestions on how to be successful in Forex.
Your success with Forex will probably not be carved with some unusual, untested method or formula. Trading on the forex market requires investors to master many complicated financial concepts. In fact, it has taken some people years to learn everything they need to know. Your odds of finding a trading method that works better than these tried and true methods are incredibly small. Becoming more knowledgeable about trading, and then developing a strategy, is really in your best interest.
Pick the trading method that can best fit in with your life. If you don't have much time for trading, try doing long term trades, like weekly or even monthly.
Never trade on your emotions. Emotions, such as panic, fear, anger, revenge, greed, euphoria, apathy and desperation, can have detrimental effects on your Forex trading. If your emotions guide your trading, you will end up taking too much risk and will eventually fail.
Avoid playing follow the leader when trading in the foreign exchange market. It is important to do your own analysis and develop your own trading style. The best case scenario is for you to perform you own analysis.
It is common to become overly excited when starting out forex. People can only focus on trading for just a small amount of time. Take a break from trading when needed an know that the market is always there when you are ready.
Don't try to trade in a large number of markets, especially when you first start to trade. Stay with the most common currency pairings. You might get flustered trying to trade in many different markets. As a result you can become reckless, which would not be a very good investment strategy.
A stop point should stay fixed. Even if you feel carried away with the momentum of trading and feel confident, never change the stop point you set before you began. Moving a stop point is usually irrational, more motivated by greed and emotion than discipline and patience. It is likely that this decision will end in needless loss.
You may have decided you are suited to forex trading and are ready to go ahead. You should know everything you can about how these systems operate before you get into it. Understand how this complex market can change at any moment and learn to spot the trends that lead towards profit. Learn about the different currencies that are regularly traded. If you're knowledgeable about the market, it'll be easy for you to make smart choices that will make you money.
Do not put your money into 'black box' programs, they are normally a scam. Results about their efficacy are often exaggerated.
Make intelligent decisions on which account package you will have based on what you are capable of. Remain pragmatic and recognize the fact that your knowledge, at this point, is deficient. Becoming a success in the market does not happen overnight. It's accepted that less leverage is better for your account. For starters, a demo account must be used, since it has no risk at all. Try to start small and learn the ropes before you begin trading hardcore.
In the world of forex, there are many techniques that you have at your disposal to make better trades. The world of forex has a little something for everyone, but what works for one person may not for another. Hopefully, these tips have given you a starting point for your own strategy.
Own Wall Street With These Top Stock Investing Tips
Investing in stocks can create a second stream of income for your family. You have to know what you're doing before you start, though. If you want to get the most out of the money you put into the stock market, the advice and suggestions provided below may be of help to you.
Try to purchase stocks that will do better than average. Average is typically defined as 10% annually. To figure the potential stock return, add the dividend yield to the growth rate of projected earnings. Stocks yielding 4% and which have a 10% earnings growth rate may produce a return of 14%.
Remain within your comfort zone. When investing by yourself, whether through an online or discount brokerage, you should only search for businesses that you have some understanding about. You may have excellent insight about a landlord business's future, but do you know anything about oil rig businesses? Leave these types of investment decisions to an expert adviser.
When investing in stocks it is important to find a method that gives you results and stay with it. Are you looking for those businesses with high profit markets? Perhaps you're targeting those companies with a large cash flow? You might want to formulate your strategy by starting with the type of stock you're looking to invest with. Figuring out whether you want to be a long-term investor or a constant trader is a good place to start.
Before plunking down any cold, hard cash down on the stock market, practice first. To do this you do not even need a fancy software package. Simply pick a stock and note down the current market price and your reasoning. Watch the stock you chose and how it performs over time. This way, you can see how your judgement plays out without causing yourself any loss of money.
Note the value of a stock as well as price. Is it a stock that will need a long-term investment? Consider the reasons for an unusually low price before you decide whether or not your investment is wise. Don't buy a cheap stock if you are uncertain of its upside.
Don't let your emotions control your trading decisions and don't obsess over trading decisions. Hoping that a falling stock will recover is not going to make it happen. Additionally, it is rarely ever good to add more money to a falling stock, thinking that you can get in while the price is low. Trade smart by using your head instead of your heart.
Prior to investing any cash with investment brokers, ensure you utilize the free resources you have available in order to shed some light on their reputation. By taking the time to investigate their background, you leave yourself less open to the possibility of investment fraud.
To make your stock portfolio better, create a plan including specific strategies. Be sure to include your specific intentions on when you will buy and when you will sell stocks. It must also include a clearly defined budget for your securities. Investments shouldn't be treated as gambles. You want to approach investing with a clear head.
When investing in companies, invest in ones with better returns versus better management. The management of a company is subject to change more quickly than its economic nature. Businesses which have large returns typically remain large for a long period of time, which provides you with better opportunities.
As stated above, the potential for earning by investing in the stock market is significant. Stock investing is a time tested way to earn a significant amount of money if you have some discipline. Take all of the tips you've learned here into consideration when making any investment decisions.
Simple Ways On How To Make Money In The Stock Market
The lure of the stock market can be quite strong. After all, who wouldn't want to make money just by investing and sitting back to reap the profits. However, you can also lose it just as easily. So, always take the time to inform yourself, in order to make the wisest choices for your situation. The information in this article can help you to develop a winning strategy that works for you.
A general tip that all beginners should use is to avoid buying stocks that cost less than $15 per share. When starting out, you generally don't want to invest in companies that aren't leading their field and those companies that are, are most definitely going to cost much more than $15 a share.
Do not start to sell all of your stock just because of an impending bear market. You may be trying to lighten potential losses, but this can be a huge mistake. Eventually, the market will rebound and most of the stocks will, too. Trying to cut your losses may actually cause them to be greater.
When investing in the stock market, do not forget the currency market. It has recently become somewhat unstable, and because of this, it has become a great opportunity for the day trader. If you keep up to date on news and politics you have a good chance of doing very well in a short amount of time.
It is important that you never think of investing as a hobby. It is really an extremely competitive business, and if you keep that in mind you will be able to have a more helpful outlook. You need to deeply understand your profits and losses along with the companies you are investing in.
If you are a new investor, it can be easy to spend too much time thinking about a specific trade that you should have made. There will definitely be times when you hold on to a stock for a long time, or when you miss an opportunity to make a huge profit. Thinking too much about these types of events can put an enormous dent in your confidence, and distract you from making good trades in the future. It is better to learn from the experience, and move on without letting it get to you emotionally.
Be sure to always keep up with magazines, such as, Forbes and The Economist. You want to be up to date with how the economy is working and what people are investing in. When you figure this out, you know what direction you should be feeding your money to and then, you can watch it multiply.
As you already know, the lure of quick and easy profit is the siren call of the stock market. However, there are just as many dangers to those who are blinded by the thought of getting rich quick. Always take the time and arm yourself with knowledge before jumping in to anything. Your investment of time will help assure that your financial investment will pay off for you.


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DIRECT ACTION WELFARE GROUP INC Overview
Target demographics: Low income families throughout the state of West Virginia. Through our Teen DAWG program we focus on "at risk" youth throughout the state with a concentration on youth residing in public housing communities.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Our training programs directly impact over 200 individuals per year, our organizing efforts directly impact over 600 people throughout the state. Our Teen DAWG program directlyimpacts over 100 youth.
Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: •help with distributing information to low income families about public assistance programs
•help set up for a training or public forum
•assist someone with applying for college scholarships, writing a resume, or learning how to use email.
•help enter information in our database
•help with office repairs and cleaning
•answer phones and help out with clerical work
•share my knowledge and expertise with low income individuals
•help with DAWG's monthly pot luck or conciseness raising movie night
•help sort clothes or set up for a clothing giveaway
•help solicit donations
Geographic areas served: The entire state of West Virginia.
Programs: What We Do
Whatever is necessary to ensure that people in poverty are heard and listened to on issues that affect our lives
• Empower current and former welfare recipients, low wage workers, and people living in poverty by providing them with the knowledge and the tools to change their lives.
• Educate current and former welfare recipients, low wage workers, and persons living in poverty on their rights and how to advocate on behalf of themselves and others concerning their rights.
• Organize people in poverty including youth to provide a voice to be heard on the local, state, and national level.
• Provide training, support, and advocacy to empower people in poverty to be heard on the national, regional, and state levels to ensure that they have a voice in the policies that affect them.
• Organize people in poverty to become leaders in their community.
•Provide a space where youth in poverty can organize around issues they are concerned with – our Teen DAWG program
Direct Action Welfare Group's vision is the end of poverty in West Virginia. In order to make this vision a reality, we advocate with low-income families for economic justice.
Direct Action Welfare Group believes….
•Poor people of West Virginia can stand together as an organized community to fight against discrimination and the suffering of poverty.
•No matter how poor you are you have a voice and rights as a human being.
•Every individual should be treated fairly regardless of race, creed, nationality, income, sexual orientation, religion, gender, age, or educational level.
•Access to services and assistance is a right and not a benefit
•Everyone has the right to a good education including post-secondary education, medical, dental, and vision care, a job at a living wage, affordable childcare, decent housing and adequate food and clothing.
•Every mother should have the option to choose to stay home and care for her children or work.
In 2009 DAWG hosted a Leadership School, with the Poverty Initiative of Union Theological Seminary, which brought poverty leaders together from all over the world to discuss issues and to share knowledge.
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Frederik Pohl and C.M. Kornbluth, Space Merchants
Earlier this week, Grandmaster Frederik Pohl passed away at the age of 93. He's the last of a major generation in the genre, and was a legendary contributor to science fiction from every possible direction. It's a great loss for Science Fiction.
I'd been wanting to write about Pohl and Kornbluth's novel The Space Merchants ever since I picked up the book a couple of years ago. I blew through it, and loved every word – it, for the most part, holds up just as well in 2013 as it seems to have back in 1953.
Go read Frederik Pohl and C.M. Kornbluth, Space Merchants over on Kirkus Reviews.
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Title: Installation Technician / Satellite Dish / Cable / TV - Atlanta, GA & Surrounding Areas 10.28.13 Location: Georgia-College Park Job Number: 2588 We are HIRING!! Take charge your Earnings Potential Today!!! MasTec Advanced Technologies is the premier Home Service Installation provider for DirecTV and we are currently recruiting in your area for a Satellite Installation Technician. MasTec's satellite technicians are focused on the front-line customer. They install, test, troubleshoot, repair and upgrade equipment that receives signals for residential and business customers. The work performed must follow safety guidelines as well as pre-approved installation, testing, repair and upgrade processes. Duties will include but not limited to: 1. Prepares for satellite dish system installations by reviewing installation orders; gathering equipment, supplies, and tools. 2. Customer interaction in areas such as: * Coordinates daily schedules * Resolving concerns and answering questions, by listening to customer's explanation of problems; diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing problem * Upgrading systems to provide more reliable electricity to homes and businesses. by replacing and upgrading components; referring to schematics, manuals and manufacturers' instructions * Plans installations by evaluating location; locating access; laying-out equipment and wiring plan. * Deliver quality services to our customers and ensure products and services are explained 3. Testing equipment and connections, identifying and correcting problems 4. Maintains safe work environment by following safe practices. 5. Occasional travel may be required. Related experience: cable, wiring, satellite, security alarm, home theater, electrical, electrician, TV, internet, telecommunication, maintenance, repair, electronic, hand tools, power tools, ladder, OSHA, install, materials, supplies, testing, work orders, customer service, construction, former military Qualifications: We Are Looking For People Who: * Have a history of providing outstanding Customer Service * Have a minimum of 1-2 years of work experience * Preferred but not required experience in - cable, satellite, electrical, telephone, residential wiring, home theater or home security installation. * Are able to lift 50 lbs and climb 40 foot ladders. * Meet weight restrictions to comply with OSHA and Company safety standards * Are able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbally and written. * Have a valid driver's license. * Pass Background, Drug test and MVR (driving record) pre-employment Job: Installation/Maintenance/Repair


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House, 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, (Sleeps 8)
Enjoy the world class amenities of Wild Dunes Resort from this centrally located home in the highly desirable Pelican Bay neighborhood. Across from the beach and 100 yards to the pool, you will love this bright and sunny, like-new home.
Spring 2012 full renovation - inside and out in this four bedroom, three and a half bath vacation home. Hear the ocean waves from the Master bedroom, with its own private deck overlooking the large lagoon. This pretty Master suite includes queen bed, lots of closet space, TV and large bath with separate shower and tub, and double vanity on the second floor.
Two additional bedrooms upstairs, one with queen and one with twin beds, full bath, laundry room, and large porch. First floor queen bedroom has private full bath, and TV. Wonderful screened porch and deck allows you to enjoy the cool ocean breezes and relax with a cocktail or meal overlooking the lagoon.
Kitchen is fully-equipped for convenient cooking, dining area seats 8, and comfortable living room includes a large TV,VCR and DVD player. New powder room off living room is very handy. Covered garage for two cars and an outdoor shower for post-beach and pool trips is included. You and your family will love it!
And to make trips to the beach even more simple a golf cart is now available as an additional option. Fall 2013 all new wicker patio furniture, 2 rocking chairs and 4 Adirondack chairs.
I live 10 minutes away and handle 100% of the property management, including cleaning, check-in and post departure follow-up with all guests.
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- Long-term Renters Welcome
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- children welcome
- non smoking only
- pets not allowed
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Benefit planned to establish museum at WGPR-TV
The WGPR-TV Historical Society will host a benefit Friday, February 21 at the Detroit Historical Museum.
The evening of dining and music is a effort to raise funds to establish a museum at the original site of the nation's first television station owned and operated by African-Americans.
The station, which was founded by William V. Banks, went on the air in 1975, broadcasting from 3146 East Jefferson in Detroit.
Notable shows on TV 62 included "The Scene," a locally produced dance program, "Auction Movie" and "Big City News."
The station's news department helped launch the careers of many young African-American reporters, photographers and editors.
An exhibit about the history of WGPR-TV 62 is planned for the Detroit Historical Museum in 2016.
For more information about the upcoming fundraiser contact 313-461-9652.
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U.S. business economists have sharply cut their growth forecasts for the April-June quarter and 2014, though they remain optimistic that the economy will rebound from a dismal first quarter.
The Union Hospital Community Health and Wellness Department will offer a Healthy You Heart Screening event at the Dover Public Library.
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The Southside Gospel Chapel will hold a vacation Bible school
At 6:30 p.m. on July 26, Sisters For The Journey will host "Unlocking the Chains,"a fundraiser at Grace United Methodist Church to assist Broken Past to Bright Future, an organization that provides recovery services for children...
National University of Health Sciences has awarded Erin Emley, a doctor of chiropractic student from Bolivar, the Smith Scholarship.
Samantha Fish made a visit Wednesday night to the Canal House in Tuscarawas and played a couple of hours. I saw her play a little over a year ago and wanted to check her out again.
Local students have been named to the dean's list at Tiffin College.
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LOS ANGELES — It's unlikely that PBS will reinstate Fred Willard as announcer of Market Warriors, its new antiquing reality show, if Los Angeles prosecutors decline to press charges for his July 17 arrest for lewd conduct in a Los … Continue reading
Decades ago, a teenaged Raquel Bitton locked herself in her San Francisco bedroom, suffering miserably from her first broken heart. Her only comfort was an album by Edith Piaf, the diminutive French chanteuse known as "the Little Sparrow." "It is … Continue reading
Halfway through its three-year transition from one of PBS' leading outlets to an independent public TV station in the world capital of film and television production, the new KCET is still very much a work in progress. Continue reading
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During pledge drives, public television stations routinely ignore one of their biggest audience draws — the daytime PBS Kids block — deeming the meager returns not worth the effort of disrupting the viewing habits of children who watch each day. But ongoing financial challenges at many stations have prompted some to test new approaches for tapping into the strong affinity for the shows. Continue reading
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Plane crash reported near Darby; 2 on board survive
DARBY — A small plane has crashed south of Darby, in a field near U.S. 93 mile marker 27. Two people on board the vintage Aeronca Champ survived the impact, and are being treated at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital in Hamilton.
Report released on plane crash near Great Falls
GREAT FALLS — Investigators say a small plane that crashed southeast of Great Falls, killing one person and injuring three others, hit a group of trees as the pilot approached a ridge.
Victim of Montana plane crash identified; NTSB, FAA investigating
GREAT FALLS — Officials in Cascade County have identified the woman who was killed and the three who were injured in a plane crash about 30 miles southeast of Great Falls.
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GREAT FALLS — Authorities say one person was killed when a single-engine plane crashed about 30 miles southeast of Great Falls.
McKenzie Morgan, 17, took these photos of her wrecked Cessna 172
A collection of photos taken by McKenzie Morgan of her wrecked Cessna 172 was the most-viewed thing on The Billings Gazette this past week.Morgan crashed the plane near Francs Peak outside Meeteetse, Wyo., in August 2013 during her first solo flight attempt. Morgan's story was featured Sunda…
Pilot killed in crash west of Lolo Pass was bound for experimental aircraft fly-in
MISSOULA — The pilot killed Monday in the crash of a small plane in the Bitterroot Mountains west of Lolo Pass was head of the staff of an engineering firm in Richland, Wash.
Pilot killed in plane crash in Bitterroots; plane en route to Baker
MISSOULA — The pilot of a small plane that crashed in the Bitterroot Mountains of Idaho has been confirmed dead.
Central Montana plane crash kills pilot
LEWISTOWN — A single-engine airplane crashed near the Russian Flat airstrip in the Lewis and Clark National Forest, killing the pilot.
Wyoming woman killed in Adirondacks plane crash
NORTH ELBA, N.Y. — Authorities have identified the three victims in a single-engine plane crash in the Adirondacks as a West Virginia man, his 24-year-old daughter and a 25-year-old Michigan man.
Pilot killed in Lost Trail crash was ferrying antique plane to Montana
LOST TRAIL PASS — Scott and Sadie Grasser will never forget the sound an airplane makes when it crashes.
Pilot killed in Lost Trail crash; witnesses describe fireball
LOST TRAIL PASS — Ravalli County Undersheriff Steve Holton announced on Wednesday morning that investigators have tentatively identified the aircraft and the pilot who perished in the airplane crash at Lost Trail Ski Area on Tuesday evening.
Pilot suffers minor injuries in Valley plane crash
HELENA — An 80-year-old Helena man sustained minor injuries when his airplane crashed on landing in the Helena Valley, ending up on its top.
Pray man injured when plane crashes near Yellowstone
A plane crashed just inside the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park early Monday seriously injuring the pilot, park officials said.
Could be months before Wyoming plane crash reached
CODY, Wyo. — With avalanche dangers looming, officials said Wednesday it could be months before crews can reach a single-engine plane that crashed on a mountain in northwest Wyoming, presumably killing two elderly brothers on board.
Pilot, passenger presumed dead on plane that crashed in Wyoming
The Park County, Wyo., Sheriff's Office has called off rescue attempts for two brothers whose plane went down in the Washakie Wilderness area of Park County on May 6.
All 5 bodies recovered from Idaho plane crash
BOISE, Idaho — The bodies of all five victims of a December plane crash have been recovered from the mountains of central Idaho.
Brother describes finding sibling's plane wreckage
BOISE, Idaho — When Dellon Smith spotted the wreckage of his older brother's airplane on the side of a central Idaho mountain, he started running.
2 escape serious injury in Yellowstone plane crash
POWELL, Wyo. — Authorities say two Alaska men escaped serious injury when they crashed their single-engine airplane in Yellowstone National Park.
Emergency call preceded plane crash in Grand Teton
MOOSE, Wyo. — The National Transportation Safety Board said the pilot of an experimental plane that crashed Wednesday in Grand Teton National Park told air traffic controllers there was a problem with the plane and that the pilot was returning to the airport when the plane crashed.
Grand Teton plane crash kills 2
CASPER, Wyo. — Two people died in a single-engine plane crash shortly after noon on Wednesday near Jackson Hole Airport by North Spring Gulch Road in Grand Teton National Park, according to park spokeswoman Jackie Skaggs.
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From sci-fi to reality: 3-D printing arrives in Chicago
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In addition to creating images of yourself and crafting usable objects, the folks at the 3D Printer Experience offer classes ($79) to teach the ropes of three-dimensional printing. Download 123D Catch from the Apple store to start capturing the world in 3-D, by stitching together digital photographs, before signing up for a session.
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Julie Friedman Steele gets a little choked up when describing the potentially world-altering impact of a technology she has helped to make available right here in Chicago: a decades-old manufacturing process called "3-D printing."
Due to patent expirations and other factors, it has only recently become available to the general public.
"We want to try to create mass adoption of the technology," says Friedman, 36, who in late April with collaborator Mike Moceri opened The 3D Printing Experience at 316 N. Clark. According to Friedman, it's the only retail outlet of its kind in the country.
A Chicago native, Friedman formerly worked in the Los Angeles entertainment industry (TV, film) and is pals with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, a "great supporter and trusted adviser" in a social enterprise venture she runs called The MetaSpace. Another mentor and guide was the late Second City producer Joyce Sloane. Friedman says she'll hire improv actors from the Old Town comedy college to greet and interact with 3D Experience visitors.
As part of the Chicago family that owns Friedman Properties Ltd. — one of the city's most successful real estate development firms, with a River North-based empire that encompasses millions of prime square feet — Friedman has for years put her money and time toward endeavors aimed at improving society. The global spread of 3-D printing is one of them. Third World countries, perhaps most especially, stand to benefit from the ability to make wares cheaply: cooking and eating implements, and machine parts. Friedman calls this democratization of manufacturing "the third industrial revolution."
"It's a very emotional thing," she says, stifling tears, "because you know how much you're helping everybody."
On the merely amusing end of the 3-D spectrum, you can print a swell replica of your head in a variety of sizes. It's accomplished with cameras and computers and a revolving platform that looks like something more at home on the Starship Enterprise. The final product (with or without added Mohawk) emerges in roughly 25 to 30 minutes, courtesy of consumer-grade printers (sold at Friedman's shop) that start at $999.
The utilitarian-looking contraptions, which Friedman admits are still not "ready for prime time," form objects (made from petroleum- or corn-based plastic) layer-by-layer using a method called fused deposition modeling. Another higher resolution method, stereolithography, will be available soon, along with more eco-friendly printer supplies (toner, if you will).
The highest-grade 3-D laser machines, like the EOS behemoth at Experience, cost around $250,000, accommodate an array of raw materials from chain-mail to moon dust and can be used (though the one at Experience isn't — yet) to produce such wonders as "bio-meat" and even human organs.
There's one thing, however, the helpful folks at Experience will not make for you even though they could (minus the mechanical innards): a gun. That's where Friedman and crew draw the line. Oh, and guys: this isn't Cynthia Plaster Caster's workshop, either.
Dan Roque, a guitar and ukulele instructor from Highland, Ind., drove to Chicago specifically to design an acoustic-electric guitar at Friedman's shop. Coincidentally, another visitor had just made a ukulele. Roque thought he might get one of those, too. Both would be far cheaper than purchasing customized instruments crafted the traditional way — a few hundred dollars vs. a few thousand.
"I was talking with some buddies a while ago, and someone had mentioned something about 3-D printers," he said. "So I started looking on the Internet and seeing that people were making guitars and violins. One guy made a flute."
That's nothing. Not long ago, some not-dumb people printed a liver. It survived for only five days outside the body, but still — a liver.
"The future is very exciting," Friedman says, "because people are back in control of their own destinies and have the freedom to create."


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The Mall's Fountain Charity Fund
The Mall established The Fountain Charity Fund in March 2003. Administered by the Quartet Community Foundation, it provides grants to charitable organisations within a 25 mile radius of The Mall. All the money thrown into The Mall's fountain by shoppers - around £10,000 a year - provides the bulk of money in the Fountain Fund. The Fund will also be supplemented with proceeds from a range of fund-raising activities at The Mall.
Charity Collections
The Mall hosts a maximum of two charity collections in the centre each month, with the exception of November and December when we have carol singers and other seasonal activities. Due to the number of requests we receive, we ask charities to write to us in the first instance. Preference is given to local charities. Please write to The Marketing Department, Management Offices, The Mall at Cribbs Causeway, Bristol BS34 5DG.
National Charitable Events
The Mall supports national charitable events such as Red Nose Day, Children in Need and the Poppy Appeal. Many of our retailers actively support these events with their own in-store fund-raising activities.
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The Mall at Cribbs Causeway's Fountain Fund, established in March 2003, supports local charities and community projects. Since then, grants have been awarded to a wide variety of deserving causes to benefit the young and old, the disadvantaged, disabled, bereaved and those providing valuable community facilities and services.
The fountain in the centre of The Mall has had a magnetic appeal for children since the shopping centre opened in 1998. Kids of all ages love to watch the fountain and carry on the age old tradition of throwing coins into the water for luck. And not just a few coins - enough to fill four large black domestic wheelie bins every month. That's £10,000 of coins every year!
Collecting the Coins out of the Fountain
Once a month, on a Sunday evening when The Mall has closed the Mall team set to work collecting the thousands of coins from the fountain. After draining the water from the fountain, they use heavy-duty wet vacuum cleaners to suck up the coins and transfer them into big black wheelie bins. The team then lay out the coins on large dust sheets to dry for up to a week before they are counted up into money bags ready for banking.
For the first five years of The Mall's life, local scout groups helped Mall staff empty the coins from the fountain, drying, bagging and then banking the proceeds to help pay for the new equipment they needed. It was hard work and they earned every penny!
How it all began
In March 2003, The Mall decided to make the money collected from the fountain available to a wider group of worthwhile organisations within a 25 mile radius of The Mall, and established its Fountain Fund.
Since then its Fountain Fund has given away over £100,000 to good causes in the local community. The charity is administered by the Quartet Community Foundation which manages and distributes charitable funds on behalf of individuals, companies and organisations in the West of England.
The Mall meets with Quartet once a year to review the grant applications. Looking for organisations where a small amount of money can make a big difference means The Mall can help a larger number of organisations whilst making a substantial difference to the local community.
So what happens to the money that is so generously donated by Mall shoppers?
Over the years The Mall's Fountain Fund has helped hundreds of local groups in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Whether large or small, the grants help local voluntary organisations carry out vital community initiatives. Every March charity representatives are invited to attend a tea party at The Mall to receive their cheques.
"We are always amazed and impressed by the huge variety of extremely worthwhile voluntary projects going on around us," says Maria Crayton, Head of Marketing at The Mall. "It gives us enormous pleasure to be able to use the money donated by shoppers to support such worthwhile causes."
Quartet Community Foundation says: "The Fountain Fund is a wonderful example of how local people carrying out simple tasks like shopping can take part in helping local communities grow stronger. All your pennies, made into small grants, truly do make a huge difference to the lives of local people in need."
Applying for a Grant
If you are part of a charity, organisation or community group that could benefit from a grant, please complete a Grant Application Form.
The Mall welcomes applications from small local charities, voluntary and community groups where a small amount of money can make a difference.
Applicants must be based and working within a 25 mile radius of the Mall at Cribbs Causeway.
Your organisation does not need to be a registered charity, as long as the work you do has charitable aims and you have a constitution or set of rules and a management committee.
For more information please read our Grant Guidelines Document.
2014 Grant Recipients
We are delighted to offer grants to the following organisations:
Bath Gateway out & About
Providing social and leisure activities for individuals 18 years and over who either have a learning disability are disabled, or both. Activities are undertaken out & about in the community and enable our members to take part in a range of age appropriate experiences helping them with their life skills, raising their self esteem, building their confidence and developing their friendships. The aim is to integrate them into society as much as possible dependent upon individual abilities. They would like to use their grant for the training and recruitment of volunteers for this club.
The UK's leading centre for contemporary circus and physical theatre. They deliver relevant, extensive and innovative training through part time and full time accredited courses, and offer a wide programme of opportunities and resources to local communities through their vibrant artist, community, youth, outreach work. They provide a welcoming and inspiring space for cultural entertainment, development, learning and participation for all at their Portland Square site and excellent facilities for circus training at Kingswood which are unparalleled in South West England. Throughout Circomedia's year-round programme of training, events and opportunities, the organisation engages audiences in the physical, creative and social learning opportunities presented by contemporary circus skills and performance. We seek to remain responsive to the needs of the communities in which our two sites sit, and are committed to supporting those most in need. They would like to use their grant towards the cost of delivering a monthly inclusion programme for families with disabled children.
Mothers for Mothers
A post natal illness support charity originally founded in 1981 by a group of local mother suffering from PNI, who felt there was little support available to them. They became a registered charity in 1993, and work with mothers living in Bristol, Bath and surrounding areas. They support women suffering from post natal illness by manning a national helpline, Monday to Thursday 2.30pm-9.30pm. They support any women with a child aged 3 or under (in practice the age of the child when mum present is on average four months old). Their trained volunteers also make weekly support calls to local women who request this service. They hold two weekly support groups for mums and babies in Barton Hill and Bedminster. They also offer low cost counselling with two student counsellors and run training programmes for health professionals and counsellors, teaching about the signs and symptoms of PNI and how to supporting women with PNI. They would like to use their grant to fund a play worker for this support group for women who have experienced post natal depression.
Nailsea Disability Initiative
Aims to support elderly and disabled people in North Somerset by: Promoting their care, welfare and education; Providing information and advice on issues relating to disability; Helping them access the welfare benefits to which they are entitled; Improving their quality of life; Championing Access Issues. The aims are met through: Opening an office and drop-in information & advice centre four days a week in Nailsea; Provide help and info via telephone email and website; Offering home visits to those unable to attend drop in centre; Approaching services, leisure venues, shops etc. on behalf of clients where access has been an issue and offering businesses access audits, staff disability training and general advice; Offering schools lessons covering the issues facing disabled people. Many of their volunteers are disabled themselves using the volunteering opportunity to build confidence with a view to returning to paid work in the future. They will be using their grant towards the running costs of this advice and drop-in centre for disabled individuals.
South Glos Parents and Carers CIC
Started as a group of committed parents coming together with a strong desire to improve the lives of all families in S Glos with children with additional needs or a disability. They are established to ensure that efficient and appropriate services are available to S. Glos. children/young adults (0-25yrs) in order to enable them to reach their full potential. As a parent/carer led organisation, they represent the views and experiences of families and represent the collective voice of parents within the local area creating a community network amongst our families. They have naturally started to develop a network of support for families to reduce isolation and help to increase confidence/information and resilience within families. Their long term vision is to create a Hub so that parents have a first point of contact for emotional support and signposting. They plan to provide Information and emotional support and to signpost families to relevant specialist help. They will be using their grant to help with the running costs of parent led support group sessions for the families of children with additional needs and disabilities.
Shirehampton Community Action Forum
SCAF is a small, grass-roots not for profit community organisation working in Shirehampton, North West Bristol within Avonmouth ward with approx. 6,800 residents. Their overall aim is to improve the quality of life for all living and/or working in Shirehampton. They do this through the activities of our Full Forum & Action groups which work in strong & effective partnerships with BCC, Statutory agencies, Police, local community & voluntary sector groups, schools, churches and our Local Councillors. They work to address key issues affecting the community under the broad scope of Community Safety, Youth Support, Planning & Development Environment. AS SCAF they deliver most of their BCC Neighbourhood Partnership agenda for Shirehampton through their Community Safety Action Group and Full Forum Meetings. They give all residents the opportunity to express their views & work together within effective partnerships to address local issues. We are an open and democratic organisation. They will be using their grant to help towards the cost of a programme of door to door afternoon community bus shopping trip for isolated older people.
Julian House
Provide residential support for people in recovery from addiction who would otherwise be homeless or in prison. Their clients have lost everything because of their addiction and most have associated mental and physical health problems. Jullian House offers a structured two year abstinence-based programme. Their residents commit to make radical changes in their lives and Julian House help them develop the tools and skills to bring this about. They are based in Bristol and residents are referred to them from prisons across the UK, Local and national treatment services, related agencies or self referrals. They offer a safe, supportive and very comfortable home to 17 single adults at any one time: 5 in their 5-bedroom staffed house which develops core independent living skills, and 12 in one of three 4-bed move-on houses. Over the past 14 years Julian House has helped over 780 people recover from their addictions and move on to live fulfilling and independent lives. Last year 43 people benefited from the St Vincent's approach, with 19 making a successful addiction free move ons. They will be using their grant for fees associated with 13 individuals recovering from addiction attending a treatment programme.
Amberley Road Church Women's Group
The group supports older local women by running social activity sessions, they will be using their grant to help towards the running costs of this social support group for older people.
Family Centre (Deaf Children)
Bringing together families living with deafness - those with a deaf child or deaf parent. They organise family activities throughout the year at weekends and in school holidays and welcome the whole family. There is an activity every month, and every activity is designed to engage and include all the children, whether they use British Sign Language (BSL), are oral, or hearing siblings. They send a weekly email newsletter with local and national news and events, as well as information about their activities. Family Centre runs a range of family friendly BSL courses and workshops so the whole family can try the language and develop their skills - they can even support learning in the home. They run a youth club for deaf young people aged 11+ with weekly activities during term time and summer holiday activities - sessions include, sport, creative, trips and workshops. They will be using their grant to run additional youth club sessions for deaf children aged 8-10.
Swan Advice Network
Swan exists to relieve need and hardship amongst people in Bath and North East Somerset and surrounding areas by providing a range of advice, information and access services. Their main activities are a community transport service using volunteer car drivers, a housing advice service, money mentoring, and the administration of the Bath and District Deposit Bond Scheme which enables people without enough money for a deposit to enter the private rented sector. They will be using their grant to go towards the cost of a Coordinater for the group's Access to Health transport service isolated people with health issues.
Kingsmeadow Community Flat
Activate a sense of community leading to reduction in isolation and increased sense of pride. Develop cross generational relationships across the community leading to improved understanding-improving community cohesion. Increase skills and educational attainment of local residents leading to enhanced work related opportunities. Provide a focus for the community and for agencies wishing to engage with the community-building trust & bridging the gap. Improve health and wellbeing of all residents. Raise the profile of the area externally -reducing misunderstandings and negative perceptions about the area. Dreamscheme-Work Points and rewards for children and young people. Afterschool Education. Outdoors -old street games - cycling events. Education to improve and update C.V' writing on line -training -assistance to find employment. Counselling -job club.literacy and numeracy courses. The Friendship Club-Arm chair exercises for lonely & isolated Seniors. Buggy walks - jogging sessions They will be using their grant to go towards the cost of an older people's friendship club.
Their vision is to see young people empowered to take responsibility for solving problems by demonstrating leadership in their communities. Envision delivers a series of programmes with 14-19 year olds which promote citizenship amongst young people by organising programmes of educational value to: Advance the personal development of young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals; Provide positive approaches to social welfare and community cohesion; Advance volunteering, recognising and sharing excellence; Promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment for the public benefit; Promote equality and diversity for public benefit through activities which foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds; Work to advance the education of young people and adults, in particular those from socially or economically deprived communities. They will be using their grant to work with young people from Oasis Academy Brightstowe on a Community-Apprentice leadership programme.
Bristol Ladies Union Football Club
BLUFC provides the opportunity for girls and young women in North Bristol to play football and receive coaching from FA qualified coaches. They will be using their grant to go towards the running costs of the football club.
2013 Grant Recipients
We are delighted to offer grants to the following organisations:
Family Centre aims to bring together families living with deafness- those with a deaf child or deaf parent. This year, the charity will be starting a deaf youth service for young people aged 11 - 19, to provide 30 evening sessions and quarterly Saturday sessions. The youth service will help deaf young people in the region develop a strong and supportive peer group, whilst providing essential information in an accessible way. The sessions will focus on building confidence and self-esteem while allowing deaf young people to enjoy a range of activities and guest speakers, all with British Sign Language interpretation.
Home - Start Bristol would like to use their grant to arrange for volunteers and the families they support to attend an educational trip. Many of the families supported by the charity would not usually access such city resources due to feelings of isolation, low self-esteem and lack of confidence. The volunteers will be there to offer support, allowing families to access a superb resource which benefits both parents and children and create a memorable and special event for everyone involved.
St Werberghs City Farm has expanded across three sites over the past 34 years and developed a range of unique services to engage some of Bristol's most disadvantaged residents. The farm plans to use the grant from The Mall's Fountain Fund to develop a structured work experience scheme, offering high-quality, practical learning experiences for young people who are socially or economically disadvantaged. Each student will gain experience of working on a city farm, develop knowledge in animal care, conservation and construction and build practical skills, whilst working on their communication, independence and confidence.
Compass Point plan to use their grant to allow their Year 6 children to attend a school camp before they leave for secondary school. The grant will help to open the activity up to 12 children, most of whom have special educational needs, and also support families who are unable to fund the cost of the school trip allowing each child the opportunity to build life skills and independence.
169th Bristol Brentry Scout Group has decided to treat it's members to a PGL multi-activity camp in August and give them the opportunity to get out and enjoy a holiday they would otherwise not be able to afford. The scout group plan to use the Fountain Fund Grant to offset the cost and help make the trip affordable for the families of children attending.
Shrubberies School is a special educational needs school in Stone House. The school would like to provide students with a unique project, to keep chickens in the school grounds. The chicken project will combine science, work experience and food technology. After successfully hatching seven chicks, Shrubberies will be using their grant to buy an 'Eglu'. chicken home and run, allowing the students to watch their chicks grow and develop their chicken project into further curricular activities such as fundraising through egg selling, home economics and animal care.
Southern Brooks Community Partnership works with community groups to help them to achieve their potential. Supporting the local Coniston and Callicroft community, the scheme assists children with maths and English homework, whilst providing parents with tools to help their children learn at home. The community partnership will use their grant to purchase laptops for the centre, to encourage participation and provide equipment potentially not available to children at home.
Men in Sheds aims to reduce isolation in older men by providing a shed-like environment with a focus on socialising, sharing skills and learning new ones. . Shoulder to shoulder contact is seen as a more preferable method of engagement in the male population, allowing camaraderie and friendship to grow. The community allotment site has offered their 'shed' as an accessible fully equipped community room to carry out woodwork projects together. The grant will provide the tools necessary to produce wooden items from sourced re-usable timber to benefit the community.
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West of England MS Therapy Centre Offers a range of complimentary therapies, services and counselling, the centre supports people affected by Multiple Sclerosis in the West of England; alleviating some of their distressing symptoms and encouraging them to remain fit, active and mobile for as long as possible. Retaining mobility is challenging to many people with MS, however regular on going Physiotherapy sessions help people keep the use of their muscles for as long as possible helping them to keep mobile. The centre plans to use its grant to fund a weekly one-to-one neuro-physiotherapy session for a full year.
Hanham Community Centre offers a range of activities including toddler groups, keep fit, art classes and drama groups, the centre has also been providing free internet access to the community for several years, Sadly their PC is no longer working, meaning that many of their members are missing out. The Community Centre is planning to purchase a new computer to allow their members to continue to use the internet free of charge, and wish to use the grant to cover the cost of the new equipment.
Swallow provides supported housing, allowing people with learning disabilities to live independently. The scheme also organises social events, bringing people together to have fun and offer mutual support. Following the success fo the paralympics, members have been inspired to take up a range of sports and the group would like to use the grant to provide members with access to weekly swimming sessions at the Midsomer Norton Leisure Centre.
2012 Grant Recipients
We are delighted to offer grants to the following organisations:
Knowle West Health Association has recently taken on 1.3 acre land on an allotment site in Knowle West. The aim is to get local people involved in growing fruit and vegetables and to live healthier lives. They would like this grant of £1,000 to go towards the cost of a polytunnel, which will help to provide fresh produce to the Community Kitchen run at Filwood Community Centre as well as to the local community through a local salad bag / vegetable box scheme operated by the Edible Landscape Movement (ELM). This would also provide a safe haven for people to learn new skills that benefit them in employment.
Our Place would like to hold a summer youth event for local young people aged 13 to 19. During the daytime Our Place aims to provide various taster sessions to give the young people living in this Priority Neighbourhood the opportunity to experience and join in activities they would not normally be able to do. Together with the local youth, Our Place will use the grant of £765 to organise a 'Staple Hill's Got Talent' evening. We have the support of the local police, church groups and youth leaders who will all be helping to make this a superb event.
Patchway Centre Pre-School will use their grant of £1,000 to purchase safety mats for the 2-3 year old room, for the children to roll and jump, and to place around the slide. The centre would also like to purchase coat trolleys.
The Amberley Road Church Women's Group supports older, local women by running social activity sessions. Amberley Road Church Women's Group would like to use this grant of £698 to pay for speakers, outings, and craft materials and other social activity expenses.
St Werburghs Community Association plan to use their grant of £968 to continue supporting the weekly Tai Chi classes for disadvantaged, older people. The project started in summer 2010, and since September 2011 participants contribute £3 per class. This grant will mean that we are able to contribute to the remaining costs of the classes and ensure that no one is turned away due to lack of funds and that the project is open to people from all over Bristol. The classes are delivered by an experienced teacher who understands the needs of the older people. 'These hour long sessions are wonderful for the whole body. Dennison guides each individual through the different moves, enables us to feel calm and peaceful and encourages us with his positive presence. I can already feel my body becoming stronger and balanced and look forward every week to these Friday's with Dennison.' A. Dempsey, 79
Silver Cyclists is a Life Cycle UK project which helps older people to stay active and remain independent through cycling. Many older people tell Life Cycle UK that they feel isolated and lonely. Many would like to cycle but lack the confidence to go independently. The Silver Cyclist project gives encouragement and support to keep people active and healthy in older age. Life Cycle UK organises friendly, relaxed and all-ability group bicycle rides in local communities. Rides not only offer participants a gentle but regular chance to exercise and stay active but also, an environment where older people can make new friends based in their local area and feel part of a community. Life Cycle UK is planning to use the £525 grant from The Mall's Fountain Fund to run 10 Silver Cyclist rides in Easton during 2012.
Travelling Light Theatre Company would like to use their £1,000 grand to support the production costs of their inaugural Youth Theatre triple bill in July 2012. The groups of 12-14 year olds and 15-20 year olds will be producing two short plays, while the 8 -11 year olds will be producing a short film under the common starting point of 'My Urban Home'. This theme has emerged through collaboration with a PHD student from the University of Bristol on a project inspired by the Ken Loach film Cathy come Home, which explores homelessness, unemployment and other barriers young people face as they try to find their way in the world.
Cruse Bereavement Care Bristol would like use the £1,000 grant to fund home visits to bereaved people who have mobility problems or who, for some other reason such as an anxiety disorders, find it hard to access our counselling rooms. The visits offer a series of one-to-one support sessions of one hour each with a trained volunteer.
Kinergy aims to provide 20 group therapy sessions for up to 10 clients. These sessions allow survivors of sexual abuse, and/or rape benefit both socially and psychologically from the support of a professional organisation and from the social support of other members of the group. The £1,000 grant will be used to fund weekly .5 hours sessions for 20 weeks. The sessions speed clients' reintegration into society and the local community, and provide a gentle, gradual exit from the counselling world.
Patchway Community Association is an old but very busy community building. The regeneration project will carry out works to ensure that the building is a safe and welcoming place for the local and surrounding communities. With 27 original 1940's, single glazed windows around the building, the Patchway Community Association would like to use their £1,000 grant to replace 2 more of the windows in the room that hosts the luncheon club for the elderly, Alcohol anonymous, P.H.A.B and keep fit for the disabled.
Southville Community Development Association would like to use their £1,000 grant to install two water heaters in the Lower Hall. This area of the building does not currently have effective running hot water and hosts many groups, including the after school club, holiday play scheme, toddler group and community classes/groups. The installation of these water heaters will make a huge difference to the staff and will allow a greater range of activities for the community.
2011 Grant Recipients
We are delighted to offer grants to the following organisations:
Independent People will use their £900 grant to provide start up kits called IndyKits for 18 young people being housed for the first time. Each kit costs £50 and consists of a duvet, pillow, towel, cutlery, crockery, a kettle or toaster and cleaning equipment.
Ashton Gate Out of School wish to improve their resources and facilities for disabled young children and will use their £902 grant to purchase a variety of outdoor toys. Families which register with Ashton Gate Out of school have very little access to play provision and out of school child care so they would benefit greatly from it. Having new outdoor equipment will ensure all children can enjoy outdoor play and can develop their gross motor skills (eg balancing on a rocking board) and social skills.
Awaz Utaoh is a community safety organisation which works with and for people from the black and minority ethnic communities and specifically with the South Asian communities located within the inner city of Bristol and wider area. They will use their £1000 grant to create for weekly self defence workshops for vulnerable South Asian women to increase women's self esteem.
Bath Junior Gateway Club is a social club for disabled, special needs and able-bodies children who often have difficulty enjoying a full social life outside school. They will use their £1000 grant to continue running day trips during the holiday periods. The grant would enable them to run 10 subsidised trips allowing every child the opportunity to take part and cover the cost of the volunteers helping on the trip.
Carers Centre B&NES will be using their £920 grant to provide fortnightly respite sessions for carers that have learning disabilities themselves as well as them providing care for a seriously ill or disabled relative. The respite session would allow carers to spend time together with other carers with similar experiences and learn more about the conditions of their cared for relatives and coping skills.
Friends of Hannah More Primary School will be using their £860 grant to broaden horizons and extend opportunities for local families through organising supported visits to Bristol's museums for families who do not currently venture outside their immediate neighbourhood; these visits would support and encourage families to access new places.
Lawrence Weston Young Action is an umbrella group for community groups working with young people in Lawrence Weston to improve outcomes for local young people. They will be using their £988 grant to run a scooter club in the hall of Lawrence Weston Youth Centre.
North Somerset Crossroads will be using their £985 grant to take a group of 16 young carers on a residential trip to Goblin Combe Environment centre. The children will take part in outdoor activities that will help them build self-esteem including: cooking, den building, campfire building. the children also have time and space to talk to adults from the Young Carers Team.
Penpole Tenants Association is a luncheon club for elderly and disabled people. They will be putting their £250 grant towards transport costs for the club each week for picking up our elderly and disabled members. Without this facility, many would not be able to attend.
Friends of Jubilee Green will be using their £397 grant to help develop their pond so it can sustain wildlife, is safe for residents to explore as well as adding living willow tunnel fence and a community vegetable garden.
Penathlon Foundation will be using their £750 grant to provide coaching activities for St Nicholas Special School in Chippenham in preparation for their involvement in the Panathlon Challenge. The Panathlon Challenge is multi-sport event for children with severe or complex learning difficulties and all the sports included are adapted to the children's needs. The activity will involve a coaching session for the children and training session for staff and carers so they can develop the work.
St Pauls Carnival will be using their £500 grant to go towards creating a special activity area in Mandela's Hideaway during St Pauls Carnival which will include Bristol playbus, bouncy castle, adventure playground, African dance workshops, martial arts workshops, face painting/henna painting, art and craft workshops.
Vision North Somerset will be using their £300 grant to go towards the cost of a specialised counselling service for people with severe sight loss in North Somerset.
2010 Grant Recipients
We are delighted to offer grants to the following organisations:
Avon North Mencap will use its grant of £400 to provide new IT equipment for The Hive, a new drop-in centre for people with learning disabilities in Bristol and South Gloucestershire
Rangeworthy Pre-School Playgroup has been awarded £615 to provide an extending/retractable safety fence around the playground to encourage outdoor play.
The Travelling Light Theatre Company will apply its £400 grant towards production and rehearsal costs for a month-long Youth Theatre performance at the Arnolfini in July.
One 25, which reaches out to women trapped in street sex work in Bristol, received £500 to provide some of their beneficiaries and their children with the rare opportunity of a summer outing.
Avon Youth Association has been given £450 to develop a pilot of accredited ASDAN learning work with young people across Bristol.
BAND will use its £173 grant to buy a new range of books for its Resource Library that is used by member groups and schools.
Barton Hill Settlement received £500 to purchase specialist play equipment to enhance opportunities for play in Barton Hill and the surrounding area.
Downend Police & Community Amateur Boxing Club has been awarded a grant of £375 to replace its old gym punch bags. The bags take a battering three evenings a week and every Sunday and urgently need replacing.
Filton Camera Club will use its £300 grant to purchase a laptop so members can make full use of the Club's digital projector.
The Stroud Junior Group, part of Gloucestershire Young Carers, received a grant of £530 to help cover transport costs. For many young carers, especially those caring for adults, transport is a big issue.
Home-Start Bristol was awarded £420 to provide six Toy Kits which are offered to families facing difficulties. Each kit costs £70 and includes educational books and toys.
View Point Action Group will use its £350 grant to run a 10 week healthy eating project in Southmead, Bristol. The project encourages healthy food choices and teaches young people how to prepare different types of food.
2009 Grant Recipients
The Mall's Fountain Charity Fund 2009 Grant Recipients
We are delighted to offer grants to the following organisations:
1st Bulwark Guides from Newport, South Wales which has received a grant for £315 to replace worn-out tents used on residential/outdoor activities.
4th Portishead Brownies & Rainbows, a new group in the Marina area of the town, applied for a grant to help purchase new play and sports equipment such as play parachutes, hoops and skipping ropes and balls and beanbags. They received £230.
Aust Village Hall Trust will use its grant of £938 to buy new tables and chairs for this well-used community facility.
Bristol Children's Playhouse in Eastville received £525 to replace toys at its drop-in centre. A wish-list of toys was put together by parents and children.
The Bristol Mother & Baby Project in South Bristol was awarded £998 to run Peer Early Education groups for parents and young children. The grant will be used to buy toys, waterplay equipment and arts and crafts materials.
Coniston Community Association, a social and educational group for young people with special needs in north Bristol, received £500 for resources including arts and crafts equipment, games, computer console and sports equipment.
The Rainbow Centre successfully applied for a grant of £403 to replace their failing dishwasher. This centre provides care and support for children and families affected by life-limiting illness.
Second Step Housing Association will use its grant of £415 within its Allotment Group to pay their rent, buy seeds, fruit bushes and manure and a poly-tunnel for growing salad crops.
The SWALLOW group in Midsomer Norton received a grant of £500 to run a drama group exploring issues such as human rights, loss, change and bullying.
The Yate Opportunity Group, which offers respite to parents of children with special needs, received £762 for flooring in its newly-refurbished parent's room.
The West of England Schools Sailing Association received £698 for new buoyancy aids for disadvantaged children who enjoy sailing in Bristol Docks.
Following consultation with local youngsters and residents, Our Place, based in Staple Hill, applied for a grant to provide more sporting activities and equipment. They received £750.
Crisis Centre Ministries, which works with homeless and vulnerable people and those with a history of addiction, requested a grant to cover its membership fee of FareShare, which distributes surplus food to charitable organisations. It received £900.
Avon Counselling & Psychotherapy Service received £1,044 towards counselling sessions for single parents.
2008 Grant Recipients
The Mall's Fountain Charity Fund
2008 Grant Recipients
Cruse Bereavement Care will use its £1,000 grant to provide badly-needed new carpets for its Bristol city centre office. The charity supports 1,000 people each year with face to face counselling, telephone support, home visits and drop-in groups.
The Staple Hill Methodist Youth Project plans to use its grant to help towards the costs of running its spring/summer programme. The Y-Zone youth club, which started in 2006, provides a much-needed resource for local 11-17 year olds who benefit from learning new skills such as video-making and MCing.
Hartcliffe Health and Environment Action Group runs a weekly tutored gardening group for local people. The group has 10 regular members who, with the support of a tutor, have developed the confidence to grow a wide variety of fruit and vegetables which they take home to supplement their meals. The charity, which secured a £970 grant to cover the cost of the tutor, the hire of the land and facilities, seeds and compost, also runs cookery courses, an affordable food cooperative and children's activities.
A £998 grant went to the Hop Skip Jump Play and Support Centre in Kingswood. The charity runs a multi-sensory room to help develop and reassure children with life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses. The grant will allow the charity to buy a fibre-optic lilly and strands, one of several new features required for the room.
Locking Pre-School Playgroup near Weston Super Mare received £400 to erect a gate and fence outside its hall to provide a secure area for children to play outside.
The Centre for Deaf People in Bristol will use its £600 grant to fund days out and other outdoor activities for adults. It will also be used on educational materials to help them find work.
Congresbury Community Pre-School has successfully raised enough money to buy a new portakabin and will use its £200 grant to buy a rug for its reading corner.
The Four Towns Play Association in South Gloucestershire will use its £500 to buy new play equipment.
The Indigo Project which works with young people who self-harm has received a second grant of £480 to pay the contract for a mobile phone support service.
Kingswood Furniture Project received £210 for a new computer monitor and office blinds.
Little Stoke Youth Centre received £650 as a contribution towards essential equipment needed for its project to equip a recording studio.
Our Place, which works with disadvantaged people in the Staple Hill area of Bristol, requested funding for new board games and art materials for a day centre for 24 vulnerable older people. They received £200.
Project 97 received £750 for a new computer and printer.
Rainbow Tots in Easton, a new parent and toddler group, received £500 to provide new toys.
Tytherington Pre-School near Thornbury received £681 for a new book display unit and storage.
Yate Opportunity Group is a small community group offering five play sessions a week for young children with disabilities. They received £400 to buy new equipment for its newly-refurbished kitchen.
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They should get ready
Submitted by SurfCityTom on Tue, 05/11/2010 - 4:38am.
to like it even less; as should every taxpayer in NC.
The Senate sub-committee, working this week on the budget proposes a spending REDUCTION of $340,000,000 for Public Education, that's Kindergarden through 12th Grade.
A Spending REDUCTION of $37,000,000 for the Community College system.
A Spending REDUCTION of $144,000,000 for the UNC system.
Anyone should realize the latter 2 will result in increases in fees and tuition.