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- New Bedford Area Softball league.
- Co-ed adult family sporting activity.
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Be sure to watch Branco Events Softball on your local Cable Access television channel in New Bedford and Fall River. In New Bedford, our first game will be broadcast on either Tuesday, May 11 or Tuesday, May 18 at 8:00 p.m., and the Fall River time will be announced later. Tel.: 508.994.4972 Also tune into Sports Round Table, Bob Branco's weekly sports talk show on Cable Public Access Channel 95 every Tuesday at 6 PM. Watch an episode online! **FOR IMMEDIATE
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EDITORS: For review copies or interview requests, contact: Promotional Services Department Tel: 888-728-8467 Fax: 812-961-3133 Email: pressreleases@authorhouse.com (When requesting a review copy, please provide a street address.) As I See It: From a Blind Man's Perspective New Book Presents Author's Own Experiences with Blindness NEW BEDFORD, Mass. - For most of us, it is one of the most unimaginable, frightening afflictions: blindness. In his new book, As I See It: From a Blind Man's Perspective (published by AuthorHouse), Robert Theodore Branco takes readers by the hand, leading them from the light into the dark as he describes how he has adapted to a life without sight. As I See It provides a detailed account of the issues facing blind individuals on two levels. First, Branco discusses his perceptions and personal experiences on topics such as self-esteem, handling money, job discrimination, and the high cost of leading an independent life. In addition he addresses frequently asked questions and sets the record straight on several myths. Second, Branco delves into the facts concerning adaptive technology, legislation protecting the blind, and securing employment. Branco has found that many blind people feel intimidated by the circumstances of their disability, and more importantly, by the lack of effort with which society has embraced them. As I See It chronicles Branco's own struggle to adapt and gain independence in an indifferent, unaccommodating world, and his commitment to remaining positive. Having had partial sight as a child, Branco is in a unique position to assist the reader in understanding what it's like to be blind. It's a skill he acquired at an early age: Indeed, I went through it all! I wish I had been paid one dollar every time I had to tell someone how many fingers they had showing. The whole thing was tedious and quite boring to say the least. I knew what I could see and what I couldn't, but people were so curious to find out that I had to show them. . If I didn't explain this entire process in detail and simply told you that I had partial sight, it might appear as though I had more sight than I actually did. . Although I saw human shapes and lighted signs, I couldn't identify them very often. Despite having a bachelor's degree in finance, Robert Theodore Branco has been out of work more than he'd care to admit, but that has not stopped him from leading an active life. Currently he is the editor of a consumer magazine. He runs a slow-pitch softball league and a league for bowlers with disabilities, and he holds a support group for visually-impaired people. As I See It is his first book. AuthorHouse is the premier book publisher for emerging, self-published authors. For more information, please visit www.authorhouse.com. |
The Branco Softball League is planning a few fund raisers, including a yard sale. If you have any questions, please call 508-994-4972 or email us.
Branco Events is an adult co-ed softball league of the greater New Bedford area comprised of 8 teams for adults age 19 and older. Our softball league is open to all adults who wish to participate.
Our mission is to promote sportsmanship and goodwill for competitors and fans of the sport of softball.
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We are a slow-pitch, co-ed adult league, whose players range in age from 17 to 76. Our games are played on two fields this season: Buttonwood Park in New Bedford and Jones Beach field in South Dartmouth. In order to secure the field permits, Branco Events had to raise a lot of money to cover insurance costs, equipment costs, umpire fees, etc. We had a fund-raiser during the winter, however, a great deal of our revenue came from our dedicated sponsors. Each sponsor owns their own team, and has direct input in what goes on the players' uniforms. In return for their investments, the sponsors will be mentioned many times throughout the season in the newspaper, on our web site, and during broadcasts of our games on Channel 95 in New Bedford.
I also have a sports talk show on Channel 95 in New Bedford and on the internet, and I will give a weekly report of the league standings.
If you or someone you know would like to purchase a team, please email me or call the Branco Events office at 508-994-4972.
Funding for Branco Events softball teams is comprised of:
- The Branco Softball League is planning a few fund raisers, including a yard sale. If you have any questions, please call 508-994-4972 or email us.
- Business sponsorships for our team uniforms
- Annual player registration fees that cover general operating expenses including equipment, insurance, and any other miscellaneous items
- Occasional fundraisers such as car washes, yard sales, and other approved activities proposed by team members
- Donations of cash or in kind from individuals or local business
Our game schedule runs from Saturday April 16, to Thursday, September 1. Click here to review our 2011 schedule!
If you or someone you know would like to contribute to our League, please email me or call 508-994-4972 for further details.
Here are the Branco Softball League standings as of Monday, August 29.
Southcoast Design and Construction, 28 wins, 5 losses Ali Lounge, 27 wins, 6 losses
Home Port, 23 wins, 9 losses
S&M Construction, 23 wins, 11 losses
Car Tunes, 20 wins, 12 losses
GTS Tint Pro, 18 wins, 15 losses
Parting Ways, 18 wins, 16 losses
E-Lites, 17 wins, 15 losses
The Revs, 16 wins, 15 losses
Marlees Seafood, 15 wins, 17 losses
B&B Ballers, 12 wins, 21 losses
Burgo Basketball, 11 wins, 22 losses
New Bedford Indians, 7 wins, 25 losses
Rasputin's, 6 wins, 27 losses
Fred's Plumbing and Heating, 1 win, 32 losses
Bob Branco, Commissioner
Branco Softball
For more information, please call Bob Branco at 508-994-4972 branco182@verizon.net.
Branco Events
359 Coggeshall St.
New Bedford, MA
02746
Tel.: 508.994.4972
Email: branco182@verizon.net
Website:
www.brancoevents.com
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Below is a list of the 20111teams and their coaches.
- Car Tunes, coached by Joe Mourao
- Southcoast Design and Construction, coached by Karl Lamas
- Ali Lounge, coached by Kevin Lima
- Burgo Basketball Association, coached by Cheryl Mills
- Rua's Pizza & Elf's Landskaping - The Revs, coached by Derrick Cabral
- B&B Ballers, coached by Lori Mcleod
- Home Port, coached by Courtney Baker
- Parting Ways , coached by Josh Pimental
- E-Lites, coached by Chad Powers
- GTS Tint Pro, coached by Josh Fortin
- S&M Construction, coached by Ben deMello
- Marlees Seafood , coached by Adam Medeiros and Chris Mello
- Fred's Plumbing and Heating, coached by Jeremy Goldblatt
- New Bedford Indians, coached by Nuno Rocha
- Rasputins, coached by Myles Carrol
I belonged to many community-minded organizations over the years, and became well-versed in coordinating activities. I ran trips, dances, workshops, class reunions, surprise parties, talent shows, candy sales, car washes, Christmas parties, bowling leagues, softball teams, etc. When I started Branco Events, I was quite confident that my personal experience in planning activities would serve to benefit the business a great deal, and help it become a complete success. As you continue to look through my web sight, you will probably have questions, comments and opinions. Please submit them to me at branco182@verizon.net.
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
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EDITORS: For review copies or interview requests, contact:
Promotional Services Department
Tel: 888-728-8467 Fax: 812-961-3133 Email: pressreleases@authorhouse.com (When requesting a review copy, please provide a street address.)
As I See It: From a Blind Man's Perspective
New Book Presents Author's Own Experiences with Blindness
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. - For most of us, it is one of the most unimaginable, frightening afflictions: blindness. In his new book, As I See It: From a Blind Man's Perspective (published by AuthorHouse), Robert Theodore Branco takes readers by the hand, leading them from the light into the dark as he describes how he has adapted to a life without sight.
As I See It provides a detailed account of the issues facing blind individuals on two levels. First, Branco discusses his perceptions and personal experiences on topics such as self-esteem, handling money, job discrimination, and the high cost of leading an independent life. In addition he addresses frequently asked questions and sets the record straight on several myths. Second, Branco delves into the facts concerning adaptive technology, legislation protecting the blind, and securing employment.
Branco has found that many blind people feel intimidated by the circumstances of their disability, and more importantly, by the lack of effort with which society has embraced them. As I See It chronicles Branco's own struggle to adapt and gain independence in an indifferent, unaccommodating world, and his commitment to remaining positive.
Having had partial sight as a child, Branco is in a unique position to assist the reader in understanding what it's like to be blind. It's a skill he acquired at an early age:
Indeed, I went through it all! I wish I had been paid one dollar every time I had to tell someone how many fingers they had showing. The whole thing was tedious and quite boring to say the least. I knew what I could see and what I couldn't, but people were so curious to find out that I had to show them. . If I didn't explain this entire process in detail and simply told you that I had partial sight, it might appear as though I had more sight than I actually did. . Although I saw human shapes and lighted signs, I couldn't identify them very often.
Despite having a bachelor's degree in finance, Robert Theodore Branco has been out of work more than he'd care to admit, but that has not stopped him from leading an active life. Currently he is the editor of a consumer magazine. He runs a slow-pitch softball league and a league for bowlers with disabilities, and he holds a support group for visually-impaired people. As I See It is his first book.
AuthorHouse is the premier book publisher for emerging, self-published authors. For more information, please visit www.authorhouse.com.
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