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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. |
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Hi, Everyone,
On Saturday, April 17, the 2010 Branco Softball League season will begin. This year, we have 12 teams, making us the largest, adult, co-ed, slow pitch league in the SouthCoast. It promises to be a very competitive season, as defending champion Car Tunes try to win it all again.
At this time, I would like to personally thank all the sponsors who have contributed to our league, especially those who bought teams. With the sponsors' investment, we will be paying for the lights, softballs, bases, insurance premiums, the electric bill, and other league essentials. In return for their investment, they will receive free mention in the newspaper when I report the weekly standings, free mention on my sports talk show when I report the standings, and free mention during our game broadcasts, especially when their particular team is playing. Sean Sousa, Frank Smith and I, the broadcast committee, will see to it that each team gets equal exposure on television so that we can be fair to all our sponsors.
I would now like to introduce the 12 teams, their coaches, and their assistant coaches, so that all of you can get to know more about the Branco Softball League.
Car Tunes, coached by Derek Fernandes and Kevin Allain
Kat Man Sports, coached by Ron Rodriques (assistant to be announced)
Rua's Pizza, coached by Eric Hunt and Sean Sousa
Tremblay Bus, coached by Lori McLeod and Danny Ruiz
Amaral's Linguica, coached by Cody Bergeron and Scott Medeiros
Mar Lee's Seafood, coached by Chris Mello and Chad Swift
Home Port Blazers, coached by Courtney Baker (assistant coach unknown)
Home Port Underdogs, coached by Brian Hickey and Josh Hathaway
ADVantage, coached by Chad Powers, (assistant coach unknown)
VFW, coached by Patrick Conlan (assistant coach unknown)
Tavares, coached by TJ Andrade (assistant coach unknown)
South Coast Design and Construction, coached by Karl Lamas and Steve Moura
The USSSA, a well known softball organization, will be training our umpires. At the moment, our head umpire will be John Burgo, a man of experience.
We welcome your presence at our games so feel free to stop by Jones Field to cheer for your favorite teams. If you live in New Bedford, look for weekly broadcasts of Branco softball games on Cable Access Channel 95. Sean Sousa, Frank Smith and I will be doing most of the announcing and color commentary.
Occasionally, we will be asking for alternate announcers, especially when Sean is playing ball for Rua's Pizza. If you'd like to try out your announcing skills, please let me know.
We wish all our players and coaches the best of luck during the 2010 season.
Bob Branco, Commissioner
Branco
Softball League
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.
Watch Sports Round Table TV Show!
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
Please note that all games will be played at Jones Beach Field in South Dartmouth.
Our game schedule runs from Saturday April 17, to Thursday, August 26.Click here for our 2010 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 team standings as of Monday, July 26, 2010.
First Place, Car Tunes, 20 wins, 0 losses
Second Place, South Coast Design and Construction, 17 wins, 5 losses
Third Place, Mar Lee's Seafood, 15 wins, 7 losses
Fourth Place, Home Port Blazers, 14 wins, 7 losses
Fifth Place, Tavares/Natasha Love, 10 wins, 10 losses
Fifth Place, Kat Man Sports, 11 wins, 11 losses
Sixth Place, Home Port Underdogs, 9 wins, 12 losses
Seventh Place, Rua's Pizza, 9 wins, 13 losses
Eighth Place, AD Vantage, 8 wins, 12 losses
Ninth Place, Amaral's Linguica, 6 wins, 14 losses
Tenth Place, VFW, 6 wins, 15 losses
Eleventh Place, Tremblay Bus, 1 win, 20 losses
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 2010 teams and their coaches.
- Car Tunes
- Kat Man Sports
- Rua's Pizza
- Tremblay Bus
- Amaral's Linguica
- Mar Lees Seafood
- Home Port Blazers
- Home Port Underdogs
- ADVantage
- The VFW
- Tavares
- South Coast Design and Construction
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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