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Skeptics Guide #226 - Nov 18 2009

Interview with Kenny Feder; News Items: New Mammography Guidelines, Water on the Moon, Dark Flow, Lee Harvey Oswald Photo, Movie Reviews; Science or Fiction; Who's That Noisy

Audio|Sat, 21 Nov 2009|More from The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe
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“…to the -- so it's just a way of donating to. I'm nonprofit organization. . Painlessly -- it's it's -- you're using your visa card. And these -- essentially making the donation to the -- so click …”

Al Gore: A Plan to Solve the Global Climate Crisis

Former US Vice President and climate change activist Al Gore discusses his new book Our Choice: A Plan to Solve the Global Climate Crisis . In his follow-up to the best selling An Inconvenient Truth , the Nobel Peace Prize—winning former vice president outlines a comprehensive strategy for combating the impending global climate crisis, while at the same time addressing long-standing issues of global poverty and inequality.

Audio|Wed, 18 Nov 2009|More from WGBH Forum Network | Public Domain Podcast Podcast
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“…middle Tennessee state university in chairs the Alliance for Climate Protection the nonprofit organization. . Designated. To salt to help solve the climate crisis. Now mr. gore has served in US House of Representatives and and it's …”

Roberta Hershon & Laura Pica

Host: Candy O'Terry We continue our salute to the fight against breast cancer by shining the spotlight on Roberta Hershon, Founder of Hope in Bloom... and Laura Pica, Founder of Diane's Pen Pals.  Find out how these local heroes are raising money for a cure... and changing lives.

Audio|Sat, 24 Oct 2009|More from Exceptional Women- Magic 106.7
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“…wholesale pricing and once they realized that I was a nonprofit organization. . And anything he -- was a tax deduction -- sort of jumped on -- some more than others and then I put …”

Helping Hands: Matching Capuchins with Those in Need

After leaving a psychology class during her first semester at Boston University, Jennifer Dowdy stumbled across an ad for a work-study internship with the nonprofit organization Helping Hands: Monkey Helpers for the Disabled. I was never cut out for a desk job, and I love animals, so it seemed like the perfect opportunity, says Dowdy (CAS06). Seven years later, her instincts have proven right. As a placement trainer for Helping Hands, she trains capuchin monkeys to acquire practical and social skills through a program called Monkey College. Scratching an itch. Retrieving a remote control. Turning the page of a favorite novel. For most, these tasks are routine. But for people with spinal cord injuries they can be impossible. Helping Hands monkeys master these tasks and help their recipients gain a sense of independence. Capuchin monkeys are well-suited for the challenge. Theyre intelligent and seem to enjoy performing simple tasks. At six to eight pounds theyre small enough to fit comfortably in most living spaces, and they live up to 40 years. They adapt well, transitioning from Helping Hands to the homes of recipients from as far away as San Diego. In addition to training capuchins, Dowdy does outreach. With a Helping Hands monkey by her side, she visits schools and camps to educate about spinal cord injury prevention. For the past three years, she has returned to Boston University to discuss her work at the First Year Student Outreach Project (FYSOP), a program that enables incoming freshmen to arrive on campus early, choose and learn about an issue, and spend three days volunteering throughout greater Boston. The human-animal bond is tremendous, and difficult to quantify, says Dowdy. Our recipients appreciate the monkeys help with tasks to regain a sense of independence, but beyond that, they cite companionship as the biggest impact on their lives. Throughout training and placement, Helping Hands makes sure their monkeys are treated ethically. They eat a strict diet, and veterinarians on staff monitor their physical health, says Dowdy. We also ensure their emotional well-being by providing enrichment activities and making training fun. Helping Hands relies on foundation grants and contributions from individual donors and is committed to funding each monkeys breeding, training, health care, and food for a lifetime. On average, that amounts to $38,000 per monkey. Recipients receive the monkeys for free. Helping Hands will celebrate 30 years of service on October 24; the first monkey helper, named Hellion, was placed with Robert Foster, a high-level cervical spinal cord injury recipient, in Boston on October 24, 1979. In honor of this milestone, Helping Hands will host an event at WGBH Studios, debuting a documentary film about the impact monkey helpers have on recipients lives. Filmmakers Cary Wolinsky (COM69) and Yari Wolinsky of Trillium Studios, along with recipients featured in the film, will be at the celebration. Local restaurants have donated food, including Columbus Restaurant Group, known for Mistral, Sorellina, and Teatro. Grey Goose Vodka has donated cocktails, and Harpoon has donated beer and there will be a selection of wine. The Helping Hands 30th anniversary event is on Saturday, October 24, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. at WGBH Studios, One Guest St., Brighton. Tickets are $125 and include food and drinks. To purchase a ticket, visit Helping Hands. To volunteer at the event, e-mail Noelle Lafasciano or call 617-787-4419, ext. 105. For more Boston University news and videos, check out http://today.bu.edu

Video|Mon, 5 Oct 2009|More from YouTube.com: BUToday

Inside Afghanistan: President Karzai Post Taliban

Sarah Chayes discusses the future of Afghanistan. The Taliban regime was driven from power in Afghanistan in 2001, but the nation and the international community now face new problems: a devastated economy, the return of millions of refugees, drug trafficking, and a plague of corruption and violence. In addition, the fledgling government is struggling to unify and rebuild their nation and to define its future. Drawing upon her experiences living and working in the war-torn country as well as her unparalleled access to President Karzai's family, tribal leaders, and US military officials, Sarah Chayes offers a unique view of Afghanistan's modern history and the challenges ahead. Robin Young, host of WBUR's Here and Now, moderates this event.

Audio|Wed, 30 Sep 2009|More from WGBH Forum Network | Public Domain Podcast Podcast
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“…involved in in Afghan politics that. I'm and who had started a nonprofit organization that that existed on paper but not yet in fact and so. Based on a telephone call probably that had everything to …”

Travis Roy speaks to students at Worcester State College

(NECN: Katie Daly, Worcester, Mass.) - Travis Roy captured the eyes and attention of students at Worcester State College Wednesday. The former Boston University hockey player, now motivational speaker, inspired many as he spoke about the challenge...

Video|Wed, 23 Sep 2009|More from Boston.com
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“…on his own aspirations. He has established the Travis -- foundation. A nonprofit organization that focuses on finding perfect final foot injury. He hopes that when he visits the college again someday you'll be walking through …”

Patient expresses concerns over a public option

(NECN: Greg Wayland) - The public option has become a core issue in the health care debate. Supporters define it as a government-run insurance plan that will compete with private insurers. Critics say it would make it easy for businesses to stop c...

Video|Wed, 9 Sep 2009|More from Boston.com
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“…General Pryor is policy director for the access project a private nonprofit organization pushing for health care reform. They have been studying the Massachusetts plan. …”

9/8/09: 10th Anniversary

Jay Severin on his and WTKK's 10th Anniversary.  Special guests included: Pat Buchanan, Ann Coulter, Michele Malkin, Betty Nguyen of CNN and Bernard McGuirk from "Imus in the Morning". 9/8/09.  

Audio|Tue, 8 Sep 2009|More from Jay Severin, WTKK, Boston, MA
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“…in America. Betty Nguyen is also the cofounder of help the hungry nonprofit organization providing humanitarian. Aid to poverty stricken families some of them I imagine in areas that I have seen her cover on the …”

Brittany Bergquist

Host: Candy O'Terry She's about to begin her freshman year at Stonehill College, and remains the youngest woman we've ever interviewed on this program.  Meet Brittany Bergquist of Norwell, co-founder of Cell Phones for Soldiers.

Audio|Sat, 29 Aug 2009|More from Exceptional Women- Magic 106.7
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“…who were well co -- with her younger brother Robbie of the nonprofit organization. . Cell phones for soldiers. Check them out -- cell phones for soldiers dot com. Their mission is simple collects used cell phones …”