View from the Stands: SMU Oct 7, 2008
Helen Keller thinks that call was bad. UCF went with a three-man line for about 40 percent of the game. (UCF Sports -- Rivals.com)
Scented Gardens for the Blind Oct 5, 2008
Helen Keller, as quoted in To Love This Life: Quotations by Helen Keller AFB Press 2000, indicates it is others who are actually blind. for they have no idea how fair the flower is to the touch, nor do they appreciate its fragrance, which is the soul of the flower. (Suite101.com)
Young Voices: Meet the 2008-09 team Oct 3, 2008
Albany Democrat Herald: People. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Architect is designing greener tomorrow Sep 24, 2008
Profiles In Design: James Andrews - San Antonio Business Journal. Members: Not Registered. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
NBA player speaks on deafness, challenges Sep 23, 2008
Having a sense of humor has helped Lance, he said, adding his father raised him on Helen Keller jokes. "You need to be able to laugh at yourself," he said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Signs of baby talk Sep 19, 2008
In the late 1800s, teacher Annie Sullivan worked miracles for Helen Keller, a child imprisoned by her inability to hear, see or speak until sign language set her free, releasing Keller's inner voice. Like Sullivan, some might say Hayes is a miracle worker, but the speech pathologist and deaf education teacher isn't presently working with the hearing impaired. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Dover Lions Club commemorates 60th anniversary Sep 18, 2008
During the international organization's convention in 1925, Helen Keller challenged the Lions to become "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness," giving the club its guiding purpose. Today the Lions are recognized worldwide for their service to the blind and visually impaired in projects such as eyeglass recycling and sight partnerships. (Henrietta Post, NY)
Politicians ponder Swiss role at the UN Sep 17, 2008
There are at least three Swiss nationals who hold a senior UN mandate, including Helen Keller, in the UN Human Rights Committee. Walter Klin is an expert on the human rights of internally displaced persons and Jean Ziegler acts as advisor to the UN Humans Rights Council. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
An Intro to Blind Reading Resources Sep 10, 2008
In addition to recording books for the National Library Service, the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) maintains the M. C. Migel Library, the world s largest collection of blindness-related materials, and the Helen Keller Archive. AFB Press s Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness is the field s most influential publication and its Directory of Services for Blind and Visually Impaired Persons in the United States and Canada is its most comprehensive resource. (Suite101.com)
Petitions launched to save state parks Aug 30, 2008
CLINTON -- Helen Keller once visited Weldon Springs State Park near Clinton, as did President William Howard Taft. They were among the multitude of visitors who have enjoyed the 550-acre recreational site since the 1800s, making the park a major economic and social asset for the area. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Land of hunger Aug 23, 2008
A recent report by the Church World Service, CARE and Helen Keller International said 91 per cent of children there were "food insecure", meaning they lacked access to regular and affordable safe, nutritionally adequate food. Malnutrition in the district topped African rates, the report said, and about 60 per cent of people did not have access to safe drinking water. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
New leaders at Weston schools Aug 22, 2008
Daniel E. Doak comes to the high school from Helen Keller Middle School in Easton, where, for the last year, he also held the position of assistant principal. Prior to that, he was Chairman of Foreign Languages at Scarsdale High School in New York. (Westport Minuteman, CT)
VIDEO: Learning a new language: ASL teacher provides hands-on experience Aug 20, 2008
The reason why I was interested and began to teach really was based on a book report I did on Helen Keller in the seventh grade, Molinari said. She said she was intrigued by the story of this woman who had been told what she couldn t do all her life and how she overcame perceived disabilities and proved everyone wrong. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Singh is Kinng faces plagiarism charges, sued for Rs5 crore Aug 18, 2008
The best Bollywood movies such as Black were copies of 65-70 year old Hollywood movie on Helen Keller that is telecast in the US all the time which makes me think that I should report of this theft to everyone but who has time; but my blood boils when I see these thieves getting national awards on the stolen ideas. SHAME, SHAME, SHAME Bollywood - JASY-USA - Jasy - USA. (Zee News)
Postcards from Taylor Jul 30, 2008
and visited the birthplaces of Helen Keller and Elvis Presley, the burial site of Johnny Appleseed and the high school of Natalie Holloway, the young woman who disappeared in Aruba. But this feature is about my adventure within the adventure. (The News-Herald)
KATHI WOLFE: This Disability Pride Month, something to be happy about Jul 16, 2008
Kathi Wolfe is the author of "Helen Takes the Stage: The Helen Keller Poems," published by Pudding House Press. She wrote this for Progressive Media Project, a source of liberal commentary on domestic and international issues; it is affiliated with The Pr. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Navy nurse pioneer leads renewal of Corps vows Jul 14, 2008
DAYTONA BEACH -- While serving in the Navy, Joan Pfieffer met Helen Keller, nursed World War II wounded and never forgot the blue-eyed sailor with severe nerve damage who made her a new duffel bag using one hand ... He made me a duffel bag with one hand," Pfieffer said. "I met Helen Keller who was there with her teacher. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
CD's Connect The Dots:Voice In The Wilderness Jul 13, 2008
Helen Keller once observed that it was with wisdom that one should "face your deficiencies and acknowledge them, but do not let them master you. Let them teach you patience, sweetness, insight." It would do well for recently forlorn Phillie phans to consider just such a thought when pondering the current condition of their favorite local baseball nine. Patience. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Overheard, out and about, Mrs. Grundy sees all, tells all Jul 13, 2008
It is to be removed, I understand, if it has not been already, and replaced by one of Helen Keller. He was once president of Samford University (Howard College in his day). (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Carnival rolls out red carpet for guests Jul 13, 2008
In response to Perkins most illustrious student, Helen Keller, the Lions Clubs International have been the knights of the blind since 1925. The annual carnival is the single most successful local fundraising effort for the club, according to Lexington Lion Janet Perry, who is legally blind herself. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Livingston Street to get a facelift Jul 13, 2008
The grounds where the homes are located were once home to the Anne Sullivan, the tutor and companion of Helen Keller. The State Hospital, which was formerly the Tewksbury Almshouse and then the Massachusetts State Infirmary, has been used throughout the 20th century for the care of patients with infectious diseases. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Riverbank mansion sale in jeopardy Jul 13, 2008
It passed to John Frederick Hussey, and Helen Keller helped broker the deal that brought what evolved into the Homes for the Deaf. The Homes for the Deaf built a new nursing home and an independent living facility in recent years, making the older facility obsolete. (Danvers Herald, MA)
West Timor drought puts children in crisis Jul 8, 2008
According to a joint survey by aid groups Church World Service, Helen Keller International and CARE, more than 50 percent of children under 5 in West Timor are suffering from malnutrition. In some areas it's as high as 70 percent -- a higher percentage than areas of Africa. (CNN -- World)
Guinea: Food Prices Some of Highest in Region Jun 28, 2008
In Conakry's more impoverished areas families spend up to 62 percent of their income on food according to the non-governmental organisation Helen Keller International. These estimates were made before fuel prices rose by 60 percent in April 2008, which also cost some Guineans the majority of their income. (allAfrica.com)
Farewell to the Class of '08 Jun 28, 2008
During the 93-minute ceremony, Julie told her classmates that they have the potential to become "Florence Nightingale" or "Bill Gates." Julie quoted the late Helen Keller, the noted Westport author who was the first deaf-blind person to graduate from college. She said that Ms. Keller had urged people to "Dream big. Dreams are what make life worth living." Joe Anaya, the salutatorian, noted that some of the class members had been members of teams that had garnered state or conference... (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Valedictorian plans to study engineering Jun 28, 2008
She decided to use, among other things, some quotes from Helen Keller, the first deaf-blind person to graduate from college. "Dream big," she said. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Spring-Ford grads: Live as you dream Jun 20, 2008
Helen Keller, Mother Teresa, Thomas Jefferson and Albert Einstein all had the same amount of time in an average day as we do, Valedictorian Sarah Radley said during her speech. She offered encouragement as her class enters the world - free from the watching eyes of parents and the safety net of home. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Migliozzi: Ramp up the move to accessible currency Jun 19, 2008
Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan, both were educated here at Perkins School for the Blind. They were both outspoken about opening up opportunities for all. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Calm amid the storm for carers Jun 14, 2008
It has given her meaning and sustenance and "the capacity to live well with uncertainty," she says, before quoting Helen Keller. "'Human beings seek safety and certainty, and there is no such thing.' People try and get it by placing values on material goods and hedonism. It doesn't just fall out of the sky." Instead Buddhism has helped her navigate through much of life's uncertainty. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
FLIGHT OF THE SIEGAL Jun 10, 2008
" Here's the Siegal response: "Helen Keller knows that you're Brad Pitt. " The actor laughed and they talked nonstop for a while. (Here in Manhattan we can't get Peggy to shut up, either.) Well, here's some hot skinny on those American movies and maybe one or two others. Come July 13, the hot ticket in the Hamptons will be an invite to the Long Island kickoff of the musical "Mamma Mia. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Signing of Freedom Tower beams set for Sunday Jun 10, 2008
HELEN KELLER NATIONAL CENTER. BI-COUNTY AMBULANCE/LIFESTAR. (Yahoo News -- World Trade Center)
A trove of treasures Jun 9, 2008
There s the prayer card signed by Mother Teresa, a chunk of the smoking room floor of the Titanic and the inspirational words of Helen Keller in her own handwriting. This is an original picture of Brigham Young that no one s ever seen before, Young says. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
COLUMN: God's standard is the best measure of a life Jun 6, 2008
Helen Keller, who we would say had a great impact on the world, seemed to understand the key to living life significantly. She said, I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Read more. . Jun 4, 2008
In observance of Helen Keller Day, the Williston Korner Lions will be collecting used prescription eyeglasses and prescription and non-prescription sunglasses from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Economart. Becky Rhodes, chair for the Helen Keller Day Project Committee, said the collected glasses will be cleaned and prepared for distribution in developing countries where eye care is often unaffordable and unaccessible ... In 1925, Helen Keller challenged Lions to become "knights of the blind in the... (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Peace messenger travels West Coast Jun 1, 2008
Bursting with inspirational quotes from famous activists, in a five-minute period, he went from The Beatles to Helen Keller to Martin Luther King, Jr. He used a King quote to sum up his message. "We must learn to live together as brothers, or perish together as fools.". (Daily Triplicate)
Migliozzi: Remembering Mike Collins, a man for others May 29, 2008
As a young man, Mr. Hilton was influenced by the life story of Helen Keller ... Anne Sullivan went on to teach Helen Keller, who in turn inspired Conrad Hilton, who then left the funds for Mike to continue this tradition. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Michael Collins May 21, 2008
He was recognized with achievement awards from Deafblind International, and the Annie Sullivan Award from Perkins School for the Blind, which honors those who, like Helen Keller s teacher, Sullivan, dedicate their lives to making a difference in the lives of those who are blind and deafblind. Mr. Collins was employed at Perkins for 30 years. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Court: Paper money discriminates against the blind May 21, 2008
"When I pay for something and I get change back, I'm very slow and methodical. I'll ask, 'Is this the 10? Is this the five? Is this the one?'" said Kim Charlson, the library director at the Perkins School for the Blind, which is Helen Keller's alma mater. Some use electronic currency readers. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Garber: Grousbeck's son inspires dad May 18, 2008
Helen Keller, at 12, with her teacher Anne Sullivan in 1892 ... The school, founded 179 years ago, became famous for successfully educating Helen Keller in the late 19th century. (ESPN -- Golf News)
The star around the corner: Karen Allen returns as Marion Ravenwood in the latest Indiana Jones adventure May 17, 2008
" Allen was already well-known when she made Raiders. Her major film debut was the 1978 mega-hit, National Lampoon's Animal House. The next year she was a member of the star-studded cast of Woody Allen's Manhattan. After Raiders some of her notable films were Starman (1984) The Glass Menagerie (1987) and In the Bedroom (2001). In the mid-1980's she played the adult Helen Keller on Broadway's Helen and Teacher. Among her television roles was her 1990 protrayal of Christa McAuliffe, the civilian... (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Your boss declares martial law on Facebook May 10, 2008
Then theres Annie Sullivan's joy the first time Helen Keller utilized Facebooks IM function to text water. Of course, she spelled it, WTR. But still, there was no emoticon for what Ms. Sullivan felt. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Anti-smoking ban moves to cars May 9, 2008
Sean Johnson, who handles security at Helen Keller Hospital in Florence, Ala. said he doesn't hunt for people smoking in cars, but approaches the vehicle if he sees someone or receives a report of a person lighting up in their car. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Boy's death a 'terrible tragedy' May 2, 2008
Baker attended Cheshire Academy and was a graduate of Helen Keller Middle School in Easton. State Police were in charge of the investigation as the incident occurred on state-owned land. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Helen Keller billboard is causing a buzz May 2, 2008
The advertisement is supposed to attract people to the birth place of Helen Keller in Tuscumbia, but some say it is offensive ... The billboard has a young photo of Helen Keller and reads: "See, what she couldn't." ... Barbara Auch, of Athens, was visiting the birthplace of Helen Keller today. (WSJA.com, AL)
A tribute to heroes May 2, 2008
Kindergarten, second- and fourth-grade students participated in the concert that also explored the accomplishments of Jesse Owens, Nellie Bly, Booker T. Washington, Helen Keller and Charles Lindbergh. Hanson's parents are Keith and Kristi Hanson. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Who's Been Sitting in My Chair: Kimberly Liesmann Apr 19, 2008
Helen Keller because she is a good influence and has an inspirational story. Liesmann has been interested in her since fourth grade. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Weston school promote from within Apr 18, 2008
In addition, a new assistant principal for the high school has been found in Weston resident Daniel Doak, who is currently assistant principal of Helen Keller Middle School in Easton. He will start on July 1. (Westport Minuteman, CT)
News : Senior citizens honored by Laona organizations Apr 17, 2008
A service organization that raises money through their corn boil and other activities, Banie mentioned that the Lions club began as a group focusing "mainly for sight; seeing eye dogs, providing glasses. It goes back to Helen Keller.". The two groups also provided refreshments, serving so that seniors need not go get their own. (Forest Republican, WI)
Lions concessions have banner year at fair Apr 14, 2008
The club s White Cane Day Collections date back to sometime in the mid-50s when members joined with Lions Clubs around the world and adhered to Helen Keller s challenge for Lions Clubs International to become knights for the blind. The funds collected on this day are split between the club s own Eyeglass Program the Lions Eye Bank of Texas, which advances sight restoration by providing donor eye tissue for corneal transplants and research. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Lone Tree Lions celebrate 25th anniversary Apr 11, 2008
He also informed the group that it was on April 5, 1887, that Helen Keller first connected the signing that Anne Sullivan had been doing in the palm of her hand with words and came up with the word "Water." The name of Helen Keller is a significant one to Lions Club members ... The brochure, "Discover Lions in Iowa," tells, "In 1925 Helen Keller challenged the fledgling Lions Association to be 'Knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness.' Since that time Lions all over the world have... (Lone Tree Reporter, IA)
Steve Wilbur, 59; explored world and delivered hope Apr 10, 2008
Working for the Helen Keller Foundation, Mr. Wilbur distributed vitamin A to children to prevent a nutritional imbalance that leads to blindness or death. They spent six years in Indonesia, where they adopted their daughter, before settling in Alexandria in 1995. (Boston Globe)
OSU player featured at Helen Keller Lecture Apr 9, 2008
Van Zant, a cornerback for the Oklahoma State University Cowboys, was the featured speaker at the 13tj annual Helen Keller Lecture at Troy University Monday. Lee sat next to him on the stage of the Claudia Crosby Theater and interpreted the story of a young man who believed dreams can come true for those who are willing to work hard, sacrifice and never lose sight of the prize. (Troy Messenger, AL)
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OSU player featured at Helen Keller Lecture ... Van Zant, a cornerback for the Oklahoma State University Cowboys, was the featured speaker at the 13tj annual Helen Keller Lecture at Troy University Monday. (Troy Messenger, AL)
Irony twists fate Apr 7, 2008
Literary genius -- Irish playwright and pundit George Bernard Shaw was visiting the United States in 1933, and he was denying that he characterized Americans as "blind, deaf and dumb" in the presence of Helen Keller. 50 years ago. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
This and That About Campaigns, Elections Apr 5, 2008
The campaign for Herbert Hoover in 1928 featured "A Chicken in Every Pot; A Car in Every Garage." Helen Keller said this about voting: "We choose between Tweedledum and Tweedledee." W. C. Fields made a joke about voting: "Hell, I never vote for anybody. I always vote against." W. C. Fields said something a long time ago that still is in vogue: "I am not a member of any organized party-I'm a Democrat.". And maybe that's not all bad. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
This Day in History Apr 5, 2008
In 1887, Helen Keller learned the meaning of the word water as spelled out in the Manual Alphabet. In 1975, nationalist Chinese leader Chiang Kai-shek died at age 87. (Montana Standard, MT)
Click for Full Story Apr 5, 2008
In 1887, British historian Lord Acton wrote in a letter, "All power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men."In 1887, in Tuscumbia, Alabama, teacher Anne Sullivan achieved a breakthrough as her blind and deaf pupil Helen Keller learned the meaning of the word "water" as spelled out in the ManualAlphabet. In 1895, Oscar Wilde lost his criminal libel case against the Marquess of Queensberry, who'd accused the writer of homosexual practices. (KWTX.com, TX)
Dear Abbie - A typical young girl Apr 5, 2008
I would love the opportunity to play Helen Keller or Lady Jane Grey (who was Queen of England for nine days in the 1500s). For a moment, the young girl disappears and the sophisticated, articulate actor emerges. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Massachusetts History Day winning entries Mar 27, 2008
Kennedy, Kotowski, Dapkiewicz, and DeStefano produced a group exhibit titled Helen Keller: A Life Misunderstood, which explored Keller s political and social activism. For the past four months these students, and 20 others who also participated in the regional competition, have been doing research and relating their topics to this year s National History Day theme: Conflict & Compromise in History. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Busy week in Gainesville Mar 18, 2008
I guess it was previouly incorrect to assume that Helen Keller or Stevie Wonder weren t reading your daily asinine posts. By King James. (The Palm Beach Post)
Charleston Lions Club busier than ever, marks 30th anniversary Mar 15, 2008
Ferguson said this tradition goes back to 1925 when deaf-blind activist Helen Keller visited a Lions convention. In her speech, Helen Keller asked the Lions to be the knights of the blind and the knights of the deaf, Ferguson said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Paterson's ascension inspiring for the disabled Mar 15, 2008
"We don't see a lot of people with disabilities in positions that important," said Suzanne Ressa, marketing and development director at the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults on Long Island ... Marquez, 36, is deaf and blind, and communicates with the aid of two interpreters, but still manages to work as an instructor at the Helen Keller center ... Vincent Norbury, a 19-year-old student from Queens who attends the Helen Keller center, had some suggestions for the... (Boston Globe)
Kalamazoo's Lions Club helping kids see Mar 15, 2008
McFarland said that the Lions Club's interest in children's eyesight stemmed from a challenge issued in 1925 by Helen Keller, who was blind and deaf. She challenged the Lions to be the Knights for the Blind,'' he said. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Book Review of When Crickets Cry Mar 15, 2008
He makes the reader want to go out and reread some Shakespeare or familiarize themselves with Helen Keller. The predictability also underscores what this novel is not. (Suite101.com)
Entertainment guide Mar 15, 2008
HELEN KELLER DAY: featuring lunch and entertainment, April 6, doors open 11:30 a.m.; fashion show at 1:30 p.m., St. Mary s Center, Mifflin Avenue, benefits Lackawanna Branch, PA Association for the Blind. 342-7613 Ext. (Scranton Times, PA)
