Fisker idles Karma production while waiting for A123 auction

Fisker idles Karma production while waiting for A123 auction

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Nov. 29, 2012 (Reuters) ? Fisker Automotive Inc said on Thursday that it has temporarily idled production of its Karma plug-in hybrid after its lithium-ion battery supplier A123 Systems Inc cut its output.

The logo of an extended rage electric vehicle Fisker Karma is pictured at the start of an electric car rally from Tallinn to Monte-Carlo in Tallinn June 1, 2012. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins

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A123, which is the sole battery supplier for the Karma, slowed production after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in October, Fisker spokesman Roger Ormisher said.

Fisker has enough lithium-ion batteries on hand in case an owner needs a replacement, Ormisher said. The company expects to have clarity on its battery inventory after December 6, when an auction to sell A123 is scheduled.

Auto parts suppliers Johnson Controls Inc and China's Wanxiang Group Corp are among the potential buyers who will square off to buy A123. Other companies that have expressed interest in A123 include NEC Corp of Japan and Siemens AG of Germany.

The U.S. government said this week that A123 could not be sold without its consent. Fisker and A123 have both received funding under a federal program designed to create an advanced vehicle manufacturing base in the United States.

Bloomberg reported news of the idled production earlier Thursday.

Fisker has faced a series of setbacks this year, including a recall of batteries made by A123 and the U.S. Department of Energy's decision to block Fisker from accessing a portion of its $529 million loan.

On Wednesday, the company pushed back its China launch for the $100,000-plus Karma to the first quarter of next year from the end of 2012.

(Reporting By Ben Klayman and Deepa Seetharaman in Detroit; Editing by Bob Burgdorfer)

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America's Got Talent Raleigh Auditions | Triangle Arts and ...

?AMERICA?S GOT TALENT? HEADS TO RALEIGH AS A PART OF THE LARGEST OPEN CASTING CALL SEARCH IN THE SHOW?S HISTORY

Ready for your shot at $1 million? NBC?s top-rated summer series ?America?s Got Talent,? is heading to Raleigh, North Carolina to continue the nationwide search for season eight contestants with auditions on December 15, 2012. Last season the show discovered unprecedented and unique talent with finalists that included a comedian, a family dog act and a one-of-a-kind musical instrument.

With the talent search open to acts of all ages, the auditions then continue in Norfolk (December 16), before heading to San Antonio (January 12 and 13), Chicago (January 26 and 27) and New Orleans (February 15 and 16).? Additional auditions cities will be announced shortly. Updates, pre-registration forms, audition tips and a full list of details with all venue information can be found at www.AGTauditions.com.

?America?s Got Talent? is the only talent competition show that is open to any age and any talent. The auditions are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for performers across the country to showcase their talents in 90 seconds to the series? producers in the hopes of being able to take the stage in front of the judges. Every type of performer is welcome ? including musicians, dance crews, magicians, contortionists, comedians, singers, jugglers, animal acts and everything in between. Last year?s auditions took the show to numerous cities, including New York City, St. Louis, Los Angeles, Austin, and Charlotte. This year?s search is bigger than ever before, with the show traveling to the most cities in search of one-of-a-kind talent. Last year the winning act, Richard and Nick Olate of Olate Dogs, beat out thousands of hopefuls to take home the coveted $1 million grand prize and a headlining show in Las Vegas.

Olate Dogs is a high-energy, fast-paced dog act filled with impressive pet tricks led by Richard Olate, 55, and his son Nicholas Olate, 19. Richard grew up in South America in a poor family. A third generation circus performer, Richard has performed since he was 12, and through hard work and constant struggle, he made it to the United States at the age of 33. Click here to see reactions from Olate Dogs and the ?America?s Got Talent? Season 7 judges: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeQ3FvfkhuA&feature=youtu.be

2012/2013 Audition cities:

Nov 14 & 15, 2012 ? Los Angeles, CA ? Los Angeles Convention Center

Nov 29, 2012 ? Seattle, WA ? Washington State Convention Center

Dec 1st, 2012 ? Portland, OR ? Oregon Convention Center

Dec 10, 2012 ? Birmingham, AL ? Sheraton Birmingham Hotel

Dec 11, 2012 ? Memphis, TN ? Memphis Convention Center

Dec 13, 2012 ? Nashville, TN ? Nashville Convention Center

Dec 14, 2012 ? Savannah, GA ? The Westin Savannah Harbor Resort and Spa

Dec 15, 2012 ? Raleigh, NC ? Raleigh Convention Center

Dec 16, 2012 ? Norfolk, VA ? Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

Jan 12 & 13, 2013 ? San Antonio, TX ? Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

Jan 26 & 27, 2013 ? Chicago, IL ? McCormick Place

Feb 15 & 16, 2013 ? New Orleans, LA ? Ernest N. Memorial Convention Center

The next season of ?America?s Got Talent? is here! To audition and show America and the Judges your talent, visit www.agtauditions.com or www.nbc.com/agt for more information.

?America?s Got Talent? was created by Simon Cowell?s SYCO Television and is co-produced by Syco TV and FREMANTLEMEDIA North America.

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ICO issues ?440,000 fine to telecoms company for illegal direct ...

By Bonnie Drury and Ezra Steinhardt

On 28 November 2012, following an 18-month investigation, the UK Information Commissioner?s Office (ICO) announced that it had fined the joint owners of Tetrus Telecoms (Tetrus) a total of ?440,000 under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).? The fine penalized Tetrus for sending millions of unsolicited text messages promoting opportunities to claim compensation for personal injury and mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI).

In breach of the PECR, Tetrus (according to the ICO) failed to obtain consent from the recipients of the text messages and failed to identify itself as the sender.? The ICO explained in its press release that Tetrus used any replies to its messages to generate business by selling respondent contact information to third party legal services providers.?

In addition to the fines for breaching the PECR, Tetrus? joint owners, Christopher Niebel and Gary McNeish, may also face prosecution for failing to register Tetrus with the ICO as a data controller (as required by the Data Protection Act 1998, given that Tetrus was collecting and processing personal data).

This is the first time that the ICO has used its power (which entered into force in January 2012) to issue a fine for a serious breach of the PECR.? In a statement, the Information Commissioner, Christopher Graham, said: ?The public have told us that they are distressed and annoyed by the constant bombardment of illegal texts and calls and we are currently cracking down on the companies responsible, using the full force of the law?.

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The European Qualifications Framework (EQF) | Coordination - tice

The EQF aims to relate different countries'
national qualifications systems to a common European reference
framework. Individuals and employers will be able to use the EQF to
better understand and compare the qualifications levels of different
countries and different education and training systems. Agreed upon by the European institutions in
2008, the EQF is being put in practice across Europe. It encourages
countries to relate their national qualifications systems to the EQF so
that all new qualifications issued from 2012 carry a reference to an
appropriate EQF level. An EQF national coordination point has been
designated for this purpose in each country.
Shifting focus
The core of the EQF concerns eight reference levels describing what a learner knows, understands and is able to do ? 'learning outcomes'. Levels of national qualifications will be placed at one of the central reference levels, ranging from basic (Level 1) to advanced (Level 8). This will enable a much easier comparison between national qualifications and should also mean that people do not have to repeat their learning if they move to another country. The EQF applies to all types of education, training and qualifications, from school education to academic, professional and vocational. This approach shifts the focus from the traditional system which emphasises 'learning inputs', such as the length of a learning experience, or type of institution. It also encourages lifelong learning by promoting the validation of non-formal and informal learning. This reflects a wider shift within which the EQF is acting as a catalyst for reforms: most Member States are now developing their own National Qualifications Frameworks (NQFs) based on learning outcomes. Several countries (IE, MT, UK, FR and BE-Flanders) already have one in force.
Easier comparison
At present, an enterprise in France may hesitate to recruit a job applicant from, say, Sweden, because it does not understand the level of the qualifications presented by the Swedish candidate. But once the EQF is fully implemented, a Swedish person's certificates will bear a reference to an EQF reference level. The French authorities will have already decided where their own national certificates in the field concerned lie, so the French enterprise would use the EQF reference to get a better idea of how the Swedish qualification compares to French qualifications. An EQF advisory group brings together representatives from national authorities and other stakeholders to help with the implementation of the framework. Its work is complemented by the EU-wide Learning Outcomes Group which supports debate and peer learning on relevant issues, focusing on the development of national qualifications frameworks and the validation of non-formal and informal learning. The EQF initiative is closely related to the qualifications framework for the European Higher Education Area: the two frameworks are compatible and their implementation is coordinated.
More information EQF internet portal

• Referencing the Lithuanian Qualifications Framework to the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning and the Qualifications Framework for the European Higher Education Area,

• Portal dedicated to the implementation of the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning

Reports on the referencing of national qualifications frameworks to the EQF

• Referencing the Lithuanian Qualifications Framework to the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning and the Qualifications Framework for the European Higher Education Area,

• Referencing of the Estonian Qualifications and Qualifications Framework to the European Qualifications Framework

• Referencing the Danish Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning to the European Qualifications Framework

• Referencing of the Latvian Education System to the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning and the Qualifications Framework for the European Higher Education Area

• The referencing document of the Dutch National Qualification Framework to the European Qualification Framework

• Referencing of the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) to the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning.

• Referencing of the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) to the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and the Qualifications Framework of the European Higher Education Area (QF/EHEA)

• Referencing the Qualifications Frameworks of the United Kingdom to the European Qualifications Framework

• R?f?rencement du cadre national de certification fran?ais vers le cadre europ?en de certification pour la formation tout au long de la vie

European Qualifications Framework Series EQF Newsletter

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Newly created fly to study how a normal cell turns cancerous

ScienceDaily (Nov. 29, 2012) ? The wing of a fruit fly may hold the key to unraveling the genetic and molecular events that transform a normal cell into a cancerous one. The study, conducted on Drosophila melanogaster by scientists at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) and led by ICREA researcher Marco Mil?n, has reproduced each of the steps known to take place when a healthy cell turns cancerous. The researchers have thus provided an inexpensive and effective model that will allow the scientific community to scrutinize the genes and molecules involved in each step. Given that the vast majority of genes in Drosophila are conserved in mice and humans, the results obtained may also lead researchers to perform similar studies in more clinically relevant models.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) has published the study online this week.

Argentinian scientist Andr?s Dekanty, a Juan de la Cierva researcher in the Mil?n lab and first author of the article, explains that "for the first time we have a genetic model that allows us to understand the events that take place, starting from when cells begin to accumulate genomic errors until the development of a tumour." The Mil?n team began by provoking genomic instability in a selection of cells in the fly wing. They then prevented these cells, with an aberrant number of chromosomes (aneuploidy), from succumbing to the cells' natural defense mechanisms so that they would survive. From there, they observed that the cells spread throughout the tissue, became mobile, activated the growth of adjacent cells, and degraded the basal membrane that kept them in place, allowing them to break free and even invade nearby tissues. "All of these events are things that we see in cancer. This fly model will therefore help us to identify each of the genes and molecules involved in epithelial cell detachment (delamination), motility, abnormal growth, basal cell degradation and invasion," says Mil?n.

"This study takes things one step beyond, however," say the researchers, "and opens a fundamental conceptual debate." This is the first time that these phenomena have been described in relation to genomic instability. "This has allowed us to propose something that hasn't yet been possible to study in depth and that now should be taken into serious consideration. Is genomic instability the cause of tumorigenesis?" says Mil?n.

Genomic instability, a cause of cancer?

Cells in all human cancers display considerable genomic instability. Their genomes are full of mistakes. "If we can demonstrate this direct correlation, we will have something very specific to work with to find precise targets. Aneuploid cells don't exist in healthy organisms. If we can identify what differentiates a cell with genomic instability from a normal cell, we may be able to identify specific treatments," says Dekanty.

Today, cancer therapies are aimed at slowing proliferation, or cell division. A major problem with this is that all cells -- both cancerous and healthy ones -- divide. Treatments are therefore associated with many side effects. "There isn't a treatment available that attacks only the cells with genomic instability," say the researchers. "If we can clearly differentiate one from the other, we'll hopefully be able to find drugs that target them specifically," explains Dekanty.

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Google's 'Defend your Net' campaign asks Germans to resist copyright changes

Remember when the German government was thinking about making search engines either remove news excerpts from results, or pay royalties for including them? Well, these changes could soon be enforced, and Google has launched the "Defend Your Net" initiative to urge the German people to stop that happening. On the campaign's pages, the search giant voices its opinions on what such a decision would do: harm the German media and, by extension, the country's economy. It also points out that its news service is ad-free, publishers can opt out of listings, and that some German outlets receive roughly half their traffic from Google searches. Anyone who wants to receive information on the bill's progress can register for email updates, and a tool is available to find the contact details of your local official if you're feeling proactive. Need firing up? Then check out Google's motivational video below.

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Common drug increases deaths in atrial fibrillation patients

ScienceDaily (Nov. 27, 2012) ? Digoxin, a drug widely used to treat heart disease, increases the possibility of death when used by patients with a common heart rhythm problem ? atrial fibrillation (AF), according to new study findings by University of Kentucky researchers. The results have been published in the European Heart Journal, and raises serious concerns about the expansive use of this long-standing heart medication in patients with AF.

UK researchers led by Dr. Samy Claude Elayi, associate professor of medicine at UK HealthCare's Gill Heart Institute, analyzed data from 4,060 AF patients enrolled in the landmark Atrial Fibrillation Follow-up Investigation of Rhythm Management (AFFIRM) trial. This analysis was intended to determine the relationship between digoxin and deaths in this group of patients with atrial fibrillation, and whether digoxin was directly responsible for some deaths.

"These findings raise important concerns about the safety of digoxin, one of the oldest and most controversial heart drugs," said Dr. Steven E. Nissen, chair of cardiovascular medicine at the Cleveland Clinic. "Although considered obsolete by some authorities, digoxin is still widely used. A thorough review by the FDA is warranted to determine whether regulatory action is needed, including stronger warnings about the use of digoxin in patients with atrial fibrillation. "

Digoxin is extracted from the foxglove plant and it helps the heart beat more strongly, and at a slower heart rate. It is commonly used in AF patients and in patients with heart failure. However, it can be problematic to use successfully as there is a narrow dose range at which it is effective, and beyond which it can be dangerous.

Though digoxin has been used by physicians treating AF for decades, until now, there has been limited evidence demonstrating the effect of digoxin in patients with this condition. "Digoxin in AF patients has hardly been studied," said Elayi. "The main prospective randomised controlled trials available with digoxin were performed in patients with heart failure and sinus rhythm, and routinely excluded AF patients."

The results of the analysis found that digoxin was associated with a 41 percent increase in deaths from any cause after controlling for other medications and risk factors. An increase in deaths occurred regardless of gender or the presence or absence of underlying heart failure. Digoxin was also associated with a 35 percent increase in deaths from cardiovascular causes, and a 61 percent increase in deaths from arrhythmias or problems with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat.

"Within five years of use, one additional AF patient out of six taking digoxin ? compared to those not on digoxin in the AFFIRM trial? will die from any cause," Elayi said. "One additional patient out of eight will die from cardiovascular causes, and one additional patient out of 16 will die from arrhythmias.

"This study calls into question the widespread use of digoxin in patients with AF, particularly when used for controlling AF rate in a similar way as in the AFFIRM trial," Elayi said. "These findings suggest that physicians should try to control a patient's heart rate by using alternatives such as beta-blockers or calcium blockers ,as a first line treatment.

"If digoxin is used, prescribers should use a low dose with careful clinical follow up, evaluate potential drug interactions when starting new medications, and monitor digoxin levels."

In addition, patients should also be aware of potential toxicity and see their physicians immediately in specific clinical situations, he said. For instance, if they experience increasing nausea, vomiting, palpitations or syncope, as those may precede arrhythmic death, Elayi added.

The researchers say that the mechanism by which digoxin increases deaths among patients is unclear. Deaths from classic cardiovascular causes -- whether or not they are due to arrhythmia -- can partly but not entirely explain it. This suggests there must be some additional mechanism that remains to be identified, said Elayi.

"Our study underscores the importance of reassessing the role of digoxin in the contemporary management of AF in patients with or without HF," concluded the authors in their paper. "There is a need for further studies of the drug's use, particularly in systolic heart failure patients and AF -- patients that would, in theory, benefit the most from digoxin."

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Bako Sahakyan received Harvard University National Security Program director

14:00, 28 November, 2012

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 28, ARMENPRESS. Bako Sahakyan received Harvard University National Security Program director Sergey Konoplyev.

The Central Information Department of the Office of the Artsakh Republic President informed "Armenpress" that issues related to the Azerbaijani-Karabagh conflict settlement and regional processes were discussed at the meeting.

Special attention was paid to developing relations between the Harvard University and Artsakh's scientific, educational and analytical circles. Bako Sahakyan noted that all the necessary conditions existed for such cooperation adding that it would be beneficial from all points of view.

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Do missing Jupiters mean massive comet belts?

ScienceDaily (Nov. 27, 2012) ? Using ESA's Herschel space observatory, astronomers have discovered vast comet belts surrounding two nearby planetary systems known to host only Earth-to-Neptune-mass worlds. The comet reservoirs could have delivered life-giving oceans to the innermost planets.

In a previous Herschel study, scientists found that the dusty belt surrounding nearby star Fomalhaut must be maintained by collisions between comets.

In the new Herschel study, two more nearby planetary systems -- GJ 581 and 61 Vir -- have been found to host vast amounts of cometary debris.

Herschel detected the signatures of cold dust at 200?C below freezing, in quantities that mean these systems must have at least 10 times more comets than in our own Solar System's Kuiper Belt.

GJ 581, or Gliese 581, is a low-mass M dwarf star, the most common type of star in the Galaxy. Earlier studies have shown that it hosts at least four planets, including one that resides in the 'Goldilocks Zone' -- the distance from the central sun where liquid surface water could exist.

Two planets are confirmed around G-type star 61 Vir, which is just a little less massive than our Sun.

The planets in both systems are known as 'super-Earths', covering a range of masses between 2 and 18 times that of Earth.

Interestingly, however, there is no evidence for giant Jupiter- or Saturn-mass planets in either system.

The gravitational interplay between Jupiter and Saturn in our own Solar System is thought to have been responsible for disrupting a once highly populated Kuiper Belt, sending a deluge of comets towards the inner planets in a cataclysmic event that lasted several million years.

"The new observations are giving us a clue: they're saying that in the Solar System we have giant planets and a relatively sparse Kuiper Belt, but systems with only low-mass planets often have much denser Kuiper belts," says Dr Mark Wyatt from the University of Cambridge, lead author of the paper focusing on the debris disc around 61 Vir.

"We think that may be because the absence of a Jupiter in the low-mass planet systems allows them to avoid a dramatic heavy bombardment event, and instead experience a gradual rain of comets over billions of years."

"For an older star like GJ 581, which is at least two billion years old, enough time has elapsed for such a gradual rain of comets to deliver a sizable amount of water to the innermost planets, which is of particular importance for the planet residing in the star's habitable zone," adds Dr Jean-Francois Lestrade of the Observatoire de Paris who led the work on GJ 581.

However, in order to produce the vast amount of dust seen by Herschel, collisions between the comets are needed, which could be triggered by a Neptune-sized planet residing close to the disc.

"Simulations show us that the known close-in planets in each of these systems cannot do the job, but a similarly-sized planet located much further from the star -- currently beyond the reach of current detection campaigns -- would be able to stir the disc to make it dusty and observable," says Dr Lestrade.

"Herschel is finding a correlation between the presence of massive debris discs and planetary systems with no Jupiter-class planets, which offers a clue to our understanding of how planetary systems form and evolve," says G?ran Pilbratt, ESA's Herschel project scientist.

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2. J.-F. Lestrade et al. A DEBRIS disk around the planet hosting M-star GJ 581 spatially resolved with Herschel. Astronomy & Astrophysics, (accepted)

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Cop taunts suspect after wrestling him to ground

[Updated at 1:10 p.m. ET]

It's the kind of taunt worthy of a flag for excessive celebration.

But the man confronting the camera is no NFL star; he's a suburban Dallas police officer.

After allegedly kneeing, then cursing and cuffing a teenage suspect, Officer Disraeli Arnold boasts to the video being recorded by the arrested teen's friend.

"You got it on tape?" the officer shouts, before giving his name and badge number. "Arnold ... Six fifty-four!"

The Hurst Police Department announced Monday that Arnold has been put on leave pending an ongoing internal affairs investigation.

"Obviously, this is not behavior that the City of Hurst and the Hurst Police Department promotes or condones in any way," the department wrote on its Facebook page. "We strive to build a stronger, safer community through our work around the city and will continue to do so through appropriate action. We appreciate everyone's thoughts and continued civil discourse as the investigation is conducted."

CBS 11 (KTVT-TV) was the first to publish the edited video clips. According to its story, Andrew Rodriguez, 17, and two friends were being questioned as suspicious people last week when officers learned Rodriguez was wanted for a previous trespassing charge.

When Rodriguez walked away to call his mother, an unidentified Hurst officer began wrestling with the teen in an effort to handcuff him. One of Rodriguez's friends had begun recording video with his phone when Officer Arnold rushed in from off camera and allegedly knocked Rodriguez's head to the ground.

"Move and die," Arnold shouts, then repeats the phrase and curses.

In a longer version of the video posted to YouTube (language warning), Arnold continues his verbal assault even after Rodriguez is handcuffed.

"Blink wrong," he challenges the teen as he is being put in a patrol car.

Rodriguez was charged with resisting arrest. His mother tells CBS 11 she may seek legal action against the officer.

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Pure Calendar widget updated for Android 4.2 lock screen

 

It's impossible for me to show my phone without someone asking "What is that calendar widget?" It's called "Pure Calendar widget (agenda)," and it just got updated so that it works as a lock screen widget with Android 4.2.

If you're unfamiliar with Pure Calendar, it's a highly customizable widget. Anything being pulled into your Google Calendar can be displayed here, and there are numerous skins and colors available. Plus, it'll scroll. It's a must-have on my main home screen, and now it's sitting on my lock screen. 

Get your download on at the link above.

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Charitable giving: Holiday wish list for nonprofit groups in central ...

It?s time to lend a hand. Nonprofit organizations across central Pennsylvania need help this holiday season (not to mention throughout the year), whether it?s a few cans of food, a monetary donation or a few hours of your time.

Amelia Givin Library, Mount Holly Springs ? Offering educational, recreational and technological resources and programs to people of every age to encourage lifelong learning. Wishes: Monetary donations to be used for the purchase of children?s books and materials. Contact: Cynthia Thompson. cstrattonthompson@ccpa.net, www.ameliagivinlibrary.org, 717-486-3688.

Amiracle4sure, Harrisburg/Lancaster ? We believe that any individual equipped with the necessary skills and supports can transform their lives after incarceration and other negative life experiences. Wishes: Ten CAT ride bus passes for participants seeking employment; three wireless Internet cards for computers in its lab; monetary donations to purchase supplies for Circle of Confident Women Group. Contact: Marsha R. Banks, MHS, executive director. www.amiracle4sure.org, 717-704-0282.

BARAK Inc., Harrisburg ? Community service organization using the arts as a platform to mentor youth, revitalize neighborhoods and build bridges of healing across the community. Wishes: Compact refrigerator; monetary donations for a color copier; gift cards to craft and office supply stores. Contact: Melanie Wise, program manager. www.barakarts.org, 717-695-9466.

Better Days Animal League, Shippensburg ? Operates two animal shelters in Shippensburg and Chambersburg. Wishes: Weekday volunteers to walk dogs, socialize puppies and kittens, and clean the shelter; monetary donations for improvements to the shelter; dog food (ideally Pedigree or Purina One). Contact: Richard Fahnestock, president. www.betterdaysanimalleague.org, rfahnestockcpa@aol.com, 717-439-9987.

Binky Patrol Harrisburg Metro-Area Chapter, Mechanicsburg ? Makes blankets for children in hospitals, shelters or living in any stressful situation. Wishes: Child print cotton fabric and quilt batting; volunteers to sew or crochet; gift cards to fabric stores. Contact: Mary Rowland, coordinator. www.binkypatrol.org, rowlandjm@msn.com, 717-697-0164.

The Boys & Girls Club of Central Pennsylvania, Harrisburg. Wishes: Volunteers to support its Power Hour Program, held 4-5 p.m. weekdays. Duties: Homework help, tutoring and academic enrichment. Help especially needed with reading and math for 6-year-olds. Contact: Yvonne E. Hollins, executive director. 717-234-3268.

Bridges of Hope, Harrisburg area ? To end and prevent homelessness for women and children in Harrisburg and Dauphin County. Wishes: Volunteers (child care, meal preparation - frequency flexible); mentors (from churches); gas cards. Contact: Johanna Fessenden, director. www.bridgeofhope-hbg.org, bridgeofhope.hbg@gmail.com.

Bunny People, Harrisburg ? Fostering and finding homes for homeless domestic rabbits. Wishes: Giant Food Store gift cards (used to buy greens/produce); PetSmart gift cards (for pellets, litter pans); volunteers to help clean or feed at the shelter. Contact: Tammy Paull. www.petfinder.com/shelters/pa.html, 717-877-3414.

Caitlin?s Smiles, Harrisburg ? Distributes arts and crafts kits to children in hospitals facing chronic or life threatening illnesses. Wishes: Play-Doh, gift cards from craft and office supply stores; Ziploc baggies in snack and sandwich sizes. Contact: Cheryl Hornung, director. www.caitlins-smiles.org, caitlinssmiles@comcast.net, 717-412-4759.

Calvary United Methodist Church, Lemoyne ? Provides a home-cooked meal and fellowship to those in need every Wednesday through its ?Living Manna? program. Wishes: Monetary donations of any kind for the purchase of food items. Contact: Carol Weber or Pastor Curt Dotson. www.calvaryumclemoyne.com, 717-737-6921.

Camp Koala, Gardners ? Provide grieving children, teens and their families with the tools and resources to manage their grief in a healthy way, and to offer companionship in a supportive environment. Wishes: Gift cards to local stores of all types, gas stations and restaurants to purchase supplies for our camps and support groups; monetary donations for craft supplies and therapy literature; printer ink (88XL, black, magenta, cyan and yellow). Contact: Lisa Liebetrau, executive director. www.campkoala.org, director@campkoala.org, 717-258-1122.

Camp Hebron, Halifax ? Where people connect with God, nature and each other. Wishes: Volunteer grass mowers (one day per week from late spring through early fall); skilled craftspeople to volunteer a day per month/quarter to assist with maintenance; a seven-eight passenger mini-van in good condition. Contact: Lanny Millette, executive director. www.camphebron.org, 717-896-3441, ext. 102.

Carlisle C.A.R.E.S. (Combined Area Resources for Emergency Shelter) ? A homeless shelter. Wishes: Personal care products; winter coats/clothing; individual, serving-sized meals. Contact: Shari Bellish, executive director. www.carlislecares.org, 717-249-1009.

Carlisle Truck Stop Ministry Inc. ? Assist those who use the truck stops in Carlisle by meeting physical/spiritual needs with food, transportation, prayer and counsel 24/7. Wishes: Bibles and other literature; meals for stranded people; two awnings for ministry trailer. Contact: Chaplain Dan Legigh. www.carlisletruckstopministry.org, 717-385-7932.

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Harrisburg ? Faith-based organization responding to the human service needs of people throughout the 15 counties of the Diocese of Harrisburg. Wishes: Personal care products (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.); paper products (toilet tissue, paper towels, etc.); baby items (diapers, wipes, etc.). Contact: Christopher Meehan, director of development. www.cchbg.org, 717-657-4804.

Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Harrisburg ? Fighting hunger, improving lives, strengthening communities. Wishes: Frozen turkeys to distribution this holiday season (goal is 5,000); food items for the children?s programs (greatest need is juice boxes); a volunteer driver to make deliveries and pick-ups during the afternoon. Contact: Brad Peterson, director of communications and marketing. www.centralpafoodbank.org, 717-564-1700, ext. 3182.

Central Pennsylvania Literacy Council, Lemoyne ? Provides literacy services for central Pennsylvania adults. Wishes: Certified teachers or other volunteers to help adults achieve their GED; volunteers to help with the September 2013 Literacy Month spaghetti dinner fundraiser; volunteer to help plan fundraising for the 2014-15 operating expenses. Contact: Carole Sawchuck, volunteer executive director. cplc.adultliteracy@gmail.com, 717-763-7522.

Christian Recovery Aftercare Ministry Inc. (CRAM), Harrisburg ? Provide pre-release and reentry services to ex-offenders and their family members so they can experience a successful return to the community. Wishes: Bus passes for participants seeking employment; store gift cards (preferably Giant Food Stores and Walmart); volunteers to provide support services (computer literacy, financial literacy, etc.) in the community correction centers, the headquarters on Division Street or PathStone on Front Street. Contact: Juanita Edrington-Grant, founder and CEO. www.craminc.org, juanitagrant@verizon.net, contact-us@craminc.org, 717-234-3664.

Civic Club of Harrisburg. Wishes: Industrial vacuum cleaner; wood floor cleaning machine (or donations totaling $1,200 to buy one); baby grand piano. Contact: Beth Cornell, president. civicclubhbg@gmail.com, 717-234-6736.

Community Aid Inc., Hampden Twp. ? Faith based nonprofit with that raises funds for local schools, churches, synagogues, temples and other nonprofit charitable organizations. Wishes: 14-by-16 foot box truck with working lift; new locations to host collection bins; donations of clothes/household items to the Carlisle Pike store. Contact: Glenn Chandler, director. gchandler@communityaid.net, 717-412-7706, ext. 100.

The Cupboard at Calvary, Food Pantry Mission of Calvary United Methodist Church, Lower Paxton Twp. Wishes: Canned goods; volunteers to assist clients with their shopping and carrying grocery bags during the twice monthly distributions; monetary donations to purchase grocery items for the clients. Contact: www.calvaryunitedmethodistchurch.org/thecupboardatcalvary, 717-545-0021.

Danzante Community Art Center, Harrisburg ? Serving youth in the Allison Hill neighborhood of Harrisburg through arts-based programming. Wishes: Monetary donations to purchase art supplies; office supplies; flat screen monitors. Contact: Duane Shearer, executive director. www.danzante.org, duane@danzante.org, 717-232-2615.

Drew Michael Taylor Foundation, Shippensburg ? To make a positive difference in the lives of grieving individuals through grief and loss support programs for children, teens and families. Wishes: Copy paper; books with a grief and loss theme for children and adults; gift cards to stores for craft and meal supplies. Contact: Marcie Taylor. www.drewmichaeltaylor.org, drewmichaeltaylor@pa.net, 717-532-8922.

Family Promise Harrisburg Capital Region, Lemoyne. Wishes: Volunteers for its day center (There are three time frames: 7:30-11 a.m.; 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; 2:30-6 p.m. daily. Duties include answering the phone and interacting with the guests. Schedule is flexible.); monetary donations to help the guests pay for day care for their children; toiletry items (i.e. shampoo, conditioner, soap, first aid, feminine products, etc.). Contact: Krissy Marshall, network director. www.familypromisehcr.org, fphcrdirector@gmail.com, 717-737-1100.

Harrisburg Cemetery Historical and Educational Project ? To advance the educational, historical and horticultural programs and assets of the Harrisburg cemetery. Wishes: Ornamental trees, shrubs and plants; monetary donations to repair the gate at the Cemetery South Gateway (total of $8,000); an architect to provide services for the porch restoration project of the Caretaker?s Cottage. Contact: David Via, superintendent of grounds. hbgcemassoc@gmail.com.

Harrisburg Hope ? A grassroots political organization that seeks to empower all voices within our community, facilitating civil discussion and translate those talks into practical policy recommendations. Wishes: Volunteers for community forums; civility and community engagement; Harrisburg debt crisis solutions. Contact: Alan Kennedy-Shaffer, president. alan@harrisburghope.com, 717-433-5488.

Harrisburg NFL Youth Flag Football League ? Looking for support of the 12-14 girl?s tournament team?s participation in the upcoming 2013 NFL National Tournament of Champions in New Orleans during Super Bowl week. Wishes: Monetary donations to help pay for flights and lodging for the trip to New Orleans. Contact: Clarence Watson, league organizer. www.leaguelineup.com/hnfly, cwatson@shsd.k12.pa.us, 717-315-7447.

Heinz-Menaker Center, Harrisburg ? Serving senior adults in the Harrisburg area for more than 40 years. Wishes: Need to replace fire doors (7? x 3? x 1 3/4?) which are rusting; services of an auditing firm to conduct/assist in a 5-year financial audit; two configured desktop computers. Contact: Les Ford, director. 717-238-7860.

The Helen O. Krause Animal Foundation, Dillsburg ? A no-kill, animal shelter for stray, abandoned and abused dogs, kittens and cats in Northern York County. Wishes: Gifts cards to grocery and home improvement stores; dry pet food (Purina Cat Chow and Purina One Lamb and Rice); monetary donations to use at Boiling Springs Animal Hospital. Contact: D. Roth. www.helenkrause.org, kerry240@comcast.net.

Historical Society of Dauphin County, Harrisburg -- Wishes: Volunteers to help greet visitors at its Harris-Cameron Mansion open house Dec. 9; donations of Dauphin County High School yearbooks (especially Central Dauphin East and Lower Dauphin) for the Marion & William Alexander Library; legal size hanging file folders. Contact: Barbara Pollihan, administrative assistant. 717-233-3462.

Holy Spirit Health System?s Medical Outreach Service, Harrisburg ? A nurse-run clinic located in the Allison Hill section of Harrisburg. No appointments are necessary and all services are free. Wishes: Digital camera with two memory cards; new or gently-used snowsuits for babies 0-24 month sizes (boys, girls and unisex); over-the-counter reading glasses (1.5x, 2x, 2.5x, 3x). Contact: Lori Moran, marketing and public relations coordinator. www.hsh.org, 717-763-2777.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, York Springs ? Assembling Christmas food baskets for families in need. Wishes: $20 gift cards from Giant Food Stores; monetary donations for food items; non-perishable food items. Contact: Pastor Ben Leese. www.yorkspringshtlc.com, htlc@embarqmail.com, 717-528-4393.

Home Instead Senior Care ? Organizes ?Be a Santa to a Senior program. This program collects, wraps and delivers gifts to seniors in need. Collection deadline is Dec. 12. Wishes: Pick a gift request ornament off a special tree at participating businesses, buy and wrap item, then return gift to business. List of tree locations available on website. Contact: www.beasantatoasenior.com, 717-540-5201.

Homeland Hospice, Harrisburg ? A team approach to providing the best quality care to patients with a life limiting illness, with a focus on symptom management, believing everyone has the right to die pain free while retaining their dignity. Wishes: CD players; gift cards to Barnes and Noble to purchase CDs. Music is one of the most meaningful therapies for people at the end of life. Contact: Myra Badorf, marketing coordinator. mbadorf@homelandhospice.org, 717-221-7890.

Hope Station, Carlisle ? Operates the Kids Cafe program, which provides a free, substantial snack after school to Hope Station children up to 12th grade. Along with preparing snacks, volunteers also provide education about nutrition and African-American history. Wishes: Bottles of water (16.9 ounces); Juicy Juice boxes (100% juice); monetary donations to buy water, juice and snacks. Contact: Jim Washington. jimwashingtonjr@comcast.net, 717-226-1966.

Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Inc., Harrisburg ? Shelter for homeless pets and strives to build a better community for pets and people through compassion, protection, education and collaboration. Wishes: Dry dog food; latex gloves; bleach. Contact: Any Kaunas, executive director. www.humanesocietyhbg.org, amyk@humanesocietyhbg.org.

Isaiah 61 Ministries, Halifax ? A Christian organization serving Harrisburg?s homeless and transient population. Special events include a Christmas dinner and field trips. Wishes: blankets, new men?s boots/sneakers (sizes 9-13); monetary donations for purchase of walk-in freezer. Contact: April Ocasio. www.isaiah61min.org, aprilocasio@isaiah61min.org, 717-557-5166.

Jonestown Outreach Pantry ? Provide food relief to alleviate the struggles of the working poor in northern Lebanon County. Wishes: Canned goods; personal care products; monetary donations to purchase a new freezer. Contact: Linda Wood. 717-306-9025.

Keystone Greyhounds, Harrisburg ? Dedicated to finding homes for retired racing greyhounds. Wishes: Responsible and loving families willing to adopt; monetary donations to help pay veterinary costs; gas cards to defray the costs of moving greyhounds from tracks in other states to Harrisburg. Contact: Carolyn Bickford. www.keystonegreys.org, keystonegreys@verizon.net, 717-561-1020.

Keystone Human Services, Harrisburg ? To create an environment where all people be valued and contributing members of our community. Wishes: New/like new, cold weather outerwear wear for children (coats, gloves, hats) for Capital Area Head Start and other family services; eight to 10 acres of land within one/half hour of Harrisburg to be used to develop a permanent center for Susquehanna Service Dogs; coupons from restaurants and recreational activities for the men and women we serve who have intellectual disabilities, mental illness or autism. Contact: Ann H. Moffitt, ACFRE vice president community development. www.keystonehumanservices.org, amoffitt@keystonehumanservices.org, 717-232-7509, ext. 133.

Love INC of Greater Hershey ? Provides a clearinghouse where staff and volunteers match individual needs in the communities of Hershey, Hummelstown and Elizabethtown. Wishes: Grocery and gas gift cards; monetary donations to purchase food items and gas; volunteers to help move furniture. Contact: Etta Sill, clearinghouse coordinator. www.loveincgreaterhershey.org, 717-835-0101.

Mental Wellness Awareness Association, Marysville ? Offers public education for prevention and early intervention of mental health issues. Wishes: Monetary funds to train additional instructors to meet the growing demand for mental health first aid training certification in the Harrisburg region. Contact: Sharon C. Engdahl, president. mentalwellness@embarqmail.com, 717-957-3432.

National Railway Historical Society Inc., Harrisburg Chapter ? Preserves historical railroad materials and equipment, educates the public on railroads and operates a railroad museum. Wishes: Heavy-duty steel shelving in good shape that will hold heavy items (call for ideal dimensions) ? volunteers would be available to disassemble and transport shelving if necessary. Contact: www.harrisburgnrhs.org, 717-232-6221.

Nativity School of Harrisburg ? A private, faith-based, nondenominational preparatory middle school that exists to break the cycle of poverty for low income, inner-city boys. Wishes: Personal care hygiene products; canned goods; school supplies (paper, pencils, notebooks, etc.). Contact: Cathy Mentzer, director of development. www.nativityharrisburg.org, cmentzer@md.net, 717-236-5602.

The Neighborhood Center, Harrisburg. Wishes: New toys for ages 3-13; disposable diapers; 100% fruit juice. Contact: Vivian Thompson, executive director. 717-233-6541, ext. 301.

New Digs Ministry Inc., Mechanicsburg ? To assist families/individuals in need by providing gently used furniture and household goods. Wishes: Houseware items; volunteers to help in the warehouse; volunteers with a truck to help pick up donated items. Contact: Gigi Jantos. www.newdigsministry.org, info@newdigsministry.org, 717-620-9735.

Oyster Mill Playhouse, East Pennsboro Twp. ? Produces eight theatrical productions every year. Wishes: Volunteers to do gardening and tree trimming at the playhouse; $500 to purchase heavy-weight muslin to recover the flats; industrial strength vacuum cleaner. Contact: Lois Heagy, production coordinator. www.oystermill.com, lheagy@asbury.org.

PACC Caring Cupboard, Palmyra ? Food pantry serving western Lebanon County. Wishes: Cash donation to upgrade the heating system; cash donation to modernize the electrical system; cash donations to upgrade the computer system. Contact: Terry Baker, director. mandtbaker@gmail.com

Paxton Ministries, Harrisburg ? A Christian community of homes serving adults challenged with social, mental or emotional needs. Wishes: Monetary donations to cover cost of Christmas gifts for the 97 residents ($20 each person); art supplies (oil paints, brushes, calligraphy paper, basic craft items); toiletries (toothpaste, body wash, Depends, etc.). Contact: Rachel (Crownover) Alden, director of development. www.paxtonmin.org, ralden@paxtonmin.org, 717-236-5508, ext. 126.

Pennsylvania National Fire Museum, Harrisburg ? Collect, preserve, display and educate the public on the history of the fire service. Wishes: Financial support/donation for the upgrade to LED-style lighting throughout the fire museum (approximately 158 light bulbs); sponsorship of an upcoming exhibit, ?Pennsylvania Firefighters During the Civil War?; financial support/donations for the publication of the ?Museum News? newsletter (published six times a year with each edition costing approximately $200). Contact: John Wagner, second vice president. jcw37@aol.com, 717-232-8915.

Pennsylvania Regional Ballet, Enola ? Provide a center for professional training, guidance and education in classical ballet to its students, the community and the central Pennsylvania area. Wishes: New speaker system for Children?s Division Studio (includes two speakers, mixer, mountings, cables and installation; new computer for office; iPad for ticket sales. Contact: Kathryn H. Aumiller, executive director. www.prballet.org, info@prballet.org, 717-732-2172.

Pennsylvania State Resource Family Association, Harrisburg. Wishes: New duffel bags for children entering a foster home; new, non-perishable items for annual auction; nonperishable Christmas items/gifts for its ?company store? held at the annual conference (proceeds benefit the scholarship program). Contact: Deborah Kinard, administrative assistant. www.psrfa.org, 800-951-51515.

Pillows of Love ? Provides handmade pillowcases with Bibles to women and children who find themselves in crisis situations. Wishes: Serger Sewing Machines and/or regular sewing machines; volunteers to sew, cut, write grants, held with fundraising and delivery of pillowcases; monetary donations for fabric and supplies. Contact: Heather Richardson, board chairperson. www.pillows-of-love.com, hlrichardson432@gmail.com, 717-707-1239.

Pink Hands of Hope, Mechanicsburg ? Helping people in their fight against breast cancer financially and personally with items such as wigs, prosthetics, clothing and more. Wishes: Volunteers to help run the thrift store (weekday evenings and Saturday afternoons); monetary donations to purchase an enclosed trailer to transport goods to and from the store; household/clothing items to sell in the store. Contact: Brian Gaughan, co-founder. 717-620-8264.

The PROGRAM ? Rebuilding lives of those in need of a second chance after criminal justice involvement, so they can lead productive, crime-free lives. Wishes: Bus passes for participants seeking employment; volunteers to instruct life skills classes of any type (budgeting, anger management, self-esteem, etc.); software programs geared towards education/literacy, job search techniques, career planning. Contact: Valerie Simmons. www.theprograminc.org, info@theprograminc.org, 717-238-9950.

Rebuilding Together Greater Harrisburg, Harrisburg ? To help modify or repair homes of the elderly, disabled and families. Wishes: monetary donations or gift cards to home improvement stores; volunteer skilled tradespeople to be house captains (lead the volunteers on a work day); roofers to volunteer their time to help repair roofs. Contact: Sue Gebhart, executive director. www.rtgh.org, 717-574-2639.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Pennsylvania, Hershey ? Provides free, temporary lodging to families of out-of-town pediatric patients being treated at Penn State Hershey Children?s Hospital. Wishes: Single-serve cereal, healthy snacks and microwave food items; gift cards (groceries, gasoline, general merchandise); paper towels. Contact: Todd Layser, house manager. www.rmhc-centralpa.org, tlayser@rmhc-centralpa.org, 717-533-4001, ext. 157.

Roseglen Christian Nursery School, Duncannon ? Christian nursery school for families in Perry County. Wishes: Gently-used copier; large laminator for items bigger than 8 1/2 x 11. Contact: Amy Moyer, director. 717-834-6411.

Safe Harbour Homeless Shelter, Carlisle ? Housing services for homeless and potentially homeless people in Cumberland County. Wishes: Nonperishable food items for the food bank; window air conditioners; personal hygiene products (deodorant; razors; feminine hygiene products, etc.). Contact: Heidi Pope, program director. www.safeharbouronline.org, 717-249-2200.

St. John?s Franklin Lutheran Church, Dillsburg ? A historic church (established 1794) continuing with traditional Sunday worship in an 1847 building whose lower level was flooded by Hurricane Sandy. Wishes: Shelving for storage; any size plastic totes; monetary donations for cleanup and restoration from water damage. Contact: Marlene Stiffler, council president. marlenestiffler@juno.com, 717-432-5365.

The Salvation Army, Harrisburg -- Wishes: Monetary donations to provide scholarships for local disadvantaged youth to participate in Salvation Army Harrisburg youth programs; grocery store gift cards; retail gift cards (for specific needs for children, particularly new shoes, undergarments and other necessities). Contact: Rebecca Kleha, community outreach and events coordinator. www.salvationarmyharrisburg.org, rebecca.kleha@use.salvationarmy.org, 717-233-6755, ext. 137.

Sewin? Sisters Sowing. Wishes: Polyester double knit fabric or clothing; size 12 sewing machine needles; nylon zippers of all lengths. Contact: Marcellene Currens, founder. macurrens@netzero.net, 717-561-9964.

Shining Light Thrift Shop, Harrisburg ? A clothing ministry of the Cathedral Parish of St. Patrick. Wishes: Men?s gently used or new clothing (jeans, pants, belts, shoes); electronics (appliances, radios, alarm clocks, VCRs, DVD players); volunteers to work with businesses to obtain large bags and needed items. Contact: Marianne. 717-234-2436.

Silence of Mary Home, Lemoyne ? Provide a Christian family home for God?s abandoned or neglected people of all ages and to support the community. Wishes: Monetary donations to replace a heater at 1411 Market St., Harrisburg; food items given out at Harrisburg location (especially Ramen noodles, pasta, noodles); travel size containers of personal hygiene products (shampoo, toothpaste, etc.) given out in hygiene kits. Contact: Susan Rudy. silenceofmaryvolunteer@verizon.net, 717-737-4107.

Someone To Tell It To Inc., Hershey ? To provide a safe place, free of charge, that offers spiritual guidance to enable people to find meaning and develop deeper relationships. Wishes: Two laptop computers for counseling through social media/blogging; two cell phones for counseling/consultation; monetary donations for rent for private counseling office space. Contact: Rev. Michael Gingerich: 717-512-7763, Pastor Tom Kaden: 717-497-4580, michaelandtom@someonetotellitto.org, www.someonetotellitto.org.

Sophisticated Ladies Inc., Harrisburg ? Provide support services to women and teens with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and other health/mental issues as a result of this condition. Wishes: volunteers to assist in different areas of program development; office supplies (desk phone, marker board, stamps, etc.); desktop computer and monitor. Contact: Keysha L. Riddick, founder and CEO. www.sophisticatedladiesinc.com, sophisticatedladies.pcos@gmail.com, 800-637-3184.

State Street Academy of Music, Harrisburg ? Offering an intensive music education program for all Harrisburg-area children and teens, including those at risk and the disadvantaged. Wishes: Volunteer to update website; monetary donations to support its scholarship program. Contact: Adalene Noll, administrative director. www.ssamusic.org, ssamusic@verizon.net, 717-236-1366.

Sweet Grace Ministries ? Providing support to those who have endured miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death. Wishes: Monetary donations to purchase items for baskets that are delivered to hospitals; copy paper; volunteers to knit/crochet baby blankets and hats. Contact: Katy Dortenzo. www.sweetgraceministries.com, sweetgraceministries@gmail.com, 717-830-1016.

United Methodist Home for Children Inc., Lower Allen Twp. ? Provides resources and residential services for at-risk families, children, youth and adults. Wishes: Gift cards (Walmart, Target or Kohl?s); monetary donations to be used towards the purchase of heating equipment; monetary donations for for the clothing fund. Contact: Gretchen Switzler, marketing manager. www.umhcservices.org, gswitzler@umhcservices.com, 717-766-7652, ext. 247.

Upper Dauphin Human Services Center, Elizabethville ? Everyday living and emergency assistance for families in need of upper Dauphin County. Wishes: Office supplies (#10 envelopes, copier paper in various colors, postage, index cards, gel pens in various colors); computer with latest Microsoft version; printer/scanner. Contact: Audrey Maule, administrator. hmansvcs@epix.net, almaule202@yahoo.com, 717-362-3321.

Vision Resources of Central Pennsylvania, Harrisburg ? Operates Radio Reading Services ? a 24 hour, seven-day a week service providing 24 locally produced programs and two nationally-produced programs. Wishes: Three digital recorders (Roland R-05, approximate cost of $200 each); volunteer radio reading clerical assistant (includes tracking/mailing of radios, CDs between Tri-County Association for the Blind and its clients, estimated time commitment is 1.5 hours per week); grocery store gift cards. Contact: Paul Zavinsky. pzavinsky@tricountyblind.org.

Volunteers of America, Harrisburg ? Faith-based organization helping those in need to rebuild their lives, including people in emergency situations, at-risk youth and people with disabilities. Wishes: Personal care items for the elderly (skin care lotion, soap, toothpaste/toothbrush, etc.); new, unwrapped toys (infants to 14 years of age); monetary contributions to purchase personal care items and toys. Contact: Jim Ingolio. 717-236-1440.

• E-mail nonprofit groups' wishes to yourcolumns@pnco.com with "wish list" in the subject line no later than Dec. 5. Agencies must send the organization's full name; its address and telephone number; a contact person if applicable; the three items needed (can include money and volunteering services); and the agency's website, if any. Items will be posted and published as time and space allow.
  

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Cancer patient gets wish, Giants play like champs

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) ? A week off, some rest and a poignant plea from a 15-year-old cancer patient got the New York Giants back on track.

Now the rest of the NFL has something to worry about. The Giants are playing like world champions again.

A refreshed Eli Manning came back from the bye week and threw three touchdown passes as the Giants embarrassed Aaron Rodgers and the streaking Green Bay Packers 38-10 on Sunday night.

The win snapped a two-game losing streak and gave the Giants (7-4) a two-game lead in the NFC East with five games left in the regular season. The dominating performance also ended a five-game winning streak for the Packers (7-4), who fell a game behind Chicago in the NFC North.

"We just had to go out there with a lot of confidence and play like we are capable," Giants center David Baas said. "I felt we did that. We showed everybody. People that counted us out, they better wake up."

No one was more pleased with the Giants than Adam Merchant. The 15-year-old fan from Barre, Vt., attended Friday's practice and Sunday's game, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Merchant spoke to the team after practice and seemed to remind them what it's all about.

"I told them to go out and play like world champs," he said, sitting at a locker next to defensive captain Justin Tuck.

When asked why he gave the message, he shot back:

"Because we really needed to go out and play like world champs."

Against the Packers, the Giants did.

Manning, who had not thrown a touchdown in three games, had scoring strikes of 16 yards to rookie Rueben Randle, 9 yards to Victor Cruz and 13 to Hakeem Nicks. The last one gave him 200 for his career, breaking the team record held by Phil Simms.

"The thing I'm most proud of tonight is the way we played and getting a win," said Manning, who was 16 of 30 for 249 yards. "This was a big game, we needed to come out and play well and get a win. We finally got back to playing offense, defense, special teams, all of us playing at a high level, playing as a team, and hopefully we can build off of this momentum."

Everybody seemed to contribute. Ahmad Bradshaw ran 13 yards for a touchdown and went 59-yards with a screen pass to set up Andre Brown's 2-yard TD run on the opening drive.

The defense sacked Rodgers five times and set up 10 points with Corey Webster's pick leading to Lawrence Tynes' field goal and Osi Umenyiora's strip-sack and Jason Pierre-Paul's 10-yard return setting up Bradshaw's TD run that gave New York a 31-10 lead.

The 31 points were the most scored by the Giants in a half this season, and it pretty much decided the game.

The only negative was Brown broke his left leg in the second half and his season looks done.

The Packers were done before that, at as far as this game.

"I think this is a game that makes everybody look inside and find out what you're about," coach Mike McCarthy said. "I haven't felt like this since the first game I coached as a Green Bay Packers head coach. Beaten very thoroughly tonight. It doesn't taste good. It doesn't feel good."

Rodgers got Green Bay off to a great start, connecting with Jordy Nelson on a 61-yard scoring pass on its first series. There was little else to celebrate in a game where he finished 14 of 25 for 219 yards, an interception and a lost fumble.

"You win five in a row and everyone is happy, but like I said last year during the run, there are things that go under the radar that need to be handled," Rodgers said "Sometimes it takes a loss. ... We need to remember this feeling and not have this kind of embarrassment happen again.

The Packers were missing such key starters as linebacker Clay Matthews, defensive back Charles Woodson and receiver Greg Jennings, and it showed as they were manhandled by the Giants for the second straight time. New York beat them 37-20 in the NFC semifinal, a game some Packers said they lost more than the Giants won.

This one, there was no doubt who was the better team.

"We went out there and proved it," Merchant said.

Manning was impressed with the way Merchant handled himself, saying players felt it was special that the youngster had one wish and chose to spend time with the Giants.

"He had the opportunity to come out and talk to the team, so Coach Coughlin does a great job and all the players do a great job of making him feel welcome and fired up," Manning said. "It can be kind of nerve-racking to come talk to your favorite team and have a little pep talk, but he did a great job and he said to go show everybody you're the world champions and why you're the world champions and play that way. I think it got everybody fired up and obviously we came out and played the way that we know we can."

The Giants never trailed after Manning's touchdown pass to Randle, the first of his career. Webster's interception set up Tynes' field goal for a 17-7 lead and Cruz capped a 61-yard drive early in the second quarter to push the lead to 24-7.

A short field goal by Mason Crosby got Green Bay within two touchdowns, but Umenyiora's forced fumble set up Bradshaw's TD run and the game was over by halftime.

NOTES: The Giants lost safety Kenny Phillips with a knee injury in the third quarter. He was making his first appearance since Week 4. ... Giants right tackle David Diehl sustained a stinger in the first half. ... Green Bay lost safety M.D. Jennings (rib), DE C.J. Wilson (knee), and RB Johnny White (concussion). ... Giants tight end Martellus Bennett caught a fan who leaned too far over the lower railing trying to grab a glove Bennett was giving a child after the game. The fan was arrested.

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Vettel wins F1 title again; Button takes Brazil GP

El piloto alem?n de Red Bull Sebastian Vettel, centro, festeja con miembros de su equipo despu?s de obtener el tricampeonato de F?rmula Uno en la pista Interlagos de Sao Paulo, Brasil, el domingo 25 de noviembre de 2012. (Foto AP/Andre Penner)

El piloto alem?n de Red Bull Sebastian Vettel, centro, festeja con miembros de su equipo despu?s de obtener el tricampeonato de F?rmula Uno en la pista Interlagos de Sao Paulo, Brasil, el domingo 25 de noviembre de 2012. (Foto AP/Andre Penner)

Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany, top, sprays champagne on his teammates after the Brazil's Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Vettel overcame a first-lap crash to clinch his third straight Formula One championship title on Sunday, finishing sixth in an incident-filled Brazilian Grand Prix won by Jenson Button under pouring rain.(AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso. left, of Spain, sprays champagne on teammate Felipe Massa, of Brazil at the podium of the Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel, of Germany, overcame a first-lap crash to clinch his third straight Formula One championship title on Sunday, finishing sixth in an incident-filled Brazilian Grand Prix won by Jenson Button under pouring rain. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)

Red Bull driver Mark Webber, left, of Australia, looses control of his car after colliding with Sauber driver Sergio Perez of Mexico, right, during the Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso of Spain goes briefly off the track during the Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

SAO PAULO (AP) ? Sebastian Vettel found himself spinning around on the track just after the start, watching helplessly as other cars whizzed past him. His Formula One title hopes seemed to be drifting away with them.

It was only the start of Vettel's problems Sunday in what he called the toughest race of his career. But he overcame all of them and came away with the only prize that mattered ? his third straight championship title.

Vettel shook off a first-lap crash and other difficulties to finish sixth at the Brazilian Grand Prix, good enough to protect his lead over challenger Fernando Alonso and become F1's youngest three-time champion at age 25.

"Everything that could go wrong went wrong," he said.

Jenson Button of McLaren won the race at Interlagos, with Alonso second and Ferrari teammate Felipe Massa third. Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher, F1's most successful driver, finished seventh in his final race after 19 seasons.

But they were all overshadowed by Vettel, who had to overcome a poor start, the early crash, a damaged car, a broken radio, a botched pit stop and pouring rain.

"Just look at the stuff that went wrong. It was for sure the toughest race," Vettel said. "We kept believing. It was never game over."

Vettel appeared in big trouble after he was bumped shortly after the start and spun. He dropped to last place before he could turn his car around and begin a difficult pursuit. But he steadily worked his way up the field despite a slightly damaged car and no radio communication.

"You are the man, you are a triple world champion," a team official told Vettel on the radio after he crossed the line, without being able to listen to the driver's response.

Vettel is the first driver with three titles in a row since Schumacher won five straight from 2000-04. The only other driver to win at least three consecutive championships was Juan Manuel Fangio from 1954-57.

"It's difficult to find the right words," Vettel said. "It's unbelievable. I'm still full of adrenaline. It was an incredible race."

Schumacher was the first to congratulate Vettel, having just bid his own farewell to the sport. Minutes before the race, he lapped the track with a flag with the words "Thank You." He used the radio to thank the mechanics and engineers he has worked with as well as his fans watching on TV.

The 43-year-old German is retiring for the second time after struggling in his return with Mercedes. He had ended his career after the 2006 season and managed only one podium finish after retuning in 2010, at the European GP in July.

Schumacher is leaving F1 with numbers unmatched by any other driver. He retires with the most wins (91), pole positions (68), fastest laps (77) and most podium finishes (155).

Vettel needed to finish fourth or better to clinch the title regardless of Alonso's result. The Spaniard would have a chance to overtake the German only by finishing on the podium. He looked to have the advantage after a superb start and a chaotic first lap, but in the end couldn't erase Vettel's 13-point lead in the standings.

Lewis Hamilton was leading in his final race with McLaren when Nico Hulkenberg crashed into him while trying to pass on a slippery track with 17 laps to go. Hamilton received a standing ovation from his McLaren team when returning to the garage.

"Mixed emotions, but I'm happy," he said.

While the race was filled with drama and potentially title-deciding swings, it had an anticlimactic finish behind the safety car after Paul Di Resta crashed just before the final lap. That meant Vettel could simply cruise safely toward the title.

It rained on and off throughout the race, making conditions difficult and forcing drivers to come in and out of the pits several times.

"It was more or less was what we wanted, mixed conditions," Alonso said. "But it was one of the most difficult races we ever drove. You feel you are with the wrong tire on every lap. It was a risk to crash and have an accident on every lap. Obviously you are not in control of what your rivals do. We were hoping for a little miracle."

And for a while, they had reason to believe in one.

Alonso moved from seventh to fifth after the first corner, while Vettel dropped from fourth to seventh. Vettel then was hit from behind by the Williams of Bruno Senna and spun at the end of the back straightaway, dropping to last place after sitting backward on the track with several cars having to go around him.

Moments later, Alonso passed Massa and Vettel's Red Bull teammate Mark Webber at the same time to move to third.

But the Spaniard lost a position after locking his front tire and briefly running off the track at the first corner. Vettel ? without significant damage to his car ? began making his way back to the front, easily passing the slower cars near the end of the pack. He was already sixth by lap 15.

Alonso briefly had the title in his hands again after more rain fell with 14 laps to go. Red Bull lost time while putting the wet tires on Vettel's car, dropping him to 11th place while Alonso moved into third. But after all cars pitted, Vettel was in sixth place, enough to keep the title. Alonso moved to second after passing Massa, but he needed Vettel to drop a few more spots.

Hamilton started from the pole and kept his spot for a few laps before being overtaken by teammate Button on the sixth lap, and Hulkenberg got past the British driver on Lap 18.

Hamilton, who will replace Schumacher at Mercedes next season, retook the lead with 22 laps to go, but was hit by Hulkenberg when the Force India driver came in too hard to make the pass.

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