tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37712624053386178562024-03-13T12:10:45.896-07:00BoldwheelsMy own spin on the world.Kevin Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17066356363091702171noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3771262405338617856.post-38990219471646919212013-06-06T20:36:00.003-07:002013-06-06T21:12:26.682-07:00 10 things to do to help people in wheelchairsIn the Boldwheels blog I do my best to report in a positive manner but I realize I have been remiss in posting. I have not told you very much about myself and the goals of the Boldwheels blog.<br />
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So in order to remedy that fact I thought I would bring out some basic ideas on how to help a person in a wheelchair. Hopefully this will give you some basic ideas when you meet a person who uses a wheelchair.<br />
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So here goes my 10 things to do when meeting a person in a wheelchair.<br />
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1. Avoid lame jokes. Such as, "slowdown their speedy." etc. We have heard them all.<br />
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2. Whenever possible avoid using the handicapped stall in the restroom. I know that extra room is nice but we really need to space.<br />
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3. Do not I repeat do not use the designated handicap parking area. Not even if you plan to me just a minute or two.<br />
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4. When you're talking to the person for a longer period of time try to come down to their eye level. Otherwise you're just a pain in the neck.<br />
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5. Do not lean on the wheelchair when talking to the person. This is for your safety as well as the person in the wheelchair.<br />
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6. In a group always talk to the person in the wheelchair as an individual who is capable of making their own decisions.<br />
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7. Always ask the person in the wheelchair for permission to help you see them having a problem. Again it simply shows you realize they are capable of making their own decisions.<br />
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8. When talking to the person in the wheelchair if you have questions about their disability it may be all right to ask but don't make that the main reason for the conversation.<br />
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9. The wheelchair is not a toy. Treat the wheelchair as an extension of the person inside.<br />
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10. Phrases that for reference walking or running in normal conversation do not need to be avoided. Their common terms used every day and there is no reason to feel nervous about using them.Kevin Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17066356363091702171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3771262405338617856.post-34040579654356797912013-05-05T13:18:00.001-07:002013-05-05T13:18:10.828-07:00Kevin Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17066356363091702171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3771262405338617856.post-40611913782775948682013-05-01T22:22:00.001-07:002013-05-01T22:22:31.159-07:00Learning in the 21st century | TODAYonline<a href="http://www.todayonline.com/commentary/learning-21st-century">Learning in the 21st century | TODAYonline</a>: <br />
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Thanks to Wheels27 for sending this list it is a very good summary of how I feel some mornings. In case you are wondering I am 60 + and proud of that fact.<br />
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Perks of being over 60<br />
And heading towards<br />
70 or beyond!<br />
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1.<br />
Kidnappers are not very<br />
interested in you.<br />
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2.<br />
In a hostage situation,<br />
you are likely to be released first.<br />
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3.<br />
No one expects you to run --<br />
anywhere.<br />
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4.<br />
People call at 9 PM (or 9 AM) and ask,<br />
'Did I wake you?'<br />
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5.<br />
People no longer view you as a<br />
hypochondriac.<br />
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6.<br />
There is nothing left<br />
to learn the hard way.<br />
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7.<br />
Things you buy now will<br />
never wear out.<br />
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8.<br />
You can eat<br />
supper at 4 PM.<br />
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9.<br />
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You can live without sex<br />
but not your glasses.<br />
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10.<br />
You get into heated arguments<br />
about pension plans.<br />
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11.<br />
You no longer think of speed limits<br />
as a challenge.<br />
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12.<br />
You quit trying to hold<br />
your stomach in no matter who walks<br />
into the room.<br />
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13.<br />
You sing along<br />
with elevator music.<br />
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14.<br />
Your eyes won't get<br />
much worse.<br />
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15.<br />
Your investment in health insurance<br />
is finally beginning to pay off.<br />
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16.<br />
Your joints are more accurate meteorologists<br />
than the national weather service.<br />
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17.<br />
Your secrets are safe with your friends<br />
because they can't remember them either.<br />
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18.<br />
Your supply of brain cells is finally down to<br />
a manageable size.<br />
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<div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <blockquote><div><h3>“Mobility Works Wins Exclusive US Manufacturing and Distribution Rights for the Martin Conquest wheelchair accessible motorcycle.”</h3> <p><em>by</em> Bob <em> on</em> December 18th, 2009 </p><div><p><strong><em>Mobility Works has today announced they have won exclusive US manufacturing and distribution rights to the innovative Martin Conquest handicap accessible motorcycle.</em></strong></p> <p>Akron, Ohio December 14th, 2009 – Mobility Works has announced they will be the exclusive US distributor and manufacturer for the <a href="http://www.mobilityconquest.com" title="Wheelchair Motorcycle" target="_blank">Martin Conquest wheelchair accessible motorcycle</a>. Martin Conquest chose Mobility Works as its strategic partner in the US and manufacturing of the motorcycle will be centered in Akron, Ohio.</p> <p>Bill Koeblitz,one of the founders of Mobility Works, stated, “We are honored to be chosen to introduce the first production wheelchair accessible motorcycle to our physically challenged community here in the United States.”</p> <div style=""><a href="http://www.mobilityconquest.com"><img title="Conquest Motorcycle" src="http://www.imedmobility.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Conquestbike1-150x150.jpg" height="150" alt="The Power of the Open Road" width="150" /></a><p></p><p>The Conquest Motorcycle</p></div> <p>After an exhaustive search, Mobility Works was chosen by Martin Conquest, based on their longstanding commitment to the physically challenged community. According to Mark Allen Roberts, who will head up Mobility Conquest, “We look forward to helping physically challenged members of our community reconnect with their passion for riding motorcycles. Statistically, 4% of thel population ride motorcycles, and we are excited to provide our Conquest trike to help consumers with physical challenges from the waist down enjoy the ride again.”</p> <p>With more than 300 inquiries concerning the Martin Conquest in the past three months alone, the demand is expected to be quite high for this wheelchair accessible motorbike.</p> <p>For consumers in wheelchairs, the dream of riding a motorcycle has long been a thing of fantasy. The few motorcycles that were produced were custom affairs, available only to those with connections or sufficient funding to have such a vehicle commissioned.</p> <p>Mobility Conquest, founded to manufacture and distribute these motorcycles in the US, offers access to some of the most powerful, high-performance road machines anywhere, designed by and for consumers in wheelchairs.</p> <p>The heart of the vehicle is the front end and engine of a BMW R 1170. At a glance, the bike offers a 0-60 speed of just 7.6 seconds (with wheelchair adaptation), 15-second quarter mile time and a top speed of 105 mph. Maximum output is 109 bph, thanks to the 1170cc engine.</p> <p>However, the real story is the adaptive chassis. Drivers will board the bike via a remote controlled rising and lowering ramp at the rear. The chassis provides tremendous stability, as well (transforming the bike into a trike). The Conquest also features six forward gears, full reverse and an electronic parking brake.</p> <p>Safety features for drivers include a wheelchair locking system, which features a push button release, as well as hydraulic front and rear racing disc brakes, operated from a single lever. The clutch is thumb-controlled, thanks to a 2-button Klicktronic system for semi-automatic operation. The Martin Conquest is also in compliance with all US Federal laws and guidelines for handicap accessible vehicles.</p> <p>Finally, disabled persons can have the amazing freedom offered only by a motorcycle – the freedom to feel the wind in their hair, as the bike roars down the pavement, all without leaving their wheelchair behind.</p> <p>To find out more about purchasing the Martin Conquest, or how this wheelchair accessible motorcycle can be of use to you, visit the company at <a href="http://www.mobilityconquest.com/">http://www.MobilityConquest.com</a>.</p> <p>About Mobility Conquest: Mobility Conquest was founded by Bill Koeblitz and his partner Taylor Clark of Mobility Works, in partnership with Martin Conquest of the UK. Mobility Conquest will be the only authorized manufacturers and distributors of this powerful, wheelchair accessible motorcycle.</p> <p>Article submitted by: <a href="http://www.imedconsulting.com" title="Internet Consulting Experts" target="_blank">IMED Consulting LLC.</a></p> <p>Tagged as:<span><a href="http://www.imedmobility.com/blog/?p=284#comments"></a></span></p></div><a href="http://www.imedmobility.com/blog/?p=284#comments"> </a></div></blockquote> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://www.imedmobility.com/blog/?p=284">imedmobility.com</a></div> <p></p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via web</a> from <a href="http://boldwheels.posterous.com/mobility-works-wins-exclusive-us-manufacturin">boldwheels's posterous</a> </p> Kevin Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17066356363091702171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3771262405338617856.post-26268013523867273012009-12-18T13:38:00.000-08:002009-12-18T13:48:03.525-08:00Do you have a website or a blog?<br />Here at Boldwheels we would like to promote your blog.<br />Please let us know by commenting to this post below.<br /><br /><br /><fieldset class="zemanta-related"><legend class="zemanta-related-title">Related articles by Zemanta</legend><ul class="zemanta-article-ul"><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://www.earnblogger.com/add-infinite-scroll-to-your-wordpress-blog/">Add Infinite Scroll to Your WordPress Blog</a> (earnblogger.com)</li><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://mashable.com/2009/12/17/twitter-already-on-holiday/">Twitter: Already on Holiday?</a> (mashable.com)</li><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://www.thetechscoop.net/2009/12/18/oneforty-gets-fresh-round-of-investments/">Oneforty Gets Fresh Round Of Investments</a> (thetechscoop.net)</li></ul></fieldset> <div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://reblog.zemanta.com/zemified/cce14157-59aa-432c-b3df-9a803b985dae/" title="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=cce14157-59aa-432c-b3df-9a803b985dae" alt="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]" /></a><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Kevin Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17066356363091702171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3771262405338617856.post-16873138355501756852009-12-17T21:48:00.001-08:002009-12-17T21:48:06.039-08:00Sledge hockey: Skating circles around the misconceptions - Niagara Falls Review - Ontario, CA
<div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <blockquote class="posterous_long_quote"><p class="aJustify">Imagine playing a full-contact, ultra-competitive, body-sacrificing 60 minutes of hockey. No problem, you say, you do it or know those who play every night of the week. </p><p>Now imagine doing without the use of your legs. </p><p>Welcome to the world of sledge hockey, specifically the Niagara Thunderblades brand of the sport. </p></blockquote> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2223458">niagarafallsreview.ca</a></div> <p></p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via web</a> from <a href="http://boldwheels.posterous.com/sledge-hockey-skating-circles-around-the-misc">boldwheels's posterous</a> </p> Kevin Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17066356363091702171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3771262405338617856.post-2576948681258913102009-12-16T18:41:00.001-08:002009-12-16T18:41:35.792-08:00Army Exoskeleton Helps People with Disabilities - Disaboom
<div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <blockquote class="posterous_long_quote"><p><strong>Exoskeletons for People with Disabilities</strong><br />In the consumer market, things move a bit quicker. Two exoskeletons are about to hit the proverbial street. Neither will have the repulsor rays or flight capability of the comic book character Ironman; however, both will give their wearer strength and endurance benefits that will help in the performance of daily tasks. Moreover, both should help people with mobility impairments lead better lives.</p> <p>Steve Jacobsen and the engineers at Raytheon Sarcos Incorporated have developed the <a href="http://www.raytheon.com/newsroom/technology/rtn08_exoskeleton/" class="" target="_blank">XOS exoskeleton</a>. The machine is in many ways more complex than the human body. We use electrical impulses, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints to move. The XOS has to mimic those in a way that will not put excessive strain on the relatively fragile human user. </p> <p>Sensors attached to the user's body send electrical signals to a central computer to detect force of movement. Much like our brain, the computer controls impulses sent to a series of valves, actuators, cables and joints to perform the actual movement. The sensors monitor the user's movements at a rate of thousands of times per second, then amplify his strength as needed to perform a given task.</p></blockquote> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://www.disaboom.com/assistive-technology-general/iron-men-may-help-those-with-disabilities">disaboom.com</a></div> <p></p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via web</a> from <a href="http://boldwheels.posterous.com/army-exoskeleton-helps-people-with-disabiliti">boldwheels's posterous</a> </p> Kevin Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17066356363091702171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3771262405338617856.post-84114882683203666842009-12-15T23:12:00.001-08:002009-12-15T23:12:36.616-08:00Comic loses wheelchair on stage, but not his sense of humor | kens5.com | Home
<div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <blockquote class="posterous_long_quote"><p>He's known as America's sit-down comic. Chris Fonseca has cerebral palsy and depends on a wheelchair to get around.</p> <p>Recently, he was headlining a show downtown at The Enchilada Warehouse when one of his worst nightmares came true.</p> <p>As he was being helped on stage, the crowd heard a loud noise. It was the back support beam breaking off his wheelchair. Fonseca fell to the ground.</p></blockquote> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://www.kens5.com/home/JAMES-MUNOZ-Comedian-loses-wheelchair-on-stage-78613527.html">kens5.com</a></div> <p></p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via web</a> from <a href="http://boldwheels.posterous.com/comic-loses-wheelchair-on-stage-but-not-his-s">boldwheels's posterous</a> </p> Kevin Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17066356363091702171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3771262405338617856.post-19187968509971050542009-12-14T17:36:00.001-08:002009-12-14T17:36:17.872-08:00Coaxing injured nerve fibers to regenerate by disabling 'brakes' in the system
<div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <blockquote class="posterous_long_quote">Adding to a previous study published in <em>Science</em> last year, research led by Zhigang He, PhD, of the F.M. Kirby Neurobiology Center at Children's Hospital Boston provides further evidence that axon regeneration is limited by a reduced or lost responsiveness to injury-induced growth factors -- and also suggests some ways of overcoming the problem to help people recover from brain or spinal cord injury.</blockquote> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/12/091209121152.htm">sciencedaily.com</a></div> <p></p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via web</a> from <a href="http://boldwheels.posterous.com/coaxing-injured-nerve-fibers-to-regenerate-by">boldwheels's posterous</a> </p> Kevin Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17066356363091702171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3771262405338617856.post-72540940135658550952009-12-14T11:44:00.001-08:002009-12-14T11:44:01.315-08:00In Energy Innovation, Everything New Is Old Again - WSJ.com
<div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <blockquote class="posterous_short_quote">Technology often stands on the shoulders of prior discovery. In the energy field in particular, there are precious few killer apps -- ideas that supersede earlier methods. New energy technologies tend to develop slowly and spread at a snail's pace. It takes time and money to accomplish small improvements, and even more of both to spread those improvements across the energy system.</blockquote> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB126048948482786623.html">online.wsj.com</a></div> <p></p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via web</a> from <a href="http://boldwheels.posterous.com/in-energy-innovation-everything-new-is-old-ag">boldwheels's posterous</a> </p> Kevin Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17066356363091702171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3771262405338617856.post-83490668626943573562009-12-02T16:10:00.001-08:002009-12-02T16:10:01.759-08:00Wal-Mart and Disability Outreach - DisaboomJobs
<div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <blockquote class="posterous_short_quote">Residents of Summerville, Ga., sometimes shop at the local Wal-Mart twice in one day, but it’s not because they forgot anything the first time. They just want a second chance to visit Finn, the black Labrador retriever service dog who works at the store with owner Spann Cordle.</blockquote> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://www.disaboomjobs.com/career-resources/disability-employment-general/people-with-disabilities-a-priority-at-wal-mart?IADID=Feature_wk85">disaboomjobs.com</a></div> <p></p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via web</a> from <a href="http://boldwheels.posterous.com/wal-mart-and-disability-outreach-disaboomjobs">boldwheels's posterous</a> </p> Kevin Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17066356363091702171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3771262405338617856.post-58850855149248264942009-11-25T16:41:00.001-08:002009-11-25T16:41:43.616-08:00Helper Monkeys for People with Disabilities - Disaboom
<div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <blockquote class="posterous_long_quote"><p>College: It isn’t just for humans anymore.</p> <p>Welcome to the world of Helping Hands and their Monkey College in Boston, MA. Founded in 1979, Helping Hands is a nonprofit “that places specially trained capuchin monkeys with people who are paralyzed, or who suffer other severe mobility impairments.”</p> <p>When I first found out about <a href="http://www.monkeyhelpers.org/" class="" target="_blank">Helping Hands</a> a couple of weeks ago, I was intrigued with the idea of using monkeys as assistance animals and had lots of questions. I interviewed Skott Wade, a Helping Hands employee, about the world of the Monkey Helpers.</p></blockquote> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://www.disaboom.com/service-animals/helper-monkeys-the-greatest-assistant-youll-ever-need?IADID=New_wk84&utm_medium=email&utm_source=MyNewsletterBuilder&utm_content=Kevinimills%40gmail.com&utm_campaign=Disaboom+Newsletter+Nov+22-28+2009+1410098247&utm_term=Helper+Monkeys+The+Greatest+Assistant+Youll+Ever+Need">disaboom.com</a></div> <p></p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via web</a> from <a href="http://boldwheels.posterous.com/helper-monkeys-for-people-with-disabilities-d">boldwheels's posterous</a> </p> Kevin Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17066356363091702171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3771262405338617856.post-58008611630469349272009-11-24T22:14:00.001-08:002009-11-24T22:14:21.088-08:00Overcoming Cerebral Palsy, Gregg Mozgala Learns to Dance - NYTimes.com
<div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <blockquote class="posterous_long_quote">Gregg Mozgala, a 31-year-old actor with <a href="http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/cerebral-palsy/overview.html?inline=nyt-classifier" title="In-depth reference and news articles about Cerebral Palsy.">cerebral palsy</a>, had 12 years of <a href="http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/health/diseasesconditionsandhealthtopics/physicaltherapy/index.html?inline=nyt-classifier" title="Recent and archival health news about physical therapy.">physical therapy</a> while he was growing up. But in the last eight months, a determined choreographer with an unconventional résumé has done what all those therapists could not: She has dramatically changed the way Mr. Mozgala walks. </blockquote> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/25/arts/dance/25palsy.html?_r=1">nytimes.com</a></div> <p></p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via web</a> from <a href="http://boldwheels.posterous.com/overcoming-cerebral-palsy-gregg-mozgala-learn">boldwheels's posterous</a> </p> Kevin Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17066356363091702171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3771262405338617856.post-13267943110188249422009-11-19T15:21:00.001-08:002009-11-19T15:21:07.574-08:00K1 Whole Body Vibration Machine On ABC News
<div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <object height="417" width="500"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ecwP57oWvF4&hl=en&fs=1" /></param><param name="wmode" value="window" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /></param><embed allowfullscreen="true" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ecwP57oWvF4&hl=en&fs=1" allowscriptaccess="always" height="417" wmode="window" width="500"></embed></param></object> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecwP57oWvF4&feature=related">youtube.com</a></div> <p></p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via web</a> from <a href="http://boldwheels.posterous.com/k1-whole-body-vibration-machine-on-abc-news">boldwheels's posterous</a> </p> Kevin Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17066356363091702171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3771262405338617856.post-42433018751516190472009-11-17T17:56:00.001-08:002009-11-17T17:56:51.247-08:00Blogger unites today to fight for premature babies
<div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <blockquote class="posterous_long_quote">November 17<sup>th</sup> bloggers from around the world are posting and tweeting in an effort to raise awareness about prematurity. A staggering 12.7% of all births in the United States (500,000 babies every year) are born prematurely. </blockquote> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-4079-SF-Sexual-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Blogger-unites-today-to-fight-for-premature-babies">examiner.com</a></div> <p></p></div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via web</a> from <a href="http://boldwheels.posterous.com/blogger-unites-today-to-fight-for-premature-b">boldwheels's posterous</a> </p> Kevin Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17066356363091702171noreply@blogger.com0