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ThisAbility #5: Walking between worlds
I have a favorite Thai restaurant, here in Toronto, called Salad King. There's nothing I love more than selecting how many chilies I want with my mango chicken, but I can't take anyone I know there ? or at least, not unless they can conquer the huge front step outside the front door. But in typical able-bodied fashion, I usually don't even notice. I just park the scooter outside and walk right ...
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:06:27 GMT - (THIS Magazine)

Paralympic gold medallist inspires others to rise above their disabilities
It took some hurtful comments from a nurse to light the fire that propelled Karen Blachford to a gold medal victory. The Brockville native, who [...]
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:35:29 GMT - (The Brockville Recorder and Times)

Game on - Woolwich enters Hockeyville contest
Hockey might be Canada?s game, but many in Woolwich Township consider it to be their game. That is evident in the fact that the Woolwich Memorial Centre is being constructed.
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:47:44 GMT - (Elmira Independent)

Single-celled giant upends early evolution
Slowly rolling across the ocean floor, a humble single-celled creature is poised to revolutionize our understanding of how complex life evolved on Earth.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:39:48 GMT - (MSNBC)

Will Stevens's ouster be good for Alaska?
He delivered ?the goods,' but his successor aims to do things the senator couldn't, like open ANWR to drilling.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:55:30 GMT - (The Christian Science Monitor)

State in-home aid to disabled on cutting block
More than 9,000 disabled Inland residents who rely on a state program for household help could lose assistance if lawmakers approve Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's proposal to cut caregiver wages and payments for some services.
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:55:19 GMT - (The Press-Enterprise)

Nigeria: Oshiomhole Gives Osunbor 24-Hr Ultimatum
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, yesterday, in Benin City said he was having difficulties retrieving the official vehicles in the possession of former governor Oserheimen Osunbor, the former governor's wife, leaders of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the state and other political office holders.
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:43:16 GMT - (AllAfrica.com)

Pupils moved by crash story
MOVING personal experiences told at a travelling roadshow have taught school pupils the value of personal safety.
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:53:03 GMT - (Rugby Observer)

Shaurette: Meinen bags massive buck
Last week another big Buffalo County buck met its maker during the magical days of the November rut, and this time the very fortunate bowhunter was Jeff Meinen of Bloomer.
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:33:55 GMT - (The Chippewa Herald)

Developers? optimism for project misplaced
In the 1880s workers arrived in droves for development of the harbor at the mouth of the Brazos River, between what is now Surfside and Quintana. They came in every conceivable conveyance ? on flatboats, by train, on horseback and in wagons or buggies.
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:38:00 GMT - (The Facts)

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Sugar, Spice & Lots of Booze at Whist's Pastry/Cocktail Class
Since I'm throwing a holiday treat exchange for me and my girlfriends, ... -bodied sangria I made sure to pace myself so that I would be able to at least learn something
Posted on 2008-11-21 21:19:16 GMT

blog: Caroline on CrackThe Biggest Problem with the Big Threee can be Summed Up in Three Little Letters
The Biggest Problem with the Big Threee can be Summed Up in Three Little Letters By Justin Graber Topics: Uncategorized Discuss it: ... employees in '�rubber rooms.'� In 2006, there were 15,000 able-bodied UAW employees in this '�Job Bank
Posted on 2008-11-21 20:53:59 GMT

blog: Founders’ FreedomDAY 212
Prateeksha, Mumbai � � � � � �November 21, 2008 � � � � � � 11:59 pm '�The winds blow strongest against those who stand tallest'� '�Pray as if everything depends on God. Work as if everything depends on you.'� '�Don't place your mistakes on ur head, their weight may crush U
Posted on 2008-11-21 20:15:36 GMT

blog: Amitabh BachchanSingle-Celled Giant
Single-Celled Giant Upends Early Evolution by Discovery Reposted from: Dawkins site http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/11/20/gromia-cambrian ... . The trouble is, single-celled critters aren't supposed to be able to leave trails. The oldest fossils ... niche with hard-bodied, complex creatures. '�It wasn
Posted on 2008-11-21 20:03:59 GMT

blog: DarwinianaExercise responses and adaptations in rowers and spinal cord injury individuals.
Exercise responses and adaptations in rowers and spinal cord injury individuals. Elite rowers (ROWERS) ... wheelchairs racers can achieve a higher value that is similar to that of a sedentary able-bodied
Posted on 2008-11-21 18:16:35 GMT

blog: Travel In LimousinesBreed Spotlight:
Breed Spotlight: November 21st, 2008 � Height: averages 6 inches. Weight: 3 to 7 pounds. History: The Pomeranian was originally descended from the ancient Spitz breeds of the far north which were brought to Europe and used to herd sheep. The Pom ancestors weighed up to 30 pounds
Posted on 2008-11-21 17:31:26 GMT

blog: Emilia Poochie Letter to Gordon Gee, President of Ohio State University
In a previous post, I wrote about the epidemic rhetoric surrounding an Autism Speaks walk hosted at OSU. The walk occurred this past October, and while I expected those affiliated with Autism Speaks (e.g. Bob and Suzanne Wright) to spout off the regular curebie stuff, I didn't expect the president of my university to join in
Posted on 2008-11-21 16:18:38 GMT

blog: aspierhetor.com Deploy the Deranged! Another Troubled Soldier KILLS
Deploy the Deranged! Another Troubled Soldier KILLS Even with Chimpy's wrecking-ball approach to the economy, ... , those who are still able-bodied (or in many cases something resembling able-bodied
Posted on 2008-11-21 16:16:32 GMT

blog: Reconstitution 2.0 | The winds of change are a hurricane force. May they blow the stink off all of the landA pilot study to investigate shoulder muscle fatigue during a sustained isometric wheelchair-propulsion effort using surface EMG
A pilot study to investigate shoulder muscle fatigue during a sustained isometric wheelchair-propulsion effort using surface EMG OBJECTIVE: ... able-bodied males. Surface EMG in six right-side shoulder muscles was recorded while subjects resisted ... . RESULTS: The able-bodied group used a higher percent of maximum than the manual-wheelchair group
Posted on 2008-11-21 16:05:23 GMT

blog: Computers For Churches The Silkworm Story: A Thread through History
On the theme of remarkable discoveries from humble insect beginnings, let's explore another insect that also changed human history, the silkworm. Legend has it that humans and silkworms met one fine morning in the year 2640 B.C. A Chinese Empress named Hsi-Ling-Chi (various other spellings found)
Posted on 2008-11-21 15:57:38 GMT

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