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Senator suggests no more “free scooters” to aide Recession; causes uproar
Save hundreds of billions, but strand millions? I’m not quite sure how this works. The audacity! – Tiff
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Man in wheelchair holds three hostage, demands pizza
A Virginia man using a wheelchair held three people hostage at a Post Office last week. His motives are still unknown. Maybe his motive was hunger? I know when I need pizza it’s serious business. – Tiff
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NJ man, paralyzed from neck down, wins right to shoot firearm
He shoots his 12-gauge using his mouth, and the city of Clinton, NJ refused to give him his license, starting a legal battle. But at lease he won! Congrats, Jamie! – Tiff
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Woman becomes paraplegic after eating tainted hamburger, sues for $100 mil
A raging E. Coli infection from hamburger at a picnic has permanently paralyzed this 22 year old woman, Stephanie Smith, a dance insteuctor from Minnesota. I hope she gets every penny in one lump-sum. She deserves it. – Tiff
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Wheelchair/car hit-and-runs: Who’s to blame?
There been a growing number of wheelchair-car run-in’s across the country. How to be safe, and avoid an accident you’ll never forget. This is my worst nightmare! – Tiff
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New robotic arm will open the door for you wherever you go
DORA was designed to be the handiest robo-doorman in existence. But is the design practical?
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Antidepressants used to heal spinal injuries. What’s next?
A commonly prescribed antidepressant is being used – in conjunction with gait training – to help train people with paralysis to walk again. Who knew Lexapro was this magical? Read about this surprising use of Lexapro here. – Tiff
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Geron releases new data, shares up
Well it looks like the quads of the world are now in the running to get cured first (jokey joke, well maybe), according to the latest embryonic stem cell research data released by Geron Corp last week. Tumors in the thorasic region, but not the cervical region? How curious. This study better end up curing someone. I hate long movies with shitty endings. – Tiff
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Lady Gaga uses wheelchair dancer at VMA’s, world left confused
Was the woman in a wheelchair a message about the Swine Flu…or was it just another attempt by Lady Gaga to screw with our minds?
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Glamorous British soap star unstopped by wheelchair
24 year old actress Kelly-Marie Stewart hadn’t planned on being the “wheelchair actress,” but life is full of unexpected surprises and illnesses. – Tiff