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How Technology Changed and Enhanced My Life with a DisabilityWhen I was diagnosed with ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease in 2004, I fought isolation and dependence with the help of life-changing technology. Without it, I would have been institutionalized. -
Soupy Sales: Master of the Pie-in-the-FaceThe slapstick comedy of Soupy Sales in 60s TV was way ahead of its time, and became a model for shows like SNL.
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"The Enthusiast" by Charlie HaasThis main character in this Charlie Haas novel edits quirky "Enthusiast" magazines, and deals with the consequences of an attachment to ideals and self-discovery. -
A Great Discipline Strategy My Sister Used Around HalloweenIt was totally accidental, like the enchanted a penicillin, but my sister discovered a great disciplinary measure one Halloween. -
How Michael Jackson and MTV Changed Our LivesPart memoir and part history, the evolution of the music industry in the MTV/Michael Jackson era. -
Inexpensive Bargain Pinatas For a Cinco De Mayo Fiesta on a BudgetIn these tough economic times, you don't have to give up on throwing a great Cinco de Mayo Mexican fiesta. This article will tell you where to go online for pinatas that won't break the wallet. -
How a Move Between New York and California Made Me Miss the Academy AwardsA move to Los Angeles from New York in my youth was a bigger adjustment than I bargained for, even the three-hour time difference. -
New Accessible Taxis for PWDs-- Dispatch Program Needs UsersNow, an accessible ramp-equipped taxi can be dispatched to a PWD/wheelchair-user by calling 3-1-1
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Christmas Story: What Do Jews Do for ChristmasIn a country where Christmas is almost an American holiday, what do Jews and other non-Christians do? Legend has it that we eat Chinese Food and go to the movies. But sometimes we find something special to do.
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Book Review: IBrain by Dr. Gary Small and Gigi VorganWe have adapted to a new way of connecting to the world- mobile devices like laptops, PDAs, MP3 players, and portable readers are changing our lives -- and our brains. "iBrain" explores how our brains are evolving with new technology. -
Best Sites for Hanukkah / Chanukah Paper Cards & E-CardsSome sites to check out for the best Hanukkah / Chanukah cards this holiday season. Whether you want to order paper cards to put in the mail, or e-cards to send through cyberspace, there are many sites for all tastes.
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Hanukkah Festivals and Concerts in New York CityThe best places to celebrate Hanukkah in New York City, from family-friendly festivities and the lighting of the world's biggest menorah, to two of the hottest musical acts,
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Great Supermarkets Online for Home DeliveryNow, you can shop for groceries right from your computer, pay with a credit card, and have your groceries delivered to your home. This service fits perfectly in today's busy lifestyle. -
Best Places to Volunteer in New York City This Christmas SeasonThis is a guide to places and organizations where you can give the greatest gift to those less fortunate this Christmas season. The gift of yourself, and the donation of time can be invaluable, and won't empty your wallet. -
Where to Donate Christmas / Chanukah Gifts in New York CityWhether you want to donate an unwanted Christmas gift, buy a gift to donate, or give money to help those in need, one of the joys of the Christmas holiday season is giving. Here is a list of the best places to donate in New York City.
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"Superdove" by Courtney HumphriesWe know pigeons as "rats with wings", vermin, and part of the urban landscape, but Courtney Humphries tells the forgotten tale of an intelligent, and much-valued bird, in her new book "Superdove" -
"Practically Posh" by Robyn MorenoThe new book, "Practically Posh" by Robyn Moreno, shows the 20-something girl how to live on her own in the not-so-self-centered, post-Al-Gore, millennium -
The Tourist's Guide to the New York City SubwayIf looking at a map of New York City's Subway system makes you want to just hail a taxi, this guide should ease your anxiety and let you experience the cheapest and quickest way to see the city. -
Top Tourist Attractions in Long Island, New YorkLong Island is known for ocean beaches and the Hamptons, playground of the rich and famous. But Long Island is a wonderful land of wineries, and a rich history, which comes alive in places like Sag Harbor and Shelter Island.
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The Best Historic Sites Along the Lake Ontario US Canada BorderAs a border between Canada and the United States, the area around Lake Ontario is full of historic sites, where you can experience a glorious past of war fortifications, and a rich legacy of shipping commerce
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The Best Dog Parks in New York CityNYC dogs need a space where they can run free and unleashed. NYC has over 100 parks where you can bring your dog to run, play, and socialize while unleashed. -
Discount Home Decor in New York CityLiving in NYC is expensive enough. But even in one of the highest-priced cities in the world, there are places to buy discount home decor. Here is a guide to some of the best places you never heard of.. -
Tazo Iced Tea CombinationsTazo teas are great iced. But mixing two flavors or mixing in fruit juice can make some exciting new flavors
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Comparing Tanka Bars to Power, Clif and Balance BarsTanka Bars are made from buffalo and cranberries and produced by Lakota Indians. How do they stack up against the other energy bars? -
Natural Eco-Friendly Air Fresheners for the "Green" MomWith more new moms going "green" these days, many are going back to the 1960s and using cloth diapers. While this means dirty diapers will lay around longer, there are ways to eliminate the odor without ruining the environment or harming baby.
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Banana Boat Sunscreen: Comparisons of Popular ProductsHere is a comparison of a few of the sunscreens in the Banana Boat product line. It should help in your decision when purchasing the right Banana Boat sunscreen for the upcoming summer in the sun. -
Dependence Vs. Independence: How to NavigateBaby boomers with disabilities increasingly prefer "aging in place". But how do you balance dependence vs. independence, while saving family relationships from resentment, guilt, and anger? -
Top Ten Songs for a Fourth of July BarbecueWhat songs should you play at your Fourth of July barbecue? This is the year we could see big changes in our country. Why not celebrate July Fourth with our greatest tradition: the freedom to criticize the country we love? -
Couric, Gibson, Williams to Host 'Stand Up to Cancer'Katie Couric, Charles Gibson, and Brian Williams announced this morning that NBC,ABC, and CBS have launched "Stand Up To Cancer", a multi-faceted campaign to raise funds for cancer research. -
Fourth of July Fireworks in NYCMacy's Fireworks show is a July 4th tradition. If you know what to expect, and the best places to view them, you will enjoy a spectacular show!! -
Hip Hop Dance Classes in New York CityA guide to the best places in Manhattan, New York City for hip hop dance classes on all levels, whether for fun or serious study.
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**Best Gin Cocktails for a 4th of July Party CelebrationSome classic and contemporary cocktails made with gin, to serve at your Fourth of July party.. -
**Best Tequila Cocktails for a 4th of July Party CelebrationSome of the best tequila cocktails for your midsummer celebration -
Review of New TechnologyThe technology company AI Squared has rolled out its updated version 9.1 of ZoomText. This program makes life easier for people with visual impairments, or people with disabilities who suffer fatigue from reading small fonts. -
You the Owners Manual -- How to Tune Our Irreplaceable EnginesDr. Mehmet C. Oz and Dr. Michael C. Roizen have written an updated edition of "You The Owners Manual" which teaches changes we can make to turn back the clock. -
The Basic Elements of a Social Security Disability ClaimAn overview of the application for Social Security Disability. The process can seem intimidating. But preparing the right information and documentation in advance, can help it go more smoothly, and increase chances of approval.
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New York City: The Perfect Accessible, Wheelchair-Friendly Travel DestinationWith many museums, shops, museums, parks, and hotels within blocks of each other, getting around is easy for a person with a disability, even if you are wheelchair-bound, NYC is very accessible and barrier-free. -
May Day: The Original Labor Day and Welcoming of SpringMay 1, or May Day is celebrated around the world as a celebration of labor, but dancing around the maypole has Pagan origins. -
Do You Have a Googleganger? Have You Found Someone with the Same Name as You?Do you google yourself? You may not admit it, but most people do. Is there someone out there with your identical name?
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If You Could Live to 150, Would You?Would you want to live to 150 if you could? You might say yes, but think carefully!
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Would You Want to Be Frozen Until You Could Be Cured?They have devised a way to freeze people upon death and thaw them out when a cure can be found for what killed them.
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How to Remain Friends with Someone Who Has a Terminal IllnessDo you jave a friend who is seriously ill, maybe even dying?? Isolation and loneliness adds to the battle. -
"Definitely, Maybe" Brought Me Back to the Clinton 90sThe romantic comedy "Definitely, Maybe" proved better than expected. It brought me back to another era when we looked for change. -
The Hidden Victims of Campus MassacreThe direct victims of a campus shooting are not the only ones hurt. The fallout reaches further than we realize.
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My Dad's Eighty YearsMy dad turned 80 this month. It all made me think of the things he experienced in his life. He was a child of the Great Depression, young man of the WWII era, dad of the 50s,60s,70s and 80s, and finally grandfather of the new millennium. -
Chronically-ill People Are More Than Our DiseaseA diagnosis of a chronic or fatal disease can be devastating. More painful still are the people around us, who often see us as nothing more than a disease, with a set of symptoms. -
The Worst College Roommate:How I Became a Reluctant VoyeurThe semester before I graduated from college, when a good-night's sleep mattered most, I found myself rooming with the dorm hooker. Roused out of my sleep every night to orgasmic sound-effects, it wasn't my best school term.
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The Payoff of Volunteer WorkSome of the best opportunities out there are available through community service and volunteering for a worthy cause. Although you won't get paid in money, the payoff is invaluable. Volunteer work can help you get into college, ain employment, or expand your social circle. -
The "Shame" of Breast Cancer in the Middle EastRobin Roberts of Good Morning America talks to womem with breast cancer in the Islamic world and discovers a world of mystery, surrounding the disease.
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Fall TV: "Journeyman"The new fall TV show "journeyman" takes on elements of "The Time Machine", "Back to the Future" and "Quantum Leap" to fulfill everybody's secret fantasy of going back to our pasts to change the outcomes of our present and future.
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Fall TV "Kid Nation"The new fall TV show "Kid Nation" has sparked controversy before it even premiered. But there is a lot we can all learn from these 40 kids.
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Central Park Summerstage: New York City's Free Festival of Music, Dance, and MoreEvery summer, New York City's SummerStage Festival presents performances by contemporary, traditional, and emerging artists in the fields of music, dance, and other genres.
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Pom Wonderful: The Delicious Antioxidant Disease Fighting Pomegranate JuiceWe can fight the damaging effects of free radicals by drinking Pom Wonderful® pomegranate juice. Since free radical damage has been linked to cancer and other diseases, drinking pomegranate juice can combat these devastating illnesses. -
Off the Beaten Track in NYCMost visitors to New York City head to Broadway, Times Square and Fifth Avenue. But to get the real history and culture of the city, hop on a subway train and check out Downtown -- Greenwich Village, SoHo, the Lower Eat Side, Chinatown and Tribeca.
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Bob Woodruff Speaks Out for Brain-Injured Iraq War VeteransNewscaster Bob Woodruff suffered a traumatic brain injury from a bomb blast, while on assignment in Iraq. He is back to tell his story, and to speak out for the Iraq War veterans with traumatic brain injury, who are not getting the care they need to recover.
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Lasagna - the Time-Saving WayI will show you how you can whip up a lasagna with your own signature touches and minimal effort.
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How ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease Changed My LifeThree years ago, I received a devastating diagnosis; I had ALS, a disabling neuromuscular disease which could kill me in 2-5 years, and for which there is no cure. -
Gray LoveFern Cohen, from Queens, NY is a rabbit fosterer. In January, 2004 she was diagnosed with ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease. Penny, her gray dwarf rabbit was her consolation during this difficult time -
When is a Foreign Language Not "Foreign"?I walked into my inner-city high school French One class, and started out by distributing textbooks, with the suggestion to "look through them while I finish giving them out".