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Spartacus516 favorited a video
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I have been helping to create the first ever residence for people living with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease. My inspiration comes from my friend Ron...
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I have been helping to create the first ever residence for people living with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease. My inspiration comes from my friend Ron who lives with grace and optimism in conditions of which most would prefer death. Recently diagnosed when we met, I knew that my life's new mission was to give Ron, myself, and thousands like us a choice to live with ALS and not die of it.
I was extremely fortunate to meet Barry Berman who not only shared my dream, but was in a position to do something about it. To give this speech at the groundbreaking of a home that will give back so much of what ALS has taken away is a huge honor. To Ron I say, we're getting close. To everyone else, hang in there for the ribbon cutting.
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Spartacus516 favorited a video
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"Horizon: Neanderthal" (2005)
Part 1: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=zIrgZqm...
Part 2: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ln1xx1M...
Part 3: http...
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"Horizon: Neanderthal" (2005)
Part 1: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=zIrgZqm...
Part 2: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ln1xx1M...
Part 3: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=cZrUaky...
Part 4: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=KiQEIRU...
Part 5: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=8uigT_z...
Runtime: 00:49:01
In 1848, a strange skull was discovered on the military outpost of Gibraltar. It was undoubtedly human, but also displayed some of the heavy features of an ape, including distinct brow ridges and a projecting face. Just what was this ancient creature? And when had it lived? As more remains were discovered, one thing became clear: this creature had once lived right across Europe. The remains were named "Homo neanderthalensis" (Neanderthal man), and it became clear that it was an ancient and very close relative of anatomically modern humans.
The archaeological evidence revealed that the earliest neanderthals had lived in Europe about 200,000 years ago. But then, about 30,000 years ago, they disappeared, just at the time when the first anatomically modern humans appear in Europe. The story has it that anatomically modern humans spread out of Africa about 100,000 years ago with better brains and more sophisticated tools. As they spread into neanderthal territory, they simply out-competed their primitive cousins. However, how accurate is this story? The BBC's "Horizon" investigates . . .
In this fascinating documentary, scientists reconstruct "Home neanderthalensis" in unrivaled detail. Various experiements are then conducted to see how anatomically modern humans would have stood up against neanderthals in strength and endurance, and how neanderthals may have compared to anatomically modern humans in intelligence and inventiveness. Were neanderthals really just simple-minded brutes? And most importantly, why are they gone while anatomically modern humans remain?
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Spartacus516 favorited a video
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Assistive Technology is any thing or any tool that can make life easier and increase independence for people with disabilities. It includes a wide ...
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Assistive Technology is any thing or any tool that can make life easier and increase independence for people with disabilities. It includes a wide range of tools. From simple magnifiers to complex computers, assistive technology can make a world of difference.
Across California, there are many resources for learning more about Assistive Technology. Lets drop in at the Parents Helping Parents iTECH Center in Santa Clara and take a look at how assistive technology can make things easier for people across their lifespan.
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Spartacus516 favorited a video
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A startling fact about ALS is that well over 90% of the people afflicted with this disease opt to die rather than use a ventilator to breathe for t...
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A startling fact about ALS is that well over 90% of the people afflicted with this disease opt to die rather than use a ventilator to breathe for them when the diaphragm becomes to weak to pump the lungs. A significant reason for this is that the perception of life on a vent is pretty dismal. Across the country, the only places to provide care to a vented person are hospitals (or worse) - not an inviting living environment. A prominent nursing home provider in the Boston area is teamed up with the ALS Association in MA to create a new concept in residential care. This is HUGE! In the near future, a person with ALS (pALS), will have a real reason to look forward to a long life.
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Spartacus516 favorited a video
(2 months ago)
(WWLP) - Longtime runners Dick and Rick Hoyt have started a new chapter - opening a new restaurant aptly called "Team Hoyt's Finish Line."...
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(WWLP) - Longtime runners Dick and Rick Hoyt have started a new chapter - opening a new restaurant aptly called "Team Hoyt's Finish Line."
http://www.wwlp.com
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