Cool picture of Space Shuttle approaching ISS (HUGE IMAGE)

Check out this amazing picture of Space Shuttle Discovery approaching the International Space Station during the STS-121 mission earlier this month.

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I know this has nothing to do with disability related issues, but talk about choosing ability! This is really great stuff!

Paraplegic sailor keeps the wind in her sails

She will be the only North American disabled female sailor in the 180-year-old race, which runs from Saturday through Aug. 5 off the Isle of Wight. She and her crew will face 8,500 able-bodied competitors in 1,000 boats from around the world

Her job? She's the skipper. She drives the boat..

Here is another amazing story! Really, I'm amazed how PWDs do accomplish these extraordinary things in their lives. It is out of this world!!
Kerry Gruson has traveled to England to compete in the Skandia Cowes Week, the world's largest sailing competition.

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NPR : Man-Machine Merger Arriving Sooner Than You Think

NPR : Man-Machine Merger Arriving Sooner Than You Think

Great podcast.
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Scientists turn fat cells into muscle

Stem cells taken from human fat can be transformed into smooth muscle cells, offering a way to treat diseases of the heart, gut and bladder, US researchers report.

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I often wondered how useful it would be if Scientists turn fat cells into muscle - 25/07/2006. Actually, I never wondered that, but it is fascinating nevertheless. This could be big for people with various types of muscular dystrophy which includes me. Check it out!

Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2006

A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
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Stephen Hawking: "Europe Should Not Follow Bush On Stem Cells"

Stephen Hawking criticized President Bush and European states that are trying to ban stem cell research.

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The Emotional Bankruptcy of Alexithymia

Few people are familiar with the condition known as alexithymia, yet it is not so rare a thing. Alexithymia is condition where a person seems devoid of emotion because they are functionally unaware of their emotions.

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