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May is National Mobility Awareness Month

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

Did you know more than 18 million people in the United States and Canada have mobility issues? Six million of those people are veterans. This May, the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) is sponsoring the first-ever National Mobility Awareness Month to spread awareness for people with disabilities and the mobility solutions available.

According to the Harris Poll, sponsored by the National Organization on Disability (NOD), just under one third of people with disabilities reported that inadequate transportation was a problem.  Of those individuals, more than half said it was a major problem. The theme of the inaugural awareness month, Life Moving Forward, represents a desire to spread awareness and knowledge about mobility issues. The goal of National Mobility Awareness Months is to teach seniors, veterans and people with disabilities to live an active and mobile lifestyle through the use of wheelchair accessible vehicles and mobility equipment.

NMEDA selected a spokesperson for the month that has never let mobility issues slow him down. Mike Savicki, a freelance sports journalist, disability advocate and small business entrepreneur serves as the spokesperson for National Mobility Awareness Month. Savicki is a 69-time gold medalist in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games. He is the only person to ever finish the Boston Marathon on both foot and a wheelchair.

How can you get involved?

As part of the National Mobility Awareness month, NMEDA is giving away three customized wheel chair vans to three local heroes that have overcome or are dealing with mobility issues. To nominate a local hero, submit a video or written story of about they have overcome or are dealing with mobility issues by May 13, 2012. Vote for your favorite local hero by May 13.

OH-4 and Mobility

OH-4 believes that mobility awareness is important. OH-4 Industries created the Nearly Universal Cup Holder as a convenient solution for people with disabilities. This cup holder easily attaches to the armrests of wheelchairs and scooters with Velcro brand fasteners.

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Starting With The Best Stop Smoking Device

Sunday, May 15th, 2011

Is this device better (or worse) than smoking:

One of the better stop smoking products on the market is the electronic cigarette. There are several reasons for saying this is one of the best products but the most important is the way that it frees you. All nicotine replacement therapies work the same way but e cigarettes are the only one to address your mental habit of smoking. This makes it a great deal easier to quit. This product was developed in China and introduced in 2006 to the world market place. The fact that they give you a simulated cigarette to use helps relieve the mental habit and because there are no fumes from the e cigarette you can use them anywhere.

When you first buy e cigs you will need to buy an e cigarette starters kit. An e cigarettes starter kit will have everything you need to get started. There will be anywhere from one to three cigarettes, a battery and charger and a selection of filler cartridges. The starters kit will have several different flavors and then instructions and prices for buying new ones. The thing is however that you will need to buy these online. They have only been on the market for a few years and had no distribution network set up. This means that many stores still do not sell them. The best thing to do is to make list of all of the brands, like Green Smoke and Safe Cigs, go to the websites, find the ones you like and then check the review sites for this company and this product (just like how you shop for wheelchair accessories).

E cigarettes, like all NRTs, work the best when they are used with other products. For instance e-cigarettes work best when used with a strong peer support system and intensive counseling. Including these will increase your chance from about 30% to nearly 80%

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Useful Information On Eyelash Extensions

Sunday, April 10th, 2011

Doing some online shopping for more than just cup holders here’s some helpful info for the ladies:

Because of their ability to catch attention, eyelashes should be flaunted and not be masked in dullness and lifelessness. Fortunately, there are eyelash extensions to serve this purpose. Although primarily eyelashes function to protect the eyes from dust particles, they also have the ability to entice and capture the attention of the opposite sex.

If you just want to make your eyelashes look longer and fuller, then you will want eyelash extensions that provide the lashes with more thickness and volume.

You may think that eyelash extensions make your eyelashes look artificial but actually, it depends on the quality of the product that you buy (just like when shoping for wheelchair accessories). It is there recommended to purchase the lashes that are of excellent quality and stand out but at the same time do not look artificial and are great to use to attract males. Also apply some mascara on when you put your eyelash extensions to neutralize the effect and make the eyelashes seem less artificial.

If you want lashes that are longer and thicker, then you should buy a product that is of superior quality, and no we’re not talking about our drink holder.  This way, you are ensured to have lashes that last from three to six weeks. Needless to say, anything that is of an outstanding make last much longer than the mediocre kind.

These days, the cosmetics industry offers a wide range of eyelash extensions that you could choose from. They vary in size and color — from large to small and black to pink. You can also add applications that give the lashes an individual and unique look to them. They add a slant to your false eyelashes and make you look interesting overall.

Remember that when you buy any type of eyelash extension, make sure that they are made of materials that are safe and do not cause allergy. They should also be built in a way that is comfortable to you so that they do not irritate the skin membrane upon contact. Finally, make it a point to choose lashes that fit the eyes perfectly.

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