Researchers at Northwestern University’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation have developed a high-tech fabric which promises to help wheelchair users. Adaptive, sensor-laden garments could provide a new way for quadriplegics to control their wheelchairs. The system, which is still in an early stage of development, identifies the ideal set of movements that can beContinueContinue reading “Wheelchair control by sensor-shirt”
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When are cells not cells?
I see Cam has picked up on the recent approval by the Australian Govt. of the experimentation and genetic modification of the human species. Now I don’t know a lot about this stuff, but I do know that these four cells are my son.
identity and sxipper
Contacted Weston from sxip re a sxore issue and when he replied found he was at the Internet Identity Workshop in Mountain View, CA. where they’re releasing sxipper. From looking at what the workshop was about at the wiki, I found out about 2idi. Now I don’t know much about what all this means, butContinueContinue reading “identity and sxipper”
Do Subway have a Clue about Beetroot?
Is Subway supressing customer feedback? New Domain: http://www.bringbeetrootback.com I was contacted off blog and alerted to the fact that Beetroot still wasn’t back on the menu in other Australian states, even though it has returned in South Australia. My source commented that there was a “fight internally” going on within the global food franchise toContinueContinue reading “Do Subway have a Clue about Beetroot?”
Full Interview Article From The Age
I get around David Wallace, quadriplegic IT co-ordinator at DIRC Adelaide. Photo: David Mariuz November 23, 2006 LiveWire Quadriplegic, podcaster and blogger Dave Wallace tells Fran Molloy how he uses technology. What’s your “lifekludger” blog about? It’s about finding ways to work around doing life with a disability. My vision is that eventually it willContinueContinue reading “Full Interview Article From The Age”
Lifekludger in Sydney Morning Herald
November 23, 2006 LiveWire “Quadriplegic, podcaster and blogger Dave Wallace tells Fran Molloy how he uses technology.” Sydney Morning Herald I woke early today and wandering around my feed reader found my interview article has appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald online site overnight. Will wander physically down street later and see if it madeContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger in Sydney Morning Herald”
LongTailJewel, SecondOpinion and NewTailBlog – Affermative Action in the Blogosphere
I see my friend, JP, over on Confused of Calcutta, has picked up on the idea of bringing some equality to the blogosphere by highlighting lesser known bloggers and tagging the post newtailblog. This is right along the lines of what Mike and I picked up on and were discussing back in February through aContinueContinue reading “LongTailJewel, SecondOpinion and NewTailBlog – Affermative Action in the Blogosphere”
How noisy is my Aussie blog?
Over at buggerall.com.au on the blog about the australianblogs.com.au and australianpodcasts.com.au sites, the boys have cone up with a new toy that gives the list of Australias noisiest blogs. Although I’ve been very quiet of lat (read slack), the Lifekludger blog comes in at 268 and my personal blog, Blob, at 860. Just figures. ButContinueContinue reading “How noisy is my Aussie blog?”
How noisy is my Aussie blog?
Over at buggerall.com.au on the blog about the australianblogs.com.au and australianpodcasts.com.au sites, the boys have cone up with a new toy that gives the list of Australias noisiest blogs. Although I’ve been very quiet of lat (read slack), the Lifekludger blog comes in at 268 and my personal blog, Blob, at 860. Just figures. ButContinueContinue reading “How noisy is my Aussie blog?”
Lifekludger Interview in this Thursdays Age
UPDATE: So, it appears it didn’t get a show in that Thursday, 16th. My Journalist contactsays will definately appear..try for this Thursday, 23rd. Latest news is that my interview will appear in this Thursday’s Age Newspaper (16th Nov.) I think that the ‘Personal Space’ column will probably run next Thursday.. So if you pass aContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Interview in this Thursdays Age”
Lifekludger Interview in this Thursdays Age
UPDATE: So, it appears it didn’t get a show in that Thursday, 16th. My Journalist contactsays will definately appear..try for this Thursday, 23rd. Latest news is that my interview will appear in this Thursday’s Age Newspaper (16th Nov.) I think that the ‘Personal Space’ column will probably run next Thursday.. So if you pass aContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Interview in this Thursdays Age”
Extreme PDA Mods…not quite extreme enough
This extremely modded cradle for a Dell PDA grabbed my attention the other day. The thing that appealled to me was the compactness of the device given all the connections it had. Why is this important? Well, being able to have a device that can be ubiquitous with its connections is useful as you canContinueContinue reading “Extreme PDA Mods…not quite extreme enough”
Picture perfect
The photographer who took this picture below, today came to work and took a picture of me for this…. Not sure mine will turn out as exciting as this one! Dave
Apples and Ozone
My friend Andy applies his mathematical brain to comparing the thickness of the Ozone layer to that of an Apple skin. Check it out….. Eating an apple will never be the same again!
A Full Circle, LearnDog Lifekludger Moment
UPDATE 2006-10-26: The podcast episode featuring the chat with Nancy is now online over at the Extraordinary Everyday Lives Show page Nancy White is in Australia on a whirlwind speaking tour. She was in Adelaide today and Mike was playing chauffeur and tour guide. Nancy, Mike and I took the opportunity to meet at myContinueContinue reading “A Full Circle, LearnDog Lifekludger Moment”
Simplify Convergence
Had call from Lloyd and a visit from Nigel from Novitatech. They’re evaluating this neat phone/gps device that comes from Europe. Mainly the alarm feature of the phone is why they were investigating it in the first instance. With the idea that maybe this device could see convergence of phone and personal alarm functions. TheContinueContinue reading “Simplify Convergence”
Oz loses another opportunity
In case you missed it, Cameron Reilly, the esteemed leader of The Podcast Network, where my Extraordinary Everyday Lives show is hosted, is leaving Australia bound for the US to try and get some deserved support. He was on the front cover of The Bulletin this week featured in an article on how Australian entrepreneursContinueContinue reading “Oz loses another opportunity”
Bruce, YouTube and Second Life
Picked this up on my radar. Bruce Cockburn video on YouTube. Interesting as you don’t see much of Bruce outsideCanada/US. At last a personal useful thing I’ve found on YouTube. Now what I find interesting about the clip itself is it has an incredibly Second Life feel about it. Virtual buildings textured with the lyricsContinueContinue reading “Bruce, YouTube and Second Life”
don’t tell me
for avril if your not like that then why are we here on your bed? [ref]
Beautiful Creatures
I’ve always tended to over-analyse things. It’s just part of who I am. Songs are no exception. Lately I’ve been captured by the song “Beautiful Creatures” off of Bruce Cockburn’s latest CD. It’s a slow haunting piece with a lot of space and full of beautiful imagery – and as always gobs of passion. “theContinueContinue reading “Beautiful Creatures”
Avoiding Rocket Science – slide 1
Funny things happen when you go back to work after being on leave for a week. I returned this morning to a colleague presenting me with a mystery. Turns out one of the public computers was acting up….nothing new, they always get a bashing. However this time things typed by staff on a computer, aboutContinueContinue reading “Avoiding Rocket Science – slide 1”
Lifekludger Interview
I had an email last week from Fran Molloy who is a Freelance Journalist who writes for the Age Newspaper in Melbourne. Fran writes for a column called “Livewire” about how people use technology in their lives. She wanted to, and interviwed me about how I use technology and what Lifekludger is all about. IContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Interview”
occupational therapy lecture
Just like last year, I gave my lecture about my life with disability and the things I’ve learnt along the way to a class of OT students at UNISA a couple weeks ago. Another big group and two hours trying talk loud as I could meant I was buggered aftewards but very fulfilled. I changedContinueContinue reading “occupational therapy lecture”
occupational therapy lecture
Just like last year, I gave my lecture about my life with disability and the things I’ve learnt along the way to a class of OT students at UNISA a couple weeks ago. Another big group and two hours trying talk loud as I could meant I was buggered aftewards but very fulfilled. I changedContinueContinue reading “occupational therapy lecture”
Extraordinary Everyday Lives Podcast 12 up.
The latest show is up – EELS 12 Coping with keeping your mind Please visit that link for litening online or download (that way your interest as shown by our stats on TPN will show!) The Extraordinary Everyday Lives Show #012 (MP3 – 17.9MB – 51:50min) Mike and Dave have special guest Cameron Reilly, ChiefContinueContinue reading “Extraordinary Everyday Lives Podcast 12 up.”
