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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Users First Disability Movement support by www.frontlinemobility.com

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The Movement

The Users First Movement is all about supplying more choices as consumers and expressing our individual abilities. We’re not about settling for the status quo when it comes to our mobility, and neither should you. Start by joining the Users First Movement, you will becoming an important part of a community of passionate activists.

UsersFirst fights for people with disabilities to have access to mobility equipment that’s right for them, so they can live the lives they choose.

The Issue

People with a disability continue to be restricted to the incorrect mobility equipment by insurance company policies that don’t meet individual needs and reimbursement policies that limit medical equipment suppliers from offering equipment choice and service. This is increased by the public’s lack of understanding and awareness of the problem, as well as a lack of funding to solve it.

What We Fight For
UsersFirst fights for people with disabilities to have access to mobility equipment that’s right for them, so they can live the lives they choose.
People with disabilities nationwide are unable to live the lives they choose because their using “average” wheelchairs tailored to the needs of “average” wheelchair users. The problem is there’s no such thing as an average wheelchair user. We all have specific needs when it comes to our mobility.
Now’s the time we speak up as consumers!

It’s not just a wheelchair – It’s your livelihood.
As one of United Spinal Association’s newest programs, UsersFirst advocates for greater access to appropriate wheelchairs, mobility scooters and seating systems for people with disabilities.
UsersFirst rejects the one-size-fits-all perception of mobility equipment. We believe that the right wheelchairs, mobility scooters and seating systems are fundamental elements in maintaining the health, quality of life, and independence of people with disabilities.
The UsersFirst Movement gains momentum through United Spinal Association’s wide-range of programs and services; public policy initiatives; large peer support network and growing list of national chapters; highly visible web presence; and lifestyle and educational publications that reach hundreds of thousands of individuals with disabilities annually.

Our Commitment

UsersFirst is committed to helping people with disabilities obtain the right wheelchairs, mobility scooters and seating systems by:
• Nurturing self-advocacy. We provide valuable resources, insight and guidance to overcome all types of mobility issues––as well as effective outlets to voice opinions on topics not only impacting your quality of life, but choices as consumers.
• Improving access to funding. Finding the best funding options and sources available to fulfill your mobility equipment needs can be time-consuming and lead you down many dead end roads. We can guide you through the red tape.
• Taking the fight to Capitol Hill. We advocate in Washington, DC and bring the mobility concerns of our community to the attention of state legislators. We also raise awareness among wheelchair manufacturers, medical equipment suppliers, therapists and other consumer groups. Most importantly, we urge our supporters to get off the sidelines, share their experiences (good and bad), and play an active role in our efforts to spark changes in attitudes and policies.
• Improving access to proper evaluations. You can’t fight for your mobility needs if you don’t know what they are. That’s why it’s critical to have a trained assistive technology expert knowledgeable about various disabilities review your current wheelchair and seating equipment to determine whether or not it’s the best for you. We can help!
• Holding equipment dealers and manufacturers accountable in maintaining the highest standards in customer service and support. Have an unresolved issue with a warranty? Are you getting the cold shoulder in acquiring a replacement part or repair? We offer a helping hand to ensure the problem is resolved.

People with disabilities continue to be restricted to the wrong mobility equipment by insurance companies that don’t care about their individual needs and stakeholders within the industry that don’t offer the proper support.

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Friday, August 19, 2011

Airline Takes Apart Dude’s $20,000 Wheelchair and Gives Him Back Pieces

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Airline Takes Apart Dude’s $20,000 Wheelchair and Gives Him Back Pieces

Federal rules state clearly that wheelchairs may be taken apart during a flight in order to save room. But they also say they'll be put back together. Except when they're not. Then you're kinda screwed.
The Consumerist reports that one United Airlines passenger with a $20,000 power wheelchair had a powerfully rude surprise when he landed in Oklahoma City:

"When I arrived in Oklahoma City, I came out to nothing more than a seat and a set of wheels," the man tells KFOR-TV.

That's quite a lot missing! He was left without any means of moving, and beyond that degradation, had to pay up $1,200 to repair UA's stupidity. And according to the repair shop, this sort of botched job happens pretty frequently. At the very least, United Airlines apologized and offered to pay for the fix. [KFOR.com via Consumerist]

Discussion Threads

Funny country we live in, where people feel they're entitled to huge payouts whenever they're wronged a little bit. I say square up with him, pay for the actual costs he incurred as a result of the inconvenience, and maybe offer him a free travel voucher as a no-hard-feelings gesture.

These people asking for $10,000+ on top of the repairs are the problem with our sue-happy culture.

That's probably because more times then not we're told to piss off.

"and maybe offer him a free travel voucher as a no-hard-feelings gesture."

That would make the average persons day! Instead, regardless of how much money someone else's mistake costs us, we're given nothing more then a "oops, sorry" if even that.

promoted by WestwoodDenizen

I've missed connecting flights due to delays and been offered free business class upgrades for the flight that left an hour later. They're not complete monsters, most of them.

In this case it's warranted, IMO. Presumably his chair wasn't fixed instantly, probably not even the same day, or even the same week. So he had no convenient way to get around for all that time. Plus, add on stress, time lost, etc., I think he deserves more.

promoted by noamjamski

"here's a free travel voucher. oh and we're going to have to take apart this wheelchair. Dont worry you'll get it back all put together." Then the whole thing starts again.

I mostly agree with you, but I think there should be some amount of compensation for leaving the guy with a broken wheel chair.

Well, refund the flight he just took, then, if you don't want him roped into taking another UA flight.

I just think that the sums of money people ask for in these situations is absurd. Even with the inconvenience, it's nothing near $10,000 of distress. I would put the value at less than $1,000, really.

"I just think that the sums of money people ask for in these situations is absurd".

Or they could not screw up in the first place. That would be even cheaper.

They made a mistake, they admitted it, and they're willing to make things square. I just don't think $10,000+ is fair.

Did you read the article? He couldn't even get a response to his complaint until the TV station got involved to help.

Eh, I hadn't followed through to the source. Giz's article made no mention of UA being difficult (aside from not assembling his chair like they were supposed to).

You are clearly not a alpha male. You are a Omega. The bottom. Please don't have any children thank you.

promoted by Apresmode

well that's pretty douchey of you. Please take your own advice.

He's simply asking for reimbursement for the repair job his chair now needs thanks to the negligence of the airline, oh and an apology.

promoted by WestwoodDenizen

Lawsuits typically ask for large sums of money to recoup lawyer fees as well as discourage others from doing the same thing. If it costs an airline $10,000 + when they mistreat a handicapped passenger then the hope is that they will do that less. It seems the only way to really change the way a large corporation acts is to effect their bottom line.

Edited by zombiejunkie at 08/18/11 6:27 PM

First, tort liability should at the very least compensate the victim for his loss. How much is it worth to you to be unable to leave your bed for a week? A month? (As a point of reference, it recently took 3 weeks for my son's chair to get repaired. Luckily, we had a loaner in the interim.) He could have easily also missed -- or lost -- his job while the chair was being repaired. To me, that would be worth well over $10,000. And I wouldn't consider it an "inconvenience."

More importantly, airlines are a business, and they can and should do whatever makes them the most profit. Thus, the airline will only take precautions to ensure that wheelchairs stop getting broken if it expects that the costs of lawsuits will exceed the costs of fixing its processes. If it costs the airline $5 per flight to institute precautions against broken chairs, and chairs are broken 1% of the time, it will cost $500 to prevent one broken chair. If 5% of the people whose chairs are broken sue and recover $1,000 each, it will cost the airline only $50 average per broken chair if it does *not* fix its processes. In this example, the only way it will make business sense for the airline to fix its processes is if the cost of anticipated lawsuits is greater than $500 per broken chair. Since only 5% of the people sue, the airline will only fix its processes if each lawsuit costs it $10,000.

promoted by WestwoodDenizen

I'm talking about the airline recouping whatever this ends up costing the guy. So if he lost his job or something, that would obviously factor in and at that point I'd agree with it getting more expensive. I'm just talking about the times where people sue for the amount it cost them plus some absurd sum for emotional distress or a less dire inconvenience.

You would probably know the answer to this, being that your son uses one... if one has decent health insurance, it helps with the cost of buying/renting the chair, right? Isn't that why these things are so expensive in the first place?

Sounds about right. Plus a little bit for whatever else it cost him (I'm sure not having your wheelchair for several days forces you to spend a little money you wouldn't have otherwise spent).

Not really sure where that came from. Is it the policy of "alpha males" to file frivolous lawsuits or something? That doesn't sound very manly to me.

Furthermore, I'd recommend the person who doesn't know how to use "an" when appropriate is the one who probably shouldn't procreate.

To give you an idea of how long most of these chairs take to fix, my foster brother just got his back for a battery repair, after 3 months. He spent 3 months in an old scooter that doesn't hold a charge for more than 30 minutes and push-chairs, where hes left to the mercy of someone else.

I'd say taking a handicapped mans mobility for 3 months, more than warrants something extra.

If they accidentally blinded you for 3 months, I bet you'd be singing a different tune.

promoted by WestwoodDenizen

Like I said, however much it actually costs him, they should pay it. If it ends up costing him three months of mobility, clearly it was a bigger error than most people considered it, and they should owe him a bigger apology. I'm sure, if that ends up being the case, they'll offer him plenty, to the point where suing would still seem greedy.

People that don't have a disability can just easily move on to their destination and not worry too much about it. How do you know the actual costs he incurred? Maybe as a result of him being delayed getting to his destination he lost a business or job opportunity. The point is, handicapped people in this country are not taken into account as much as they should be, it isn't like the wheelchair was just a convenience for the guy, it is the only way he has to get where he needs to go, the wheelchairs they use on the plane aren't good for anything.

promoted by WestwoodDenizen

a travel voucher is shit. this guy was without a highly custom item that he requires for normal daily life. it is tantamount to being on house arrest for the duration of the repair. 10k sounds just about right.

promoted by WestwoodDenizen

I never claimed to know the actual costs incurred.

FOR THE LAST TIME, reimburse him for the actual costs incurred, and give him some apology gift based on how big the gaffe actually turned out to be. I just don't think this is one of those things that should lead to a giant lawsuit. There's nothing callous about that.

If he was unable to move about for a week or more and it cost him thousands of dollars in trouble, sure. I just don't like the big pile-on for emotional distress that usually comes with one of these lawsuits.

"reimburse him for the actual costs incurred"

And when the corporation refuses to do so, or lowballs you, that's why we have lawsuits. Unfortunately, corporations don't give people $10,000 out of the goodness of their hearts. They only do it in the face of a lawsuit or the threat of one. That's the way they are set up to work: if they go giving money away, their shareholders will kill them. On the other hand, if they settle a lawsuit, their shareholders love them.

I think the reason that people are piling on you for your comment is that you're dissing him for filing a lawsuit, when in reality that is the only way for him to get compensation.

promoted by WestwoodDenizen

I don't have so much of a problem with the initial idea of suing if the company is being difficult. My comments are supposed to be more of a criticism of the ridiculous amounts people tend to ask for in aforementioned lawsuits. I'm not selling this guy down the river or anything. I was more criticizing comments that came before mine about the huge amounts this guy should get.

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Senior Design Team Empowers Wheelchair Shoppers at Stevens Institute of Technology

A Biomedical Engineering Senior Design team from Stevens Institute of Technology is working to improve the grocery store experience for 1.5 million manual wheelchair users in the U.S. They have designed a motorized shopping basket for sale to large supermarkets that allows wheelchair shoppers to easily navigate through a store, make large shopping trips, and use their own wheelchairs in stores.

The team, composed of Greg Bremer, Gabriella Reyes, Samantha Samuel, and Ben Scatuorchio, was presented with an idea from Dr. Arthur Ritter, Program Director for Biomedical Engineering to make a better wheelchair attachment for a shopping basket. After looking at the current market and assessing manual wheelchair user needs, the team decided that rather than create an attachment, what was really needed was to completely rethink the basket itself. The team is advised by Research Assistant Professor Antonio Valdevit.
The team's research explored difficulties with current in-store options for wheelchair users. Since wheelchair owners must typically transfer to the store's motorized cart, they must find a way to secure their own wheelchairs while shopping. The baskets on these carts are typically small or, if large, it is difficult to effectively use the space provided in the basket. Customers who remain in their own wheelchairs have to shop with baskets in their laps or bags hanging behind them on their wheelchairs that are cumbersome to access.
"The current market has no robust solution for the manual wheelchair user," Samantha reports.
To address these problems, the team has developed a steerable, motorized basket that acts as a shopping tool rather than a mode of transportation. The team calls their device "The Revolver" because the basket for depositing groceries spins, enabling the shopper to effectively use the entire space within the basket. The Revolver's dimensions and power capabilities both meet the needs of wheelchair shoppers and exceed Americans with Disabilities Act standards.
Their device also maintains a competitive price point. Marketing is a critical aspect of Biomedical Engineering Senior Design projects at Stevens. Careers in the field are based closely on meeting the needs of patients and clinicians through the development of market-driven products that improve lives while offering a strong return on investment.
The Revolver team sees an initial target market for their device in the 35,000 supermarkets with annual sales of at least $2 million. Potential business models include either selling or leasing their device to stores. Their product enhances user experience while remaining inexpensive compared to current, less desirable, options. The basket also offers opportunities to place advertisements, further lowering the cost of ownership for stores.
"This project supports a better quality of life for wheelchair users," says Ben.
Although these seniors may have diverging careers awaiting them after graduation, the team feels a strong commitment to promoting more attention to the manual wheelchair user market.
"This is why we got into Biomedical Engineering," says Gabriella. "We have a strong desire to improve peoples' daily lives."

Frontlinemobility.com Report on Power Wheelchair Use in Medicare Triggers Misleading News Coverage, Says American Association for Homecare

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Government Report on Power Wheelchair Use in Medicare Triggers Misleading News Coverage, Says American Association for Homecare

Properly Prescribed, Power Wheelchairs Prevent Falls and Keep Thousands of Seniors and People with Disabilities Safe and Independent at Home, Lowering Healthcare Costs for Taxpayers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A July 2011 report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) about power wheelchair usage in Medicare back in 2007 has resulted in misleading articles published in several media outlets, including USA Today.
The findings section at the front of the OIG report, "Most Power Wheelchairs in the Medicare Program Did Not Meet Medical Necessity Guidelines," begins with the statement, "Sixty-one percent of power wheelchairs provided to Medicare beneficiaries in the first half of 2007 were medically unnecessary or had claims that lacked sufficient documentation to determine medical necessity."
This suggests that most power wheelchairs provided in 2007 were not medically necessary. But a reader would only have to finish the paragraph to discover that the OIG report found the wheelchairs were not medically necessary in only two percent of the cases, out of the 375 sample claims the OIG reviewed. In those two percent of claims, the OIG found that manual wheelchairs or scooters would have been more appropriate for the Medicare beneficiary. In seven percent of the claims, the OIG said "beneficiaries should have received a different type of power wheelchair than was provided." And 52 percent of the claims were "insufficiently documented to determine whether the power wheelchairs were medically necessary."
In other words, in most cases examined in the study, the OIG could not determine whether or not the wheelchairs were medically necessary – in their sample of four-year-old data, which does not reflect current regulations or reimbursement rates.
Yet, last month, USA Today published a July 13 news article about "medical scooter fraud" that stated, "Medicare's inspector general also showed that 61% of the motorized wheelchairs provided to Medicare recipients in the first half of 2007 went to people who didn't qualify for them…." An August 11 editorial in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel used the same OIG statistic to conclude that "about $100 million was wasted." Neither statement is supported by the OIG report, which uncovered a number of cases where the beneficiary should have received "a more expensive power wheelchair."
Tyler Wilson, president of the American Association for Homecare, said, "It's disappointing but not surprising that the OIG report led to distorted news coverage. The American Association for Homecare has zero tolerance for waste and fraud, and we have lobbied for stronger anti-fraud measures for Medicare for years. But policymakers must not forget that properly prescribed, power wheelchairs help prevent falls and keep thousands of seniors and people with disabilities safe and independent at home, which lowers healthcare costs for taxpayers."
"The OIG report ignores the real problem with Medicare's system for reviewing claims which is the government's failure to adopt an effective documentation process for determining a beneficiary's medical necessity for a power wheelchair," said Wilson. "Physicians, providers, clinicians, and consumer advocates have repeatedly warned Congress and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that the current documentation process is confusing, inefficient and subjective."
Home medical equipment providers are concerned that neither the media nor government investigators are focusing on the fact that 52 percent of the claims that the OIG reviewed had insufficient information for the investigators to determine whether or not a Medicare patient had a medical need for a power wheelchair.
"This is the statistic that puts the real problem in perspective," said Georgie Blackburn, who is vice president at BLACKBURN'S, a home medical equipment provider in Tarentum, Pa. She added that the 2007 period reviewed by the OIG was just after CMS revised documentation rules, but failed to properly educate physicians and providers on the changes.
"The bottom line is that providers file extensive paperwork with their reimbursement claims so they can be repaid for the power wheelchairs that they have already purchased from manufacturers and delivered to Medicare beneficiaries," she said. "We badly want to provide CMS with all the information they need to process claims so our businesses can stay open. If information is missing, it's because their guidelines are confusing physicians and providers."
One of the major problems is that providers have to depend on physicians to supply patient medical information. Blackburn said that CMS has failed to supply physicians with a tool or template to document the patient medical information that is now being required. When the information isn't available to be reviewed, she said the claim falls into the insufficient information category and the providers are wrongly blamed.
"Physicians are used to documenting patient medical history for their purposes, not for what CMS is looking for to document medical necessity," she said. "CMS needs to work with physicians and providers to develop a policy that works for all the stakeholders."
The American Association for Homecare represents durable medical equipment providers, manufacturers, and others in the homecare community who serve the medical needs of millions of Americans who require oxygen equipment and therapy, wheelchairs and assistive technologies, medical supplies, inhalation drug therapy, and other medical equipment and services in their homes. Members operate more than 3,000 homecare locations in all 50 states. Visit www.aahomecare.org/athome.
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Monday, August 8, 2011

Points To Consider When Buying Wheelchair

04.08.2011 | Author Michael Osbon | Posted in Business

The mobility industry has seen a lot of improvements and innovations in the past few years, and many of these features have made it much more comfortable for people with a disability to travel to the places that they need to go. You no longer have to feel trapped in your home because you can purchase one of the many accessible vans or vehicles on the market so that you can safely and comfortably travel to the store, the park, or anywhere else that may be on your agenda.
If you have looked in to purchasing your own wheelchair van, then you have probably seen all of the options that are available to you. You can travel in style in a new accessible minivan, or you can opt for a more traditional, full sized van. Minivans provide a great way for people to enjoy the outdoors, and it is very easy to drive them. Many people opt for a minivan for the convenience and the compact style, but there are many benefits to choosing one of the full sized models. A full sized van can hold more people, and if you plan to take longer trips in your van, you may enjoy the added space.
In addition to choosing between a minivan and a full sized van, you will also need to choose between a new or used van. A used van is great for people that need to stay within a tight budget, and you may be able to find a used van that has been converted recently into a wheelchair van. These often make the best purchases because you can find a good deal on these types of vans, but you will not have to pay the price for a new van. New vans are also a great option for people that want the latest style with all of the most advanced features. At this point, most vans can be easily converted into accessible vehicles, so it is important to explore all of your options when you are considering purchasing a wheelchair van.
You may also need to choose the conversion kit for your van, although many vans have already been converted and are ready to drive off the lot. If you do need to choose a kit, you will be able to look at the many mobility lifts on the market and compare them to a ramp-style conversion kit.

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Tuesday, July 19, 2011

2011-06-24 - New! Invacare Kite power wheelchair

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Invacare^® Kite™ is an outdoor-indoor power wheelchair built to incorporate Invacare’s new and patented wheelbase technology. Packed with features, this adaptable power chair comes equipped with Dual Swing Technology™ (D.S.T.™); a unique suspension system that guarantees superior driving comfort and traction. Kite is designed for active users who love outdoor activities yet who still require a compact chair in their everyday life.

Experience Kite performance The Kite is a unique hybrid in terms of performance, driving comfort and compactness. Dual Swing Technology™, large wheels and an exceptionally compact base enable first-class outdoor performance across everyday activities. Add another dimension to Kite and opt for G-Trac™ technology to enjoy enhanced driving performance and safety.	Configured for customisation The Kite comes with a host of advanced technology extras; this power chair is truly modular and can be precisely configured to user needs. Choose from a selection of options, e.g. large batteries for increased range or a heavy-duty power pack including 4-pole motors and 90A power module for heavier users.
The freedom to be… the power to do The Kite boasts the very latest Invacare technologies, including SSD-motors, G-Trac and Dual Swing Technology suspension system, which allows for an exceptionally smooth and comfortable ride. The Kite bumpers are integral to the DST system, which in contrast to sprung suspension, absorbs shocks and reduces vibration in a

Friday, July 15, 2011

Tiger Woods exwife has new boyfriend and money

Report: Tiger's ex has new boyfriend

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Updated Jul 15, 2011 3:14 AM ET

Elin Nordegren, the ex-wife of philandering golfer Tiger Woods, has found love again with wealthy American investor Jamie Dingman, the New York Post reported Friday.
Nordegren, who divorced Woods in August last year after a series of scandals involving multiple women, has been dating Dingman, the son of billionaire Michael Dingman, for months, sources said.

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Dingman is an accomplished emerging-markets veteran who has represented his father's interests in China for the past six years. In the mid-1990s, he specialized in Russian private equity funds. He also owned an IndyCar team sponsored by World Childhood Foundation, a charity founded by Queen Silvia of Sweden.
Dingman also headed a failed bid to buy Volvo from Ford Motor Co. His father is a longtime board member of Ford.
The charming bachelor previously has dated actress Bridget Moynahan, the mother of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's baby. He was linked last year to Princess Madeleine of Sweden, but sources said they were just friends.
He splits his time between China and the Bahamas and recently spent time with Nordegren in Florida and Sweden.
The Swedish press reported this week that Nordegren was having a cozy rendezvous with her then-unidentified lover at her luxury apartment in Stockholm. They were spotted outside her home Tuesday, where her two children with Woods, Sam, 4, and Charlie, 2, are spending the summer.
Friends say Dingman and Nordegren met at the Red Cross Ball in Florida last January attended by Princess Madeleine.
"He's never been so happy. He and Elin have strong feelings for each other," a friend said. "He's a classic all-American guy. He's handsome, a total gentleman and low-key. He's never been in the press. Elin's a very lucky girl; he's a great guy but very private."
The source also added, "He doesn't play golf."
Representatives for Nordegren and Dingman could not be reached for comment.

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Return of the Gold Standard as world order unravels

As the twin pillars of international monetary system threaten to come tumbling down in unison, gold has reclaimed its ancient status as the anchor of stability. The spot price surged to an all-time high of $1,594 an ounce in London, lifting silver to $39 in its train.

Gold surged to an all-time high of $1,594 an ounce in London, lifting silver to $39 in its train. Photo: AP

By Ambrose Evans-Pritchard

9:28PM BST 14 Jul 2011

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On one side of the Atlantic, the eurozone debt crisis has spread to the countries that may be too big to save - Spain and Italy - though RBS thinks a €3.5 trillion rescue fund would ensure survival of Europe's currency union.

On the other side, the recovery has sputtered out and the printing presses are being oiled again. Brinkmanship between the Congress and the White House over the US debt ceiling has compelled Moody's to warn of a "very small but rising risk" that the world's paramount power may default within two weeks. "The unthinkable is now thinkable," said Ross Norman, director of thebulliondesk.com.

Fed chair Ben Bernanke confessed to Congress that growth has failed to gain traction. "Deflationary risks might re-emerge, implying a need for additional policy support," he said.

The bar to QE3 - yet more bond purchases - is even lower than markets had thought. The new intake of hard-money men on the voting committee has not shifted Fed thinking, despite global anger at dollar debasement under QE2.

Fuelling the blaze, the emerging powers of Asia are almost all running uber-loose monetary policies. Most have negative real interest rates that push citizens out of bank accounts and into gold, or property. China is an arch-inflater. Prices are rising at 6.4pc, yet the one-year deposit rate is just 3.5pc. India's central bank is far behind the curve.

"It is very scary: the flight to gold is accelerating at a faster and faster speed," said Peter Hambro, chairman of Britain's biggest pure gold listing Petropavlovsk.
"One of the big US banks texted me today to say that if QE3 actually happens, we could see gold at $5,000 and silver at $1,000. I feel terribly sorry for anybody on fixed incomes tied to a fiat currency because they are not going to be able to buy things with that paper money."
China, Russia, Brazil, India, the Mid-East petro-powers have diversified their $7 trillion reserves into euros over the last decade to limit dollar exposure. As Europe's monetary union itself faces an existential crisis, there is no other safe-haven currency able to absorb the flows. The Swiss franc, Canada's loonie, the Aussie, and Korea's won are too small.
"There is no depth of market in these other currencies, so gold is the obvious play," said Neil Mellor from BNY Mellon. Western central banks (though not the US, Germany, or Italy) sold much of their gold at the depths of the bear market a decade ago. The Bank of England wins the booby prize for selling into the bottom at €254 an ounce on Gordon Brown's orders in 1999. But Russia, China, India, the Gulf states, the Philippines, and Kazakhstan have been buying.
China is coy, revealing purchases with a long delay. It has admitted to doubling its gold reserves to 1,054 tonnes or $54bn. This is just a tiny sliver of its $3.2 trillion reserves. China's Chamber of Commerce said this should be raised eightfold to 8,000 tonnes.
Xia Bin, an adviser to China's central bank, said in June that the country's reserve strategy needs an "urgent" overhaul. Instead of buying paper IOU's from a prostrate West, China should invest in strategic assets and accumulate gold by "buying the dips".
Step by step, the world is edging towards a revived Gold Standard as it becomes clearer that Japan and the West have reached debt saturation. World Bank chief Robert Zoellick said it was time to "consider employing gold as an international reference point." The Swiss parliament is to hold hearings on a parallel "Gold Franc". Utah has recognised gold as legal tender for tax payments.
A new Gold Standard would probably be based on a variant of the 'Bancor' proposed by Keynes in the late 1940s. This was a basket of 30 commodities intended to be less deflationary than pure gold, which had compounded in the Great Depression. The idea was revived by China's central bank chief Zhou Xiaochuan two years ago as a way of curbing the "credit-based" excess.
Mr Bernanke himself was grilled by Congress this week on the role of gold. Why do people by gold? "As protection against of what we call tail risks: really, really bad outcomes," he replied.
Indeed.

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Friday, August 19, 2011

Airline Takes Apart Dude’s $20,000 Wheelchair and Gives Him Back Pieces

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Senior Design Team Empowers Wheelchair Shoppers at Stevens Institute of Technology

Senior Design Team Empowers Wheelchair Shoppers at Stevens Institute of Technology

Frontlinemobility.com Report on Power Wheelchair Use in Medicare Triggers Misleading News Coverage, Says American Association for Homecare

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Monday, August 8, 2011

Points To Consider When Buying Wheelchair

Points To Consider When Buying Wheelchair

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

2011-06-24 - New! Invacare Kite power wheelchair

2011-06-24 - New! Invacare Kite power wheelchair

New! Invacare Kite Power Wheelchair

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As the twin pillars of international monetary system threaten to come tumbling down in unison, gold has reclaimed its ancient status as the anchor of stability. The spot price surged to an all-time high of $1,594 an ounce in London, lifting silver to $39 in its train.

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Return of the Gold Standard as world order unravels

As the twin pillars of international monetary system threaten to come tumbling down in unison, gold has reclaimed its ancient status as the anchor of stability. The spot price surged to an all-time high of $1,594 an ounce in London, lifting silver to $39 in its train.

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