[QUAD-L] Cell phone links
Hi, friends :-) I am looking for most convenient cell phones for quadriplegic, level C5-C6. I shall appreciate, if anyone furnish me with any link. Thanks in advance :-) Please take care :-)Shahidul Alam
[QUAD-L] I've learned
To my friends, I've learnedThat life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes. I've learnedThat we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for. I've learnedThat money doesn't buy class. I've learnedThat it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular. I've learnedThat under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved. I've learnedThat to ignore the facts does not change the facts. I've learnedThat when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you. I've learnedThat love, not time, heals all wounds. I've learnedThat the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am. I've learnedThat everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile. I've learnedThat no one is perfect until you fall in love with them. I've learnedThat opportunities are never lost! Someone will take the ones you miss. I've learnedThat when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere. I've learnedThat I wish I could have told those I cared about that I lovethemone more time before they passed away. I've learnedThat one should keep his word both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them. I've learnedThat a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks. I've learnedThat I can't choose how I feel, but I can choose what I do about it. I've learnedThat the less time I have to work, the more things I get done. I've learnedThat everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it. I've learnedThat life is tough, but I'm tougher. [I like this one...] ** Yours, Shahidul
Re: [QUAD-L] The clicking of your chair is driving me crazy those tires
Never experienced this insulting attitude from people, rather very often get VIP treatment in my power chair. Sorry about your experience. Shahidul Question: Would you guys get insulted if someone told you to stop movingyourchair because the clicking was driving them crazy? or If someone didn't want you in their home because of your tires?Bobbie
Re: [QUAD-L] Gmail
You are definitely missing something. Its the best possible free E-mail service now. Apart from giving 2+gb of storage it has many features. In my experience it's very fast. Especially for SCI community it's very convenient, it has many short keys to navigate between pages. I strongly recommend you to get one gmail account. Shahidul On 10/7/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Who on here wants a Gmail invite? never heard of it
Re: [QUAD-L] Gmail
Dana, Its free, because you don't have to pay anything. It is web based email service. Don't confuse it with Internet service provider. AOL, I suppose provides you with Internet and email service both. I don't know about Roadrunner, but with dragon, if you can do Internet browsing, then you can use gmail. I use IBM's viavoice, with it I can do browsing and dictate on any application. If it is too confusing for you, then keep on using AOL... no doubt it's one of the best Cheers Shahidul On 10/7/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Shahidul, What is the monthly cost, but you said free ? Why would it be free? Can you use along with Roadrunner? Does it work with Dragon? That only AOL is because it works with a lot better than Yahoo. I think it locks up my computer and Dragon? Thank you.Dana
Re: [QUAD-L] NO MORE EMAIL
Nobody told you to receive any mail... If you are IN, you should better know well how to get OUT... On 9/7/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank YOU
Re: [QUAD-L] Scanning
You can set the following options: color: grayscale magnification: 100% file format: jpeg I get less than 100kb in my scanner for a A4 size page. Shahidul On 8/27/05, B. Kimberlin (Quadius) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have read that several individuals scan in their documents in order to conserve space and allow for better retrieval. I have been wanting to do something similar. In fact, it is almost imperative that I get many documents stand in the event I have to evacuate due to a catastrophic weather occurrence. The problem I am having is that each document which I scan is extremely large and difficult to store. For instance, I scanned in a very simple contract (two pages) and it took up 2MB worth of space. My question is does anyone know how to scan in a document so that it does not take up an inordinate amount of space. The primary reason I am asking is because I like to keep these documents on CDs for easy transportation in case of a disaster. FYI, I have been using Adobe Acrobat to scan in documents. I appreciate any feedback. Billy __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Ma! il has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [QUAD-L] bowel mgmt
Dave, Its known as Bio-slim. Please take care :-) Shahidul On 8/6/05, Ol' Man River [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shahidul, what's the exact name of this tea? i could use a miracle. daveShahidul Alam [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I use a miracle herbal tea with full satisfaction. Please read my experience here: http://www.daruchinidip.com/sci/bowel.htm Sorry, I had to post this page in my personal web site as scilist site not working today. Please take care :-) Shahidul
Re: [QUAD-L] Banking
Hey gang:-) Thank you very much for all of yours very significant and valuable inputs. These will definitely help me. I shall go to the bank in person within a few days and discuss with them. Hope I will get what I want. Please take care :-) Shahidul On 8/5/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have Bank that is called Capitol Federal PS. You make a payee list and all you have to do is: number and punch in what payee you want to pay, how much and the date. I also
Re: [QUAD-L] bowel mgmt
I use a miracle herbal tea with full satisfaction. Please read my experience here: http://www.daruchinidip.com/sci/bowel.htm Sorry, I had to post this page in my personal web site as scilist site not working today. Please take care :-) Shahidul On 8/5/05, kemalzk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: c3 incomplete for 7 years.i take laxative(bisacodyl)orally and also a fleet enema in the morning every three days to have a bowel movement.and yet some times it does not work. does anyone have something different to help me in bowel management?
[QUAD-L] Banking
Hey QG, How you all manage your Bank accounts. They need signatures on many things. I can write using an universal cuff but the writing is never the same style. Would using a mouthstick help? Now I have to keep money on others (brother) name. I wish, I could keep my money in my own account. Anybody has experience ? Any input will be appreciated. Please take care :-) Shahidul
Re: [QUAD-L] My Photos - Mark
Hey Mark, Sorry for the late reply, I had to shorten the Internet time due to some reason. However, I couldn't buy the frontier one, because of few faults of the sellers. I had the fund, about 15000$, but eventually ended up in buying another one. Its called Conqueror, manufactured in Taiwan. Costs 1500$. max. speed 7Km/h, Range 33Km, power recline, comes with batteries and charger. I'm using it on the roads only. Its not very gracious, but for the time being it is doing it's job. I shall use this unless it's broken totally, then buy a new one. I shall use this experience to choose a new one. Please take care :-) Shahidul On 7/18/05, QuadPirate [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Shahidul, Great pics of your chair and your attendant of 11 years, she doesn't look much over 18 and barely taller than you sitting down. I like short people I hate having to look up all the time lol! What brand of chair did you end up purchasing btw? Mark ---Original Message--- From: Shahidul Alam Date: 07/16/05 05:30:00 To: Quad Subject: [QUAD-L] My Photos Dear QG, Hope everybody is in sound health and mind. Try to kill your time by best possible means, when you get depressed. Must accept that, depression is part of our life. BTW, here are my latest pics with my power chair, you can have a look at your spare time: http://www.daruchinidip.com/gallery/no010/gallery10.htm Please take care :-) Shahidul
Re: FW: Re: [QUAD-L] My Photos
Hey Dave, Ahoy... very nice to hear from you. Hope you are keeping just fine. Thanks for your complements. Take care my friend :-) Hey Willi:-) Yeah, this attendant of mine looks small... but she has just the appropriate energy to take care of me. Better than any qualified nurses. I must say, I'm lucky that, she has both determination and attachment towards me. I try to make her well paid and behave well with her. Hey Stunt:-) This lift is very useful, made by surehands. Although it says, I need to have wrist and some finger movements to use this, but I am managing and never had any accident. I wish you could get the address of your favourite doctor. Stay well and take care. Retiring Shahidul Dhaka, Bangladesh On 7/17/05, William Willis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shahidul, you have a great looking family. Congrats on the chair. And yourattendant...she is so small and petitand pretty. How does she do it,,lifting etc.?From: David K. Kelmer [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: Shahidul Alam [EMAIL PROTECTED], Quad quad-list@eskimo.comSubject: Re: [QUAD-L] My PhotosDate: Sat, 16 Jul 2005 11:46:05 -0700 (PDT)Hi Shahidul, Ahoy, mate!Glad to see your new chair is working out so well for you.Isee it fits in your quarters just great.It's great to see that you'relooking so good, so keep up the good work! With Love,CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USAShahidul Alam [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Dear QG, Hope everybody is in sound health and mind. Try to kill your time by bestpossible means, when you get depressed. Must accept that, depression ispart of our life.BTW, here are my latest pics with my power chair, you can have a look at your spare time:http://www.daruchinidip.com/gallery/no010/gallery10.htmPlease take care :-)Shahidul
[QUAD-L] My Photos
Dear QG, Hope everybody is in sound health and mind. Try to kill your time by best possible means, when you get depressed. Must accept that, depression is part of our life. BTW, here are my latest pics with my power chair, you can have a look at your spare time: http://www.daruchinidip.com/gallery/no010/gallery10.htm Please take care :-) Shahidul
Re: [QUAD-L] Shahidul Alam
Hey Dave, I am fond of your positive attitude in everything... that ensures peace of mind in an individual. I am learning... but sometimes, you know devil frustration takes over... With distinct Love, Shahidul On 5/14/05, David K. Kelmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Shahidul, I've never had trouble getting your mail, either her or from your List. I do have your gmail addy so maybe that's why I haven't had any problems with SCIList. I hope everything works out for you. Stay strong. :) With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA Shahidul Alam [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Lori :-) I have recently switched to gmail, obviously for it's excellent facilities... that may be the reason of your confusion. However, I love gmail and following is my address : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Let me know if you are interested in gmail, then I might send you an invitation. Please take care :-) Shahidul On 5/13/05, Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shahidul! I must be blind. I see all but your email on your home page. Can you re-post here? Lori
Re: [QUAD-L] Shahidul Alam
Hey Lori :-) I have recently switched to gmail, obviously for it's excellent facilities... that may be the reason of your confusion. However, I love gmail and following is my address : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Let me know if you are interested in gmail, then I might send you an invitation. Please take care :-) Shahidul On 5/13/05, Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shahidul! I must be blind. I see all but your email on your home page. Can you re-post here? Lori
Re: [QUAD-L] Re: New chair
Hey Martin, Of course, you have put so much effort and researched about this for many days, no one can be more wise than you. I am sure you will get excellent return for this remarkable work. Keep it up :-) You will do good man. Keep us updated on this. Who knows, I might be one of your buyer in the near future :-). God bless and Please take care :-) Shahidul On 5/10/05, Martin T Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for your best wishes for my new venture, the reason I started this is because that there are no wheelchair manufacturers in South Africa, we will be the first to locally produced an electrical wheelchair. All the chair currently available in South Africa are imported, thus repairs is a major issue, and with the exchange-rate and the greed of dealers prices are high. Shahidul Ah my friend I'm glad you finally got your chair is opens so much more doors to independence... I only received my first power chair 4 years after my injury thus I really appreciated that new-found independence. You are right about the steering mechanism of a frontwheel driven wheelchair it is much more sensitive and less forgiving than that of a midwheel or rearwheel driven wheelchair, so high level quadriplegic who don't have fine control motor skills are usually not advised to purchase a frontwheel driven wheelchair. Martin T. BrownRadical Mobility cc(Office) +27 11 6646069(fax) +27 11 9553743(Cell) 082 500 9406 [EMAIL PROTECTED]www.radicalmobility.comEngineering Mobility for Accessibility
Re: [QUAD-L] New chair
Hello Martin, Congrats on your success. I think as a1st timemanufacturer it's a marvellous product. I am sure you will do much better gradually. One point to note that, there is a balance problem for quads in a front wheel drive. I would say mid wheel drive is good in many cases, I recently got my power chair, which is a rear wheel drive. I can manoeuvre it easily in the corners. I wish you all the best. Cheers:-) Shahidul On 5/9/05, Martin T Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well I did it, designed and made my own power chair we busydriving the hell out of the barebone prototype.So you might think how do you drive the hell out of a power chair ...well configure thespeed to 90% the give it to a 14 year old and say try and break ithttp://www.radicalmobility.com/prototype.jpg so what you guys think?There is no fancy trimmings to the prototype .. we are trying towreck it.--Martin T. BrownRadical Mobility cc(Office)+27 11 6646069(fax)+27 11 9553743 (Cell)082 500 9406[EMAIL PROTECTED]www.radicalmobility.comEngineering Mobility for Accessibility
Re: [QUAD-L] Tooth Care
Hi, friends Lori, I am trying to keep myself busy in making softwares, although not professional but making and learning gradually. I am always listening to you people, so always around and wont vanish suddenly without any reason. Lately 1 tooth has started creating problem for me. So, I thought to get wise advice from this lovely group. Dana, I think I will go for an electric brush. Was using a rechargeable brush from Braun, it's battery is dead now and Iam not comfortable with it. I shall try to get your brand. Thanks both of you. Shahidul ** On 5/9/05, Dana Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Been using an electric toothbrush for over 10 years!My attendant puts itin my hand--between thumb and forefinger, puts it in my mouth, turns it on and it brushes for 2 minutes.I move it around and turn it.Sonic Care ismy brand.Have had the same base from the begining.I change the brushpart--but not as often as it recommends!Before that it was a universal cuff thing. Dana[EMAIL PROTECTED]- Original Message -From: Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Quad quad-list@eskimo.comSent: Sunday, May 08, 2005 2:26 PMSubject: Re: [QUAD-L] Tooth CareHey, where have YOU been?:-)I used a universal cuff to hold mt toothbrush for years.My aide put it in sideways so I could do one side of my mouth ... then they rotated it so Icould do the other side.I suppose I could rotate using my mouth but easier faster with them there so..About 8 years ago I got an electric toothbrush (hadn't had one since a kid but they're popular as ever now).With my fingers contracted shut ... I dothe same concept of angle rotation as with my cuff regular brush ... Ijust have them wrap my 4 fingers around the base w/ my thumb on the opposite side and I put it in my mouth.They push the button and it brushes my teethI just guide it around.To rinse ... I tip a cup to my mouth and spit in an emesis basin.Lori---Original Message--- From: Shahidul AlamDate: 05/08/05 03:34:08To: quad-list@eskimo.comSubject: [QUAD-L] Tooth CareHey QG,I was wondering how you all take care of your teeth. I am brushed by my attendant before going to bed, which is not enough. I wish I could brushmyself in both directions and 2-3 times a day without depending on others.I would like to know if any special device is out there for quads to take care of their own teeth by themselves ?Any input will be appreciatedThanks.Shahidul
Re: [QUAD-L] DRAGON V8
Use IBM Viavoice. G8 recognition and cheaper too. Shahidul --- Richard Kratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Me too. Richard At 02:09 PM 12/24/2004, Fragile wrote: For me, version 8 has been faster loading, closing, dictating. Also seems much more accurate. On Thu, 23 Dec 2004 16:00:39 -0800 (PST), B. Kimberlin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I haven't and I don't plan on upgrading any time soon. When I upgraded to seven it was an enormous transition and I don't know if it was really worth it yet. Billy Paul __ Do you Yahoo!? Dress up your holiday email, Hollywood style. Learn more. http://celebrity.mail.yahoo.com
[QUAD-L] You must read this...'I don't know how it works'
To see this story with its related links on the Guardian Unlimited site, go to http://www.guardian.co.uk 'I don't know how it works' Dr Huang Hongyun cultivates the cells of aborted foetuses and injects them into the brains and spines of his patients. His method is controversial, but his results have led hundreds of westerners to his Beijing surgery. Jonathan Watts was given unprecedented access to the doctor and his patients Jonathan Watts Wednesday December 01 2004 The Guardian They come to him in search of miracles. The lame, the sick and the dying; young and old; Christians from the US, Muslims from the Middle East, Buddhists from Japan, agnostics from Europe. Some have been in wheelchairs for years and believe he can help them walk; others are kept alive by respirators, yet hope he can make them breathe. The voiceless have heard he can bring them speech. The terminally ill seek nothing less than more life. In many cases doctors and friends advise them to stay at home, not to waste their money, and warn them of potential risks. For they come in search of one of the most pioneering - and controversial - medical procedures on the planet: the injection of cells from aborted foetuses into the brains and spines of the sick. And the object of their faith is a Chinese surgeon who spent many of his university years labouring as a peasant and is now conducting trial-and-error experiments on live subjects despite his research being rejected by the western medical establishment. Dr Huang Hongyun promises nothing. He claims no miracle cure. He admits he cannot fully explain his results. All he knows, and all he tells his patients, is that his method often works, that the results speak for themselves. Our results change thousands of years of traditional concepts, he says. The conventional wisdoms that he claims to have turned on their heads are that chronic spinal injuries - injuries that can cause paraplegia or tetraplegia - can never be treated; and that it is almost impossible to stabilise the condition of patients with the wasting disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Our results show that is wrong. It is not a miracle, but it is a big change. And in this cyber age - when many people trust the internet more than their own doctors - this is proving to be enough, because the word on the web is that Huang's results are miraculous. Chat sites for paraplegics and ALS sufferers are buzzing with testimonies from former patients who say they are walking, talking and scratching their noses for the first time in years. None of these claims has been proven to western scientific standards, but Huang's willingness to think the unthinkable in order to cure the incurable is inspiring hope; so much hope that patients are putting aside ethical qualms, paying tens of thousands of dollars and flying to Beijing to act as his guinea pigs. Among them is Van Golden, a Christian, anti-abortion Texan who has sold his house so that he can travel to communist, atheist China and have Huang inject a million cells from the nasal area of a foetus into his spine. According to Golden's doctors, his spine was damaged beyond repair in a car crash last Christmas. The damage to his nervous system was so bad that he has been in a wheelchair and racked by spasms ever since. But Golden refused to give up, even if it meant having to compromise his values. This is the only place that offered us any hope, he says. Everyone else offered only to help make me sufficient in that chair. But the chair is not my destiny. It is not ordained. At first sight, the Xishan workers' sanitarium is an unlikely destination for a modern medical pilgrimage. Amid bamboo groves, leafy promenades and a rock garden, the mood is one of dilapidated restfulness. Although this establishment is cleaner and quieter than most Chinese hospitals, the odd bicycle can still be seen trundling through the corridors. In the past month, something unusual has been happening here: this clinic has become the base for Huang's treatment of foreign patients. The first sign is the giant red banner strung across the entrance, which bears the English greeting, Welcome to the new home. The next is up on the third floor, where a guard restricts access to a newly painted ward full of pink-uniformed nurses and patients, including Van Golden. It cannot be easy for a man of his beliefs to be in China, where the government's one-child policy is partly responsible for millions of abortions each year. But instead of shunning the system, Golden believes his only hope is to embrace it. There is nowhere else he could get foetal cells. I wish there was another way they could do it. There are 4,000 abortions a day in the US. Partial-birth ones are murder on a most terrible level. What they are doing here is a whole lot more humane. Four thousand a day. That's a waste. Something good should come out of something bad. The people who
Re: [QUAD-L] Hello Mark
Hey, Mark:-) Just wanted to know, how are you doing with your new chair ? Still satisfied like before ? I couldn't make it from USA. That man Bruce is no longer with that company United Meds. My X5 chair is still in the factory in Australia. I have to pay the company price 14600US$. Hopefully I should get it after christmas. Cheers:-) Shahidul --- QuadPirate [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's a good link to the Agency and Health Care in Florida it has a lot of info on the home Community based services waiver so check it out. __ Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! - What will yours do? http://my.yahoo.com
[QUAD-L] scilist site : New Location
Dear friends:-) scilist site is in a new location now: http://scilist.port5.com/ There is a mirror site as well: http://scilist2000.netfirms.com/ This is for your kind information. Yours, Shahidul Web Master ___ Do you Yahoo!? Declare Yourself - Register online to vote today! http://vote.yahoo.com
Re: [QUAD-L] pictures
Hi, all:-) I am aware of the problems in the scilist web site. At present i am having serious problems with my own pc. As soon as i am able to fix this problem, i shall try to sort out the problems of the web site also. Please take care:-) Yours, Shahidul --- Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, Out of curiousity I clicked on the first link http://www.daruchinidip.com/home.htmhttp://www.daruchinidip.com/home.htm and it worked, so this is where you can find the list. Stacy Quad-Listmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - Send 10MB messages! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
[QUAD-L] Re: Need Good Tea:)
Hi houston/others interested :-) The name is in local. If i want to translate it, it will sound like Bio shoot. One thing is written in english - Mild Laxative Herbal Tea. Although i think it is more than mild. Once i took it overdose and it jst brought hell out of my stomach for 2 days. I doubt, u will find it in usa. Its wrapped in nice aluminium pack nd expires in 2 years. If i really have to ship it for u then my efforts + product will cost 30$. Add 10$ for express shipping. This is just an approximate. Shipping cost might vary little bit. It also depends on the availability of the product in the market. If somebody is really interested contact me privately and i shall take necessary initiative to get this and send it to u. Please take care. Shahidul --- Houston Leek [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now Shahidul U done gone done it. How much is this herbal tea going 2 cost us Americans 2 get a yrs supply shipped this way :) Whats the name of it maybe we can find it here...:) On 8/17/04 8:30 AM, Shahidul Alam [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi friends :-) Since many discussions going on about bowel matters, magic bullets and pie machine... i thought i should share my experience with u. Over the years I tried many suppositories, eating veg, stool softeners and all these. And finally i bought magic bullets from abroad, i mean usa. The only difference i found between magic bullets and ordinary suppositories is magic bullets liquifies (dilutes) within 20-30 minutes. It just makes your rectum slippery and perhaps somewhat softens the bowel. I mean it doesnt directly contribute to a good bowel pass. I found this local herbal tea in my city. 1 teaspoon of tea is brought to boiling in water, then cooled down. i take this tea holding down my nose at abt 10 p.m. before the day i want my bowel pass. The next day at about 1 pm (after 14-15 hours) i get down to my toilet chair, go to the toilet, and... after abt 4-5 minutes, everything is flushed from my stomach to the commode. Thats it... Nothing to insert... Eat whatever u want... Very less time is reqd, i am releived from those long waiting time. No more hard stool, stool just empties from your stomach like lava flow (lol)... No hussle at all... I have now almost complete control over my bowel routine. 1 pack of tea is sufficient for more than 1 year. Please take care everybody and good day. Shahidul. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - 100MB free storage! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
