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Tom O’Shaughnessy – ALS documentary

Tom O’Shaughnessy – ALS documentary

A few months ago Brandon Murphy and his classmates were asked to film a documentary. The result is this 15 minute video of my story and how it has affected and […]

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Daniel Lanois: What does your avg musical genius do while cruising Kensington in a retro Caddy? Remix Tinariwen, of course!

Daniel Lanois: What does your avg musical genius do while cruising Kensington in a retro Caddy? Remix Tinariwen, of course!

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Working with Caregivers: The Pilot, Ms. Swan

Working with Caregivers: The Pilot, Ms. Swan

When you are a near quadriplegic, personal support workers and caregivers act as your arms and legs. They are essential to your health and well-being. There are so many things […]

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Technology and device assistance: Mobility

Technology and device assistance: Mobility

Years ago my daughter bought me a Darth Vader bobble head doll with a “Galaxy’s Best Father” plaque. Little did she know how close this would come to reality. Not the […]

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Life is too darned short

Life is too darned short

I am here to tell you that life is too darn short to dwell on the dark! Be alive, be connected, just do it and NFQ. Yes, NFQ. Never quit […]

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Accepting Personal Support

Accepting Personal Support

Accepting personal support A brief personal background follows to help convey my lack of readiness to be a recipient of support. Following that is my daily schedule. I was poor […]

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The Support of Friends and Family

The Support of Friends and Family

Understanding the support of friends and family If you have ALS, you need help: Mind, body and soul. ALS is a progressive degenerative disease that impacts the nerves that manage […]

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In Which Nikki Sixx Waxes Wise on Lyrics, Love & Legalization

In Which Nikki Sixx Waxes Wise on Lyrics, Love & Legalization

The Good Book. Recently, I sat down with my wise, dear friend, and Different Is Cool “Patron of Cool”, the dark prince of rock, Nikki Sixx. We talked about a […]

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Sonic Soul Treat: Daniel Lanois Live In Session at West 54th

Sonic Soul Treat: Daniel Lanois Live In Session at West 54th

Daniel Lanois performs at DISC’s 2011 Gateway to Bohemia event. There is a reason U2′s Bono calls Daniel Lanois the best musician he’s ever come across…his unique strumming style, fuzz […]

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Video Of The Day: Foo Fighters Perform at US DNC 2012

Political leanings aside, we believe in excellence in musicianship and rock ‘n’ roll, so we cast our vote for Video Of The Day to the Almighty Foo Fighters’ performance at […]

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