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A proposal before the Maine Legislature would forbid life insurance companies from denying coverage to people who take medication to prevent HIV.
Life insurance companies in Maine would be banned from denying coverage to people taking preventative HIV medication under the terms of a bill making its way through the state's legislature.
The bill, introduced by Sen. Heather Sanborn, would update Maine's insurance code to make it illegal for insurance providers that offer disability, life insurance or long-term care coverage to discriminate against people who opt to take pre-exposure prophylaxis, commonly referred to as PrEP.
The drug, marketed under the name Truvada, was approved by the FDA in 2012 for use by people who do not have HIV but are at higher risk of contracting it (including gay and bisexual men, young people, African Americans and Latinos). Taken daily, the pill can reduce the risk of transmission by up to 99 percent, so encouraging its usage should be "a matter of public policy," Sanborn said.
"Unfortunately, life insurance, disability insurers, and long-term care insurance providers may be discouraging people from taking PrEP drugs by adversely considering their PrEP prescription as part of the underwriting process," she said in testimony before the Senate Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services. "This stance by insurers creates an adverse incentive that may cause people to discontinue taking PrEP."
Other states have taken measures to prevent such potential discrimination. Last January, two lawsuits in Massachusetts led Mutual of Omaha to reconsider its policy, which the state attorney general's office had characterized as discriminatory since 2014. Last summer, California's insurance commissioner released a statement reminding providers that "a person's history of PrEP use cannot be used as a justification to deny life, disability or long-term care insurance coverage or charge higher premiums for that coverage."
In July, U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff, a Democrat from California, filed a bill to outlaw the practice at the federal level, but the legislation stalled in committee.
Sanborn, a Democrat from Portland, first became aware of the issue through a radio report last year. She vowed in a Facebook post that in 2020 lawmakers would "make sure that no one in Maine faces this type of discrimination going forward."
No one testified in opposition to the bill at a committee hearing on Jan. 8, although a representative from the American Council of Life Insurers suggested tweaks to the language that would still allow "insurers to medically underwrite applicants seeking coverage."
The legislation is awaiting a committee vote.
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BREAKING NEWS: DOJ Admits the Carter Page FISA Warrant was Illegal
After several years, the Department of Justice has finally acknowledged one of the clearest truths in the entire Obamagate scandal: That the original FISA warrant applications for Trump campaign aide Carter Page lacked probable cause, and thus were illegal.
The DOJ's declassified report, released by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court yesterday, confirms that the warrants were only approved on the basis of outright lies and false information presented by the Obama-era FBI, courtesy of the debunked "Steele dossier." Were it not for these falsehoods being presented before the FISA court, the warrants would never have been approved.
This development should provide a shot in the arm for all those who are actively pursuing justice in the case of the biggest political scandal in modern history. There are many possible reasons why U.S. Attorney John Durham's investigation is now a criminal investigation, and this surely will be one that Durham will not miss in his final report. Justice will be done.
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Drake Announces New Compilation Album "Care Package" Drake is dropping off a "Care Package" to fans on Friday (August 2nd).
With his OVO Festival kicking off this weekend in Toronto, Drake decided to make sure fans that couldn't attend the festival would get a dose of the 6 God.
"Care Package" will feature music that hasn't been available to streaming services including, "4 PM in Calabasas," "Girls Love Beyoncé," and "Jodeci Freestyle" with J. Cole which until now, was only available on Soundcloud and YouTube.
Releasing the tracklist to his Instagram page on Thursday (August 1st) Drake captioned the picture writing, "Available Friday on all platforms. Some of our most important moments together available in one place.
Care Package." Are there any songs on "Care Package" that you haven't heard?


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Today, Dell is announcing some improvements to some of its Alienware gaming PCs. For one thing, the Aurora R11 and Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 are now available with Nvidia's latest GeForce GPUs, up to an RTX 3090.
But Dell is actually promising more than that. It's promising custom-engineered GPUs that are based on the RTX 3080 and 3090. These will include things like better cooling with 10mm copper heat pipes, better airflow with a dual axial fan design, and better efficiency.
The Alienware Auroras with RTX 30 series GPUs are available now, and Dell says you can check its website for pricing.
Next up is the Alienware Area-51m, which is now available with a 360Hz refresh rate. That offers the smoothest experience around, giving you that little bit of an edge over other gamers. This configuration is available now, and it starts at $2,719.99.
There are also a few new Alienware monitors. The Alienware 25 Gaming Monitor has an FHD resolution, but like the Area-51m, it has a 360Hz refresh rate. It also has Nvidia's Reflex Latency Analyzer, which measure's your system's latency and tells you what can improve. It's available in China this month, and it will be available globally in November, starting at $899.99.
There's a new Alienware 27 Gaming Monitor with a QHD resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate, giving you a bit more balance between the two specs. It also offers DisplayHDR 600, and it's coming in November starting at $1,099.99.
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CA Gov. Newsom Blames Upcoming Recall Vote on 'Anti-Mask and Anti-Vax Extremists'
Newsom is also blaming Republicans, who make up only 24% of the current electorate.
Legal Insurrection readers who have been following the political drama is playing out in California remember the drive to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom accelerated tremendously in the wake of the French Laundry controversy.
Additionally, the continued pandemic restrictions paired with the fact the teachers' unions are delaying in-person schooling in the state, despite enjoying priority vaccination status. Many Californians are angry at the $2 billion "incentive" given to those same unions to return to in-person schedules, while they have only the $1400 Biden "crumbs" to aid them.
Additionally, the state's citizens are also angry about the enormous fraud in the California Employment Development Department's pandemic relief system. Death row inmates got $400,000, and over $140 million went out to over 35 prisons.
So it comes as no surprise that the signature goal has been achieved, and now Newsom must switch gears to defending his office. He has opened a political action committee and smearing supporters as 'anti-mask and anti-vax extremists.'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is blaming "anti-mask and anti-vax extremists" for the growing recall effort he is facing in the Golden State.
On Monday, Newsom's campaign sent an email out to supporters saying he would not take the recall effort against him "lying down" and urged recipients to sign onto a petition opposing the "far-right Republican recall effort" in his state.
Newsom went on to claim that the effort to remove him from the governor's mansion is a "partisan, Republican recall" that was backed by "anti-mask and anti-vax extremists" as well as "pro-Trump forces" trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
"And let's just call it what it is: it's a partisan, Republican recall — backed by the RNC, anti-mask and anti-vax extremists, and pro-Trump forces that want to overturn the last election and have opposed much of what we have done to fight the pandemic," wrote the governor.
As a reminder, it was precisely this smearing that inspired me to sign the petition to recall Newsom in the first place. And declaring that the recall effort is a Republican operation is ludicrous. In a recent poll, only 41% of voters think Newsom should stay, so clearly, many Democrats and independents no longer want Newsom as governor.
38% of those polled by Emerson College and Nextar Broadcasting say they are in favor of a recall. 42% say they would keep Newsom in office. When asked if they would support Newsom in a re-election campaign, 58% of respondents said they would support a new candidate, while 41% said they would re-elect Newsom.
However, he persisted.
I won't be distracted by this partisan, Republican recall — but I will fight it.
There is too much at stake.
Getting Californians vaccinated, our economy safely reopened, and our kids back in school are simply too important to risk.
Join us: https://t.co/Jfpe1IlF4m
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) March 15, 2021
Many Californians are less than impressed with Newsom's take on the reasons for his impending recall.
In case you've forgotten, Your Majesty, this is California; a "Republican recall" would fail. People are angry at you for your incompetence, corruption, and dictatorial rule. And it's bipartisan: https://t.co/FuFDMJA1aV
— Phineas Fahrquar (@irishspy) March 15, 2021
You blew my hard working tax dollars on the EDD mess. Millions of CAs were left out of getting the $ they needed because your administration failed them.
Stop making everything right vs. left. This is actually incompetence vs. competence.
— David Herrmann (@herrmanndigital) March 15, 2021
It's not "partisan," bro.
31% of those who've signed for you to leave are registered Dems/NPPs and 58% of the state will not vote for your reelection.
There is too much at stake to leave you in office. Take the L and go back to your winery. You're done.@GavinNewsom
— Buzz Patterson (@BuzzPatterson) March 15, 2021
Republicans make up only 24% of California's current electorate. So, the counter-recall campaign is another example of grandiose delusions that have been the hallmark of Newsom's governing style.
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It all sounds good until I remember that I'm scared of horses, and hate snow. Other than that, I'm with you Merri!ReplyDelete
Every part sounds good. The handsome horse looks quite noble.ReplyDelete
No snow for me.....still need to stretch more so I can ride. I'm missing all the good days here. Darn broken hip....my fault for not rehabbing for riding, though. Just didn't think.ReplyDelete
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Hack-a-back! Clarence Goodson Twitter account hacked
It started innocently enough Thursday morning, the same time that he was scheduled to undergo season-ending surgery for a herniated disc, when Clarence Goodson's Twitter account posted a video by $tainGang. It certainly didn't seem to be music of Clay's taste, but who knows what type of anesthesia he was on. But then the tweets came out fast and furious, each one definitely the work of pranksters and not the San Jose Earthquakes center back. Goodson had been hacked! In between the crude and rude tweets was one that did poke fun at FIFA, which some of Clarence's regular followers found funny. The Quakes worked feverishly behind the scenes to end the hack. Even Clay's wife implored followers to disregard the transgressions. Hopefully the big man is back on his feet soon and can restore normalcy on social media. We need you, Clay!


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DWR's 17th Annual Champagne Chair Contest
Raise a glass to the DWR Champagne Chair Contest! This year's edition comes with all the cork-popping fun of past contests along with a special opportunity to make a difference for artists in need.
Calling All Creatives!
Looking for something fun and crafty to do? Look no further than DWR's Champagne Chair Contest! Each year, DWR and Pommery Champagne partner up to challenge the design community to create a miniature chair using only the foil, label, cage, and cork from no more than two champagne bottles (sparkling wine is also fine). You can use all the materials, or just one, whichever you prefer. The choice of brand is up to you, however, chairs made with materials from Pommery Champagne are eligible for a chance to win a giant bottle of bubbly.
For each entry, Herman Miller Cares is donating $50 to Artist Relief, a charitable initiative providing financial help to artists during the pandemic. The more entries, the more artists are helped.
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Create a chair using only the foil, label, cap, cage, and cork from no more than two champagne bottles. The chair can be your own original design or a likeness of a chair offered in DWR's assortment.
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Occasionally we are given a respite from endless jawing from Russians and the Trump family and the Senate Republicans fumbling over reforming health care reform with stories of airlines abusing passengers. From the man who was dragged unceremoniously off of a United Airlines flight, to an American Airlines flight attendant hitting a passenger with a stroller, we are shocked and awed by the depths to which the people who jet us from place to place can make the experience a living hell. Now, Delta Airlines has abused a Passenger who can make her complaints widely known.
Ann Coulter has been affronted by an airline, and she intends to let all of us know about it.
What Delta Airlines did to Ann Coulter
Apparently what happened is that Coulter had arranged to be in a seat that has extra leg room only to be forced to move to a less desirable seat at the last minute to make way for another passenger. She was not given any explanation, apology, or offer of compensation. Coulter points out that the other passenger was not an air marshal or an unusually tall person who might need the extra leg room.
What Coulter is doing to the airline
So far, Coulter is complaining on Twitter, even going so far as to send a photo of the woman who took her seat away from her. She was also unhappy with the WiFi arrangements, which inhibited her ability to complain in real time.
If Coulter chooses to, she can make considerable trouble for the airline. She has a nationally syndicated column and is a frequent guest on cable news outlets such as Fox News. She is also a best-selling author. Coulter has a well-known ability to rain snark and sarcasm on targets of her ire, which includes politicians and rival media personalities.
Delta responds
Somewhat belatedly, Delta Airlines has responded. The airline suggests that the seat change was a minor one and was in the same row. It said that it is reaching out to Coulter to hear more of her side of the story. The clear implication was that the six-foot tall conservative firebrand got a seat equivalent to the one she had booked.
Two ways exist to look at the incident. On the one hand, most people are not prepared to cut an airline any slack. Too many cases have happened where passengers are abused for that to happen. On the other hand, Ann Coulter is a polarizing figure who delights in making people angry. Some on social media are even suggesting that it couldn't have happened to a nicer person. In any case, we have not heard the end of this.


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At today's press conference, ICFF Brother's Manaki and Vip operator with great honour and pleasure announced the jury of the "Brothers Manaki Film Festival" (16-22.10.2010, Bitola), and over 150 outstanding guests from the world cinema, of whom many were awarded at various film festivals from A-category, and the guest list includes the exceptional American actress Darryl Hannah. Daryl Hannah is coming to Macedonia, Bitola to receive the Special Golden Camera 300 Award for her outstanding contribution to the world cinema. In honour of Daryl Hannah, on October 17 the festival will screen one of her latest films, Kill Bill 2.
Hannah, from her first film role in the Fury (1978) by B. de Palma, played in the films of a series of exceptional directors who are considered the most talented authors of our time. Often she played together with the legends of world cinema, always giving an outstanding acting performance, which brought for her worldwide popularity and appreciation.
Daryl Hannah has played in over 50 titles, including Blade runner (R. Scott), Roxanne (F. Schepisi), Excitement (N. Jordan), Wall Street (O. Stone), Steel Magnolias (H. Ross). Daryl Hannah also worked with many art-house directors like Hector Babenco At Play in the Fields of the Lord, Fernando Trueba Two Much, Robert Altman The Gingerbread Man, Michael Radford Dancing at the Blue Iguana, John Sayles Casa de los babys.
We have the special privilege to also announce the members of the Jury.
The jury will be headed by Oscar-winning Vilmos Zsigmond, cinematographer from USA / Hungary, a giant of the world cinema. Other members of the jury:
Pawel Pawlikowski, director of UK / Poland, which is known as the author of eccentric documentaries and as a double winner of the BAFTA awards. His most famous films Last Resort (2000) and My summer of love (2004) attended the ICFF Brothers Manaki, where in 2001 he received the main prize. His last film The woman on the fifth floor, with Kristin Scott Thomas and Ethan Hawk in the main roles, is in postproduction.
Christine Dolhofer, festival director from Austria, director of the Crossing Europe film Festival in Linz, one of the most important figures of the Austrian film industry.
Dominique Fury, one of the most interesting visual artists from France. The film as a art form is one of her permanent component in her works.
Natasha Braier, cinematographer from Argentina, nominated for Oscar in this year's foreign film category, and winner of the Golden Bear at Berlin last year and the "Golden Camera 300" Award for her film Milk of Sorrow.
Darko Mitrevski, director from Macedonia, whose previous films have won numerous awards in the world and a huge cinema audiences in Macedonia.
"We believe that we composed an extremely interesting jury, colourful, yet balanced and outstanding in any regard.", said Labina Mitevska, manager of the Festival.
Among around 400 foreign and domestic visitors, the Festival confirms the names of:
Baris Ozbicer, cinematographer from Turkey. His last film Honey by S. Kaplanoglu won the Golden Bear at this year Berlin Film Festival.
Debie Benoît , cinematographer from Belgium, regular collaborator of the cult director from France, Gaspar Noe.
Martin Gschlacht, cinematographer from Austria, who collaborated with the most important filmmakers of the new Austrian wave (B. Albert, A. Svoboda), and always stands behind the popular films of the director J. Hauzner. In Bitola he is coming with one of his last films Women without men by Shirin Neshat, which won the Silver Lion at the Venice film Festival.
Giora Bejach, cinematographer from Israel, his film Lebanon, won Golden Lion at the last Venice film festival.
Daniel Bouquet, the cinematographer from the Netherlands, who comes with the film Nothing personal. This film got all the main awards at the Locarno Film Festival.
Katriel Schory, director of the Israeli Film Fund, as well as the directors of the Finnish and Bulgarian film fund will be present in Bitola.
This year around 80 students will come to Bitola from the Bulgarian, German, French, and Israeli Film Academy and the Film Academy in Skopje, Macedonia.
Bitola this year will host several hundred cinematographers, directors, screenwriters, actors, filmmakers from all over the world and from Macedonia.
"While we are speaking of guests let us not forget to point out and to express our gratitude to the citizens of Bitola for their great hospitality and to extend it to the Municipality of Bitola for their generous support of the festival.", was said.
This year for the first time in one place will be shown all seven films from the legacy of the Brothers Manaki, and we will have opportunity to hear the Macedonia Philharmonic Orchestra with the concert "Hear film".
Let us remind you that the Winner of the Lifetime Achievement award "Golden Camera 300" is Vilmos Zsigmont , ASC, in which honour the festival will show the You will meet tall dark stranger as closing film. Roger Pratt, BSC, cinematographer from United Kingdom signed over 40 movies, and is perhaps best known for his collaboration with Terry Gilliam is the winner of the Special Golden Camera 300 for outstanding contribution to world cinema art. In his honour the festival will show his film 12 Monkeys directed by Terry Gilliam.
The festival will open with the movie Mothers of M. Manchevski who, along with his crew, will also be a guest of the 31st ICFF in the year 2010.
See you in Bitola, at the opening ceremony of the ICFF Brothers Manaki.
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By now you probably already know that the Playstation 3 exclusive game Resistance 3 has released a "Brutality Pack" featuring seven songs from Mastodon. Earlier this week, though, Playstation posted a trailer on YouTube for the downloadable content which features the song "Spectrelight" (off of Mastodon's latest album The Hunter). And if you had any doubts that killing Chimeran creatures (or aliens to those who haven't played the game) while blasting Mastodon would be anything less than awesome, then watch the trailer above ASAP!
The Resistance 3 Brutality Pack is currently available as downloadable content via the Playstation Network. Songs in the pack from The Hunter include "Spectrelight," "Black Tongue," and "Dry Bone Valley," (plus the bonus track "The Ruiner"), while songs from "Crystal Skull" and "Circle of Cysquatch" from 2006's Blood Mountain (and this b-side gem from the Crack The Skye sessions) are included as well.
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10 February 2017 - A new bus service in Bukit Panjang and Hillview, Service 973, will begin operations from Sunday, 26 February 2017, to enhance connectivity between Petir Road, Dairy Farm Road, Hillview Ave and Hume Ave, to the nearby Hillview MRT station.
Service 973 will operate daily (including public holidays) from 5.30am to 12.05am. Passengers may contact the SMRT Customer Hotline at 1800-336-8900 from 7.30am to 8.00pm on weekdays (excluding public holidays) or visit www.smrt.com.sg for more information.
As part of our efforts to improve and optimise the overall public transport network, the Land Transport Authority regularly reviews bus connectivity, especially when a new rail line opens. In view of the opening of the Downtown Line 2 in 2015 and the upcoming Downtown Line 3 by end 2017, LTA is considering making further changes to the bus network to better serve the areas along the line. More details on the changes will be announced at a later date.
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"Empowering women is the best thing for business," says Cartier's CEO
The head of one of the world's most storied luxury brands, Cyrille Vigneron, believes investing in women is one of the best things the company can do.
hen it comes to storied brands, few have better tales to tell than Cartier. Take, by way of example, the Cartier Mansion on Fifth Avenue in New York, purchased in 1917 for just $US100 and a double strand of perfectly formed natural pearls. Or the Hope Diamond, owned by the Cartier family and sold to Washington Post heir Edward McLean in 1911 for somewhere around $US200,000 (reports vary) and worn with great frequency by McLean's dog, a Great Dane named Mike.
Each Cartier creation has its own story, too. Jeanne Toussaint, Cartier's most famous jeweller, created the maison's iconic Panthère collection from her own love of the animal (ironically, her affection did not extend to conservation; she famously wore a full-length panther fur coat to work). And the Love bracelet, launched in the late '60s with a viral campaign worthy of today's Instagram marketing: 25 celebrity couples, including Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, were gifted matching bracelets to celebrate the new design.
But now there is a new story at the 172-year-old jewellery and watch maison, written by chief executive Cyrille Vigneron, a veteran of parent company Richemont. Cartier is the jewel in Richemont's crown, dwarfing stablemates such as Van Cleef and Arpels, Piaget and Jaeger-LeCoultre. Vigneron, who is widely considered to have turned around Cartier's ailing fortunes since taking the top job in 2016, could do virtually anything he wanted with the considerable power he wields. Which makes what he is doing all the more exciting.
It's the morning after the Cartier Women's Initiative Awards, held in San Francisco in May, where Vigneron has just presented 21 finalists from all over the world with a share in more than $US1 million ($1.4 million). The awards are in their 13th year, and although Vigneron did not create them, he transformed them into the powerful force for good they have become.
"When I started, it was the 10th anniversary of the awards. I had a feeling it could be bigger, we could do more," he says over coffee at the InterContinental San Francisco. Cartier has flown in hundreds of people for the event: former winners, press and employees, from senior staff to boutique managers, and friends of the maison such as French actress Mélanie Laurent and Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o.
To house everyone, they've had to book hotel rooms all over town, creating a sort of Cartier tent city. It's testimony to the brand's power that so many people have come, proof of the feel-good impact of the awards that almost everyone – from boutique managers to Kennedy cousin Maria Shriver – kicked on at the after-party.
Initially, the awards handed out a total of $US100,000 to female-led, for-profit start-ups with social impact. Finalists from six global regions were coached by INSEAD business school and management consultants McKinsey & Company.
But Vigneron could see the potential to go bigger and better: why give away a little when you have a lot? He immediately increased the prize money to a total of $US1 million, with $US100,000 for each regional winner and $US30,000 for each finalist. The result: the number of applicants grew right away and, Vigneron says, the quality increased. This year there were 2900 entrants.
Many luxury brands invest in philanthropy, but often it's done with a sense of lustre that matches the brand itself.
Many luxury brands invest in philanthropy, but often it's done with a sense of lustre that matches the brand itself. This is not the case at Cartier, where finalists are awarded for their decidedly unglamorous ventures. Take Emily Levy, co-founder and CEO of Mighty Well. Levy suffers from Lyme disease and permanently wears a cannula in her arm to deliver antibiotics. Her doctor told her to protect the cannula with an old sock; Levy had a better idea, so she created a business that manufactures stylish, functional apparel for medical devices.
Ran Ma, who won the North American division this year, has a similar story: her company, Siren, produces smart socks that can detect wounds in diabetics, who often experience loss of feeling in their extremities. Fariel Salahuddin, from Pakistan, is the founder and CEO of UpTrade, which allows off-grid rural communities in her country to exchange livestock for solar-powered water pumps and electricity.
It's about as far from Elizabeth Taylor draping herself on Richard Burton as you can get, but for Vigneron, the two are equally as valuable to Cartier. "Really, the best thing you can do in business is empower women," he says.
"It changes everything."
The awards have become a true start-up accelerator. YiDing Yu, a 2018 winner, is the founder of Twiage, a medical app that uses Twitter-like technology to connect ambulance services and hospital emergency rooms in real time. It was credited with preventing measles outbreaks in Boston and New York earlier this year.
There's also Brazilian Isabel Pesce Matteos, who won in 2014 for her education company FazINOVA aimed at entrepreneurs. Since winning, she has extended the company with a publishing arm and a social media app to connect the 30 million founders accessing her education programs.
For six months before the awards week, finalists are matched with mentors to help them craft business plans and articulate their goals.
In 2019, Vigneron added a seventh region – South-East Asia and Oceania – and enlisted TED to help the finalists hone their communication skills. "One of the difficulties women [founders] face is credibility," he says, speaking purposefully in his perfect, accented English. "Partnering with TED helps them tell their personal story in a very impactful way. That helps when you're in front of an audience, in front of an investor, giving your elevator pitch."
For six months before the awards week, finalists are matched with mentors in their field to help them craft business plans and articulate their goals. Each mentor is chosen with care: Levy's mentor, for instance, was a former vice-president at Nike – the perfect person to help her navigate the world of performance wear.
Claire Yan was a 2019 finalist for the Cartier Women's Initiative Award for East Asia. Her business – Cobbler's Suggest – connects China's ageing population of cobblers and craftsmen with a new generation of luxury shoppers, fixing damaged shoes (and now, handbags), keeping them out of landfill and in wardrobes
"Shoes are very personal," says Yan. "If you like them, you keep them as long as you can."
The idea for her business begins with a familiar tale. "One day I walked out with heels on, and almost right away, I damaged the heel," she says. "I ended up with a wardrobe full of almost new high heels that I couldn't wear because they were damaged and I couldn't find anywhere to get them fixed."
China's growing wealth, she says, has led to a surplus of luxury goods and a scarcity of traditional repair services. It's the stuff of environmental nightmares, with an estimated 26 million tonnes of clothing going into landfill annually.
The business operates mainly on WeChat, the hugely popular Chinese social media platform, though it recently launched on Chinese online retail site TMall. Customers choose the service they like and either drop off their goods or have them picked up, to be repaired by an expert team of craftsmen. Just three years after it was founded, Cobbler's Suggest employs 23 cobblers with an average experience of 20 years, using their otherwise forgotten skills.
At Cobbler's Suggest, says Yan, there is a sense of validation in the cobblers' skills. "Fixing things is actually much more difficult than making something new," she says. "We have to make the shoes as close as possible to a new pair, and that is hard." So far, the company has saved 20,000 pairs of shoes from landfill. Yan will invest her $US30,000 prize money in the company's research centre, which explores new ways to repair tricky materials such as suede and silk.
The day after the awards, all 21 finalists presented to venture capital firms across San Francisco. Which is all to say: none of this is lip service.
At this suggestion, Vigneron nods. "We give back to the community, yes. But it is not just about that. We want to scale that support." Funding is one piece of the puzzle, investing in training is another. And simply getting the participants in the same room has its own power, he says. "You know, to be an entrepreneur you need to be bold and pursue ideas others may find mad. So meeting other people on that journey is very helpful."
Vigneron, like the company he heads, is a natural storyteller. He knows jewellery serves no real purpose, which of course is the whole point of it. "That's what makes jewellery so very special," he says. "There is no function except to look good, or maybe to convey power, like a crown or tiara. But mostly it has no real use. And I actually love that about jewellery."
When you ask someone, 'do you love me?', you expect 'yes', of course. And then you think, 'OK – but how many carats?'
— Vigneron on jewellery
He loves that it's an expression of feelings, too, often ones we cannot do justice to with words. "Jewellery is a tangible sign of intangible feelings. As humans we like proof. When you ask someone, 'do you love me?', you expect 'yes', of course. And then you think, 'OK – but how many carats?'"
Isn't that a little … gauche? He shrugs. "Jewellery is a way of proving that you are ready to commit. Your wedding band is a talisman." He points to one of his own talismans, his Love bracelet, a gift from his wife on their 10th wedding anniversary. "When I look at it I think of her," he says. "That is the power of jewellery."
Vigneron took over at Cartier in 2016, when the company was as close to disarray as it had ever been. The watch side of the business had tanked – pun firmly intended – spectacularly in China, causing global profits to slide by 45 per cent in the first half of that year.
Vigneron, who started with Cartier's parent group Richemont in 1988 and has worked for various parts of the business – as managing director of Cartier Japan and then Cartier Europe – promptly took action, buying back inventory from retailers, essentially increasing demand by decreasing supply. He also dusted off the brand's somewhat staid image by opening it up to a newer, younger audience.
In 2019, Richemont's jewellery division – mostly Cartier – achieved double-digit growth while the company's overall net profit rose 5 per cent to €1.94bn ($3.2bn).
"You need to be hyper-local," Vigneron says. Previously, the company had been very centralised, but he pushed for each region to do things their own way.
"What's happening in California has nothing to do with what's happening in Sydney or Geneva," he says. "With luxury, the idea was always to have something central, and for everyone to agree to the same charter, everyone to be looking toward a single creative director. When Phoebe Philo took over Celine, she changed everything from the stores to the clothes to the uniform of the salespeople."
He doesn't say so explicitly, but the story of Celine is well known: when Philo left, her fans did, too. Cartier has no creative director, and local managers are supported to make the business their own.
Bridging the generation gap, too, has been paramount to Vigneron's success at the helm. In 2017, Cartier revived the Panthère watch, originally launched in 1983. To celebrate the reissue, Cartier offered free repairs to all original Panthères. That year, Cartier repaired as many Panthères as it sold – about 15,000 worldwide.
It must have been expensive, yes? "It cost a little bit," he says, smiling. "But if you say, how much does it cost to have a communication campaign to convince young women to wear these watches, well … I think we spent the money wisely." The repair service was a natural way to speak to different generations at once, and – again – build a story around a product. "What is the point of having this beautiful watch in a drawer, not being used?" he asks.
Vigneron has also harnessed the power of publicity to broaden Cartier's reach. In 2017, it opened its biggest showcase of high jewellery in the US, with more than 500 pieces on display at its Mansion in New York.
Later that year, the National Gallery of Australia staged an exhibition of 300 Cartier pieces, including tiaras owned by Queen Elizabeth, Princess Grace of Monaco's 10.48-carat diamond engagement ring and a necklace designed for Mexican actress María Félix made of two entwined crocodiles, one covered in 1023 yellow diamonds, the other in 1060 emeralds.
Cartier is approachable but there is still a hierarchy. I bear the responsibility for the organisation. If it fails I have to leave.
— Cyrille Vigneron, Cartier
"We realised that the awareness of Cartier in Australia was generally quite low. People knew the Love bracelet and Juste un Clou, but not the high jewellery collection," Vigneron says. Some questioned whether a publicly funded art gallery should stage an exhibition promoting a luxury brand; Elizabeth Farrelly, writing in The Sydney Morning Herald, called it a "trade show of big-brand bling".
Vigneron disagrees. "This question, I think, is not really relevant when you think about the fact that Cartier actually is a maison producing art. We have some of the 20th century's finest examples of jewellery, these are treasures and we wanted to invite the public in to see them."
The proof, he says, is in the numbers. "If nobody came, that would be a problem. We did not have that problem." More than 200,000 visitors attended, with many queuing up to three hours to purchase tickets.
As a CEO, Vigneron seems affable and genuinely friendly with his staff. After watching him in action for a few days at the awards, and hearing numerous members of his staff – and several previous award recipients – gush about what a nice person he is, I venture that he seems quite egalitarian. He shakes his head. "We have to be careful with the term 'egalitarian'. Cartier is close and approachable but there is still a hierarchy and different levels of responsibility. I bear the responsibility for the organisation. If it fails I have to leave."
So no, not everyone is equal. But, he says, he's not a believer in leaders being untouchable. Everyone is included at Cartier, he says. He regularly hosts "town hall meetings" for the company, where staff are encouraged to ask questions without filter or fear. Nothing is off limits. Often, he says, the questions seem personal but can reveal deeper issues within the organisation.
Vigneron makes an effort to meet with young members of his team, inviting staff out to dinner.
"Someone recently asked me about nepotism," he says. "They had this idea that only certain people were being promoted. So I said, 'well, you know, look at this senior team, there are five people here who were all appointed to those positions by different people and teams, so that's not nepotism'."
He could have left it there, but he could see that what the person was really asking was, how do I get promoted? "I thought, 'Is our promotion process unclear?' Because that is a real problem of transparency and mobility. So the question might be biased but there could be a real issue there."
So OK, he's not egalitarian, but he is remarkably down-to-earth for someone running the biggest brand inside Richemont. He plays classical guitar and has a keen interest in photography, posting pictures of his frequent travels to Cartier's company-wide Yammer group. He splits his time between Paris and Geneva, where his family lives, and is out the door early on Friday afternoons for date night with his wife.
He makes an effort to meet with young members of his team, inviting staff who have been with the company for less than four years out to dinner – he finds their perspective helpful. He is even part of the brand's book club. Lest I think he's involved in name only, Vigneron quickly adds that the club is currently reading Three Strong Women by renowned French author Marie NDiaye; before that, a book of essays called Factfulness.
He is active on Cartier's Yammer and encourages staff to message him there, aiming to reply to everyone within 24 hours. That's an ambitious goal for someone with such a busy role, I say, but Vigneron disagrees. "I don't like that idea of the CEO being hidden away or that you can't talk to someone senior without knocking on a million doors," he says. "That is not Cartier."
As we wind up our chat, I ask him if he could see a woman as the next CEO of the business; within Cartier, there is a rumour he is mentoring North American CEO Mercedes Abramo for the top job. "Well, [that decision] doesn't belong to me. So far people are saying, we want you to stay. That's nice. But when the time comes, yes, I think that would be good. Investing in women is the best thing you can do."
The author travelled to San Francisco with assistance from Cartier.
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Background: Patients with thoracic aorta injuries (TAI) present a unique challenge. The purpose of this study was to review the outcomes of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) in patients with TAI. Methods: A retrospective chart review of all patients admitted for TEVAR for trauma was performed. Results: In a 5-year period, 19 patients (6 women and 13 men; average age, 42 y) were admitted to our trauma center with TAI. Mechanism of injury was a motor vehicle crash in 12 patients, motorcycle crash in 2 patients, automobile-pedestrian accident in 2 patients, 1 fall, 1 crush injury, and 1 stab wound to the back. A thoracic endograft was used in 6 patients and proximal aortic cuffs were used in 13 patients (68%). One patient (5%) died. There were no strokes, myocardial infarctions, paraplegia, or renal failure. Conclusions: TEVAR for TAI appears to be a safe option for patients with multiple injuries. TEVAR in young patients is still controversial because long-term endograft behavior is unknown.
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Published: 22 Jul 2016 • 16:38
THE new videogame Pokemon Go continues to take the world by storm, although surprisingly it has only just launched in its country of origin, the technologically-voracious Asian powerhouse of Japan.
The craze has been all over the news in the last few weeks, and has seemingly had a polarising effect, with equal amounts expressing their disdain and delight for the game, which is downloadable for free and gives viewers the chance to hunt down 250 'Pokemon', imaginary cartoon creatures with varying skill-sets and degrees of worth.
By looking at their phones, people can move around and detect Pokemon nearby (or far off in the distance), and upon approaching them, can then snap up the crazy critters (using a throwable Pokeball) before walking away with the spoils. But it can often become a race to the finish, as anyone else in the vicinity playing the game also has the opportunity to grab the coveted creature first before then dashing off into the hills.
Only weeks ago, many dismissed the game a simple fringe movement only for children, social outcasts and geeks (or 'frikis' as they are so affectionately dubbed by the Spanish) but recent incidents involving hundreds of people rampaging through Central Park in search of an elusive 'Vaporeon' or along Santa Monica Pier frantically pursuing a Wartortle seem to indicate that the game is more than just a brief flash in the pan appealing to a niche audience.
So what is behind the massive runaway success of the game, which seemingly came out of nowhere and practically overnight has turned once-rational human beings into salivating, Pokemon obsessed fanatics who eat, sleep and dream about their next big catch?
The majority of the appeal seems to lie in the way that the game combines the real world with the virtual world, creating a blurring of realities in which Bulbasaurs, Pikachus and Zubats float freely around us in the atmosphere like so many elves, goblins, and fairies. Perhaps the game appeals to a base childlike side of the human brain which has a tendency to gradually dissipate as we sink into the more humdrum and routine grind of life in the working world.
But has it gone too far? Police in various countries have had to release warnings to players of the game to keep their own safety in mind, after people have wandered into traffic, police stations, or other high-risk situations in their single-minded pursuit of these sought-after creatures.
It could perhaps be argued that the game represents more than just a harmless pursuit of magic and entertainment, but rather a supremely unhealthy swan dive into the nether-realms of virtual reality as millions of citizens of all nationalities and backgrounds throw caution to the wind and barrel single-mindedly after these prized Pokemon like donkeys chasing after completely intangible yet apparently irresistible pieces of virtual fruit.
According to some, the dangers of the game go beyond mere detachment from reality and negligence. In recent days, some people and factions have begun to voice concerns that the game may represent a flagrant invasion of privacy that could lead to serious problems down the line. One such proponent of this way of thinking is the celebrated and controversial filmmaker Oliver Stone, who has argued that the game is so invasive that it could eventually lead to a startling loss of our fundamental right to privacy.
He made the statement at Comic-Con International as he discussed his new movie, which fittingly revolves around Edward Snowden, the NSA whistleblower who made waves several years ago for leaking classified information before fleeing the country.
Stone expressed concerns that companies are using Pokemon Go and similar games to carry out "surveillance capitalism" which can be used to keep track of people's every move.
The game has been widely criticised for claims that it has the potential to access a player's Google account, right down to private information such as email and passwords.
Stone said that if things continue along these lines moving forward, "You'll see a new form of, frankly, a robot society. It's what they call totalitarianism."
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Two for-profit prison companies have lost major contracts in Denver over their work in immigrant detention, as backlash to President Donald Trump's immigration policy continues to mount.
The stunning $10.6 million rebuke to the two firms, CoreCivic and the GEO Group, was led by newly elected city council member Candi CdeBaca, who won in June on a radical platform backed by the Democratic Socialists of America. CdeBaca's stand on Monday against the firms was her first major effort since being sworn in, and she expected to be a lone vote of dissent.
Instead, moved by the plight of those kept in camps run by CoreCivic and the GEO Group, and galvanized by opponents — organized by CdeBaca — at the public meeting, the council delivered an unexpected 8-4 rejection, ending the firms' contracts to run halfway houses on behalf of the city.
CoreCivic and the GEO Group run the bulk of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's detention centers. The GEO Group also runs an immigration detention center in Aurora, Colorado, which has become a source of local controversy. The disturbing images beaming from the border, and pressure from repeated protests outside the detention center, persuaded council members that their financial support of for-profit companies made them complicit in ICE abuses.
"I was very impressed by the courage my colleagues displayed to vote with me on a very controversial issue," CdeBaca said.
The vote was another signal of the DSA's rising influence (even as its recent national convention was lampooned on social media for its excessive displays of off-putting wokeness), and the willingness of mainstream politicians to follow the lead of organizers and activists making a stark moral argument.
CdeBaca told The Intercept that the effort can be traced to before her campaign, and that her work as a community organizer and social worker helped her rally opposition to the contracts. At her urging, the key meeting was packed with opponents of the firms, and experts lined up to testify against them. Broad-based community opposition — from Colorado People's Action, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition, the American Civil Liberties Union, Black Lives Matter, Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition, and DSA — made an impact on council members.
"I brought the testimony to the table so my colleagues could hear the facts and initially did not believe that anyone would vote with me," she said. "So I was very impressed by the courage my colleagues displayed to vote with me on a very controversial issue knowing we had no power to amend that contract."
The council's vote was all the more remarkable because there were credible and sympathetic arguments against taking radical action. Some 500 people are currently in the four halfway houses run by CoreCivic and two run by the GEO Group, and are now at risk of being returned to prison. That's not their certain fate, however, as parole is an additional option. Advocates of ending the contracts focused on the moral case to be made, and the potential for local community groups to run more humane halfway houses in the future.
"If we renew the contract, we're supporting organizations that provide valuable services to more than 500 people and 140 employees," said council member Chris Hinds, spelling out the dilemma. "We're also supporting organizations that put kids in cages, run concentration camps."
CdeBaca acknowledged the moral quandary. "I am very concerned about the 500 beds that we jeopardized by this vote, and I want to see a plan to make sure that we transition out of these contracts in a way that is just for the residents of these facilities," she said, arguing that a transition could be made in six to 10 months, but the power to do it was in the hands of the mayor and the firms. "There's essentially a monopoly emerging here, not just in Denver but nationally with CoreCivic and GEO and that is a problem."
For now, the halfway houses are being kept open without a contract, and the firms are under no obligation to close them immediately, as corrections officials and city policymakers transition to a new system. Short-term contracts are also possible as the city works toward a system that returns the re-entry programs to local control and away from the for-profit operators — as it largely was before the firms bought out the organizations doing the local work. Amanda Gilchrist, a spokesperson for CoreCivic, said that the firm would not immediately shutter and send its charges back to jail. "While several questions exist (about what happens going forward), we have agreed to keep our doors open to the clients we serve in the hopes of finding a resolution that works for everyone," she wrote in an email.
Gilchrist also panned the City Council's "deeply misguided decision," which she said was "a result of political recklessness." Judges will, for now, lose the option of sentencing defendants to halfway houses, making the alternative of prison more likely. More than a hundred inmates in prison who were due to arrive in GEO Group and CoreCivic homes are now in limbo. A residential substance use disorder clinic run by CoreCivic will close, and other supports will no longer be available, she said, adding that CoreCivic does not run any immigrant detention centers in Colorado specifically. "These politicians have failed their community, which will be less safe and healthy, and those in its criminal justice system, who will have much less support to get their lives back on track," Gilchrist said. "Denver now faces a dire situation."
GEO Group spokesperson Pablo Paez slammed what he called a "radical partisan political agenda aimed at abolishing ICE," warning it would backfire. "This reckless action will face significant ramifications and backlash as Denver's elected leaders took a leap backwards away from nearly 30 years of operation in the city with proven, evidence-based treatment."
He did not specifically address whether the GEO Group would keep its doors open without a contract, but hinted it might not. "These residents will now be sent back to jail or prison with no programming — how does that solve the problem?" he said.
Paez also forwarded along two testimonials — one handwritten in pencil — from residents lauding the program. "While these best-in-class facilities in Denver have nothing to do with national immigration policies, politically motivated activists, and council members chose to reiterate the same lies and outright fabrications about our more than 30-year record as a government service provider that have led to the endangerment of our employees, of government employees, and the public," Paez said. "Contrary to their deliberate mischaracterizations, our ICE processing centers are not overcrowded, have never housed unaccompanied minors, and provide the safest and most humane residential care possible."
Told of the GEO Group's statement, CdeBaca was incredulous. "Wow. I don't even have words to respond to that," she said. "The fact that our federal representatives have to fight as hard as they're fighting simply to get in — to not even be able to get lists of the people who are in those facilities — that lack of transparency and accountability lets them get away with telling lies like that."
For-profit prison companies have become an increasingly ripe target for criminal justice reformers and are beginning to have their status as ethically neutral, profit-seeking corporations challenged in mainstream circles. In July, ahead of a critical hearing before the House Financial Services Committee, which is chaired by Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., and boasts a number of high-profile progressive Democrats, SunTrust Bank announced it would no longer finance private prisons or immigrant detention centers. In 2018, organizers affiliated with the Democratic congressional campaign of Jess King blocked an effort by the city of Lancaster to outsource its prison reentry program to the GEO Group. Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren sent GEO Group and CoreCivic's share prices on a nosedive in June when she tweeted a plan to end for-profit prisons.
CdeBaca put her radical politics up front during the campaign. At a candidate forum, she bluntly spelled out her opposition to the current capitalist framework. "I don't believe our current economic system actually works," she said. "Capitalism by design is extractive and in order to generate profit in a capitalist system, something has to be exploited: that's land, labor or resources. I think that we're in late-phase capitalism, and we know it doesn't work, and we have to move into something new. And I believe in community ownership of land, labor, resources — and distribution of those resources. … I'm excited to usher it in by any means necessary."
Theresa Marchetta, a spokesperson for Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, said that Hancock was disappointed in the decision.
We understand City Council's concerns around the holders of these contracts, and share the much broader national demand for better treatment and conditions for those in federal custody due to their immigration status. However, Denver's current zoning presents no other viable alternatives for these community corrections facilities, and now as a result of council's decision, more than 500 individuals in need of a second chance are at risk of being placed back in prison, hindering their rehabilitation and further burdening our jails and prisons. We are disappointed that council did not renew these contracts while other alternatives were explored.
The public, however, has responded well, CdeBaca said, arguing the zoning laws should be amended as the city works on a transition plan. "I haven't heard anything negative from community," she said. "Many of my colleagues have stated that all they have received are thank yous."
Ryan Grim is the author of "We've Got People: From Jesse Jackson to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the End of Big Money and the Rise of a Movement," published by Strong Arm Press.


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For those who enjoy the great outdoors but who have restricted mobility and need the use of a wheelchair, finding the appropriate mobility equipment for their needs may be tricky – but finding the appropriate equipment can significantly enhance your overall quality of life. It might be beneficial to access the outdoors to continue doing the activities you like – this is especially true for socializing and regaining independence. What is an off-road wheelchair?
The off-road wheelchair is a mobility assistance device made for special persons to go off-road. It comprises a sturdy frame and a powerful motor that provides enough power to steer at any trail. The wheelchair is equipped with all-terrain tires to help get traction over loose surfaces of trails.
A wheelchair is a lifeline for many individuals, yet they are more than simply the simple wheeled mobility assistance that most people think. Thanks to some innovative design, several wheelchairs can handle terrain that is off the main road. If you're a wheelchair user with a sense of adventure, one of these off-road wheelchairs could be the perfect fit.
Types of Off-Road Wheelchairs- That Support Outdoor Activities:
All-terrain wheelchairs provide a level of mobility that would otherwise be impossible to achieve without assistance. Using several various wheelchairs, small pebbles, mud, snow, and sand are ploughed over. As technology advances, the difficulties of riding over rough and uneven terrain will become a thing of the past. Everyone may now take advantage of the many advantages of a range of outdoor sports with astonishing simplicity.
Sand Wheelchair:
Sand & beach wheelchairs are made of massive wheels that help the wheelchair to remain on top of the sand rather than burrowing into the ground as a tiny wheel and caster would generally do in a similar situation. These are excellent for use in any aquatic situation that has a sandy beach or shoreline.
Off-Road Wheelchair:
These chairs are ideal for individuals travelling around and discovering the wonders of the natural world. All-terrain wheelchairs are often equipped with wide knobby tires and more prominent, fatter front casters to aid the user in navigating rugged terrain.
Why to Use an Off-Road/All-Terrain Wheelchair:
Using a wheelchair may be pretty restrictive for many people. They can typically only travel on paved sidewalks or well-kept footpaths; otherwise, they get stuck and must be removed by friends, relatives, or total strangers. This may be very irritating, leading to some people refusing to leave their homes and becoming sad or worried.
Fortunately, there is an all-terrain wheelchair that allows them to move almost anywhere and over any surface without danger of being trapped or toppling over and harming themselves.
The All-Terrain Wheelchair is much more than simply a novel and inventive method for individuals to go about; it also provides a slew of advantages that may make the lives of those who need to use wheelchairs much easier.
Benefits of Off-road/All-Terrain wheelchair:
Independence – an off-road wheelchair is meant to offer disabled persons a safe form of mobility that allows them to move across practically any surface. It is also designed to be portable. It doesn't matter whether they want to go to the shop, take advantage of the spring weather at a nearby park, or stroll a local trail; an all-terrain wheelchair may provide them with the freedom they need to travel anywhere.
Falls are avoided while using an off-road wheelchair, intended to prevent falls when travelling over rocky, unpaved, or uneven terrain. Knowing that an off-road wheelchair can travel almost anywhere may be quite freeing for some people concerned about the dangers of falling or even the possibility of death.
Regardless of whatever off-road wheelchair you choose for your lifestyle, you can be confident that you will be able to move about freely.
Find Out: What Size ATV Do I Need to Buy for Off-Roading?
A List of Best Wheelchair for Off-Road Use:
Given below is the list of the best off-road wheelchairs available in the market. You can Check out their specification and their usability.
1. Enigma XS:
Off the beaten road and into more rugged terrain, there are a few other risks to be aware of. Safety is vital because the undulation under the wheels increases the chances of losing control of your wheelchair and having a minor accident.
As a result, the Enigma XS was designed and tested with the importance of safety in mind. The Enigma XS's reinforced frame delivers strength and rigidity, making it an invaluable tool in the case of a collision. The wheelchair has been crash-tested by the makers so that you may be confident in its promises of safety. Comfort for the elderly and disabled at home
The Enigma XS has several features that are beneficial off-road, in addition to its robustness and safety. When things become rough, the cushioned seat offers comfort, the wheels have a textured tread for traction, and the materials used are simple to clean when they get dirty.
2. Outlander All-Terrain:
Off-Road Focused is a red all-terrain self-propelled wheelchair. The Outlander All-Terrain is the most off-road-oriented of all the wheelchairs offered at CareCo, with every function designed to operate in an off-road setting. This is the chair for you if you intend on spending a lot of time where the roads don't go.
The large back tires are the most noticeable characteristic. Inspired by the form of a mountain bike, these wheels will give traction on wet and uneven roads, reducing the likelihood of becoming stuck or spinning your wheels. You won't be cringing every time you hit a bump since they're robust enough to endure tumbling down tiny ledges or rolling over rock or logs.
The Outlander is composed of durable materials, including wheels. The frame is light yet sturdy, allowing you to move quickly without fear of injury. Furthermore, all surfaces have been engineered to be simple to clean if they get muddy; hose or wipe them off with water.
3. Smooth Traveling Enduro Suspension (Wheelchair with a Red Suspension):
When travelling over rougher terrain, the Enduro Suspension is designed to provide smoothness and comfort. When you go off the wonderfully smooth surface, the painstaking engineering guarantees that you are not rattled to pieces.
The suspension on the rear wheels is the key means by which the Enduro gives a smooth ride. This enables each side of the chair to respond to a bump or divot individually, preventing the chair from becoming disturbed as a result of the shock. Not only will this make you feel more comfortable, but it will also give you more confidence in your control over the chair.
However, the Enduro's suspension isn't the only feature that makes it more comfortable. There's also the cushioned chair, which absorbs even more of the off-road terrain's undulations. Finally, the taller armrests and footplates provide additional security when travelling.
Regardless of whatever off-road wheelchair you choose for your lifestyle, you can be confident that you will be able to move about freely.
4. The Mountain Trike (All Terrain Wheelchair with a Lever Drive):
This Company now has four all-terrain wheelchair models available as part of their product line; the distinctions between them are detailed below to assist you in determining which type is best for you.
the Mountain Trike is the company's flagship model and the one with which it all began in the first place. This model, which was first introduced in 2011, has undergone various revisions over the years, most of which have been caused by advancements in technology and materials.
While preserving clean, dry hands in all weather conditions, the user may independently push, steer, and use the hydraulic brakes thanks to the system's innovative lever drive mechanism. Using a joystick positioned on one of the drive levers, the driver may direct the vehicle's direction, with each drive lever propelling one of the main wheels separately.
The third wheel in the back of the chair provides stability, hydraulic brakes regulate all weather conditions, and three separate shock absorbers provide comfort and safety while travelling over rugged or uneven terrain.
In the market for a manual off-road wheelchair, this is a good competitor with little competition in terms of performance and aesthetics, so have a look at it.
Top Characteristics:
- Set up the lever drive system on either the left or right side of the vehicle.
- Direct steering refers to the ability to steer and drive with just one hand.
- SRAM disc brakes are available in all weather conditions.
- Rock shox monarch R air suspension provides a smooth and comfortable ride.
- Footrest that is both adjustable and foldable
- Personalized goods and accessories are available: Examples include a larger frame, a push handle, and many racks.
- It may be folded into a cube for convenient transportation.
- Weight: 20 kg
- Any colour scheme is acceptable.
- Mountain Trike wheelchair that can go everywhere.
5. Mountain Push – A Wheelchair with a Lever Drive:
The MT Push, an attendant (buddy), and an all-terrain wheelchair are included: When it was first introduced in 2015, the MT Push offered similar performance to the Mountain Trike but did not have the lever drive mechanism.
MT Push includes an adjustable push handle behind the Rider, which was used for steering and braking by the Rider's companion.
Those who find it difficult to move but want to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family – going across rough terrain in comfort and safety – will find this ideal. A variety of terrain may be easily traversed by the Pusher while riding on the MT Push, which has been developed mainly with the Rider and the Pusher in mind.
Top Characteristics:
- Set up the lever drive system on either the left or right side of the vehicle.
- Brake Handle: The pivoting handle is used to activate the disc brake in conjunction with the gripping assistance.
- Having the ability to steer and drive with one hand by rotating left or right is called direct steering.
- Drive engagement is made simple by ergonomic loops, which are simple to operate.
- Hydraulic brakes: SRAM disc brakes for all-weather usage in conjunction with a gripping aid
- Rock Shox Monarch R air suspension provides a smooth and comfortable ride.
- A footrest that is both adjustable and foldable
- Customized products and extras are available, such as a higher seat back, a headrest, or a multi-rack.
- It may be folded into a cube for convenient transportation.
- Weight: 20 kg
- Any colour scheme is acceptable.
6. MT Evo wheelchair for All-Terrain Use:
MT Evo is an all-terrain wheelchair that is designed for those who have limited hand use.
The e-Trike is an all-terrain wheelchair with an electric power assist. It was introduced in 2019 and is appropriate for a wide variety of users – imagine Mountain Trike, but with electric power – and is somewhat unusual in that it allows you to mix physical power with electric support when you want it.
Perfect for users who may need help while travelling off-road and active users who want to go farther, quicker, or across more challenging terrain than is currently available.
Top Characteristics:
- Set up the lever drive system on either the left or right side of the vehicle.
- Throttle options include a twist grip or a thumb lever.
- The motor and the battery Power Assist: 250W, 36V Power Supply Motor with five different power settings
- Speed is limited to a maximum of 8mph.
- Lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 12.8Ah and a voltage of 36V
- Display: An LCD panel with options for speed, distance, and power.
- Direct steering refers to the ability to steer and drive with just one hand.
- SRAM disc brakes are available in all weather conditions.
- Rock Shox Monarch R air suspension provides a smooth and comfortable ride.
- A footrest that is both adjustable and foldable
- Customized products and extras are available, such as a higher seat back, a headrest, or a multi-rack.
- It may be folded into a cube for convenient transportation.
- Weight: 25 kg
- Any colour scheme is acceptable.
- eTrike is an electric-assisted tricycle.
- eTrike is an electric power-assist wheelchair that may be used on any terrain.
Comparison Chart:
There are a variety of alternatives for trying out the items and receiving a thorough demonstration to assist in determining whether the product is right for you. Also, because all products are modular, if your circumstances change, there are cost-effective ways to update your Trike without having to purchase an entirely new product, such as converting the MT Push to a Mountain Trike by adding the lever drive system or converting the Mountain Trike to an e Trike by adding the e Kit to your existing Mountain Trike.
|Top Feature
|MT Evo Wheelchair
|Electric powered and available for people with limited hand's ability
|MT Push Wheelchair
|Available for people with limited hand use
|Outlander All-Terrain
|Available with rugged tires and better suspension and power transmission system
|Enigma XS
|Comes with a Rugged and collision tested frame
Also Read:
Off-Roading Boots 101- All You Need to Know
Bicycle Off-Roading 101- All You Need to Know
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Do they make all terrain wheelchairs?
Yes, there are several companies that are working globally and making all-terrain wheelchairs. These companies include Enigma, Mountain Trike, Outlander etc.
What is an off-road wheelchair?
An off-road wheelchair is a type of wheelchair that has some specific additions like rugged tires, a sturdy frame, and a powerful motor to support travel at off-roads.
How do you build an off-road wheelchair?
You can convert your normal wheelchair into an off-road wheelchair by adding certain components. Like adding a powerful motor and a battery to support it, adding a light yet sturdy frame in place of the existing one and lastly adding an electronic system to control the movement of the vehicle.
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At this week's SUN 'n FUN, Electroair reported it has received design approval and an FAA-PMA for its EIS-41000 series electronic ignition system for the Lycoming IO-AEIO-390 series of engines.
Electroair also added a large number of airframes to its list of approved airframes for the electronic ignition system.
"This expansion just about rounds out the four-cylinder STC and makes it one of the most comprehensive list of aircraft and engines approved for an engine accessory," noted Michael Kobylik, president.
The updated Approved Model List (AML) can be found on the Electroair website.
Kobylik also noted that STC approval of the company's electronic ignition system has been earned for all normally aspirated Continental Engines (360, 470, 520 and 550 Series engines), as well as all Turbo-Charged Continental Engines (360, 470, 520 and 550 Series engines).
He reported that approvals for the turbocharged Lycoming six-cylinder engines should be received by fall.
"That's the last piece of the puzzle," he said, noting they are using a Piper Malibu as the test airplane for these approvals.
Next for the company are STCs for helicopters, both four and six cylinder, starting with the Robinson R-22 and R-44, he said. They hope to have those STCs in hand by the end of the year.
The company also has begun the process to earn EASA certification of its ignition systems, he added.
Kobylik also reported that the Civil Air Patrol is going to begin using Electroair's electronic ignition systems as the organization begins refurbishing its fleet of more than 550 airplanes.
"This is a notable accomplishment to be recognized by CAP," Kobylik said during SUN 'n FUN.


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Last year, Microsoft released the Xbox Adaptive Controller for those with limited mobility and struggle with using a regular controller. Now, it appears as though the company may be releasing a new controller for those that suffer from vision impairment. First spotted by LetsGoDigital, Microsoft has filed a patent for a Xbox controller that has "haptic Braille chording capability."
As seen in the figure above, the controller appears to have paddles that can be arranged "so that a player may engage selected ones of the paddles to enable encoding braille characters" on the back of the controller. The description of the controller would continue with, "This input may be used to control a game, enter text into a chat session or take any other action desired." This can also be the inverse, where the paddles will provide haptic feedback to provide players with Braille output.
The patent also details how games have involved graphically, and how that has made it difficult for some visually-impaired and blind players to experience certain games. The patent would also get into how input lag affects the more fast paced genres of video games. Thus, making it harder for the visually-impaired to play these games.
Games employing these complex graphics are challenging to use for visually-impaired or blind users since the accompanied audible feedback may only describe the game's complex graphics in a limited manner through the use of screen readers.
The patent for this new controller appears to have been filed in October of 2017, and then was filed internationally a year later in October 2018. While many will have to wait to see if this Braille controller comes to fruition, this isn't the only recent thing Microsoft has done to help those with disabilities. Recently, the company partnered with the US Department of Veterans Affairs to bring the Xbox Adaptive Controller to VA rehab centers across the country to help wounded veterans.