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Aimee Mullins: The opportunity of adversity | Video on TED.com

Very amazing and inspiring video! It touched my heart and said things that I felt was true in my life. Please watch and let me know what you think! Aimee Mullins: The opportunity of adversity | Video on TED.com

Aimee Mullins and her 12 pairs of legs | Video on TED.com

Aimee Mullins and her 12 pairs of legs | Video on TED.com Very interesting video on TED.com that questions the boundaries between beauty and technology. She looks at how peoples attitudes to amputees have changed from disability to potential. I recommend watching it.

Fin Prosthetics

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Look at these amazing fin prosthetics, they are amazing :) Sometimes I just love technology! The website has a cool video on it too. Just click on the link.

Aimee Mullins on running | Video on TED.com

Aimee Mullins on running | Video on TED.com Another interesting video about her experiencing with running.

Oscar Pistorius and the Olympics, what is the problem?

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Should Oscar Pistorius the South African double amputee, paralympic champion (pictured above) be allowed to compete in the olympics? Is he at a disadvantage or an advantage? Let me know what you think. Check out this link: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/15/sports/othersports/15runner.html More information to follow.....