Michael Feger's Personal Website

Quadriplegia or Tetraplegia

Michael Feger — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:32:31 +0000

Quadraplegic is derived from two separate words from two different languages, Latin and Greek. The word “Quadra”, meaning “four” which is derived from Latin, relates to the number of limbs. “Plegic”, is derived from the Greek word “Plegia”, meaning paralysis. Put the two together, and you have “Quadraplegia”. “Tetra” is Read More >

PETITION: Accessible Airlines Proposal – Improving Accessibility

Michael Feger — Thu, 09 May 2013 09:35:26 +0000

This world of ours is full of barriers and limitations for individuals with disabilities; especially, those who are in power wheelchairs. But, one limitation that should not be accepted is the difficulty of airline transportation for the disabled. The current standard for air travel for those in power wheelchairs is Read More >

Cell-ebration! 40 Years of Cellphone History

Michael Feger — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:40:44 +0000

Today’s mobile movement is all about efficiency and multitasking. But with the first cellphone in 1973, you could place a phone call and get a workout at the same time. After all, the phone weighed 2.5 pounds. The cellphone turned 40 on Wednesday, April 3. Its creator, Martin Cooper, 84, Read More >

50 Ability Marathons Website

Michael Feger — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:34:54 +0000

50 marathons… 50 states… 50 weeks I built this website for a few friends who are racing in 50 marathons… in 50 states… in 50 weeks! This is a huge goal and dream for them. Did I mentioned they are all in wheelchairs? Paul, Grant and Aaron have spinal cord Read More >

2013 Gift of Life Gala Invitation

Michael Feger — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 21:33:47 +0000

2013 Gift of Life Gala Invitations, the theme this year was a “Tribute To Old Las Vegas”.

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Michael Feger — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:43:34 +0000

Chevrolet is redefining modern performance with the debut of the all-new 2014 Corvette Stingray. Tadge Juechter, executive chief engineer, walks us around the 7th generation Corvette to show us the perfect balance of technology, design and performance that makes it worthy of the iconic Stingray designation.

12/12/12: Twelve must-know facts about last once-in-a-lifetime date this century

Michael Feger — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 03:43:41 +0000

It’s the century’s last sequential date. For some, it represents luck. For others, it’s a day of romance. For most of us, it’s just another Wednesday. Regardless of your beliefs, 12/12/12 comes along with some rather amusing facts and superstitions. 1. Wedding bells will be ringing in Hong Kong and Read More >

This Headband Controls Your Smartphone With Your Brain

Michael Feger — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:45:06 +0000

Google Glasses? Passe. Voice-controlled intelligent agents? So over. Controlling the tempo of “Call Me Maybe” with your heartbeat? Please. The future of wearable computing is all about using your noggin. That’s what the Muse headband promises to do. Currently seeking funding on Indiegogo (see the smartly produced and highly convincing Read More >

Google Takes Street View Tech Into the Grand Canyon

Michael Feger — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:36:56 +0000

Google Maps has officially stepped into what may be its most difficult challenge yet — mapping the alleys, ledges and trails of the world unreachable by Street View’s cars, tricycles and snowmobiles. The effort formally began on foot Monday as Google took three of its Trekker backpacks down into the Read More >

Cool Sound and Water Experiment!

Michael Feger — Mon, 07 May 2012 02:42:02 +0000

(CBS News) Watching this video is a bit like seeing a “glitch in the Matrix”. Is it impressive? Without a doubt. Is it science? You know it. Will you possibly start questioning reality? Watch and find out. This is really simple but has such an awesome effect. Fill a bucket Read More >