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Ohmigosh! I did it! Finally after 6 months of training and struggling to get my FAA medical clearance and fighting bad weather.... I finally did it! I solo'd! And not only did I have the pressure from just doing the solo but every TV station in town was there to watch it. I'll soon be posting the stories from KABC, KCBS, KCAL, KNBC, FOX 11 and KFWB radio and KNX radio. It was amazing. I

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Hi Everyone,I just wanted to update you guys about everything that's been going on with me lately. I've been busy doing LOTS of publicity and radio, which you can find archives or schedules of at the site. I've also been featured as an expert on TVGuestpert.com, so check out my profile!We've been working hard collecting stories from people who have overcome incredible odds for a reality kick

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Hey Y'all!It's been a while since we've talked - I hope everyone had a great holiday! I spent a wonderful Christmas with my husband and his children. I made us all a real Southern meal, complete with fried turkey, and we opened gifts and had a fabulous time. I gave John a certificate for a dogfight, which is kind of like a re-enactment of mid-air battles pilots fought during the war. You use

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My parents flew into town on Wednesday for the weekend, and we had a great time. My Dad had a business meeting to attend their first night, so my Mom and I had a fantastic dinner with my husband, John, who is a great cook and even made seared foie gras for us!Thursday we went over to Alfred Mann's house for lunch. They are such good friends and I'm so excited because the work they do holds so

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I had an INCREDIBLE time in England - I was hosted by the amazing Ray Cheng and his beautiful family and there is SO much to talk about! Where should I begin? The flight in to London was great - I got to stretch out on an entire row of seats by myself, and I got to be on the same plane as my great friend Evelyn Bernstein, who came to document the whole thing in a beautiful photo essay (coming

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I'm in London! I've been really busy with speaking engagements and getting settled but I promise an action-packed update VERY soon!I can't wait to tell y'all all the awesome news!Take care,Carlana

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Today has been totally crazy... Not only am I trying to prepare for next week's trip to London, but I had been wrangling publicity for my first solo flight, which I will be the first American female paraplegic to do!Unfortunately weather forced us to push the flight back from tomorrow to the 13th, but that just gives me more time to get more media outlets interested and to get more people excited

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Hey Y'all!It's time to talk about my fantastic trip to Houston! Ray Chang, my special angel in the form of a restless Chinese guy, was joined to me at the hip the entire time. He is so determined to make a difference in this world, and I know that he will. One step at a time, one city at a time we are going to make it happen!My dear friend Jay Silverman's company Vibrel sponsored not only my trip

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It's time for another update and all I can say is WOW ~ what a week!Thursday the 27th was my birthday, and I spent a fabulous evening out with my husband. He took me to one of our favorite restaurants, Ruth's Chris Steak House. Our waitress, Robin, was from New Orleans, and when she evacuated, Ruth's Chris helped her move out here where she has family and even gave her a job! Apparently Ruth's

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When Katrina furiously swept away the heart and soul of my home state of Louisiana, she took many of my childhood memories with her. This hurricane knew no bounds; the devastation in her wake was blind and complete. Old or young, rich or poor, well or sick, anything you had in that city, material or not, is gone. And who's to say whether it can ever be recovered?Thousands of evacuees landed in

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The past few weeks have been crazy, but I do enjoy a challenge! I started my book tour, defied a ghost from my past, and met some incredible people - but hey, it's all in a day's work!My friends Gail Bershon and Evelyn Bernstein hosted my very first book signing at the home of Evelyn and Bill Bernstein in Bel Air, California. There were about 60 people there, most of whom I didn't even know. My

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I am a paraplegic. When I was 17, I got into a car with a group of friends. The driver was drunk and we crashed. Everyone but me walked away. My life has been different ever since.I wrote a book. Never Give In, Never Give Up truly reflects the person I have become, but I didn't get to be where I am overnight.I was Miami's first on-air reporter in a chair.I survived an abusive relationship.I live

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