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    Hearing loss from noise pollution

    That reminds me, Ted Nugent is on tour again and will have a show here next month! Steve
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    Are there any cons about CI?

    I'd like to tell that to every hearing parent that give the Doc the nod. That's another con, pun intended. Steve
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    Dieting...

    I'm on the Don't-buy-it Diet. See those fries? Don't get 'em. How about that pie? Skip it. Seems to work well, except it has some adverse effects. See that salad? Blah! Or how about an apple? Eh.. :) Steve
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    Hearing loss from noise pollution

    My employer allows us to take home hearing protection for work like mowing the lawn or woodworking, etc. They also have "the vault" for annual hearing tests. Steve
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    Misconception about deaf drivers

    Keep up the good statisitcs! Let's not get caught looking down at our pagers in our laps! :whistle: Steve
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    I'm a newbie here!

    Instead of researching other careers, consider using your time to learn how you can be accomodated in your teaching career. :) Welcome to AD and Good luck! Steve
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    Who is the Best VRS provider?

    We use SprintVRS. The most surprising thing is we haven't had the same interpreter twice! (Though, we haven't made hundreds of calls yet.) Steve
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    Are there any cons about CI?

    You completely cut off any residual hearing you may have had. Steve
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    Weather Alert Temperature

    When we woke up this morning it was -10F. Now the forecast shows nice and mild upper 20's for the rest of the week! Steve
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    SideKick I & II Versus Motorola A630

    Stay far away from GoAmerica/Wyndtell. Stay very far away. Worst customer service on the planet. I'd look for a different provider for the A630 or any pager. Steve
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    How Many Of You Know Sign Language?...

    I didn't learn sign language until after (public) high school, so I tend to sign PSE. I'm getting better at pure ASL. SEE? Ack! It's so blind, it drives me nuts. Steve
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    Tangent to "Can I be fired for safety or work reasons?"

    Before people start thinking words lawyers and lawsuits, ask the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) how to deal with your unique situation at work. They are knowledgeable on the ADA and workers' rights. You can contact the Department of Justice (DoJ) for non-work related questions...
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    How would you like to be able to hear again?

    <<<Re-grow hair? Who needs hearing? :) Steve
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    Can I be fired for safety or work reasons?

    If they're gonna require implants, make sure they pay for them up-front!
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    how do you

    WindowsXP Service Pack 2 (SP2) includes pop-up blocker for Internet Explorer. Googlebar toobar is another alternative I've used before SP2. Steve
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    What is Your Pet Peeve?

    People mis-pronouncing "Deaf" like "Death". :doh: Steve
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    What brand of hearing aids do you wear?

    My right ear is deaf. I started with a BTE in my left as a kid (maybe Qualitone), then got smaller with technology. Full-Shell Miracle Ear Half-Shell Starky Now, I wear a Siemens Music CIC (non-digital). It's 6-years old, so I'm overdue for a new one. Steve
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    calling service

    AT&T Wireless On a Blackberry 7290 - All 5 bars coverage in our home! Steve
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    What is Your Pet Peeve?

    E-mails that begin with "FW: ..." :pissed: Steve
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    Wha? Deaf Gene Pool?

    Heh! After exchanging names the next question asked is, "What Deaf School did you go to?" After I tell them I went to public schools, they reply, "Oh" and walk off in search of a "true" Deaf person. :roll: And yes, I do understand why it's important to some Deaf folks, so I try to find...
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