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    What caused your deafness/hearing loss?

    I have Neurofibromatosis 2 and a brain tumor (Acoustic Neuroma) caused single sided deafness on my left when I was 17 and one grew and took out my right at 21.
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    Ip Relay Warning

    IP-Relay (the web version) uses SSL. Your connection to relay is encrypted and is just as if not more secure than 711. SSL is the same kind of encryption e-commerce sites use to process your billing information. To use 711, you need a TTY, a VCO device or to have your computer setup as well...
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    Gas Stations

    Exxon-Mobil bought BP so they are like 90% of our gas stations. Few Hess and KwikFill is the cheap "generic" brand.
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    Im not used to being deaf.

    I had full hearing for my first 18 years, went HOH for 3 years and then deafness. I've been deaf since I was 21 and since my deafness was caused by a brain tumor on the auditory nerves, it's indoubtedly permanent. Also because of this, the CI isn't an option. So in that regard, I can understand...
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    Please recommend me a cell phone for text messaging

    For the T-900 question, you want "Voice Disptch", if your provider doesnt offer it, google for it. Some third party providers do it as well, but its costly :dunno:
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    vibrating alarm advice needed

    I've had a Sonic Boom Alarm Clock for nearly 7 years. It's survived numerous drops, a move to a different house and still works fine. I have the vibrator for it under the mattress and you can't tell it's there when it's not activated. When it goes off, it does shake the whole bed. You might...
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    Please recommend me a cell phone for text messaging

    My concern is your location says in the Middle of Nowhere. T-Mobile has some of the best phones for this but their coverage is very limited to Metro areas. If cost isn't too much of an issue, a Blackberry on Verizon will give you most coverage and good text abilities.
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    Nascar driver's helicopter ride results in a suspension...

    And smile when they issue you a ticket for speeding since you've documented it. :wave:
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    Who Had an MRI?

    Open MRI's don't have the resolution of a normal MRI. So depending on what/why you're getting scanned, the Doctor may have ordered a normal one even if Open is available.
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    Who Had an MRI?

    CAT scan is different :) The CAT scan is like a big boxy donut shaped machine, MRI is this big thing your whole body can go in.
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    Who Had an MRI?

    Nope, brain tumor :)
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    Who Had an MRI?

    MRI Every 6 months, probably 35 so far :) There are 3 types Head - For your Head Cerivical - Neck Spine - Back The average time is about 45 minutes, but since there is no clock or watch, you really can't tell. If you are claustorophobic, ask for the sedation (if someone else is driving...
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    Emergency items for automobile.

    My Kit Consists of: Duct Tape Multi Tip Screwdriver/Pliers Solar Blanket Can of Fix o Flat Jumper Cables Flares First Aid Stuff: Scissors 4x4's and other gauze pads Tape BandAids of various sizes I don't keep food in my kit, water will freeze/food will probably...
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    mobile phones with built in TTY?

    The 650 just has TTY support like the 600.
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    Aol

    Uhh, not quite right :) Your account information is stored in the Customer Resource Database. This is only accessible to special accounts and even those can only see/modify parts. For instance Tech Support doesn't need to see your billing information. Access to this database is also...
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    tips from police who support deaf.

    Front Cuffing someone is almost as good as not cuffing them at all. You could still use your arms to bonk the officer over the head, strangle them (since your wrists are attached you now have a nice noose), go for their gun, etc. To say only if the person is agressive/agitated, you may seem...
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    Another New Stuff from Google

    Just read a report that Google Desktop Indexes EVERYTHING on your computer, despite user permissions. So if you say have 2 logins, 1 for you, 1 for your SO, Google Desktop will allow you to read each other's email and such.
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    Martha's taste of porridge

    http://www.marthatalks.com/trial_update/
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    Non VibraLite vibrating watch?

    I am looking for a new vibrating alarm watch. I currently have a VibraLite 2 , but its designed so that it very easy to turn off vibrating mode :smash: and it gets accidentally turned off quite often. But so far in my search, these have been the only ones I've found. Any suggestions...
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    Important NEW LAW: Check21 effective on Oct 28, 2004

    Yeah as Dennis said, the only person that is likely to notice the date would be a teller, otherwise the checks are processed en masse, especially for something like a business that has a lot of checks to deposit. Kiting or Floating a check is basically illegal since you are passing a check...
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