Dealing With Hearing Loss in Dogs

Dealing With Hearing Loss in Dogs
By Kelly Tanja

Any living thing with the ability to hear has the potential to experience hearing loss. Of course, this goes for dogs. Any dog can be hard of hearing in one or both ears. The cause for hearing loss in dogs is similar to that in humans. Dogs can be born deaf or develop hearing loss due to genetics, illness, injury or old age. Since the reason for having a pet dog is companionship, the isolation of hearing loss in dogs can be particularly heartbreaking for its owner. There are organizations which officially take the position that dogs that cannot hear should be put to sleep. Some breeds, naturally, tend to have more congenital deafness than others. Dalmatians, for instance, suffer more from hearing loss in dogs than most breeds. Among Dalmatian owners, the issue of whether to raise a deaf dog or put it down is subject to hot debate. Like people, dogs are social. Unlike people, dogs do not depend on conversation skills to form social circles. At the center of the debate over hearing loss in dogs is the ability to train a deaf dog.

To Keep or Not to Keep

A dog owner who suspects that it may be deaf can have it tested by a specialized veterinarian. The BAER test is 100% accurate and can be performed on any dog over the age of six weeks. Most owners, however, can rely on observation to determine whether a dog can hear. Any reasonably alert dog will respond to sounds, especially sounds that indicate the presence of an affectionate owner. Sounds like the jingling of keys will cause different reactions in dogs with hearing loss in only one ear.

An important issue concerning hearing loss in dogs is the ability of an owner to teach a deaf dog the skills it needs to be safe. A dog that cant be called away from a busy street can never be allowed near a busy street. The safety of others is also a consideration. A dogs owner should be able to calm an excited dog that is in a position to harm another person or animal. While no studies have been done to compare hearing with non-hearing dogs, owners who know from experience that hearing loss in dogs has not affected their ability to train and communicate with their own dogs will testify that a dogs personality has more to do with its success as a pet than its hearing does. Dogs, after all, are not expected to communicate with human language hearing or not. And dogs do not depend on the sense of hearing as much as humans do. You can not sneak up on a dog even if it cant hear. Most dogs have sharp eyes and a keen sense of smell, after all.

There are many ways in which you can improve hearing in dogs. If you want to learn more about hearing loss, author of this article, Tanja Kelly, has made an informational website about Hearing Loss.

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What Happens at a Social Security Hearing in Virginia?

What Happens at a Social Security Hearing in Virginia?
By Jerry Lutkenhaus

You have gone through the initial denial for Social Security Disability and you have gone through the reconsideration. The next step in the appeal process is the hearing before a Social Security Judge. What happens at this hearing before the Social Security Disability Judge?

FIRST, your file of information has been collected and is bound in a folder for viewing prior to the hearing. This folder will contain the medical information gathered so far, your history of earnings, and the questionnaires you have filled out for Social Security. This folder will also contain the prior decisions by Social Security on your case. It is essential to review this folder prior to the hearing because it contains the evidence that will determine your case. Any additional medical information, you want to present can be presented up until the hearing however, it is best to present it at least one week before the hearing.

SECOND, you will receive a notice regarding the hearing usually about 30 days in advance. This notice will also notify you if a medical advisor or vocational expert will be present at the hearing.

THIRD, the judge will ask for a vocational expert to be present if there are issues in your case regarding transferable skills, your past work skills, non exertional impairments, and what other types of work you may be able to do. The vocational expert is a person trained in vocational issues with a degree in that field.

FOURTH, the judge may ask a medical expert to be at the hearing if your case involves a complex medical issue. The medical expert will be a physician who has reviewed your medical file.

FIFTH, if the judge does not call for a vocational expert or medical advisor, then the only other person in the hearing room will be the judge's assistant who will record the testimony given at the hearing.

SIXTH, the judge or your representative will ask a series of standard questions and your testimony will be given under oath. These questions will focus on your education, work experience, impairments, symptoms, medications, side effects of medications, activities of daily living, etc. Most hearings do not last more than an hour. The judge will also hear testimony from any witnesses you have brought about the effect your impairments have had on your ability to function.

SEVENTH, after you and your witnesses testify, the judge will then often take the testimony of a vocational expert. The expert will testify regarding the skill level of your past relevant work. The judge then may ask the expert a series of hypothetical questions. For example, the judge may say assuming a hypothetical person like Mr. John Doe has the residual functional capacity to do perform low stress sedentary work, are there jobs in significant numbers within those restrictions? Generally, if the vocational expert can suggest jobs Mr. Doe can still do despite his impairments, then Mr. Doe will probably not receive benefits. In more rare situations if a medical advisor is present, the judge will ask the medical advisor questions about your condition. Your representative will be allowed to cross examine the vocational expert and/or the medical expert.

EIGHTH, after all the testimony, the judge will allow the claimant's representative to make a final argument. Then, the record will close. Usually, the judge will not announce his decision at the time of the hearing. Instead, he will mail the decision to the claimant and his/her representative within 30 days of the hearing. The decision will summarize the medical evidence and the testimony. It will either be favorable or unfavorable. If the judge feels the medical record is incomplete, he/she may ask for a Social Security Doctor to do a further examination of the claiamant. The judge will then hold the record open for this examination.

NINTH, if the decision is unfavorable, your case can be appealed further to the Appeals Council but one should strive to win your case before the judge because the Appeals Council rarely reverses the Social Security Judge.

TENTH, if you win, your decision will be forwarded on to the processing center and you will start receiving benefits usually within 60 days. If you have provided Social Security your bank information, your benefits will be directly deposited to your bank account.

In conclusion, the hearing before a Social Security Judge can involve complex issues regarding your work history, your impairments, and your future prospects. The hearing can involve testimony from expert witnesses. It is utter folly to represent yourself in this proceeding. As someone once said, He who represents himself has a fool for an attorney. You need to obtain the services of an experienced Social Security Attorney after your case is denied at the intial level.

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The Public Perception of Hearing Aids

The Public Perception of Hearing Aids
By Steve Joseph

The simple fact about hearing aids is that many people would not be caught dead wearing one, no matter how deaf they become. In fact hearing aids are quite interesting in the sense that they remain shrouded in a negative stigma within our society. Other aids such as reading glasses have been able to emerge from their shameful past and take their place as high fashion items, but such is not the case with hearing aids. The result of this negativity toward hearing aids has traditionally meant that significant portions of hearing impaired people are not getting the relief that they need. The negativity surrounding hearing aids is resulting in hearing aid manufacturer not being able to realize the potential of their market, a problem that they are keen to address.

Hearing aid suppliers are currently embarking upon a campaign to destroy the stigma that hearing aids and devices currently have and build a new reputation of social acceptance. Much of this transformation is reliant on affiliating hearing aids with popular gizmos such as iPods and Buetooth cell phone accessories. Hearing aid manufacturer are hopeful that by association, they can make their product hip and in doing so coax a new generation of hearing impaired people to wear hearing aids. In essence, the problem of hearing loss is quite substantial, especially with aging populations in most developed countries, so the challenge to manufacturers is not to increase market share so much as it is to reinvigorate their products says http://www.1hearingaid.com .This has translated into a vastly different approach to hearing aid design from some companies.

Traditionally, the goal of hearing aid designers has been to make the item as small and inconspicuous as possible. The idea being to address the negativity of hearing aids by subtlety or by being undetectable. More recently, the decision has been to make the item technologically advance and thus sexier. Options such as remote controls, playback functions and cell phone interface are all being explored and soon you may even start seeing hearing aids on the shelves beside other popular audio entertainment equipment.

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Could There Be A New Way Of hearing The News Stories We Feel Are Relevant In Our Lives?

Could There Be A New Way Of hearing The News Stories We Feel Are Relevant In Our Lives?
By Jesse S. Somer

Mainstream media has become a single-minded authority on how we should perceive life. Theirs is a negative perspective. Could there be a new way of hearing the stories we feel are relevant in our lives?

If youre anything like me you are really getting tired of the mainstream medias one-voice-to-many analysis of life on Earth. First of all, its just too negative! I read a survey recently that stated that fourteen out of fifteen newspaper and TV News stories had negative fear-based stories. I dont know about you, but if I look at my everyday life, the amount of good and bad I experience seems to be much more balanced. Why does the big media think we all love hearing the dark side of things so much?

If you look at what news stories truly are in historical terms, it is a person sitting around the tribal campfire at night telling a tale to inform the people both in wisdom and knowledge. In any tribe there were many storytellers, so different perspectives were always available to the masses. Well, if you think todays media sources are too monopolized in their power of authority over the stories we are told, theres a new option for humanity. The answers and views we are seeking in our daily lives could lie in the Internet. This Internet thing really could be the key for humanity to evolving into a species that thinks independently, leaving this age of fear behind.

Its time to bypass the main media sources. On the Web we can access non-profit news organizations, we can hear personal views of individuals in news forums and blogs, we can even express our own views on world issues as well as sharing our own personal experiences! With this newly accepted technology called RSS Readers we can start to get the type of information that we feel is most relevant to ourselves as individuals. It comes straight to us and then we can sort through it and decide which people and sources we want to hear from on a regular basis. This is awesome as it means we dont have to search through a bunch of stories that have little interest to us. It also means if we want to hear more positivism, we can push the negative views out of our perceptions.

Although this idea is in its infancy, the repercussions once realized could have a mammoth impact on how individual humans see and live their lives on Earth. Imagine a society that stretches across the globe where a collective consciousness speaks to itself in an informative many-to-many communicative process. There are a lot of happy, positive, intelligent people in this world who are interested in similar things to you. Wouldnt you like to hear their stories and share their knowledge as a way of constructing your view of reality?

Lets leave behind this era of negative perspectives and singular authorities telling us how life on Earth should be viewed. It is interesting that some of the most over-wealthy, greedy individuals media moguls who tell us what is important. Dont you want to have a say in how you look at your life while you are here? Positivism and wisdom surrounds us at all times. Would the Universe exist otherwise? Lets reconnect with that source of energy that makes us smile so many times each day. If life were meant to have so bleak an outlook, would there even be stars in the sky?

About The Author

Jesse S. Somer is a writer thinking about how all this new technology could one day be utilized by the masses of technologically challenged people like him. If it could be incorporated into everyday life in a positive way, life itself could evolve to a higher plane. http://www.m6.net

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Winning a Virginia Workers' Compensation Hearing

Winning a Virginia Workers' Compensation Hearing
By Jerry Lutkenhaus

If your claim has been denied by the insurance company, the Virginia Workers Compensation will schedule your case for a hearing in front of a Deputy Commissioner. You will have 60-120 days to prepare for the hearing. This is what you need to know.

Discovery

You and the insurance company are allowed to engage in discovery. This usually means interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and depositions of witnesses.

Interrogatories

You are allowed to send the other side written questions asking about defenses, witnesses, and other evidence that may be used against you at the hearing. The other side has 21 days to respond. This is an excellent way to find out why your case is being denied and what evidence supports the denial of your claim.

Requests for Production

You are also allowed to request the other side to provide you any written documents about your case. If you have provided the insurance company a written statement about the accident, it is essential to obtain a copy of this document so that you review what you have previously reported about the accident.

Subpoena duces tecum

You can request doctors and other parties to send you documents concerning your claim. You do this by requesting the Commission to issue a subpoena duces tecum for these documents.

Pre Hearing

You now know the issues in your case. You now know the documents and witnesses that support your claim. You need to subpoena the witnesses to the hearing that support your claim. You also need to file with the Commission prior to the hearing the medical documents that describe your injury, accident, and disability. If the medical records are incomplete, you need to have the treating doctor prepare a comprehensive report addressing the injury, the accident, and any disability. The Commission accepts medical records as an exception to the hearsay rule. Thus, it is rare for doctors to testify at the hearings. Medical evidence is almost always submitted in the form of records or reports without testimony.

The Hearing

Now that you are ready you present the documents and witnesses that support your claim. The insurance company will do likewise. The Deputy Commissioner does not hear arguments he just listens to the witnesses and then reviews the documents and renders a written decision.

Need for an attorney

The insurance company will be represented by an attorney; thus, it behooves the claimant to consult an experienced Virginia Workers Compensation attorney for representation.

Appeal if you lose the hearing

If the case goes against, you have 20 days in Virginia to file for review of the Deputy Commissioners decision which will be heard by Three Commissioners. But, you should never count on the appeal process to correct the mistakes or omissions you made at the hearing. No new evidence is allowed in the appeal process in most instances. Thus, if you want to win, you need to win by proper preparation and presentation of favorable evidence at the hearing level.

Conclusion

Proper preparation is the key to winning your worker's compensation case. Thus, even if the insurance company has denied your case, you can still win at the hearing.

Jerry Lutkenhaus is a practitioner of Workers Compensation law in the Richmond, Virginia area for over 30 years. He was given an AV rating by Martindale Hubbell in 2003. Lexis Nexis listed him in the 2005 Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys. For more information, see http://www.geraldlutkenhaus.com and http://www.virginiadisabilitylawyer.com You can call Jerry Lutkenhaus now at 804-358-4766 for a free consultation about your disability case.

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Completely in the Canal (CIC) Hearing Aids

Completely in the Canal (CIC) Hearing Aids
By Martin Smith

Completely in the canal hearing aids (also known as CIC hearing aids) are, as the name suggests, hearing aids which fit entirely within the wearer's ear canal. These revolutionary devices are the smallest hearing aids on the market and are invisible to the average observer who doesnt know they are there. Most major hearing aid brands and manufacturers now offer this inconspicuous alternative to traditional behind the ear, or BTE, hearing aids.

CIC hearing aids are custom made to fit deep inside the individual wearers ear canal and are said to mimic the natural auditory process more closely then any other style of hearing aid. They are best suited to people with a mild to moderate hearing loss. There are a number of advantages and disadvantages that should be taken into consideration when deciding between CIC hearing aids and the BTE models.

For audiologists, otologists, speech therapists and other hearing professionals, the primary appeal of CIC hearing aids are their acoustic advantages. They are able to closely simulate environmental, and more importantly, speech sounds, patterns, nuances etc. This is imperative to a hearing impaired individuals competency with the spoken word. Additionally, since CIC hearing aids are worn closer to the eardrum then their BTE counterparts, their microphones are better able to amplify and therefore give a boost to any residual hearing the wearer may have. The advantage that is most often touted by the wearers of CIC devices, however, is their cosmetic appeal and inconspicuousness.

Conversely, it is important to keep in mind that CIC hearing aids also have some drawbacks. If financial constraints are a part of the picture, it should be noted that completely in the canal hearing aids are somewhat more expensive to purchase then behind the ear hearing aids are. Another issue that may make them cost prohibitive to those on a tight budget is that increased susceptibility to ear wax build up puts CIC hearing aids at higher risk for damage, therefore necessitating pricey repair bills or replacement hearing aids.

Whereas BTE hearing instruments are appropriate for almost all hearing impaired individuals regardless of the type or degree of hearing loss, CIC hearing aids are not recommended for individuals with certain kinds of hearing loss. They are also unlikely to be prescribed or advised for children. First of all children tend to be less able to tolerate the discomfort and irritations that sometimes come along with the use of CIC models, especially in the beginning.

Plus childrens ear canals arent done growing, so they will need to be refitted and replaced much more often for them then for adults. The size of CIC hearing aids and their even tinier batteries make them difficult to manipulate for the elderly, arthritis sufferers and others with conditions and diseases which effect fine motor control. Feedback and no volume control are two more drawbacks often mentioned by CIC hearing aid users.

Audiologists are the best resource hearing impaired individuals have to help them objectively decide whether CIC or BTE hearing aids are better for them. They can also point wearers in the direction of the best CIC hearing aids provider. Research on the pros and cons can also be done at the library or on the internet.

About the Author
Martin Smith is a successful freelance writer providing advice for consumers on purchasing a variety of Hearing Aids, Hearing Aids Manufacturers, and more! His numerous articles provide a wonderfully researched resource of interesting and relevant information.

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Comments Salespeople Hate Hearing: Part 4 What's your Best Price?

Comments Salespeople Hate Hearing: Part 4 - What's your Best Price?
By Jim Masson

There are several comments that salespeople hate hearing from their prospects. What's your best price? is one of them. When prospects ask this question, it creates a sense of panic in the minds of thousands of salespeople everyday.

The question can and will be asked by your prospects at absolutely any stage of the sales cycle. I actually have heard it asked as salespeople greeted their prospect.

If the salesperson mishandles this question, a number of things can happen. Unfortunately, none of them will put a smile on your face or a commission into your pocket . When mishandled, the question can definitely destroy your sales profitability or perhaps kill the deal completely by setting up the need to 'price shop'.

It can also take the salesperson off his or her selling plan totally and put the prospect in absolute control. Guess what? That's what the prospect is trying to accomplish, isn't it? The problem is that many salespeople walk right into the customer's trap by dealing with the price question prematurely.

Price is not the primary driver of most transactions in the marketplace. In fact, it ranks well down the list in most consumer surveys. A product or service that actually will work best for the prospect is far more important. So is affordability, which is significantly different from price, isn't it?

It is important to recognize the fact that slashing price prior to receiving a shopper's commitment to buy will seldom produce that commitment. Most prospects consider overall value and their financial ability long before being concerned about the actual price or the product or service.v

When value is demonstrated to be greater than the price being asked, price is seldom a major issue. One of the techniques that master salespeople employ is to defer price discussions until after value and the suitability of the offering has been established.

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Wearing a Hearing Aid is Nothing to be Embarrassed About

Wearing a Hearing Aid is Nothing to be Embarrassed About
By Tyson J Stevenson

Hearing impairment is one of the most common ailments in the United States. Near about 30 million American citizens are affected with hearing impairment. 2% children are affected with hearing impairment below the age of 18 and this percentage increases with age. To over come hearing impairment digital hearing aids and basic hearing aids are used worldwide for they have proved to be a miracle.

What is a hearing aid?

A hearing aid is a battery-operated, electronic device, which amplifies and changes sound to allow improved communication. Hearing aids receive sound through a microphone, which then convert the sound waves to electrical signals. The amplifier increases the intensity of signals and then sends the sound to ear with the help of a speaker.

What are the different kinds of hearing aids?

Several types of hearing aids are available in the market. Each type provides its own advantages depending upon its size, design and level of amplification. Before purchasing any hearing aid, you should confirm that it would work for you. Most manufacturing companies provide a two-month trial period during which you can return your hearing aid.

Four types of hearing aids are given below for people with hearing impairment:

(ITE) In-the-Ear hearing aids: This type of a hearing aid fits completely in the outer ear and is useful for mild to severe hearing impairment. The case of the hearing aid is made of hard plastic. In-The-Ear hearing aids can hold telecoil (added technical mechanisms that help hearing aid to improve sound intensity during telephone calls.) ITE hearing aids can give poor feedback if they are damaged by ear drainage or earwax. ITE hearing aids are generally not used by children, as the casings are needed to be replaced as ears grow.

(BTE) Behind-the-Ear hearing aids are worn behind the ear and are connected to a plastic earmold that fits inside the outer ear. The components of the hearing aid are held in a case behind the ear. Sound travels through the earmold into the ear. These types of hearing aids are used by people of all age group. Poor earmold fitting can cause a whistle sound production or formation of earwax or fluid.

Canal hearing aids are available in two sizes. Canal hearing aids fit into the ear canal. A (CIC) or Completely-in-Canal hearing aid is mostly hidden in the ear canal and is used in the cases of mild to severe hearing impairment. CIC hearing aids are very small in size and thats why it is not possible to attach additional devices like telecoil. These hearing aids can also be damaged by ear drainage or earwax and are not recommended for children.

Body hearing aids are also available in the market. They are big in size and mostly used when other hearing aids are not useful.

On some special occasions discount hearing aids are also available in market. You can buy discount hearing aids ranging from digital hearing aids to the basic behind the ear hearing aids. Some online sellers provide a larger selection of discount hearing aids at a more affordable price. Many companies like Songbird Hearing USA offer hearing aids for sale. Make a detailed study before you place an order for a discount hearing aid.

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Helping Someone (Like Me) Who Has a Hearing Loss

Helping Someone (Like Me) Who Has a Hearing Loss
By Harriet Hodgson

Several months ago I was diagnosed with a hearing loss in both ears. Now I wear two hearing aids and they have improved my life. I can hear whole conversations, not just snatches, and pick up on subtleties. Most of the time my hearing aids work well, but they don't work as well if there's lots of background noise.

Even with hearing aids I can misunderstand conversation. One snowy morning my husband looked out the window and called, Deer have been on our front steps. I heard the sentence as Beer is on our front steps. Why would anyone put beer on our front steps? I asked. Though the conversation didn't make any sense, it did make us laugh.

You may have a relative or friend who has a hearing loss. Communicating with this person can be difficult, but you can do things to foster communication. Before you say anything move closer to this person, within two or three feet. To get the person's attention you may have to say their name.

SPEAK IN A NORMAL VOICE. Shouting at a person who wears a hearing aid may cause the aid to turn off automatically. Besides, nobody likes to be yelled at. Of course, there are times when talking loudly is the only thing that works.

LOOK AT ME WHEN YOU ARE SPEAKING. A person who wears a hearing aid may still rely on lip reading. Seeing your lips form words, phrases, and sentences helps me to understand what you are saying. I can see the difference between the letter d and the letter b and won't mistake beer for deer.

PLEASE SPEAK SLOWLY. Several of my friends are so smart they speak at double speed. I can hardly keep up with what they are saying. If you speak normally, or even a bit slower, I can understand you better. I also feel like you really care about me.

SPEAK CLEARLY AND PRONOUNCE ALL OF THE SYLLABLES. People who speak fast often slur their words. It can be hard for those of us who have a hearing loss to understand these people. On the other hand, if you speak clearly and pronounce all of the syllables you will be understood.

EXPERIMENT WITH PITCH. Some people have a high frequency loss, others have a low frequency loss, or something in between. I have high frequency loss, so a low pitch works best for me. Ask the person you are speaking with which pitch works best for her or him.

USE SHORT SENTENCES. It's easier for a hearing impaired person to track short sentences. You can still have long conversations and tell long, involved stories, but please use short sentences when you speak.

REPHRASE IF NECESSARY. My father-in-law is profoundly hard of hearing. He has a hearing aid and a cochlear implant. Still, he is unable to hear many of the words I say. I've tried many things, such as moving closer to him and speaking loudly, but rephrasing works best. Believe me, I've learned lots of synonyms.

SIGNAL A TOPIC CHANGE. Telling me when the topic has changed helps me to track conversation. My husband also uses a hearing aid so I come right out and say, I'm changing the topic from to .

DON'T TALK WHEN YOU ARE LEAVING THE ROOM. People who have a hearing loss miss miss key words if you speak to him or her when you are turned away or moving away. Though it has taken us months, my husband I have learned to speak face-to-face.

ASK DID YOU HEAR WHAT I SAID? This question is a question of caring. Don't be afraid to ask it if you think the person you're speaking to has missed a key point. From experience, I can tell you the person will be grateful.

Last, and most important, remember that hearing impaired people aren't intellectually impaired. We're the same people as we were before, tuned into life and raring to go!

Copyright 2006 by Harriet Hodgson

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Harriet Hodgson has been a nonfiction writer for 27 years and is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists. Her 24th book, Smiling Through Your Tears: Anticipating Grief, written with Lois Krahn, MD, is available from http://www.amazon.com. A five-star review of the book is also posted on Amazon. You'll find another review on the American Hospice Foundation website under the School Corner heading.

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Essential Hearing Aid Tips

Essential Hearing Aid Tips
By John Morris

Hearing loss is such a devastating condition. It completely shuts down your ability to listen to your surroundings and appreciate the acoustic beauty found in natures visual landscape. This incapacitation no longer remains a matter of great concern today due to the newest hearing aid technology.

How do hearing aids work?

Hearing aids are powerful devices which help individuals suffering from hearing loss. They physically restore the ability to hear with great flexibility. This flexibility means adjusting the hearing volume according to your hearing preferences. Hearing devices are many and each offers a host of features. Other hearing Devices are equipped with tuning knob to help clientele calibrate the sounds as they hear it. If the sound is too low, patients can adjust them in such a way that they would be able to catch it to maximize auditory comprehension. If the sound is too loud, it can level it up with sounds produced softly. In many cases, soft, average and loud sounds are amplified on equal levels. This is an example of linear sound processing system.

There are various ways to take advantage of buying hearing aids.
- Online purchase
- Direct through hearing aid manufacturers
- Through registered audiologists (medical professionals who specialize in treating hearing-related illnesses)

Tips on procuring the right hearing aid for you:

1. Seek the help of a professional:

Due to the boom of World Wide Web and the rampant practice of sedentary lifestyle, more and more people are getting hooked up to buying listening devices online even without undergoing an extensive hearing aid evaluation examination. A patient should have completed a comprehensive hearing test before taking advantage of the benefits provided by the hearing aid. Buying hearing aids without going through a valid audiological evaluation reduces your chances of optimizing the benefits that the hearing devices provide.

2. Convenience:

No matter how techie the gadget is and its profound benefit it theoretically provides to patients, if its a burden to carry, it will definitely defeat the very purpose of the treatment program. Many hearing aid styles discussed on the next section of this article offer a wide array of hearing aid modes that suits a range of clients taste and personal preferences. These listening tools share similar functionalities but offer different optimization level.

3. Consider Opinions:

Nothing can beat the benefits of a personal experience. Listening to the advice of others who have used some of the products in the market will furnish you a considerable amount of details about which product will best fit you. It should, however, be emphasized that this is not a substitute to the professional help of a doctor who is qualified to verify devices that are most appropriate for you.

4. Budget Concerns:

Manufacturers use sophisticated technology, employing millions of dollars in the research, and the manufacture of these instruments. Also, the maintenance of a hearing aid manufacturing facility has a lot to do with why the cost of the product of this technology continues to rise. So while the best devices are typically the most expensive, there are products in the market which offer similar functionalities while not stripping off those hard-earned dollars in your pocket.

5. Stick with the Evaluation:

Most hard of hearing people tend to underestimate the findings provided in the hearing evaluation, as a result, they turn into manufacturers that, more than ever, sell cheap and poor quality hearing aid devices. Remember to consult an audiologist before making a purchase.

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Comments Salespeople Hate Hearing / part 3

Comments Salespeople Hate Hearing / part 3
By Jim Masson

There are several comments that salespeople hate hearing from their prospects. I need to shop around is one of them. It creates a sense of panic in the minds of thousands of salespeople every single day.

What exactly is your prospect trying to tell you with that comment?

• Is it a stall?
• Is it a rejection of your product or service?
• Is it a rejection of you or your place of business?
• Is it a rejection of your pricing structure?

If you can't discover the underlying reason behind the statement, you will run the risk of losing your prospect, your sale and your commission to your competition. If you can find the statement's true meaning, you will be well on the way to your next successful sale.

There are a number of powerful qualifying questions that will help you avoid ever hearing the statement in the first place. Should those occasionally let you down, (nothing works 100% percent of the time with 100% of the people) you will need to be equipped with effective tools for non-confrontational communication.

Ultimately, you must discover if the prospect's comment is simply a smoke screen designed to throw you off or a truthful statement indicating something is not quite right with your offering. I think you will agree that it's critical to unearth the real reason why the prospect feels the need to shop around.

Is it a better product or service? Perhaps it's a better warranty or a lower price. Is it a more professional salesperson? Whatever the answer is, you will regularly need masterful skills in order to draw it out.

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Living Behind the Ear Hearing Aids

Living Behind the Ear - Hearing Aids
By Ryan Fyfe

Living aids are a small device that spend their time in most cases inside and behind the ear of an individual who has a hearing impairment. The small device is used to amplify noises to increase the probability of an individual who is hard of hearing in distinguishing a sound. Technology over the past decade has greatly increased both the effectiveness of hearing aids as well as greatly reduced the obtrusiveness of a hearing aid. It used to be that an individual would have to wear an ear trumpet or ear horn, which was a larger and very noticeable way of aiding hearing. Now many times you won't even notice that a hearing aid is being used until you look closely as they are very compact in size, and will often times blend right in with the ear of an individual. With the increased technology in batteries and power conservation, their is no longer a need for cables and pocket battery packets, instead the battery is concealed in the device itself! It's like James Bond, but this device is actually useful.

There is several different types of hearing aids, which will vary in many ways among size, cost and power. Before making a choice on any different model or function, I would first recommend talking to your medical professional. Always put functionality ahead of all of your other choices. A hearing aid that looks great, but doesn't help your hearing, isn't going to be much of an aid at all. Same with one that you are constantly changing the battery out of,etc. Functionality and practicality goes along way in the purchase of a hearing aid.

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Ryan Fyfe is the owner and operator of Discount Digital Hearing Aids - http://www.discount-digital-hearing-aids.com, which is the best site on the internet for all Hearing Aids related information.

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HP PreTexting Hearing Is Politically Motivated

HP Pre-Texting Hearing Is Politically Motivated
By Lance Winslow

It seems the HP pre-texting of board of directors members phone records was done to find the traitor amongst them who was giving away proprietary and confidential information to the press. The company had to find out who was doing this because it was hurting shareholders equity and quarterly profits. This means it was hurting investors and consumers. But now the Courts, Lawyers and Law Makers in Congress are making it a huge affair.

The situation has now reached epic proportions and everyone is calling this a scandal, but in reality this stuff happens all the time in business and there are also spies in Congress leaking important information to the NYT reporters who probably should have their phones tapped and have embedded RFID tags under their skin to protect our National Security.

Well, I just heard a rumor that this HP scandal is being blown out of proportion not because of the pretexting issue there, but because the US Democrat Congressmen and women, as well as the Democrats in the Senate, want to use this as a launching platform to go after the Republicans over the NSA Spying on phone calls so they can impeach the President of the United States.

In fact this elaborate plan might have potential if enough Democrats get elected during this next set of elections. And the little bird told me this is their plan. It is all a bunch of fakery over a non-event to try to get public support against NSA spying. Silly the lengths humans will go to in their never ending sound and fury of primate politics signifying that they are all a bunch of monkeys wearing ties.

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Delta Hearing Aids High Tech Meets High Fashion

Delta Hearing Aids - High Tech Meets High Fashion
By David Faulkner

The wide variety of haring aids and hearing aid technologies now available can make it difficult for the hearing-impaired to decide which hearing aids will be most effective in their individual circumstances.

And, given that fifty percent of all people over the age of fifty--and that means millions of Baby Boomers--will experience high frequency hearing loss as the hair cells in their inner ears deteriorate and can no longer convert sound waves into the electrical impulses which travel along the auditory nerves to the brain, hearing impairment is becoming a mainstream health issue.

To make matters even worse, high frequency hearing loss can result from overexposure to loud noise or music; and sufferers of high frequency hearing loss need help understanding conversations in noisy environments. Those with broadband hearing loss, on the other hand, need help across the entire auditory spectrum with both high and low pitched sounds.

Oticon, Inc, is the manufacturer of Delta hearing aids. Their Delta hearing aids have a revolutionary triangular design, with cutting edge digital technology specifically aimed at the Baby-Boomer-and-younger generations who are experiencing hearing impairment in the mild to moderate range.

The brushed-metal Delta hearing aids, which come in an astonishing seventeen colors, have tiny receivers attached to transparent wires. Because the receivers are inserted into the Delta Hearing aid users ear canals, they have made possible new designs previously unavailable to the hearing-impaired. Delta hearing aids have both the cosmetic appeal of inner ear hearing enhancement and the technological capabilities of behind-the-ear hearing aids.

Delta hearing aids, with their digital technology, allow their users to adjust them so that they only amplify the sounds which the users have difficulty hearing. Those one-in-two people who suffer from high frequency hearing loss can amplify the high-register sounds, without having to magnify the bass frequencies to an unbearable level.

Delta hearing aids, in a Crayola-box range of colors from Sunset Orange to Green Chameleon, with Mother-of-Pearl for the more formal set, are turning traditionally, well ugly, hearing aids into fashion accessories!

You can also find more info on digital sound processing and discount hearing aids. FirstHearingAids.com is a comprehensive resource for people suffering from hearing loss to get information on hearing aid options, prices and maintenance.

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Disability Hearings

Disability Hearings
By Timothy Moore

Disability hearings are fairly informal events. Usually, such hearings are conducted at hearing offices (not a courtroom) where the only people present include the Judge (an ALJ, or administrative law judge), the claimant, the claimant's representative---if they have chosen to retain one---and medical experts chosen by the Judge.

AlJ hearings, as they are commonly known, usually last no more than an hour and sometimes only take 15 minutes. From any standpoint, this is not an extraordinary amount of time. Nevertheless, the time in which it takes to hold a hearing is of paramount importance to the person trying to win their disability benefits.

As very many claimants for disability benefits discover, winning a claim can make the difference between having a stable monthly income or living a life of uncertainty as to what will happen next. It can even make the difference between having a home and being homeless. It is not at all uncommon to find, when a case has dragged on for too long, that a claimant is being threatened with eviction from their home or foreclosure on their property.

The disability hearing before a judge is typically the single most important event that will occur in the disability process. It is a one hour event that will make or break a case. And for this reason, it should be prepared for properly.

Unfortunately, 99% of all claimants will not have the skills or knowledge necessary to properly prepare---AND WIN---a case. Therefore, even though it may not be absolutely necessary to have a representative before the hearing level (for example, at the initial claim and reconsideration levels) it is vital to have representation at the time of the hearing.

Here are some things to keep in mind if it looks as though you will have to go to a hearing:

1. go to the hearing. Believe it or not, some people don't attend their own hearings. Obviously, this is a huge mistake and you should not expect a judge to give you full consideration if you don't show up at your own hearing.

2. Don't be late for your ssd or ssi hearing. This is something that most judges have little tolerance for. And the same reasoning applies: if you can't be on time for your own disability hearing, the judge can only conclude that it is notthat important to you.

3. Be prepared. That is, be sure either you or your disability advocate has gotten and submitted to the judge copies of all your recent medical records. In most cases, you can't win disability benefits without all the records, especially the most recent records being submitted.

Follow these tips and you can maximize your chance of being successful on a disability benefits claims.

The author of this article is Timothy Moore, who, in addition to being a former food stamp caseworker, medicaid caseworker and AFDC caseworker, is a former disability claims examiner. He publishes a helpful FAQ on the disability process at http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/questions.html

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Comments Salespeople Hate Hearing / Part 2

Comments Salespeople Hate Hearing / Part 2
By Jim Masson

There are several comments that salespeople hate hearing from their prospects. I'm just looking is just one of them. It creates a sense of panic in the minds of thousands of salespeople every single day.

If you sell for a living in any type of retail environment you have heard it said countless times, haven't you? As a salesperson, sales manager and trainer with over 35 years experience, it amazes me how often I've witnessed salespeople hear this comment. They all hate hearing it, yet they keep inviting it, customer after customer by making a huge mistake right at the point of initial contact with their fresh prospect.

Before I explain my comment about 'inviting' the statement, let me explain why I'm just looking is the last thing a salesperson wants to hear when greeting a customer. The comment creates a serious threat to the relationship or rapport building that you must establish to help put your sale together. It allows only two courses of action for the salesperson to take and both lead away from the sale.

If the statement is accepted at face value, the salesperson will usually hand over a business card (or not), disengage and scurry for cover. The prospect will then usually linger for a few moments and head out the door, still looking. Often he or she will be looking for a more masterful salesperson.

If the statement is thought of as a simple throwaway comment, it will almost certainly be ignored by the salesperson who will then try to begin to qualify in some manner. This can easily be seen as extremely rude and 'pushy stereotypical sales behavior' which is not likely a relationship builder, right?

Ok, we see the problem when the statement is uttered but what made me suggest that salespeople usually invite it? The comment comes after the typical less than effective Can I help you? greeting used by your average salesperson.

If you're lucky, you will hear I'm just looking with that greeting. Often, you will just hear No and where do you go after hearing that? The greeting is such an important part of the selling experience. Don't blow it by using the dumbest greeting in the industry.

Asking yes or no questions can and does destroy selling opportunities hundreds of times everyday.

There are masterful greetings available as well as powerful strategies for winning over fear laddened prospects. Just one final thought, if I may. Of course the prospect is looking, otherwise he or she wouldn't be in you place of business, would they?

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Fire Alarm Strobe Systems and the Hearing Impaired

Fire Alarm Strobe Systems and the Hearing Impaired
By Mayoor Patel

There has also been some confusion regarding how employers may make their workplace environment accessible to persons with disabilities. Unfortunately, certain employers have attempted in the past to skirt around hiring a disabled person usually claiming the disability interfered with the employees capacity to co-exist in the workplace environment. The passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act in the 1990s provided guidance for employers wishing to help employees with disabilities and taking the ammo out of the guns of those looking to preclude disabled people from their business.

The Americans With Disabilities Act states, in part, that employers must provide reasonable accommodation to a handicapped employee provided the accommodation does not provide an undue hardship on the employer. What this means is that if an employee has a disability that affects life activities and workplace productivity to a significant degree, the employer must provide a remedy to any impediments to job conditions or over all comfort level the employees condition may yield, unless such a remedy would be out of the companys affordability or resources. While most assume that accommodations are exclusive to making changes in the workforce in terms of job performance, the reality is that reasonable accommodation actually refers to far more sweeping and inclusive workplace issues.

One such issue deals with fire alarms. When it comes to employees who are deaf, the ability to hear a fire alarm is an impossibility. There needs to be a back up, so to speak, that alerts hearing impaired employees of an alarm going off. A fire alarm strobe is the perfect solution to such an issue and it does not cause any undue hardship to an employer.

A fire alarm strobe is exactly what its name would suggest. A strobe light is attached to the alarm and when the alarm is sounded, the flashing, blinking, even spinning lights provide a clear visual notification that an alarm has been engaged and activated. With the aid of the flashing lights, a deaf person would be quickly alerted to the safety hazard of a fire having broken out and would be able to react accordingly. The inclusion of a fire alarm strobe to a business fire alarm system allows for the safety of welfare of all the employees and adverts a tragedy from happening.

Fire alarm strobe systems are relatively inexpensive and there is a model to fit any companys budget. Investing in such an alarm system is highly advised.

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Spiritual Hearing

Spiritual Hearing
By Mark E. Baker

I would like to talk about what hearing really means in the Bible. The Word declares that faith comes from hearing.

Romans 10:17. So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

The Word is telling us we have to hear before we believe. We often ask God for faith, but that is not what the Bible says. It comes from hearing and hearing the Word of God. Often times we have to hear something over and over before we get the revelation of it. Thats what the Word is saying when it says faith comes by hearing and hearing. No where in the Bible does it say that faith comes by praying, or faith comes by fasting. It comes only by hearing and hearing the Word of God. Praying and fasting are both certainly scriptural, and I'm not minimizing their importance, but they do not create faith. If you can hear the Word of God, you have the opportunity to believe. I'm not talking about the natural kind of faith that comes from the senses, I'm talking about the kind of faith that comes from our heart, or our spirit. This is the first step in receiving God's promises. We see example after example of this in God's Word. The process of the new birth comes this way as well.

Romans 10:13-14. For whoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.'' How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?

The question being asked is; how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? The answer to that question is they can't. You did not get born again without hearing the Gospel message did you? God gives us the ability to believe Him when we hear His Word. The promise comes when we act on what we have heard and believed. You see, we all have the right to choice. We all have the right to act on what we have heard and believed. God will respect our right to go to hell if we want. The question I would like to ask is, why would anybody want to?

Deuteronomy 30:19. I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live;

It is our choice to choose life or death. God even tells us the right choice, He tells us to choose life. He can lead us to the truth but he can't make us partake of it! He can only prompt us by the Word and His Holy Spirit. We have to step into the light, we have to be obedient to what we have heard. We have to act on the faith that is produced when we hear.

The Word tells us Jesus went about teaching and healing. Jesus was producing faith in them by teaching them the Word. Faith has to come before you can receive healing, just like faith has to come before you receive Jesus as your Savior. You have to hear what the Word has to say before you receive either one of them. Faith for healing comes the same way. If you don't believe healing is part of the redemptive work of Christ, dont worry you're not going to receive divine healing. God is not going to force it, you have to choose it. I am not saying this to be offensive, I just want you to see the importance of this. Jesus taught every where He went, and He healed every where He went, right? Let's look and see what the Word has to say.

Mark 6:1-6. Then He went out from there and came to His own country, and His disciples followed Him. And when the Sabbath had come, He began to teach in the synagogue. And many hearing Him were astonished, saying, Where did this Man get these things? And what wisdom is this which is given to Him, that such mighty works are performed by His hands! Is this not the carpenter, the Son of Mary, and brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? And are not His sisters here with us?'' And they were offended at Him. But Jesus said to them, A prophet is not without honor except in his own country, among his own relatives, and in his own house.'' Now He could do no mighty work there, except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them. And He marveled because of their unbelief. Then He went about the villages in a circuit, teaching.

Jesus taught as He always did, yet He could not do any miracles or mighty works there. The Bible does not say He would not, it says He could not do mighty works there, except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them. One translation says; He laid His hands on a few who were out of health and cured them.

Some have said Jesus was the Son of God He could anything He wanted. Its true, Jesus was, and is the Son of God, yet according to the Word we just read, He couldnt over ride their unbelief. They did not receive Him or the message He gave. The Word goes on to say that He marveled because of their unbelief. They would not receive His teaching; another way of saying this is, they would not hear the words that He spoke. That is the same as saying they would not receive Him. If we are rejecting His words we are rejecting Him. There is great importance put on God's words, we should take heed to hear them. If we will not hear His words, we are not going to receive from Him. There is no way to get around it. Faith comes by hearing and hearing the Word of God.

Proverbs 2:1-5. My son, if you receive my words, and treasure my commands within you, so that you incline your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding; yes, if you cry out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding, If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures; then you will understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.

We have a part to play in this, God is giving us instructions on how to receive his promises and be successful. Many people believe that blessings will just fall on us as God sees fit. Yet, He is telling us we must receive, we have our part to play in receiving. God never forces His will upon anybody. If that were the case we would all just get saved and go to heaven, yet we know this is not what the Bible teaches, we all have to receive salvation. We know that salvation is God's will, for the Word says that He is not willing that any should perish, but all should come to the knowledge of repentance. We know even though this is God's will, not all are going to get saved. If we won't receive the message, we will not get receive the new birth. God does not over ride our free will. We are free moral agents. We have to receive all the blessings of God in this same way. I believe hearing, is an integral part of receiving any of God's promises. I would like to look at a few scriptures in the Gospels and see this principal at work. Everywhere Jesus went, it seems, there were a few who stood out, these were people who did something above and beyond what others were doing, these people were written into the Gospel message as an example to us. There were times Jesus would tell people, your faith hath made you whole! Lets look at a few of these. (There are many more, I encourage you to do a study on this yourself.)

Mt:9:29: Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith, be it unto you.Mt:15:28: Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.Mk:10:52: And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.Lk:17:19: And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.Lk:18:42: And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee.

Healing all that came to him in faith. As the scriptures we just read say. Jesus came along and demonstrated the reality of the Word of God. For the first time, these people saw the reality of their Covenant, and responded in faith! And received the blessing for it. You had to hear the salvation message preached before you could get saved didnt you? Faith comes by hearing. It works the same way for all of God's promises. You have to hear the Word first, and then receive it.

Mk:5:25-34. And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years,And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment. For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague. And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes? And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me? And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing. But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth. And he said unto her, (Daughter), thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.

Jesus called her daughter because, she was a daughter of Abraham, and she had a right to the blessings that God had Promised Abraham through the Covenant He made with him. Let's break these verses down and see what this woman did that was different, and got her written into the Gospel message for all time. The first thing the Word of God says about this woman is that she heard of Jesus. Hearing created faith. Faith comes by hearing. She spoke faith. She lined her words up with what she believed. She said if I may touch the hem of his garment, I shall be healed of the plague. She acted on her faith. She made her way through the crowd and touched His garment. She received. She felt in her body that she was healed of the plague. She proclaimed it. She fell down before Him and told Him all. Then Jesus said an amazing thing, He said (Daughter), thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague. He said her faith made her whole. He did not say His own faith made her whole, Jesus who can not lie said her faith did it. As a matter of fact He didnt even know what had happened until He had looked around, and proclaimed; who touched my clothes? And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me? And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing. There arent any other recorded miracles in this portion of Scripture only hers. She acted above and beyond the others to receive her healing. We see that first of all she heard, then she spoke, she acted, she received, and she proclaimed, and Jesus said her faith made her whole. There is a lesson in this for us all, if we will only receive it. The new birth starts this way as well. If you haven't received the new birth and want to know you are a child of God then I would like to invite you to meet Him right now, all you have to do to come into a personal relationship with Him is pray this prayer.

Dear Heavenly Father, I come to you in the name of Jesus. Your word says, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out. (Jn.6:37), So I know You wont cast me out, but You take me in, And I thank you for it. You said in your Word, whoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.'' (Ro. 10:13).I am calling on Your name, So I know You have saved me now, You also said, that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes to righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made to salvation. (Ro.10:9,10).I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. I believe He was raised from the dead for my justification. And I confess Him now as my Lord, Because Your Word says, with the heart one believes to righteousness and I do believe with my heart, I have now become the righteousness of God in Christ. (2 Cor. 5:21),And I am saved! Thank You, Lord!I can now truthfully say, I see myself as a born again child of God! Glory to God! Amen

I was raised Catholic, and was born again at the age of 17. I received God's call into ministry at the age of 19 and began to prepare for ministry. I graduated from Rhema Bible Training Center in 1979. The Lord has called me to teach. My desire is to help all that are seeking to come into a deeper understanding of what God has done for us through Christ Jesus and I have started a web site for this purpose called The Olive Branch; Please visit us for more free studies and resources to help you on your journey.Mark Bakerhttp://www.olivebranchministries.us

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Winning Mr. Smith's Virginia Social Security Disability Hearing

Winning Mr. Smith's Virginia Social Security Disability Hearing
By Jerry Lutkenhaus

The Problem: I have won many Social Security Disability Hearings but Mr. Smiths case presented some special problems because of his education and prior work experience.

Education: Mr. Smith had a college degree and a graduate degree. Thus, he was much more highly educated than the usual client.

Past Job Experience: He had worked 31 years as an accountant. His past work was not only a sedentary (sit-down) job but also a job that gave Mr. Smith many transferable skills.

Smith's Back Surgeons Opinion: Smiths back surgeon had done a back fusion on Mr. Smith. The post-surgery MRI indicated Mr. Smiths fusion was progressing; therefore, the surgeon did not see any structural reason for why Mr. Smith was continuing to have excruciating pain.

The Social Security Doctors opinion: This doctor examined Smith one time and concluded Smith was recovering from his surgery and would not be disabled for the requisite twelve months that is required by Social Security.

His Age: Mr. Smith was 57 years of age. This was a favorable age under Social Security Rules but Smiths education and work experience seemed to override Smiths favorable age.

My Strategy: Mr. Smith asserted he was in unbearable pain despite the apparent successful surgery. He said the surgery had made his pain worse. I needed to obtain a favorable evaluation from the surgeon despite his earlier opinion. Once we managed to obtain this evaluation we also obtained an evaluation from Smiths family practitioner supporting a finding of disability. Social Security does not accept a doctors statement that one is disabled. But Social Security will accept the opinion of physicians on how common work activities such as standing, walking, lifting, sitting, concentrating, etc. are affected by an impairment such as back pain. Thus, the evaluations we obtained illustrated Mr. Smiths residual ability to do the above activities was severely curtailed. At the pre-hearing conference, I went over these evaluations with Mr. Smith and his adult daughter. We wanted to make sure there were no inconsistencies between Mr. Smith, his physicians, his daughter, and Mr. Smiths own prior statements to Social Security.

The Hearing: On the appointed date we appeared before the Judge. Mr. Smith and his daughter testified about his pain and how it limited his activities. The Vocational Expert testified about Smiths past work experience. He also testified due to his limitations his skills were not transferable to any other sedentary jobs.

The Decision: Because we had shown Smith to be limited to less than sedentary work, because he was 57 years old, and because the Vocational Expert found Smith to have no transferable skills, we won his disability case. Mr. Smith was overjoyed with the Judge's decision.

The Keys to the Win: Smith and his daughter testified convincingly about his impairments at the hearing. Smith was over 55 years of age. We managed to obtain favorable evaluations from Smith's surgeon and general practitioner. The Vocational Expert testified Smith had no transferable skills. Thus, we overcame the problems presented by Smith's past work background as an accountant and his superior education.

Copyright 2006, Jerry Lutkenhaus. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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Comments Salespeople Hate Hearing / Part 1

Comments Salespeople Hate Hearing / Part 1
By Jim Masson

There are several comments that salespeople hate hearing from their prospects. I'll be back is one of them. When Arnold Schwarzenegger says it, it gets a chuckle, when a prospect says it, it creates a sense of panic in the minds of thousands of salespeople everyday.

What exactly does it mean when a prospect unleashes this potential deal breaker? Let's consider just three of the possibilities.

• the prospect is being totally honest and has every intention of keeping his or her word and is planning to return for either more information or to complete the purchase.
• the prospect has absolutely no intention of ever returning and has just attempted to play the "get out of jail free" card that they were given when they graduated from "Buyer's Training 101".
• the prospect is trying to buy some extra time for some reason and may or may not be planning to return.

We hear one simple three word sentence, yet experience a sense of panic. Why? We have a real dilemma, don't we? We understand that if we assume the incorrect reason for the comment being made, it will almost be certain that we will either lose the sale that is at hand or we will miss the opportunity to salvage the lost opportunity or the one that may be slipping away.

Acquiring and understanding effective qualifying techniques along with some non-threatening communication skills will help protect you from those feelings of helplessness when you hear this dreaded comment. By having the necessary tools to draw out the underlying truth behind it, you will be avoid making the wrong assumption and will be on your way to closing more business and earning more commissions, because getting paid is good!

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Cell Phones for All: Accessibility for Those with Hearing Impairment

Cell Phones for All: Accessibility for Those with Hearing Impairment
By Christine Peppler

Cell phones are an integrated part of the lives of most Americans. They are used for both personal and business purposes. Even more importantly however, cell phones play a role in safety based on their portability. In many situations, cell phones are the only immediate access to emergency services such as 911. For this reason, the accessibility of cell phones is critical for all citizens, including those with hearing impairment. There are over 6 million individuals in the United States who wear hearing aids and thousands of individuals with cochlear implants. Newer digital phones can create interference in the form of unwanted noise such as a high pitch whistling, buzzing, or static for those with hearing aids and cochlear implants.

In 2003, the FCC set forth regulations for the telecommunications industry in an attempt to assure access to the products and services offered for individuals with hearing impairment. The aim of the regulations is to assure that those with hearing impairment are able to learn about and operate products and services effectively. The regulations are being phased in over a period of a few years and will reach an important milestone on September 26, 2006. The regulations require manufacturers to provide cell phones to service providers that reduce radio frequency interference by meeting certain ANSI standards (American National Standards Institute).

By the September deadline, Tier 1 cellular service providers such as Cingular, Sprint-Nextel, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless must provide at least 5 cell phones, or 25% of their models, which meet ANSI U3T or M3T ratings. This would assure the availability of cell phones that emit lower radio frequency and could provide telecoil coupling capability; both of which would reduce or eliminate unwanted noise. In addition, these cell phone models will need to be present in retail stores so that they can be tested by consumers. By February 18, 2008 fifty percent of all phones are expected to meet the required ANSI standards for hearing aid compatibility.

For those seeking additional information about the FCC regulations, more information can be obtained at: www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/section255.html

Christine Peppler shares information on home entertainment and home electronics products, including cell phones, on her website at: http://www.homemedias.info

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Your Dogs Sense of Hearing More Sensitive Than You Might Think

Your Dogs Sense of Hearing - More Sensitive Than You Might Think
By Randy Jones

Dogs have far greater hearing than we humans. In addition to what the human ear can hear, he can detect fainter sounds from greater distances and on much higher frequencies. The human ear has a frequency upper limit of about 20,000 cycles, while the dogs range can be as high as 50,000 cycles. Dogs are able to determine the direction a sound is coming from much more accurately than we can, and can differentiate between similar sounds better also. Breeds with erect ears have better hearing than those with floppy ears due to their sound capturing ability.

Because dogs clearly distinguish different pitches, the tone of your voice and commands is as significant to him as the words that you pronounce. Since he responds most quickly to sharp sounds, you will find it easier to get a puppy to come when called if you reinforce your voice command with a whistling or hand-clapping at first. Instructions such as STOP should always be sharper in tone than ordinary communications. Any unexpected or unusual voice will alert a dog. His immediate reaction is to face the direction of the sound and then approach the spot warily.

Dogs perceive sound by feeling as well as through their auditive equipment. They react to vibrations of airplanes and earthquakes long before we are aware of them. Continued sharp or percussive noises can cause real suffering for a dogs sensitive hearing. A dog may seem to have a pathological fear of thunderstorms or explosives, when the real reason for his cringing behavior is simply physical pain. Oddly enough, given their sensitive hearing, dogs seldom suffer from vertigo, which begins in the inner ear.

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Benefits of Thought Field Therapy in Adapting to Loss of Hearing

Benefits of Thought Field Therapy in Adapting to Loss of Hearing
By Maggie Currie

Thought Field Therapy can help a considerable number of people who have suffered the trauma of losing their hearing. Often the sudden loss of hearing can result in tremendous stress related to having to make dramatic lifestyle changes and coping with all the new, and often strange, methods of communicating. This can involve not only new technology, but the basic means of chatting with friends and family, shopping, travelling, watching television and the myriad of other activities associated with everyday living. This can be very scary indeed and can create even more stress and anxiety, which may compound the original problem. Whatever the trauma, whether it is associated with hearing loss or any other problem, the TFT Practitioner does not need to know what it is specifically, only the level of anxiety related to it.

Thought Field Therapy removes the anxiety associated with the trauma, also removes the anxiety associated with the uncertainty of coping with new things and thus makes it easier to cope with. Each problem is dealt with individually, i.e. treating the original anxiety first and then working on other associated levels of anxiety associated with problems until all the anxiety is removed. Each particular process usually takes only minutes and is not only totally non-invasive and effective, but permanent. The TFT Practitioner asks the individual to assess their level of stress and from that diagnoses the relevant treatment.

The treatment involves the client tapping on the meridian lines of their body under the instruction of the Practitioner who taps with them, in particular sequences, depending on the problem, and has a 98% success rate. The Practitioner will not only instruct you, but also tap along with you to make sure that, not only you get the sequences right, but that you dont feel stupid.

The benefits of removing the anxiety associated with losing your hearing are that you can concentrate on building up your self confidence so that you can ask people to repeat any unheard dialogue without either you, or them, feeling embarrassed. Having the confidence to tell others that you are deaf relieves some the pressure of trying to strain to hear, as other people will make the effort to allow you to understand what they are saying more readily than if they are unaware that you cant hear them. Socialising will become easier and more enjoyable for the person with hearing loss and for their friends and relatives.

You may not have the particular problems mentioned above yet, but you may know someone who does. No anxiety, more confidence, more fun get rid of your anxieties now.

Maggie Currie is a qualified Thought Field Therapy Practitioner, having trained with the Association for Thought Field Therapy in London, and would be happy to help people remove the anxiety associated with hearing loss, permanently. To find out more contact Maggie on 01983 759213, TypeTalk calls welcome, or visit the website http://www.creedencetraining.co.uk/webtft.htm and contact her via email by following the links.

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BTE Hearing Aids

BTE Hearing Aids
By Martin Smith

Behind the ear, also known as BTE, hearing aids are far and away the most commonly used type of hearing aid. These hearing aids are also what most people picture when hearing aids are mentioned. The electronics which make a BTE hearing aid function are housed in a plastic case which fits behind the ear and has a tube that connects it to an ear mold which fits in the ear canal.

They are designed to accommodate the entire spectrum of hearing losses, from the mild to the severe. Although they are more conspicuous then hearing aids that fit entirely in the ear canal, they have a number of benefits that appeal to a wide variety of hearing impaired individuals. In addition, BTE hearing aids come in a number of sizes, shapes and colors. So some behind the ear models are much less conspicuous then others.

Since behind the ear hearing aids are larger then their completely in the canal, or CIC, counterparts, they can more easily house a bigger amplifier and much stronger battery and therefore may be especially beneficial to individuals with a more severe hearing loss. BTE hearing aids are also rather versatile in that they come in the most traditional analog style as well as in the recently popularized digitally powered style of hearing aids.

When budgetary constraints are an issue, behind the ear devices definitely win out over hearing aids which fit completely in the ear canal. Due to their larger size, other groups of people to whom BTE hearing aids have more appeal then CIC models include the elderly, arthritis sufferers and others with fine motor control disabilities and related issues.

Finally since CIC models necessitate the wearing of a heavier device in the canal then just the lightweight ear mold attached to BTE hearing aids, there tends to be less ear canal irritation with the former.

In the late 1800s the first commercially manufactured hearing aids were patented and became available to the public. The first behind the ear hearing aids came on the scene over fifty years ago.

Prior to this, hearing aids were basically amplifiers worn somewhere on the body and these were heavy and expensive, due in part to rapid battery consumption. With the advent of the smaller junction transistor in 1952, widespread BTE hearing aid use became more of a reality.

Due to improvements in the technology of circuitry,1964 saw another boom in use of BTE devices and the use of body worn hearing aids dropped to less then twenty percent. By 1972 prototypes for hearing aids which could be programmed to a variety of listening situations, were being created. The following twenty years showed continued improvements and advances in hearing aid technology.

Volume controls were added to most behind the ear devices in the 1990s and digital hearing aids started appearing in the mid nineties. There has been continued new arrivals in the hearing aid world since then such as remanufactured hearing aids, disposable hearing aids and over the counter hearing aids. Who knows what the future of behind the ear hearing aid technology holds, the possibilities are endless

About the Author
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Audio Textbooks: Learning Enhanced by Combining Hearing with Seeing

Audio Textbooks: Learning Enhanced by Combining Hearing with Seeing
By Helen Wall

Being able to read is an essential skill in our world, yet most people, especially with the fast-paced lifestyles of today, only read what they have to in order to accommodate their most immediate needs. This is especially true of children whose attentiveness is already distracted on many fronts by audio-visual pursuits provided by the technological society of today. Audio textbooks are revolutionizing the learning process for both teachers and students.

For example, many youths already see and hear on new video phones, or at least complete one activity whilst listening to a phone call on the older more prevalent mobile phones; play video games (marketed toward youth) available on arcade-style video games, portable hand-held devices (Gameboy etc.), console stations for TV (e.g: Playstation & Xboy), even mobile phones. And that is not to mention films and other audio-visual projects available on video, CDROM, VCD/DVD, or at the cinema.

In fact, aside from technological pursuits, everything you do contains an audio-visual element, and doing constitutes a direct pathway to learning, for what else is doing than gaining experience? And what else is experience other than the stuff of learning?

Contrast then, the bulk of daily activity (the stuff of learning), and its audio-visual element, with the main technique for learning at school: reading from books. Reading is a none audible activity insofar as it is usually done is relative silence; whatever is audible while reading is either ignored or is a distraction from reading. Subsequently, reading requires more concentration because it relies on the faculty of sight alone; it is not assisted by audio stimulation.

It may then come as no surprise that most people, especially kids, shy away from reading: with all the alternative activities available, that provide a more thorough stimulation (audio and visual), reading, is noticeably harder and much less fun. MP3 players and audio textbook downloads are however not associated with the tiresome task of reading.

But now audio textbooks make it possible for children (and adults) to get greater stimulation, and thus offer an easier pathway to learning from materials that they would not otherwise gain from reading alone. Of course, one must still read, but by hearing the material at the same time as seeing, it makes reading much more interesting, and enables the material to arrive in the brain audibly and visually, ensuring easier processing, thus easier learning. Audio textbook downloads make material easy for students to access anytime from anyplace at reasonable costs.

Educational professionals have realized the great potential for enhancing the learning process offered by providing audio-visual channels, and subsequently, many schools have now brought audio textbooks into the classrooms, and they have past the test with flying colors.

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Creative Compliments and Creative Criticism: How Attuned is Your Hearing?

Creative Compliments and Creative Criticism: How Attuned is Your Hearing?
By Dan Goodwin

The average human ear can hear sounds in the frequency range of 20 Hz - 20 kHz, from deep low bass to sharp high end treble and all frequencies in between.

Anyone whos been involved in music production, or simply experimented with the tone and equalizer controls on their stereo, will know how the bass and treble controls, and low- and high- pass filters, can emphasise one end of the sound spectrum and/ or reduce or completely cut out the other.

Imagine for a moment that bass sounds, the lowest end of the sound spectrum, represent positive, enthusiastic comments that people make. When someone encourages our creativity, praises our efforts and supports us in every way they can, consider these as bass level sounds.

At the other end of the scale, high treble sounds come in the form of negative and critical comments. When anyone makes a disparaging, sarcastic or otherwise unhelpful remark about our creativity and creative work, consider this as treble level sounds.

So how good would you say your hearing is at either end of the sound spectrum? Do you tend to tune in more to positive and complimentary comments, or those that are disparaging and critical? What would you say the ratio or percentage is for each? In other words, for every time you hear a positive comment, how many negative ones do you hear?

If you find, as many of us do, that it tends to be easier to be more attuned to the negative, then consider how this impacts your life and your creativity. Is this an ideal environment for someone to be richly creative, experimental and productive?

So if we do find ourselves in this situation, what can we do about changing it?

All we need to do is adjust our tone controls in a way that enhances the positive energy (bass) and decreases the negative energy (treble). To hear more bass, the positive comments, there are essentially two things we can do turn up our bass levels or turn down our treble. Or both.

Here are some practical approaches that can help -

Think about the company you keep If those around you are constantly negative or cynical then it will inevitably have an effect on your own outlook. By surrounding yourself with other creative and positive people it will energise and inspire everyone involved.

Practice taking responsibility for your reactions Whenever anyone says anything to us, we ultimately have a choice in how we react. Practice taking control of your responses, rather than slipping into a mentality of being someone whos easily and often upset or discouraged.

Be more positive about yourself Maybe you find many of the negative comments you hear actually originate from within yourself. Negative thinking, like positive thinking, is just a habit that we can choose to adopt or reject. There are many practical ways to change the way you react to the thoughts you have, from daily affirmations to more in depth exercises that question and deconstruct the limiting beliefs you hold about yourself.

Adjust your physiology Theres a direct correlation between how we sit, stand and hold ourselves and the attitude or mood we feel. Sit slumped in a chair with your head bowed and the corners of your mouth turned down, sigh a few times and see how positive and optimistic you feel! Now sit up straight, breathe clearly and deeply a few times, hold your head high and smile. Notice how it effects your outlook.

Change your focus If we are determined to always focus on the negative, we will always find negativity. Likewise, if we consciously focus on the positive, we will find more to be positive about. A simple technique is to take a few moments at the end of each day to recall the three best things that happened that day, however tiny they may seem.

With a little practice of these techniques and others you come across, youll soon begin to become master of your own tone controls, learn to hear the positive bass sounds more clearly, and notice the difference it makes to your outlook and levels of creativity

Copyright 2006 Dan Goodwin.

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Common Hearing Aid Myths

Common Hearing Aid Myths
By Martin Smith

MYTH: Hearing aids will cure hearing loss or restore a hearing impaired individuals hearing to normal.

TRUTH: No hearing aid will ever allow a hearing impaired individual to have normal hearing. A hearing aid just cannot provide what the ear and its intricate working of nerves can. What it can do is amplify sounds so that those wearing them can benefit from and enjoy a wide variety of listening situations. Hearing better helps one to respond appropriately thus improving communication skills.

MYTH: Hearing aids will resolve all of a hearing impaired individuals communication difficulties.

TRUTH: This is impossible, although hearing aids go a long way in helping a hearing impaired individual with their communication skills. Hearing aid wearers often still have problems following conversations when background noise is present or in noisy public settings, thus inhibiting their ability to communicate effectively in those situations.

MYTH: Hearing aids will destroy residual hearing.

TRUTH: Since hearing aids are prescribed according to an individual wearers specific hearing loss, it would be a rare occurrence for a hearing aid to cause further damage to a persons hearing. There are several things a hearing impaired individual can do to further reduce the possibility of damage caused by hearing aids. They must be well maintained, worn correctly and well fitted.

MYTH: Smaller hearing aids have better technology.

TRUTH: Both larger hearing aids and smaller ones are equipped with cutting edge technology. The two most common types of hearing aids are behind the ear (BTE) and completely in the canal (CIC) hearing aids. Whether or not an individual will be able to wear a hearing aid that is nearly invisible to a casual observer, depends on the type of hearing impairment they have. The hearing aid that is most appropriate for one persons degree of impairment or listening needs, may not necessarily be best suited to another person.

MYTH: Hearing aids are not absolutely necessary for relatively minor hearing losses.

TRUTH: It is not advisable to put off obtaining hearing aids until hearing loss becomes a bigger problem. Over time the risk of permanent sound distortion increases. In this case, even when hearing aids amplify the volume of the spoken word it can still sound garbled.

MYTH: Hearing aids will not be effective for some types of hearing losses.

TRUTH: Generations ago people with certain types of hearing losses, such as high frequency, were told there was little or no help out there for them. With advances in hearing aid technology this is no longer true. Hearing aids are now effective for at least 95 % of hearing impaired individuals.

MYTH: Babies cant be fitted with hearing aids.

TRUTH: Actually infants as young as a month old can be fitted with hearing aids. With the increase in hearing tests for at risk newborns, hearing impairments are being detected earlier then ever and the world of hearing aid research and technology is doing its best to keep pace.

MYTH: It doesnt matter where hearing aids are purchased.

TRUTH: While buying hearing aids through mail order or off the internet may be less expensive, it is not necessarily advisable. By purchasing through these venues, a hearing aid consumer may be giving up the quality of care they will get by working with an audiologist. This includes things such as a qualified hearing evaluation, professional recommendations as to the most appropriate type of hearing aid, expert instruction regarding proper hearing aid usage, follow up care, etc.

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