Terrible world history

In medevil time most of the people were alliterate. The greatest writer of the time was Chaucer, who wrote many poems and versus and also wrote literature. Another tale tells of William Tell, who shot an arrow through an apple while standing on his son’s head.
The government of England was a limited mockery. Henry VIII found walking difficult because he had an abbess on his knee. Queen Elizabeth was the “Virgin Queen.” As a queen she was a success. When Elizabeth exposed herself before her troops, they all shouted, “hurrah.” Then her navy went out and defeated the Spanish Armadillo.read more

Let’s Save Deaf Animals’ Lives

I have already added Deaf Animal Row to my blogroll, they update very often about these animals that need a home before it is too late.

Any of you who had already adopted deaf animals, please feel free to share your wonderful stories and/or show picture(s) if possible.

In case you are wondering since I am an animal lover, what is my favorite animal? Well, it is giraffe.. I collect some and also have some pictures/posters of them.

Let’s save lives of all Deaf animals. read more

Experimenting with "sound toning"...

I was just playing around the other day with tones or toning,like chant toning......
i found a note that caused me to get that "silence" effect in my hearing and I heard the frequency,that high pitched note along with my voice toning.
I thought it was very exciting,because i get that silent effectw/the high note infrequently lately,i did have it two days ago for a brief time.
BUT this is very exciting to be able to initialize it,I felt vibrations all through my body when doing it.....i wish i could tell you exactly which note it is ,but just start out high and go lower a bit at a time until you get it just right,....you'll know when you get it.
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Summer sounds

Ten years ago I became deaf in one ear as a result of sudden hearing loss and thus joined the millions of Americans who suffer from a chronic condition called tinnitus. For the short time the cicadas were around, I finally found some relief from that constant annoying noise roaring in my head. I must say the lovely sound of cicadas has been music to my good ear.
The American Tinnitus Association is working very hard at finding a cure for this debilitating condition. Right now there is no cure. Scientists have not discovered yet how to regenerate damaged auditory nerve cells. I hope and pray they find a cure soon.

Unfortunately, many Americans have accepted the high decibel levels of noise that can potentially cause tinnitus and permanently damage hearing.

I urge all Americans to take preventive steps to protect your precious hearing: Wear ear protection when exposed to continuous loud sounds and avoid sudden noises such as firecrackers, cannons and nail guns. read more

Deaf Interagency Bill Signed

The New York State Interagency Council for services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind (A.2461 / S.1923) has been signed and passed by the Governor Eliot Spitzer on Tuesday July 2nd!!

This bill will provide a state wide services for all of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind New York citizens.

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Broken word, utility style

People have slotted themselves into things that have been imported from overseas. You find people wanting to sound like Ursula Rucker. I do lyrical improvisation. I tend to deconstruct a poem.

I'm slightly deaf so I always tell a story from how I feel it. My performance at the Urban Voices festival in Cape Town last year was shaded in what I felt in that moment.

My words don't hold water when they're just written. They have to be performed.

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Neal boosts county efforts to save pets

Back in Virginia, Rebecca was deeply involved with the Richmond Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which in 1998 began a campaign to become a no-kill community following the model set by San Francisco.

The campaign was so successful that the Richmond Humane Society reached its goal of placing every healthy dog and cat into loving homes in 2004 - two years ahead of schedule. read more

City to settle suit with deaf residents

The city agreed to settle a federal civil rights action brought against several police officers, the chief and the municipality two years ago by three deaf residents who accused police of using excessive force in a 2002 criminal arrest.
Council members unanimously agreed to settle the lawsuit for $50,000, an amount recommended by Frank Szilagyi, the attorney representing the city's carrier, Kemper Insurance Companies. The amount, which also represents the policy limit, is to be distributed to the plaintiffs, Wendell Hunte, Barbara Hunte and Roosevelt Hunte, former residents of 17 Alvord St., Torrington.
The case stemmed from a custodial interference matter. On the evening of July 10, 2002, police received a complaint that Kenuel Hunte, the plaintiffs' brother, took his 7-year-old daughter from her home on Albrecht Road. Police met up with Kenuel at his sibling's residence and a dispute broke out between police and the Huntes. The Huntes claimed police did not heed their sign language and used pepper spray to subdue them, and police claimed the Huntes attacked officers with construction materials including two-by-fours with protruding nails.
The criminal cases brought against the Huntes were resolved. In the federal suit, the three plaintiffs alleged physical injuries and emotional distress.read more

Navy barred from sonar `bursts'

Navy lawyers argued in court that mid-frequency active sonar is crucial to national security and to keeping sailors safe from attacks by enemy submarines. Unlike passive listening devices that rely on detecting sounds, mid-frequency active sonar emits bursts of sound waves that can reveal even quiet submarines.

Cooper said it was never easy to balance the interests of wildlife with those of national security. But in this case, she said, environmental lawyers have made a persuasive case that the potential harm to whales and other marine life outweighs any harm to the Navy while the court case proceeds.

The lawsuit, according to environmental lawyers, could be settled quickly if the Navy would agree to more sweeping precautions, such as shutting off or reducing the intensity of the sonar when visibility is too low for spotters stationed on deck to see whales that venture into harm's way.

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Baby's rare illness puts parents on a lonely road

He tried taking jobs with other firms. But he missed too many days for doctor's appointments and medical emergencies. Medicaid pays for Ethan's care, but this spring Benoit sold his tools to pay other bills. He and his wife pawned their wedding rings.

The landlord on their mobile home has been understanding. But they've missed payments on their pickup, as well as the insurance on it. The registration has expired, but Shane continues to drive.

At night, he pulls the pickup around behind the trailer, chains it to a pole and takes the license tag inside, so it isn't repossessed.read more