Sarah Palin's new book: "Going Rogue" ummm, isn't that a euphemism for unprotected anal sex? wow... who knew Palin had a sense of humor!?-----------------3 days ago
Today Jamie made her last visit to Capitol Hill - for the House side. (Senate side is next once we have a Senate version of HR 3101). Things were quiet because Congress is not in session until December. The staff was hard (?) at work though - Jamie noticed at least a few "while the cat’s away, the mice will play" parties.Jamie visited the offices o […]
A few weeks ago I had my ninth mapping. My audiologist is on maternity leave so I had the pleasure of meeting one of the audiologist legends at the HEAR Foundation whose name I’ve heard for years. Mary Lynn had a completely different style from Michelle from personality to technique. I still really miss Michelle though, and I can’t wait to work with her agai […]
We are a group of Purdue researchers in 3D animation and ASL. We have recently developed a 3D animation-based software tool (the ASL system- Animation Speaks Louder) that allows educators of the Deaf to add sign language translation, in the form of 3D character animations, to digital media.In order for the potential of this system to be realized, it must mov […]
Today, I had another appointment with my audiologist. He took a look at my aids, cleaned them up, looked in my ears and then had me fill out a survey about my hearing aids. I was able to answer positively for all of the questions - I’ve had such a big help from these hearing aids since I got them, and situations I formerly found difficult to hear in are now […]
No matter what reputation we uphold, people like you and me will always pass some kind of judgment. If you, by any small chance, believe that you do not judge, then you are simply a hypocrite, in denial, ignorant and/or delusional. Every history, media, and social aspect have proved time after time that we ALL [...] Related posts:Let's Play By the Rules […]
D-PAN has been presented with an extraordinary opportunity - a generous benefactor will give us $100,000 ... but only if we are able to raise an equal amount ($100,000) by December 21, 2009. In order to meet that goal and accelerate our services, we need your help.
A couple days ago was the Backyard Bang in Denver, and I was deemed worthy to ride in it... sweet. I registered, got my free bottle opener and chapstick, was shown the athlete lounge and totally missed everything that a volunteer explained to me. Even after I told her I was deaf, she still kept looking away while talking. Oh well. My friend explained to me l […]
Something is happening to my hearing.I think I am going deafer!It’s been bugging me for about a week, so let’s look at the evidence?Every day in the office last week my colleagues laughed and joked. Normally when they do this, I can turn around and begin to lipread what’s going on. But last week, I turned around to lip read, lips moved, I heard noise, but I […]
Captioning: Bonus Feature or Required? By Maryellen Sarles November 18, 2009 Imagine that after a long day, you’d love nothing more than to sit on the couch and watch the newest cutesy animated movie from Pixar. No doubt, you cannot be disappointed after all, it is Pixar, right? have delivered pretty stellar movies in the recent past and [...]
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