Welcome to "Now HEAR This"! It's about hearing impaired people, information and how they relate! This newsletter examines issues, products, news and technology for the hard of hearing and is sent only to subscribers.

Hi everybody,

Backyard barbeques. A day at the beach. Roasting marshmallows over a warm campfire. Well summer is here, and I hope all of you have had, or will have, a chance to enjoy your favourite summer activity. For those of you who are still in the midst of winter, take consolation in knowing that while you'll be laughing it up under the sun, we'll be bundled up in our winter woolies.

I hope everyone enjoyed our premier issue of the newsletter! In this edition we will be covering plenty of new topics, such as: wireless communication for the deaf; the dangers of noise in space; ear infections; research on substances that may help to prevent hearing loss; and lots more ...

This month's edition will include:

• Northwestern researchers clone gene responible for inner ear motor ... click here.
• Component of aspirin prevents antibiotic-induced deafness ... click here.
• Can We Prevent Hearing Loss In Elderly Women? ... click here.
• Quiet Down: Adolescents Suffering From Noise-Induced Hearing Loss click here.
• Gallup Survey Shows Moms Are Concerned About Ear Infection Effects ... click here.
• Sudden falls for elderly may be caused by overlooked ear disorder ... click here.
• The Chemical Leupeptin Protects Against Noise-Induced Hearing Loss ... click here.
• Using spatial illusion to learn how the brain processes sound ... click here.
• Manatees are hard of hearing ... click here.
• Concorde to blame for missing pigeons? click here.
• In Space, No-one Can Hear You Speak--And Noise May Drown Out Alarms ... click here.
• Coming Soon ... 
• Hearing Loss Versus Handicap (In Life)
• Special Report - Good News for Hearing Impaired Drivers
• How to communicate with your Audiologist/Dispenser
• Special Consumer Report on MP3 Players for the Hearing Impaired
• Two Hearing Aids or One?

I apologize ... we promised that we would have those articles to you LAST month, but it's been a case of biting off a little more than we can chew! Unfortunately, sometimes our enthusiasm runs away with us. Not to worry. They are all works in progress, and we'll get them to you as fast as we can.

• GREAT NEWS! Someone may owe you MONEY that you didn't know existed! ... click here.

• FREE MONEY - take a look at our tips and tricks!
• FREE video clips -- From Dr. Everett Koop's
  Getting the Most Out of Your Hearing Aids! click here
• Interview with Daniel Allen, Chief Audiologist for Audiotech Healthcare Corp on hearing impairment and protection.
• Real Audio Version
• 28.8K Real Video Version
• 56.6K Real Video Version

• Roaming Phones for the Disabled ... click here.
• New hearing test can improve diagnosis of middle ear disorders - click here.

And now without delay ... Here are the top 5 resources this month at the website. Check them out!

• Ms Ears FAQs - Still one of our most popular resources! Ms. Ears, our Online Audiologist has answered many of the questions you may have about hearing... click here.
• Books, Journals and Videos - Looking for a book for yourself or your child? This is a great place to find hearing-related literature and videos.... click here
• First Hearing Aid - Take a look at this page for great advice on buying a hearing aid... click here.
• The Interactive Hearing Aid -If you've ever wondered how a hearing aid works, sneak a peek at this fantastic flash presentation... click here.
• Now HEAR This! - Did you miss our last issue of the newsletter? Check it out for some great articles and news ... click here.

• Ms Ears' Top Question and Answer of the Month! ... click here

Once again, thanks to all of you who have submitted a survey! Our survey program continues to be a great success!
 

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• Personal story aims to improve 'connections' between hard of hearing and the hearing world... click here.

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Just in case you were wondering what happened to the June edition...don't worry. You're not going crazy! There isn't one. We changed plans a little...no...that never happens...well...maybe, once in awhile. From now on "Now HEAR This!" should arrive in a mailbox near you during the first two weeks of each month. Honest.

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That's it for this month's issue.
Thanks again, and enjoy!

Sincerely,

Hazel Inglis
hazel@hearingcenteronline.com 
Staff Writer & Editor - HearingCenterOnline.com
An Audiotech Healthcare Corporation Web Site

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