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Busy does not begin to describe it! I have been in "mad painter mode" for about 8 weeks. On average, we are talking 6-10 large scale paintings per week from start to finish. I have picked up five new galleries this summer which meant I had to really get on it in order to create that kind of inventory. Great problem... but still exhausting! If you are in the market, there is a ton of new work out there to choose from.
Since there is only one of me, I have had the wonderful help of a great assistant (Lauren, you're simply the best). She has been keeping up my blog posts, among other things, while I am furiously painting. I haven't gotten to make any comments lately since I have not been doing the posting. I wanted to fill you in, in case someone out there is actually interested!!
These recent paintings are mostly referring to the idea of relishing in the luxury of space. We have recently moved, and I can't get used to the comfort of the room we now have compared to what we did live with. It has been very inspiring for my paintings, and the joy that came along with our new home (and my new studio) is translated in there, too. I am enjoying using even more expressive mark making and clearer color schemes with bright, intense shades of white. Some of my paintings are still contributing to the Play Time series, but most are a part of an ever evolving series, Expressions of Space.
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I was having coffee and reading at Panera's when a young couple took the table next to mine. The man was eating a sandwich while the woman checked her text messages, occasionally sharing with the man some item she found.
Although I was interested in my book, I was suddenly jolted when the woman held up her phone and announced to the man that, "Steve is going to have a girlfriend by Friday." The man just grunted between bites of the turkey-bacon sandwich. I went back to reading.
But the overheard line from this woman bounced around my head. How can someone proclaim on Tuesday that he would have a girlfriend by Friday? Is this man so irresistible that he can attract anyone he wants? And is it the same to say that having a lady friend at some gathering on Friday is, in fact, a girl friend?
In truth, Steve's dating plan doesn't matter to me. What is important is that hearing just one line in a conversation can be confusing. Knowing only a little about a situation or a person does not mean that we really know anything at all. Truly knowing someone, like being known by someone, is much deeper than having just a bit of information.
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Avengers: Infinity War is the film that Disney's been building the Marvel Cinematic Universe toward for 10 years now. Incredibly, the star-studded cast will bring several dozen of America's most popular superheroes together for one epic, two-hour-and-40-minute showdown against the supervillain Thanos as he tries to obtain all six Infinity Stones. Here's everything you need to know about the third Avengers film before it hits theaters.
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Dear SBC Family,
Each year, Second Baptist Church (SBC) partners with the First Ladies Health Initiative - a national effort to improve the health of minority communities, sponsored by Walgreens™. This unique event provides the Santa Ana and neighboring Orange County communities with opportunities to receive FREE health screenings, local health & safety resources, and access to in-person health providers and specialists.
As you know, this is a family-friendly event and will take place at North Campus, Sunday, April 22, 2018! Our goal is to have 500 community members participate in this year's event, and through your assistance, we can exceed this goal! Please invite friends, family, and friends that ARE family, to enjoy an afternoon filled with food, fellowship and fun for all ages.
Thank you in advance for sharing the GOOD NEWS and join us, as we seek to share Christ, build believers, and care for all members of the SBC community.
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Best Hearing Aids Brands
Over 36 million Americans experience some degree of hearing loss, and hearing aids – small sound amplification devices worn inside or around a person's ear – are one of the most common ways people manage it. Today, the need for hearing aids is growing as more people are diagnosed with hearing loss each year.
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Comfortable and discreet hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss. Prices start at $1,650 with discounts available during certain promotional periods. Order online and have them delivered to your door.
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|Miracle-Ear Hearing Aids
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Choose from 10 hearing aid models from $1000-$4000. Top models offer rechargeable hearing aids, Bluetooth capability, speech isolation and remote control. Adjust settings with a simple button or switch.
|Zounds Hearing Aids
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Choose from four models featuring noise reduction, feedback cancellation and improved speech intelligibility. Prices average $2,300. Models come equipped with a button or switch control, and remote and Bluetooth are optional.
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Choose from three models starting at $699. Fully customizable, buyers can choose size, shape, hearing loss level and button or remote control. All hearing aids offer wind block, Bluetooth capability and a 2-3 year warranty.
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Available in seven styles, prices range from $995-$4000. Advanced technology promises clear sound, speech intelligibility and 360-degree awareness. Hearing aids are controlled by button or switch with an optional remote.
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Choose from nine styles in a variety of colors. Starting at $1899, features include binaural directionality, noise reduction and smartphone control. Remote control and wireless charging options available.
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Choose from four models plus a customizable version. Hearing aids feature smart technology that adapts to your preferences over time. They also feature Bluetooth capability, button control and app and remote options.
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Offering 16 adult models and five for youth, hearing aids feature a 360-degree soundscape, tinnitus relief and rechargeable batteries. Starting at $1599, models offer switch control, remote control and Bluetooth capability.
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Choose from over six models starting at $1799. Hearing aids offer speech intelligibility, feedback cancellation and wax resistance. Along with button and switch control, options for iPhone and remote control are available.
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Choose from six styles. Starting at $999, features include wireless charging, remote control and Bluetooth compatibility. Free product demonstrations, hearing test, cleanings, and loss and damage coverage available.
About hearing aids
What is a hearing aid?
Hearing aids are small electronic devices that make it easier for wearers to hear the variety of sounds around them. Hearing aids help people hear their loved ones, listen to their favorite music or movies and be more aware of the environment around them. Hearing aids are different from cochlear implants, which are designed to help people with profound hearing loss. Another similar but different product is a sound amplification device, which is used primarily for amplifying certain sounds in quiet environments. Though they might seem similar to hearing aids, sound amplification devices are not substitutes for hearing aids.
How do hearing aids work?
Hearing aids consist of four basic parts: a microphone, amplifier, receiver and battery. The microphone picks up sound waves from the wearer's environment, converts the sound waves into electrical signals and sends them to the amplifier. The amplifier boosts the power of the signals and sends them to the inner ear and brain. For this process to work, a small battery must power the hearing aid.
The battery is one of the most essential parts of a hearing aid. Without it, the hearing aid won't work. Hearing aids with larger batteries tend to last longer—up to two weeks in some cases. Smaller batteries can work for three to five days and are often rechargeable. The chart below details the average lifespan of hearing aids according to their battery size:
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For sound to travel through a hearing aid, it must begin at the microphone. The microphone picks up sound waves created by the wearer's surroundings. Some hearing aids feature a directional microphone, which focuses on picking up the sound directly in front of the wearer. Other microphones are designed to pick up sounds from multiple directions. The next step is determined by whether a hearing aid is digital or analog.
In digital hearing aids, the sound waves will be analyzed by a processing chip, which will select whether sound waves should be amplified or neutralized. The selected sound waves will be sent to an amplifier. In analog hearing aids, the sound waves will go straight to an amplifier without being analyzed. The amplifier will strengthen the signals and send them to a receiver (or speaker). In an in-the-ear hearing aid (ITE), the signals are sent through a tube in the ear mold, which rests in the ear canal. In a behind-the-ear hearing aid (BTE), the sounds are sent through a thin wire to a receiver in the ear. The inner ear then translates those sounds into electrical impulses, which are processed by the brain.
Hearing aid types
When choosing a hearing aid, one of the most important considerations is how it fits on a person's ear. Whether you buy hearing aids online or by visiting your local audiologist, it's important to make sure the fit is right. The fit of a hearing aid not only affects the way it feels but also how it works. Different fits are better for different types of hearing difficulties.
- Open-fit hearing aids: Open-fit hearing aids are designed to fit behind your ear and are much smaller than standard behind the ear versions. The typical design uses a small tube or wire to transfer sound to the ear canal, which makes them less noticeable than other types of hearing aids. They also cancel noise feedback.
- Behind-the-ear hearing aids (BTE): Behind-the-ear hearing aids are plastic and rest behind the wearer's ear. They are often used for children because they are easy to wear on different ear types and easy to clean. They have a small plastic tube that connects them to a rubber ear mold that sits inside the outer ear and ear canal. BTE hearing aids are larger than other types of hearing aids and offer a high level of amplification.
- On-the-ear hearing aids (OTE): These are smaller versions of the behind-the-ear hearing aids that are less visible and offer increased comfort. They are sometimes called open-fit behind-the-ear hearing aids.
- In-the-ear hearing aids (ITE): This type of hearing aid sits in the outer portion of the ear, making it easy to insert and remove. It's more visible than some of the smaller styles but can offer extra sound features. This model is a good option for those with mild to severe hearing loss.
- In-the-canal hearing aids (ITC): ITC hearing aids are a discreet option that show only a small portion of the hearing aid outside the ear canal. They stay in place well but may not offer as many features as larger styles. ITC hearing aids are a great option for mild to moderately severe hearing impairment. ITC hearing aids come in two sizes, usually referred to as canal and completely-in-canal hearing aids.
- Invisible-in-the-canal (IIC): IIC hearing aids are custom-fitted and placed farther down in the ear canal, making them virtually invisible. They can provide natural sound but may lack the directionality of more visible styles. They work well for mild to moderate hearing loss.
- Completely-in-canal (CIC): Designed to mold inside the ear canal, this is one of the most unobtrusive designs available. It's less visible than many other styles, but it doesn't offer the volume control and amplification levels available on other types of hearing aids. It is a good choice for those with mild to moderate hearing loss.
- Receiver-in-canal (RIC): RICs rest behind the ear like BTEs, but they typically have a smaller casing and are connected with wires instead of tubing. The design may get clogged more easily than some others, but it offers wearers the advantage of creating less distortion. It's a good choice for those with mild to severe hearing loss.
Analog vs. digital hearing aids
What is a conventional analog hearing aid?
Conventional analog hearing aids work by making sound waves louder. They are not able to distinguish between speech and noise. These hearing aids have become less popular as digital hearing aids have developed, and they are no longer available for purchase in most areas.
What is a digital hearing aid?
A digital hearing aid is designed with digital circuitry that works by breaking up sounds waves before they are amplified. Digital technology can be used in many different types of hearing aids and has the benefit of providing a more flexible, personalized hearing system than a traditional analog style. They are also designed with computer chips that help distinguish speech from other sounds.
What is the difference between an analog and digital hearing aid?
Hearing aids are made with two types of technology: analog and digital. Analog hearing aids are less popular in today's market and generally cost less than digital hearing aids. Analog hearing aids amplify all of the sound waves in an environment (both speech and unwanted noise). More advanced analog hearing aids may have settings for different environments, which allows users to switch from one setting in a quiet location, such as a library, to a different setting in a noisy location, such as a concert hall.
Digital hearing aids do more than amplify sound. They separate speech from noise. Digital hearing aids can analyze and separate sound waves according to their pitch to amplify the more desirable ones. This extra process reduces background noise, like restaurant chatter, or high-frequency white noise, such as the hiss of an A/C unit. This added feature makes digital hearing aids more popular among consumers but also more expensive.
Hearing aid features
Besides knowing the cost of hearing aids, it's also important to know what to look for in hearing aids. The best hearing aids reduce feedback and irrelevant background noise, enhance speech and use innovative technology. A hearing aid with these features will help ensure you have an optimal experience:
Digital noise reduction (DNR)
For those without hearing loss, the brain automatically filters out background noise. People with hearing loss, however, have more difficulty homing in on specific sounds, such as the voice of someone speaking to them in a crowded room. Hearing aids help by amplifying sound, but they don't distinguish between important sounds you need to hear and distracting background noise. Hearing aids with the ability to reduce background noise can improve your ability to hear the right sounds, such as people speaking to you, while drowning out the unnecessary sounds around you.
- Directional microphone: A directional microphone reduces noise that comes in from the sides and back and amplifies the sound from the front. Some high-tech hearing aids can adapt the direction of the microphone automatically by mapping and responding to the sounds in a person's environment.
- Multiple channels: In order to reduce unavoidable ambient noise, such as the whirring of fans or humming of machines, many hearing aids are equipped with multiple channels. Channels that pick up ambient sound are reduced, while other channels that amplify speech or voice sounds are prioritized.
- Wind noise manager: Wind blowing across a hearing aid produces a loud and distracting sound, just like blowing directly into a microphone. Many hearing aids are equipped with electronic features that can reduce extra sound created by blowing wind.
Feedback Suppression
Electronic interference can cause hearing aids to emit an unpleasant, high-pitched, whistling sound. Many hearing aids are now equipped with technology to reduce such problems.
- Feedback reduction technology: While the fit or shape of a hearing aid can help control feedback, there is now technology that can help reduce feedback as well. This feedback suppression technology requires a calibration test, after which it is able to detect and reduce feedback.
- Proper fitting: Feedback in hearing aids can happen when sounds leak back to a hearing aid's microphone. The better your ear mold fits, the less likely it is to produce feedback, since feedback can happen when sound waves move through the ear canal around the hearing aid. Growing children or adults who have recently lost weight may find that their hearing aid mold needs to be resized to avoid feedback.
Directional Microphone
In addition to reducing background noise, many hearing aids are outfitted with technology that helps them enhance speech. This technology can help people listen to others' voices and noises they intend to hear.
- Speech detecting directionality: In addition to reducing noise from the sides and behind a listener, the directional microphone increases the sound of noise in front of a wearer. This is a great help in situations where a speaker will be across from you, such as in a classroom setting or when sitting across from a loved one at a table. Some devices are equipped with technology that allows them to detect speech sounds and amplify those while suppressing other sounds.
- Wide dynamic range compression: This feature helps increase quiet sounds more than loud sounds so that listeners can hear voices and conversations, which are often lower in volume than unnecessary background or atmospheric noise.
Programmable hearing aids
Programmable hearing aids are digital hearing aids that can be programmed with different settings for different environments with varying noise levels and acoustics, such as a classroom or restaurant. If the hearing aids are kept at a constant volume, they can be too quiet in some settings and uncomfortably loud in others.
- Pre-programmed hearing aids: The simplest hearing aids come pre-programmed by your audiologist or hearing aid specialist at a volume that is recommended for your level of hearing loss. For example, children's hearing aids are typically pre-programmed to prevent children from inadvertently turning the volume up too loud and damaging their eardrums.
- Button operated: Some hearing aids have a very small button on the earpiece you can press to switch between pre-programmed settings as you change environments. For instance, you may have one setting for the office and another for home.
- Remote control operated: Some hearing aids have separate remote control devices to adjust volume and program preferences for various times of the day. These remotes may also allow you to switch between two or more pre-programmed settings.
- Computer chip operated: Some hearing aids are equipped with technology that senses a change in location and switches programs based on the sounds it detects in the new environment.
Additional hearing aid features
Smart technology, such as Bluetooth compatibility, is making an impact in the hearing aid industry. Some manufacturers are incorporating technological innovations to improve the wearer's experience and the device's effectiveness and efficiency.
- Telephone compatibility: Electronic interference from telephone conversations can cause problems with hearing aids, and many hearing aid users avoid talking on the phone for this reason. Some hearing aids have a special technology called a telecoil that can reduce feedback and increase sound clarity while wearers are talking on the phone. The telecoil transmits sound information from the telephone by a magnetic signal rather than an acoustic signal, which prevents feedback.
- Mobile apps: Some hearing aid companies have developed mobile apps that allow users to program the sound level on their hearing aids from their mobile device. You can also stream music to your hearing aids through the app, receive mobile notifications when you need to replace your batteries and more.
- IFTTT connection: Some hearing aids can to connect to the internet and use a web-based service called If This Then That, or IFTTT. The service uses applets to program your hearing aids and other smart devices in your home to respond to one another in certain circumstances. For example, you may add an IFTTT applet so that if you turn off your hearing aids at night, then all the lights in your home will turn off and your security system will turn on.
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Headquartered in Minnesota, Miracle-Ear is one of the oldest and most trusted hearing aid companies in the United States. Miracle-Ear has been a well-known name in the hearing aid industry since its founding over 65 years ago. It operates both corporately-owned and franchised locations that offer hearing evaluations, hearing aid consultations, fittings, maintenance and more.
- Convenient locations: There are over 1,300 Miracle-Ear locations in the United States, so the odds are good that you can find one in a convenient location. You can use Miracle-Ear's website to find one near you by entering your zip code or city and state.
- Product selection: Miracle-Ear offers several types of hearing aids to fit your needs, including in-the-canal, behind-the-ear and custom-fit aids. You can work with a Miracle-Ear professional to choose the best product for your level of hearing loss, budget, preferences or whatever factor matters most to you.
- Mobile apps: Miracle-Ear developed the GENIUScontrol app for use with Apple or Android smartphones. This app allows you to use your phone to control the volume and programming on your hearing aids. You can also try the GENIUSlink app to wirelessly connect an audio streamer to Bluetooth-enabled MP3 players, phones, television or other devices in order to stream music and other sounds.
- Customer service: Miracle-Ear offers comprehensive customer care packages, which include a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a three-year warranty on most of its products. You can expect the same level of service at any of Miracle-Ear's convenient locations.
- Lifetime service: You will receive free service for the life of your hearing aids. This includes testing to ensure proper functioning, cleaning, fit assessments, ear inspections, battery replacement and more. You will also receive a free annual hearing assessment, checkup and adjustment to ensure that your device is working at its best.
- Best for: aging listeners and people with acquired or progressive hearing loss.
Founded in 1940, Beltone is one of America's oldest hearing aid companies. The Chicago-based company manufactures its own hearing aids and sells them in over 50 countries worldwide. Its target market is patients 50 years old and above.
- Product selection: Beltone has many hearing aid styles available, including in-the-canal, in-the-ear and over-the-ear models. You can work with an experienced Beltone practitioner to choose the hearing aid that works best for you depending on your degree of hearing loss, lifestyle, preferences and budget.
- Accessibility: Because Beltone is an international company, it's easy to find a Beltone location near you whether you're at home or traveling. There are over 1,500 independent hearing care centers throughout the United States, where you can receive a hearing screening, hearing aid fitting and more.
- Apps for mobile devices: Beltone makes it easy to control your hearing aids through several apps available for smartphones and mobile devices. The HearPlus app is compatible with the Legend, First and Boost hearing aid models and allows you to quickly adjust volume, change your program, check battery status and even locate a lost hearing aid via GPS. Other apps, like the Tinnitus Calmer and SmartRemote, can do even more.
- BelCare protection program: Beltone promises to support its customers for the life of their hearing aids. You will receive a free annual hearing evaluation, 30-day satisfaction guarantee, a one-year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty, two-year protection for change in hearing status and many more benefits.
- Helpful website: Beltone is known for personalized customer service, and you can connect with a representative through their website and social media presence. You can also try a free hearing screening on the website and even schedule your appointments online.
- Best for: aging listeners and people with acquired or progressive hearing loss.
Founded in 1943, ReSound is an international hearing aid company headquartered in Ballerup, Denmark. ReSound is one of the largest suppliers of hearing aids in the world with distributors in more than 80 countries and more than 4,100 employees worldwide.
- Heritage: The company was one of the world's first makers of hearing aids and has an impressive pedigree. ReSound was responsible for many industry firsts, like the innovation of Wide Dynamic Range Compression, Digital Feedback Suppression and 2.4 GHz wireless technology. Because they continually innovate, their products tend to feature the latest in cutting edge technology.
- Worldwide locations: ReSound distributors are located around the world, including throughout the United States, Europe and Asia, with locations in South America, Central America and Africa.
- Smart Hearing technology: ReSound is on the forefront of technological innovation. Most of their hearing aids are compatible with mobile apps that allow you to adjust settings on your hearing aids from your phone or Apple Watch. You can even stream music or make phone calls directly to the hearing aid from an iPod, iPad or iPod touch.
- Options for people with profound loss: Many hearing aid brands do not make products that work for people with profound hearing loss, but ReSound ENZO² is the most powerful Made for iPhone® hearing aid on the market. It is ideal for those with severe to profound hearing loss.
- ReSound Up Smart for kids: ReSound hearing aids come in styles for all ages. ReSound Up Smart behind-the-ear aids for babies and children feature a unique surround sound technology to deliver clear sound and optimize language acquisition. ReSound Up Smart also offers other features specifically for young users, such as a battery lock and LED battery life indicator.
- Best for: youth, aging listeners, people with acquired or progressive hearing loss and those with profound hearing loss.
Embrace Hearing offers consumers a discreet, affordable and customized hearing aid that can help with any amount of hearing loss, including severe hearing loss. The company is based in the United States, and they ship their German technology hearing aids anywhere in the world.
- Customized for your needs: Audiologists customize each hearing aid based on the results of their customers' hearing tests. This means you will receive a hearing aid that is personally made based on your hearing needs when you order from Embrace.
- Get a professional opinion before you buy: If you aren't sure which Embrace hearing aid model is right for you after you take your hearing test, contact Embrace. An audiologist will assess your hearing test and help you choose the best hearing aid for your needs.
- Three models to choose from: Embrace Hearing offers three models: Embrace H100 (mild to moderate hearing loss), Embrace H-300 (mild to severe hearing loss) and Embrace H-700 (mild to severe hearing loss). Prices range from $449-$949 per ear.
- Bluetooth remotes: Connecting your Embrace hearing aid to one of their Bluetooth remote controls transmits the sound from your TV, radio and mobile device directly to your hearing aid.
- 45 day trial period: Try your Embrace hearing aids to see if they are right for you. If you aren't satisfied, return them within 45 days for a full refund.
- Best for: aging listeners and people with acquired or progressive hearing loss.
These small rechargeable hearing aids are designed for people with mild to moderate hearing loss. The company is focused on comfort and discretion to make hearing aids that can help everyone. You can order them online and have them delivered right to your door without making a special trip to the doctor.
- Easy to order: You don't need to go to an audiologist before ordering your Eargo hearing aids. Simply call or place your order online and wait for them to show up at your door.
- No hearing test required: A hearing test is optional before you buy a pair of Eargos. The hearing aids are designed for people with mild to moderate hearing loss, so if you fit in that category, they will likely work for you.
- High-quality features for improved sound: Eargo hearing aids have high-quality features so you don't just hear more–you hear better. Features include noise reduction, feedback cancellation, and Bluetooth enablement.
- Comfortable fit: Eargo hearing aids are made from silicone, not plastic, and are designed in a way that allows air to flow into your ear canal. You won't even remember you're wearing them.
- Sound amplification: Eargo hearing aids amplify sound within your sight view rather than behind your ears, which is what many other sound amplifiers do. This gives you a richer hearing experience and ensures you don't miss anything.
Century Hearing Aids was founded in 2010 to provide affordable, quality hearing aids to consumers. Century is a family-owned company with the express goal of putting the customer first. Century is also veteran-owned and offers military discounts to active service members and military veterans.
hear.com is an online company that partners with hearing aid providers and audiologists around the world. It sells hearing aids from all major manufacturers at every price point to help individuals address their hearing loss. It was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
Zounds Hearing was founded by Sam Thomasson, an engineer and medical device developer who has a hearing-impaired daughter and wanted to improve on existing hearing aid technology for her and others with hearing loss. Zounds strives to create hearing aids for today's world, compatible with cell phones, car communication systems and televisions. Zounds hearing aids are available throughout nearly all of the contiguous United States.
- Exclusive technology: Zounds offers hearing aids it has developed internally as well as exclusively licensed technology from Sam Thomasson's former tech company, Acoustic Technologies, Inc. That means you can get products at Zounds that are not available elsewhere.
- Free hearing exams: You can visit a Zounds Hearing Center for a hearing assessment with a licensed audiologist or hearing instrument specialist. Even if you decide you don't need or want to purchase anything, the assessment is always free, and you can come back for follow-up assessments if your situation changes.
- Product selection: Zounds makes several hearing aid models, so buyers can choose the one best suited for them. The Imprezo is a fully-equipped model that comes with noise cancellation technology and is ideal for those with moderate to severe hearing loss. The Arenz is a small, powerful model that is equipped with Tinnitus Waveform to help those who experience tinnitus. The Prezia model offers many programmable channels for different listening environments.
- GlobalEnergy charging system: Several of Zounds' hearing aid models run on a rechargeable battery system. Unlike other types of hearing aids, you will never need to buy a battery again. Instead, you can recharge your hearing aids and remote control each night and they will hold a charge for 18 hours. The rechargeable batteries last the life of your hearing aids.
- Convenience: Zounds is one of the United States' fastest-growing hearing aid companies. There are currently over 200 franchise locations in more than 30 states. Use Zounds' website to find a location near you.
- Best for: people with acquired or progressive hearing loss and aging listeners.
Oticon is a Denmark-based manufacturer of hearing aids. Founded in 1904 by a man who wanted to help his hearing-impaired wife, Oticon is one of the longest-lived hearing aid companies in the world. The company has American headquarters in New Jersey and has long been at the forefront of hearing and auditory research.
Founded in 1956, Widex is a hearing aid manufacturer based in Denmark. Widex is a hearing aid industry leader, ranking among the top six manufacturers worldwide. Its products are sold through independent clinical practices in over 100 countries. Widex specializes in innovative digital technology. In fact, Widex invented the first digital in-the-ear hearing aid.
Rexton is a hearing aid brand and division of Sivantos Group, a major hearing aid manufacturer based in Singapore. Rexton has been creating hearing aids for more than 50 years and has distributors in many countries around the world.
Unitron is a global company that designs and manufacturers hearing aids. Unitron has been in business for more than 50 years and has 20 international offices and 50 international partners. Unitron hearing aids are sold at many hearing clinics and audiology offices throughout the United States and many other countries.
Phonak is an international hearing aid manufacturer with subsidiaries and distribution partners in more than 100 countries. Founded in 1947, Phonak is a member of the Sonova group of hearing aid companies.
HearingPlanet is a hearing aid distributor. While they do not perform hearing evaluations, HearingPlanet partners with hearing clinics to help customers with hearing loss understand their options prior to purchasing hearing aids. They provide telephone and email-based consultations and partner with over 1,600 clinics throughout the United States to help you get a full hearing evaluation from professionals.
Costco is a multinational chain of membership-based wholesale stores with locations throughout the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Mexico, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and Spain. Costco Hearing Aid Center is a division of Costco, available in select locations. Costco Hearing Aid Center offers hearing tests, checkups and hearing aids for purchase.
MDHearingAid is a discount hearing aid provider, specializing in basic hearing aids for the budget-conscious consumer. Founded by an ear, nose and throat doctor, Sreekant Cherukuri, in Chicago, MDHearingAid seeks to create the highest-quality hearing aid at the lowest possible price. The MDHearingAid line amplifies sounds associated with the human voice and decreases sounds associated with noise.
As one of the world's largest membership based warehouse retail chains, Sam's Club offers a range of specialty services to its customers. Some Sam's Clubs feature a Hearing Solutions center, and select models of hearing aids are also available for purchase on Sam's Club's website.
Signia Hearing Aids, formerly known as Siemens Hearing Aids, is the United States division of Sivantos, a global hearing aid corporation. Signia draws on the technological innovation of Siemens, which has been a leading innovator in the hearing support industry since Werner von Siemens developed a telephone receiver for the hearing impaired in 1878.
Founded in 1967, Starkey Hearing Technologies is an American-owned company that partners with customers, manufacturers and facilities around the world to provide innovative hearing solutions for consumers. Starkey believes every person has the right to hear the world around them, which is why they make a donation to the Starkey Hearing Foundation with every purchase made. To date, they have helped donate over 1 million hearing aids globally.
LIZN ApS is a sound solutions company based in Denmark. It has developed a prescription-free, unique solution for individuals with difficulty hearing speech in noisy situations. LIZN Hearphones are simple earbuds that are affordable, portable and helpful for those with mild hearing loss or no hearing loss at all but who simply want a bit of help hearing in crowded environments. The Hearphones are available for preorder and will ship in summer 2017.
- Simple, effective speech amplification: Hearphones feature both advanced sound processing and directional microphones that help you hear someone talking directly to you while simultaneously blocking the sound of background noise. They are great for classroom settings, noisy restaurants, concerts and more. They offer two amplification levels, normal and boost, depending on how much sound amplification you require.
- Affordable and accessible: Standard hearing aids can cost thousands of dollars, which is unreasonable for those who have difficulty hearing only in noisy environments and otherwise do not need hearing support. LIZN Hearphones are available for only $149 plus shipping and can be purchased online without requiring a visit to a hearing specialist.
- Complete solution: When you purchase LIZN Hearphones, you receive two Hearphones (left and right), three sizes of eartips (small, medium and large), a charger, carrying case, USB cable, manual and warranty. There is no need to purchase any additional accessories.
- Color options: LIZN Hearphones offer an attractive hearing solution. They are rounded and resemble typical earbuds used to listen to music. They are available in four stylish colors: antracite grey, cafe latte, ruby red and dark ocean blue.
- No hassle returns: LIZN offers customers a 14-day no-hassle return policy. If the Hearphones don't work for you, you can return them for a refund.
- Best for: people with mild to moderate hearing loss who need hearing support in noisy environments.
Earlens is an innovative hearing aid system that reduces feedback, increases sound frequency range and reduces environmental noise. Earlens looks like a conventional behind-the-ear hearing aid when you're wearing it. But unlike conventional hearing aids that use speakers to amplify sound, Earlens turns sound into light and transmits it directly to your eardrum. This new technology creates a crisper, more natural sound. Earlens hearing aids are available from select ear, nose and throat physicians across the United States. Earlens Corporation is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
- How it works: If your ENT determines you're a good candidate for Earlens, they'll take a mold of your eardrum. Then Earlens will make a custom-fit lens that your ENT will place directly on your eardrum in a painless, quick procedure. The lens stays in place using surface tension, much like a contact lens. A behind-the-ear processor transmits sound down a tube into your ear canal, where it is converted into light that reflects onto the lens to activate your hearing.
- Better sound quality: Earlens hearing aids can help you hear a broad sound frequency range from 125-10,000Hz, more than triple the range of conventional hearing aids. They also deliver a crisper sound with less whistling feedback and less environmental and wind noise.
- Programmable: The Earlens processor can be programmed for various noise environments like a quiet dinner, a loud concert or a classroom. You can choose from four custom programs and 20 channels.
- Rechargeable: You'll never need to purchase hearing aid batteries if you use Earlens. The processor contains rechargeable batteries, so you simply dock the processor to its charger when you go to bed at night. The processor fully recharges in four hours and holds its charge for 24 hours.
- Warranty: Earlens hearing aids come with a three-year warranty. You'll get a new lens once a year during those three years, and you'll also receive free software updates.
- Best for: people with hearing loss who want to reduce whistling feedback and hear better in noisy environments.
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One reason I find educational technology so exciting is the potential to increase equity in education. Last fall, I was lucky enough to come across Mark Warschauer's Learning in the Cloud: How (and Why) to Transform Schools with Digital Media. This book examines the ways that schools use technology and the obstacles to fully integrating it in a meaningful way in classrooms.
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There is some knowledge that needs to be memorized to the point of automaticity, but it's up to schools, teachers, curriculum developers, and ed tech product creators to ensure that these drills and practice are balanced with access to richer problems and learning experiences that allow students to apply what they've learned in challenging and novel ways. Otherwise, the differences between the affluent and the less affluent in the use of technology lead to a widening of the achievement gap.
Reading Warschauer's book not only helped me to better understand the different ways technology is used and supported (or not supported) in classrooms, but also expanded my views on evaluating how we measure the use and spread of technology across schools. Ownership data gives us some sense of where and how much technology is permeating different areas of society, but we need to move beyond ownership data and begin to focus more on how devices are being used in order to ensure technology is being implemented in equitable and meaningful ways.
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Are We All Thieves?
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"I am not getting my money I kept in my shirt pocket." My uncle told us in a whisper. We were totally baffled as how could that happen in a secured family environment like ours. It only pointed to our failure to provide him the necessary security when he had come to our house to enjoy on a weekend. Totally embarrassed my father began to question all of his family members to investigate the matter. During such allegations the needle of suspicion is generally directed towards the menial staff members. Such possibility was, however, immediately ruled out as the only cook cum servant had remained absent for quite a few days at that time with prior intimation. However, we were spared further grilling as the guilty person was soon apprehended. Imagine our surprise when my friend who used to visit our house often was found to dig in a nearby plot of land surreptitiously to hide his stolen money tucked away in a small tiffin box.
My uncle was a teacher and a much unorganized bachelor. Instead of putting the blame on anybody he took upon the lapse on himself to ease out of the embarrassing situation happening in his close association. Though my friend had confessed to having lifted the money from the pocket only to buy a cinema ticket he was let off after a stern warning. The matter pointed to a general tendency among the children to grab money from any quarters to satisfy their cravings for something they do not easily get. The uncle, a very learned and practical man later recounted the whole incident in presence of my father to analyse the events leading to such an unsavoury occurrence and concluded by the famous quote "There is a little bit of larceny in everyone. What keeps people honest is the fear of being caught."
Up to a Mischief
The incident has remained etched on my memory since then and I have seen huge number of such stealing cases in my life. Borrowing books for a day or two and not to return the same in life time is a very common practice. The lenders generally feel shy to ask the borrower, a close relation or a friend, to return and this gives the borrower sufficient courage not to turn up in near future to allow the lender to forget the important object for good. How I have been relieved of my precious possession of lexicons, reference books not to speak of important notes and photographs can make sad but good stories. I cannot but recollect one such loss of lifetime treasure when my cousin brother decamped with an album containing postage stamps of almost all the countries only to sell that off to a local notorious boy to collect a cheap tennis ball. But it can be dismissed as mere child precocity done out of puerile behaviour. But when we hear an aged person making off with a favourite cigarette packet without permission can we remain cool?
When we call an unknown object lifter a thief the same rule does not apply to our dear friends or next door neighbours doing the same mischief as if unknowingly.
Difference between Theft & Larceny
These two words are almost synonymous and they refer to the simple taking of anything of value with intent to permanently deprive the owner. Common examples of theft and larceny may be shoplifting or taking something from a store. Larceny denotes a type of theft. It involves an example of moral turpitude when an individual takes property such as goods or money without the owner's permission for personal use. Theft entails taking property from an owner without permission or consent with intent to use or sale. For an example, a person who steals products from a shop and tries to sell them later commits theft. However, if a person steals property for personal use only commits larceny. Theft is then a generic term describing all property crimes---including larceny. Larceny includes two types: petty and grand larceny. Petty larceny consists of a misdemeanor crime where an individual takes property valued at a small amount. Nevertheless, larceny doesn't include taking other property like real estate.
Avoidance of the law of the country like traffic or income tax rules is common in developing countries but when we hear an organization like Planka.nu has come up in Sweden to teach the interested customers how to ride metros or buses dodging fares we can't not remain silent as this unethical practice if not checked in time might travel to other countries depriving them of the hard earned revenues. Although many countries can claim not having such declared organizations in their places but it only gives credence to the general theft proclivity among human beings. Not to speak of the individuals when we hear complaints like extra billing by reputed firms without delivery of all items or charging more than what is legitimate we cannot decide whether this a kind of theft, sharp practices or just negligence.
Before I conclude I feel enticed to cite another example of petty larceny we often do as a child. While visiting my friend's house one day I noticed a number of chalks in his son's drawer. When I casually enquired whether he had purchased a box full of the material he replied "Oh! Why should I when we have so many boxes of chalk in our class room"?
Arun, different countries and especially different states in the United States have different definitions of theft and larceny. In the U.S. the classification depends upon the jurisdiction of the state, but all include these properties in the definition of larceny.
1. an unlawful taking and carrying away
of property
2. belonging to someone else
3. without that person's consent
4. in an attempt to permanently deprive the owner of the property.
No jurisdictions here carry in the definition of larceny "for personal use." It would be my guess that your country and other countries do use that phrase to distinguish "larceny" from "theft". Except for that one factor, you have a very good analysis of the two crimes. I don't know about the U.K., but U.S. law is based on English common law.
Nice presentation of story and enjoyed very much particularly the difference between the"theft and larceny"which was not cleared before reading of your article which is nicely presented in this hub page.
Stealing a loaf of bread to feed a family is larceny, while stealing that same loaf to sell is theft.
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An insightful look at theft.
I guess we are all crooks to one degree or another, and the difference is only in the level of our larceny. My mother was so honest she wouldn't even pick up a dime on the sidewalk and made me leave it in case the owner came back. This philosophy has followed me all of my life, but I have been known to swipe a pen from a supply cabinet or a pill from a first aid locker, so I guess I am as guilty as anyone else. Great food for thought.
It is sad we have to watch our funds when around certain people. Glad your friend confessed to the theft and hope he learned from his mistake. Yes, the fear of being caught is what keeps people honest. If only people would naturally keep ethical standards without the enforcement of law.
I would hope the shame of getting caught and the values of integrity and honoring another's personal possessions would enter into the fray at some point. Parents need to step in and set good examples themselves.
I didn't know the difference between theft and larceny, so thank you for explaining! Voted useful.
I always check my cash slip and make sure every item is paid for and that I have all in my packet before leaving the store well-mentioned hub.
Food for thought, my friend. As a child I never shoplifted because my parents ingrained it into me that it was wrong. I have always tried to stand by their moral teachings. But riddle me this: We too frequently do not get home with an item or two from a particular supermarket where we shop. Sometimes we catch the item at the car and go back inside and retrieve it where the cashier failed to sack it, but once we are home we are just too tired. When we discover that they have failed to charge us for an item, should we consider it makeup for the items we didn't get or should we go back and pay for it? Again we are usually too tired to go back an make a correction.
I guess we should ask what would Abraham Lincoln or WWJD? Voted up++
Your article is very practical."What keeps people honest is the fear of being caught." I'm sure that this is quite true; everyone faces the temptation at some time. However the values of honesty and integrity also have their pull. Thank you for this good presentation.