Ed P wrote :
Watching TV, at times I miss a word here and there so I have the closed captions turned on. Seems certain tones or frequencies, not just volume.
IMO, and some folks in the film industry, it's more than that. What
is especially annoying to me, is backgroung music played so loud I
can't hear/understand the actor's dialog. Getting old aint for
sissies.
Why we all need subtitles now -
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYJtb2YXae8
On Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:47:05 +0100, Janet <nobody@home.com> wrote:
In article <18c4d1993cd0eb6c$8819$796307$4236dc63 >@news.newsgroupdirect.com>, restif@invalid.invalid says...
On Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:53:33 -0600, Graham <g.stereo@shaw.ca> wrote:
On 2026-07-22 9:27 p.m., Ed P wrote:
On 7/22/2026 10:20 PM, Leonard Blaisdell wrote:
On 2026-07-21, Ed P <esp@snet.n> wrote:
What do you think of the new low price OTC aid you can buy on line? >> >>>
My hearing is not perfect, not so bad that I want to spend $5000 though.
?? I'd consider the $200 ones though.
My wife has Lexi, and I have Audien. Mine were cheaper than hers. Since
I seldom communicate with people, mine sit in the charger for many
months at a time.
Tonight, I'm buying her some AirPods Pro 3. We'll see. I don't "think" >> >>> that they're hearing aides.
All of this stuff isn't very expensive, compared to other stuff that >> >>> requires an audiologist.
Mine do make me hear better, but I don't care.
I have no problem with normal conversation or listening to music.
Watching TV, at times I miss a word here and there so I have the closed
captions turned on.? Seems certain tones or frequencies, not just volume.
It's more than likely the poor diction of so many actors these days.
That's what my uni teacher father said about students for years. Until
he found out he was going pretty deaf :)
"uni teacher"?
Indeed.
In article <18c4fe1564e0013e$233$989275$4056de03
@news.newsgroupdirect.com>, restif@invalid.invalid says...
On Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:47:05 +0100, Janet <nobody@home.com> wrote:
In article <18c4d1993cd0eb6c$8819$796307$4236dc63
@news.newsgroupdirect.com>, restif@invalid.invalid says...
On Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:53:33 -0600, Graham <g.stereo@shaw.ca> wrote:
On 2026-07-22 9:27 p.m., Ed P wrote:
On 7/22/2026 10:20 PM, Leonard Blaisdell wrote:
On 2026-07-21, Ed P <esp@snet.n> wrote:
What do you think of the new low price OTC aid you can buy on line? >>>>>>>
My hearing is not perfect, not so bad that I want to spend $5000 though.
ÿÿ I'd consider the $200 ones though.
My wife has Lexi, and I have Audien. Mine were cheaper than hers. Since >>>>>>> I seldom communicate with people, mine sit in the charger for many >>>>>>> months at a time.
Tonight, I'm buying her some AirPods Pro 3. We'll see. I don't "think" >>>>>>> that they're hearing aides.
All of this stuff isn't very expensive, compared to other stuff that >>>>>>> requires an audiologist.
Mine do make me hear better, but I don't care.
I have no problem with normal conversation or listening to music.
Watching TV, at times I miss a word here and there so I have the closed >>>>>> captions turned on.ÿ Seems certain tones or frequencies, not just volume.
It's more than likely the poor diction of so many actors these days.
That's what my uni teacher father said about students for years. Until >>>> he found out he was going pretty deaf :)
"uni teacher"?
Indeed.
He teaches people to ride a unicycle?
Janet
On 7/24/2026 4:54 PM, Janet wrote:
In article <18c4fe1564e0013e$233$989275$4056de03
@news.newsgroupdirect.com>, restif@invalid.invalid says...
On Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:47:05 +0100, Janet <nobody@home.com> wrote:
In article <18c4d1993cd0eb6c$8819$796307$4236dc63
@news.newsgroupdirect.com>, restif@invalid.invalid says...
That's what my uni teacher father said about students for years. Until >>>>> he found out he was going pretty deaf :)
"uni teacher"?
Indeed.
He teaches people to ride a unicycle?
Janet
It does take training. My son had a patient in the ER that fell over on
a 15' high unicycle. Serious injuries.
Minden <nev@a.da> posted:
On Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:35:07 GMT
dsi1 <user4746@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:
Ed P <esp@snet.n> posted:
On 7/22/2026 10:20 PM, Leonard Blaisdell wrote:
On 2026-07-21, Ed P <esp@snet.n> wrote:
What do you think of the new low price OTC aid you can buy on
line?
My hearing is not perfect, not so bad that I want to spend
$5000 though. I'd consider the $200 ones though.
My wife has Lexi, and I have Audien. Mine were cheaper than
hers. Since I seldom communicate with people, mine sit in the
charger for many months at a time.
Tonight, I'm buying her some AirPods Pro 3. We'll see. I don't "think" that they're hearing aides.
All of this stuff isn't very expensive, compared to other
stuff that requires an audiologist.
Mine do make me hear better, but I don't care.
I have no problem with normal conversation or listening to
music.
Watching TV, at times I miss a word here and there so I have the
closed captions turned on. Seems certain tones or frequencies,
not just volume.
The AirPods are nice if you have trouble with phone calls. The
audio gets streamed to both ears and cut out ambient sounds which
is a big help. They would be good for watching TV and movies in
theaters if you find that environment to be too loud. These
things are useful if you know how to use them. Most things are
useful if you know how to use them.
But they can be a real PITA to keep lodged in certain ear canals.
I orefer Skokz:
https://www.amazon.com/Shokz-OpenRun-Pro-Conduction-Built/dp/B09BVXT8TJ
Open-Ear Comfort - OpenRun Pro features our best fit yet. Avoid the discomfort of in-ear headphones with our bud-free design. These
headphones stay put during any workout. Includes Shokz headband
Safety & Connection - OpenRun Pro ensures you enjoy your favorite
audio with awareness of your environment for improved connection
and safety compared to traditional earbuds or over-ear headphones
Premium Sound Quality - Experience premium audio delivered through
your cheekbone with our 9th bone conduction technology. Engineered
with Shokz TurboPitch technology, OpenRun Pro headset features our
best listening experience with clear sound, powerful volume, and a
rich bass Secure Fit - A lightweight, wraparound titanium frame
keeps your wireless headphones stable and in place during intense
training 10 Hours of Music & Calls - Enjoy ten continuous hours of
music, calls and podcasts with our Bluetooth headphones. OpenRun
Pro also features a 5-minute quick charge for up to 1.5 hours of
battery life
Bone conduction headsets are interesting. I don't think people
interested in premium audio would be interested in them but if you're interested in comfort and being aware of your surroundings, it could
be a good option. If you have a conductive hearing loss, it might be
a cost effective hearing solution.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/conductive-hearing-loss
On 7/24/2026 4:54 PM, Janet wrote:
In article <18c4fe1564e0013e$233$989275$4056de03 @news.newsgroupdirect.com>, restif@invalid.invalid says...
On Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:47:05 +0100, Janet <nobody@home.com> wrote:
In article <18c4d1993cd0eb6c$8819$796307$4236dc63
@news.newsgroupdirect.com>, restif@invalid.invalid says...
On Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:53:33 -0600, Graham <g.stereo@shaw.ca>
wrote:
On 2026-07-22 9:27 p.m., Ed P wrote:
On 7/22/2026 10:20 PM, Leonard Blaisdell wrote:
On 2026-07-21, Ed P <esp@snet.n> wrote:
What do you think of the new low price OTC aid you can buy
on line?
My hearing is not perfect, not so bad that I want to spend
$5000 though. I'd consider the $200 ones though.
My wife has Lexi, and I have Audien. Mine were cheaper than
hers. Since I seldom communicate with people, mine sit in the
charger for many months at a time.
Tonight, I'm buying her some AirPods Pro 3. We'll see. I
don't "think" that they're hearing aides.
All of this stuff isn't very expensive, compared to other
stuff that requires an audiologist.
Mine do make me hear better, but I don't care.
I have no problem with normal conversation or listening to
music.
Watching TV, at times I miss a word here and there so I have
the closed captions turned on.ÿ Seems certain tones or
frequencies, not just volume.
It's more than likely the poor diction of so many actors these
days.
That's what my uni teacher father said about students for years.
Until he found out he was going pretty deaf :)
"uni teacher"?
Indeed.
He teaches people to ride a unicycle?
Janet
It does take training. My son had a patient in the ER that fell over
on a 15' high unicycle. Serious injuries.
On 7/24/2026 4:54 PM, Janet wrote:
ÿÿÿÿ Janet
It does take training.ÿ My son had a patient in the ER that fell over on
a 15' high unicycle.ÿ Serious injuries.
On 2026-07-24 6:39 p.m., Ed P wrote:
On 7/24/2026 4:54 PM, Janet wrote:
ÿÿÿÿ Janet
It does take training.ÿ My son had a patient in the ER that fell over on
a 15' high unicycle.ÿ Serious injuries.
When I was a teen I had a friend whose father could ride a unicycle. He
just had one of the regular type unicycles with direct pedal power, not
one of the extended models with chain drive.
On Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:57:44 GMT
dsi1 <user4746@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:
Minden <nev@a.da> posted:
On Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:35:07 GMTBone conduction headsets are interesting. I don't think people
dsi1 <user4746@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:
Ed P <esp@snet.n> posted:
On 7/22/2026 10:20 PM, Leonard Blaisdell wrote:
On 2026-07-21, Ed P <esp@snet.n> wrote:
What do you think of the new low price OTC aid you can buy on
line?
My hearing is not perfect, not so bad that I want to spend
$5000 though. I'd consider the $200 ones though.
My wife has Lexi, and I have Audien. Mine were cheaper than
hers. Since I seldom communicate with people, mine sit in the
charger for many months at a time.
Tonight, I'm buying her some AirPods Pro 3. We'll see. I don't
"think" that they're hearing aides.
All of this stuff isn't very expensive, compared to other
stuff that requires an audiologist.
Mine do make me hear better, but I don't care.
I have no problem with normal conversation or listening to
music.
Watching TV, at times I miss a word here and there so I have the
closed captions turned on. Seems certain tones or frequencies,
not just volume.
The AirPods are nice if you have trouble with phone calls. The
audio gets streamed to both ears and cut out ambient sounds which
is a big help. They would be good for watching TV and movies in
theaters if you find that environment to be too loud. These
things are useful if you know how to use them. Most things are
useful if you know how to use them.
But they can be a real PITA to keep lodged in certain ear canals.
I orefer Skokz:
https://www.amazon.com/Shokz-OpenRun-Pro-Conduction-Built/dp/B09BVXT8TJ
Open-Ear Comfort - OpenRun Pro features our best fit yet. Avoid the
discomfort of in-ear headphones with our bud-free design. These
headphones stay put during any workout. Includes Shokz headband
Safety & Connection - OpenRun Pro ensures you enjoy your favorite
audio with awareness of your environment for improved connection
and safety compared to traditional earbuds or over-ear headphones
Premium Sound Quality - Experience premium audio delivered through
your cheekbone with our 9th bone conduction technology. Engineered
with Shokz TurboPitch technology, OpenRun Pro headset features our
best listening experience with clear sound, powerful volume, and a
rich bass Secure Fit - A lightweight, wraparound titanium frame
keeps your wireless headphones stable and in place during intense
training 10 Hours of Music & Calls - Enjoy ten continuous hours of
music, calls and podcasts with our Bluetooth headphones. OpenRun
Pro also features a 5-minute quick charge for up to 1.5 hours of
battery life
interested in premium audio would be interested in them but if you're
interested in comfort and being aware of your surroundings, it could
be a good option. If you have a conductive hearing loss, it might be
a cost effective hearing solution.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/conductive-hearing-loss
"researchers found that 19% of schoolchildren from kindergarten to
grade 6 had some type of hearing loss. Among these cases, 93% were due
to conductive hearing impairment."
This is where ear infections and sinus issues really make for tough
times for a child.
:-(
regular type unicycles with [...]
On Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:22:32 -0400, Dave Smith
<adavid.smith@sympatico.ca> wrote:
On 2026-07-24 6:39 p.m., Ed P wrote:
On 7/24/2026 4:54 PM, Janet wrote:
ÿÿÿÿ Janet
It does take training.ÿ My son had a patient in the ER that fell over on >>> a 15' high unicycle.ÿ Serious injuries.
When I was a teen I had a friend whose father could ride a unicycle. He
just had one of the regular type unicycles with direct pedal power, not
one of the extended models with chain drive.
Oh, the type that everybody has, you mean?
a decent hearing aide. Especially [...]
Janet
It does take training. My son had a patient in the ER that fell over
on a 15' high unicycle. Serious injuries.
Minden <nev@a.da> posted:
On Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:35:07 GMT
dsi1 <user4746@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:
Ed P <esp@snet.n> posted:
On 7/22/2026 10:20 PM, Leonard Blaisdell wrote:
On 2026-07-21, Ed P <esp@snet.n> wrote:
What do you think of the new low price OTC aid you can buy on
line?
My hearing is not perfect, not so bad that I want to spend
$5000 though. I'd consider the $200 ones though.
My wife has Lexi, and I have Audien. Mine were cheaper than
hers. Since I seldom communicate with people, mine sit in the
charger for many months at a time.
Tonight, I'm buying her some AirPods Pro 3. We'll see. I don't "think" that they're hearing aides.
All of this stuff isn't very expensive, compared to other
stuff that requires an audiologist.
Mine do make me hear better, but I don't care.
I have no problem with normal conversation or listening to
music.
Watching TV, at times I miss a word here and there so I have the
closed captions turned on. Seems certain tones or frequencies,
not just volume.
The AirPods are nice if you have trouble with phone calls. The
audio gets streamed to both ears and cut out ambient sounds which
is a big help. They would be good for watching TV and movies in
theaters if you find that environment to be too loud. These
things are useful if you know how to use them. Most things are
useful if you know how to use them.
But they can be a real PITA to keep lodged in certain ear canals.
I orefer Skokz:
https://www.amazon.com/Shokz-OpenRun-Pro-Conduction-Built/dp/B09BVXT8TJ
Open-Ear Comfort - OpenRun Pro features our best fit yet. Avoid the discomfort of in-ear headphones with our bud-free design. These
headphones stay put during any workout. Includes Shokz headband
Safety & Connection - OpenRun Pro ensures you enjoy your favorite
audio with awareness of your environment for improved connection
and safety compared to traditional earbuds or over-ear headphones
Premium Sound Quality - Experience premium audio delivered through
your cheekbone with our 9th bone conduction technology. Engineered
with Shokz TurboPitch technology, OpenRun Pro headset features our
best listening experience with clear sound, powerful volume, and a
rich bass Secure Fit - A lightweight, wraparound titanium frame
keeps your wireless headphones stable and in place during intense
training 10 Hours of Music & Calls - Enjoy ten continuous hours of
music, calls and podcasts with our Bluetooth headphones. OpenRun
Pro also features a 5-minute quick charge for up to 1.5 hours of
battery life
Bone conduction headsets are interesting. I don't think people
interested in premium audio would be interested in them but if you're interested in comfort and being aware of your surroundings, it could
be a good option. If you have a conductive hearing loss, it might be
a cost effective hearing solution.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/conductive-hearing-loss
On Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:57:44 GMT
dsi1 <user4746@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:
Minden <nev@a.da> posted:
On Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:35:07 GMTBone conduction headsets are interesting. I don't think people
dsi1 <user4746@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:
Ed P <esp@snet.n> posted:
On 7/22/2026 10:20 PM, Leonard Blaisdell wrote:
On 2026-07-21, Ed P <esp@snet.n> wrote:
What do you think of the new low price OTC aid you can buy on
line?
My hearing is not perfect, not so bad that I want to spend
$5000 though. I'd consider the $200 ones though.
My wife has Lexi, and I have Audien. Mine were cheaper than
hers. Since I seldom communicate with people, mine sit in the
charger for many months at a time.
Tonight, I'm buying her some AirPods Pro 3. We'll see. I don't
"think" that they're hearing aides.
All of this stuff isn't very expensive, compared to other
stuff that requires an audiologist.
Mine do make me hear better, but I don't care.
I have no problem with normal conversation or listening to
music.
Watching TV, at times I miss a word here and there so I have the
closed captions turned on. Seems certain tones or frequencies,
not just volume.
The AirPods are nice if you have trouble with phone calls. The
audio gets streamed to both ears and cut out ambient sounds which
is a big help. They would be good for watching TV and movies in
theaters if you find that environment to be too loud. These
things are useful if you know how to use them. Most things are
useful if you know how to use them.
But they can be a real PITA to keep lodged in certain ear canals.
I orefer Skokz:
https://www.amazon.com/Shokz-OpenRun-Pro-Conduction-Built/dp/B09BVXT8TJ
Open-Ear Comfort - OpenRun Pro features our best fit yet. Avoid the
discomfort of in-ear headphones with our bud-free design. These
headphones stay put during any workout. Includes Shokz headband
Safety & Connection - OpenRun Pro ensures you enjoy your favorite
audio with awareness of your environment for improved connection
and safety compared to traditional earbuds or over-ear headphones
Premium Sound Quality - Experience premium audio delivered through
your cheekbone with our 9th bone conduction technology. Engineered
with Shokz TurboPitch technology, OpenRun Pro headset features our
best listening experience with clear sound, powerful volume, and a
rich bass Secure Fit - A lightweight, wraparound titanium frame
keeps your wireless headphones stable and in place during intense
training 10 Hours of Music & Calls - Enjoy ten continuous hours of
music, calls and podcasts with our Bluetooth headphones. OpenRun
Pro also features a 5-minute quick charge for up to 1.5 hours of
battery life
interested in premium audio would be interested in them but if you're
interested in comfort and being aware of your surroundings, it could
be a good option. If you have a conductive hearing loss, it might be
a cost effective hearing solution.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/conductive-hearing-loss
"researchers found that 19% of schoolchildren from kindergarten to
grade 6 had some type of hearing loss. Among these cases, 93% were due
to conductive hearing impairment."
This is where ear infections and sinus issues really make for tough
times for a child.
:-(
At the same time Tojo was selling hearing services for
exorbitant prices. Thousands of dollars. It has only been recently
that these scammers have been curtailed.
+1. But before breaking someone's fingers, take a few seconds to
make sure they are not blind; nor in pain, nor a stroke nor
cardiac arrest. nor dizzy & just trying to hold on to something,
nor trying to warn you about a venomous snake or bug, or on a
crowded bus as you posit someone pointing a weapon at you.
Make sure they are breathing. (May have choked on gum &c.)
Sometimes choking / pain / dizzyness and even blindnesss are
NOT obvious; it might be the first time for such a symptom.
Speaking is not always possible. Maybe asphasic as well.
Also might be any number of the above simultaneously.
Even thought we "blindies" experience much of the world through touch, we don't
tend to go around touching random strangers just to see what they feel like. I've known people my whole life whom I've never touched. I've never been curious about their faces or bodies.
On Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:25:28 -0500, Hank Rogers <Hank@nospam.invalid>
wrote:
Nicolas Edme Restif de La Bretonne wrote on 7/23/2026 2:58 PM:
On Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:48:17 GMT, dsi1
<user4746@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:
Dave Smith <adavid.smith@sympatico.ca> posted:Maoris do this too. I still see them do it. That's way too close for
On 2026-07-22 4:25 a.m., dsi1 wrote:
I do this thing where I break people's fingers when they touch me >>>>>>> on the shoulder to show the they're just joshing.
Is that an OCD issue?
My guess it's an ASD sensory issue. For some people, even a light touch can be
overwhelming. One has to be careful about who they touch.
It doesn't have to be ASD. Most people have personal space issues and >>>> don't want people getting to close to them or touching them, especially >>>> strangers. I sure don't want strangers touching me.
Da Hawaiians in the old days would do a pretty intimate greeting. They would
press their foreheads together and share the breath of life, called "ha." >>
the white and Asian invaders, I suppose.
Why not? Uncle Tojo is an asian invader, but he does it anyway!
Does he? He also doesn't speak a word of their language. I think he's
all talk.
Nicolas Edme Restif de La Bretonne <restif@invalid.invalid> posted:
On Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:25:28 -0500, Hank Rogers <Hank@nospam.invalid>
wrote:
Why not? Uncle Tojo is an asian invader, but he does it anyway!
Does he? He also doesn't speak a word of their language. I think he's
all talk.
That's a pretty ignorant thing to say. People of my generation, even the >Kanaka Maoli don't speak olelo Hawaii. It was illegal to teach the language >in schools until 1987. The Americans' intent was to wipe out Hawaiian culture >and their history. People of my generation didn't know a thing about the >overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii either. That didn't emerge until the 70's. >My guess is that the white men of Australia want to wipe out the Aboriginal >culture and history from memory too. It's always the same old story, ain't it?
In article <6a610217$0$26$882e4bbb@reader.netnews.com>,
mxduffy@bell.net writes:
+1. But before breaking someone's fingers, take a few seconds to
make sure they are not blind; nor in pain, nor a stroke nor
cardiac arrest. nor dizzy & just trying to hold on to something,
nor trying to warn you about a venomous snake or bug, or on a
crowded bus as you posit someone pointing a weapon at you.
Make sure they are breathing. (May have choked on gum &c.)
Sometimes choking / pain / dizzyness and even blindnesss are
NOT obvious; it might be the first time for such a symptom.
Speaking is not always possible. Maybe asphasic as well.
Also might be any number of the above simultaneously.
Even thought we "blindies" experience much of the world through
touch, we don't tend to go around touching random strangers just to
see what they feel like. I've known people my whole life whom I've
never touched. I've never been curious about their faces or bodies.
Nicolas Edme Restif de La Bretonne <restif@invalid.invalid> posted:
On Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:25:28 -0500, Hank Rogers
<Hank@nospam.invalid> wrote:
Nicolas Edme Restif de La Bretonne wrote on 7/23/2026 2:58 PM:
On Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:48:17 GMT, dsi1
<user4746@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:
Dave Smith <adavid.smith@sympatico.ca> posted:
On 2026-07-22 4:25 a.m., dsi1 wrote:
I do this thing where I break people's fingers when they
touch me on the shoulder to show the they're just joshing.
Is that an OCD issue?
My guess it's an ASD sensory issue. For some people, even a
light touch can be overwhelming. One has to be careful about
who they touch.
It doesn't have to be ASD. Most people have personal space
issues and don't want people getting to close to them or
touching them, especially strangers. I sure don't want
strangers touching me.
Da Hawaiians in the old days would do a pretty intimate
greeting. They would press their foreheads together and share
the breath of life, called "ha."
Maoris do this too. I still see them do it. That's way too close
for the white and Asian invaders, I suppose.
Why not? Uncle Tojo is an asian invader, but he does it anyway!
Does he? He also doesn't speak a word of their language. I think
he's all talk.
That's a pretty ignorant thing to say. People of my generation, even
the Kanaka Maoli don't speak olelo Hawaii. It was illegal to teach
the language in schools until 1987. The Americans' intent was to wipe
out Hawaiian culture and their history. People of my generation
didn't know a thing about the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii
either. That didn't emerge until the 70's. My guess is that the white
men of Australia want to wipe out the Aboriginal culture and history
from memory too. It's always the same old story, ain't it?
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/06/makana-eyre-how-an-1896-ban-failed-to-kill-the-hawaiian-language/
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