“Education must, then, be not only a transmission of culture but also a provider of alternative views of the world and a strengthener of the will to explore them.” —Jerome S. Bruner (20th century), US psychologist and educator, 19
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Software Updates Audioscan, Dorchester, Ontario, Canada, has released the 2.0 version of software for its Audioscan® Verifit® real-ear hearing aid analyzer. Among the program’s improvements are a real-time Speech Envelope, which offers a cle
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Custom Sleep Plugs Westone Laboratories Inc, Colorado Springs, Colo, work all night. Westone’s custom sleep plugs are made from the softest vinyl earmold material available. They are small enough to cause no discomfort when lying down on the
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Pressure-Free Impression Material Precision Laboratories, Altamonte Springs, Fla, offers Flextime ear impression material. The A-silicone-based, low viscosity material is available in bulk kits, single-use containers, convenient new single-use ce
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Economical Power Instrument Oticon Inc, Somerset, NJ, introduces a new addition to the SUMO family: SUMO E. Economical to own and operate, and easy to fit, SUMO E is a super power, programmable instrument with 140 dB SPL MPO and 80 dB of gain. Co
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Directional Microphone Systems Siemens Hearing Instruments, Piscataway, NJ, offers the TRIANO family of hearing instruments, featuring both TwinMic™ and TriMic™ directional microphone systems. Directional microphones enable users to und
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In-Office Demonstration Program SeboTek® Hearing Systems, Tulsa, Okla, and Energizer Batteries offer a in-office demonstration program designed to stimulate consumer awareness and interest in SeboTek’s PAC (post auricular canal) hearing inst
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Cylindrical Performance SonionMicrotronic, Minnetonka, Minn, offers its newest and smallest Series 8000 omni-directional microphone design. Cylindrically-shaped for for all applications, its performance is consistent throughout environmental extr
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Digital Product Line Starkey Laboratories Inc, Eden Prairie, Minn, introduces Genesis 4.0 digital product line. Improvements in the line include flexible digital platforms and functionality. Products in the Genesis line include Axent II, Sequel D
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Digital Speech Mapping MedRx Inc, Largo, Fla, offers the DSM-PRO™ digital speech mapping system. The NOAH™-compatible DSM-PRO interfaces with most computers via the USB port, enabling use of fitting protocols. Features include live spee
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OHS America has secured its presence in the hearing arena by creating marketing techniques to help dispensers expand their client bases. Doug Jackson, OHS vice president Since opening its doors 5 years ago, OHS (Open House Specialists) Ameri
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Sonion has secured its position as a leading supplier of electrical components in the hearing instrument arena. Sonion specializes in miniaturized components used in creating high-quality sound. The company, which is headquartered in Denmark,
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To ensure the quality of their testing and fitting equipment, the crew at Audioscan designed their own dedicated hardware system to accommodate the company’s software. As hearing aid dispensers know, what will guarantee customer satisfact
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We approach the end of the year with hearing health care issues once again in the news, this time on the floor of the United States Senate with the introduction of the Hearing Health Accessibility Act (S. 1647). Introduced by US Senators Ben Nigh
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Amplified Telephone Walker Ameriphone, a Division of Plantronics Inc, Chattanooga, Tenn, offers the XL-40 Amplified Telephone. The unit delivers up to 43 +dB extra amplification and features a separate adjustable tone control (500-2,400 Hz) for h
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