Two nights ago, Mom said that she used the VRI at the local hospital which Dad underwent some physical check-up.
VRI? I asked Mom.
She said, "You know, Video Relay Interpreting! That VRI."
I asked her to explain how it worked. She explained that the doctor hooked up the connection with the VRI facility in Raleigh, North Carolina and got an interpreter on the TV monitor for Mom and Dad to follow through. The doctor spoke to the interpreter via the voice box, the interpreter then talked to Mom and Dad in the hospital.
It is weird to know that you're talking to a doctor in the same room via an interpreter about 125 miles away. Very cool, though. Mom said she liked it. She said that it is nice to follow what's going on with her doctor.
Nice, but it is long overdue that should have happened ... years ago if you ask me.
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Tuesday, November 09, 2004
Monday, November 08, 2004
Even in 1896, Hearies Pull Dirty Tricks On Deafies
I read the book called "They Did What!?" by Bob Fenster. On page 4 did not surprise me at all. I expected it from a hearing person of any background or any generation. Read this:
"Kid McCoy became the welterweight champ in 1896. Earlier in his career, he had shown what it took to survive in the ring when he fought a boxer who was completely deaf.
By the third round, McCoy had figured out that his opponent couldn't hear the bell. So he stepped back and motioned to the other fighter that the bell had rung to end the round (it hadn't).
As the other boxer dropped his hands and turned to his corner, McCoy jumped in and knocked him out."
How nice is that? Typical hearie.
R-
"Kid McCoy became the welterweight champ in 1896. Earlier in his career, he had shown what it took to survive in the ring when he fought a boxer who was completely deaf.
By the third round, McCoy had figured out that his opponent couldn't hear the bell. So he stepped back and motioned to the other fighter that the bell had rung to end the round (it hadn't).
As the other boxer dropped his hands and turned to his corner, McCoy jumped in and knocked him out."
How nice is that? Typical hearie.
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Only One Day Left To Be 30
By tomorrow, my 30th year of existence will come to an end. Then I shall enter the 31st year of existence. From day one, my life is nothing but interesting. No, I will not trade my dick for anyone else's. Judging on some guys' pleasure and orgasm, I think my dick did a good job. I'd like to get rid of my beer belly. One guy said that he loved it because it is softer than most guys who has one. Ugh.
I talked with my parents online last night for few minutes, via Sorenson Video Relay Service (SVRS). SVRS is absolutely cool. Dad lost 40 pounds! Mom lost 26 pounds! I told Mom last June that if she refused to lose some pounds, she may as well as expect her children to pool some money to purchase the piano-sized coffin for her to sleep in. I guess she got the message. That is great, I'm glad they are getting it altogether and do something about it. It is odd to see Mom talking about which food she needs to eat and not to eat. But that is great, though.
On other hand, I decided to list the Top 5 Hottest Bloggers enough to make my head spin. That person does not have to have a good looking guy but his charming skills has to play a huge role in this.
1. Shane of Happily Stuck in Ithaca -- Shane is simply the perfect gentleman.
2. Billy of Wet Dreaming -- Very sexy, very naughty boy at times but you cannot hate him.
3. Jason of JasonLamberton -- Very fierce, stubborn; a trait I always had weak legs for.
4. Aarie of HushStorm -- Just goofy at times made me roll my eyes and smile a little.
5. That Mysterious Guy of CertainDisaster -- I wanted to see what his eyes looked like, he declined. That, by itself, is mysterious enough to be charming!
Cheers,
R-
I talked with my parents online last night for few minutes, via Sorenson Video Relay Service (SVRS). SVRS is absolutely cool. Dad lost 40 pounds! Mom lost 26 pounds! I told Mom last June that if she refused to lose some pounds, she may as well as expect her children to pool some money to purchase the piano-sized coffin for her to sleep in. I guess she got the message. That is great, I'm glad they are getting it altogether and do something about it. It is odd to see Mom talking about which food she needs to eat and not to eat. But that is great, though.
On other hand, I decided to list the Top 5 Hottest Bloggers enough to make my head spin. That person does not have to have a good looking guy but his charming skills has to play a huge role in this.
1. Shane of Happily Stuck in Ithaca -- Shane is simply the perfect gentleman.
2. Billy of Wet Dreaming -- Very sexy, very naughty boy at times but you cannot hate him.
3. Jason of JasonLamberton -- Very fierce, stubborn; a trait I always had weak legs for.
4. Aarie of HushStorm -- Just goofy at times made me roll my eyes and smile a little.
5. That Mysterious Guy of CertainDisaster -- I wanted to see what his eyes looked like, he declined. That, by itself, is mysterious enough to be charming!
Cheers,
R-
Sunday, November 07, 2004
Vardon Family
My friends and I watched the Extreme Home Makeover -- it was great. Stefan is cute. Lance is adorable. The whole family simply deserved a brand-new home. It was nice of Marlee Matlin to drop in and do something for Stefan.
Two thumbs up for Ty. Ty is hot. If he was loose, I'd hunt him down. And feast upon him, his body and soul. That boy is pure and sweet.
You know, towards the end of the show, Gus, Jason, Marby, Val and I shed a tear -- then Gus pointed it at us that we were sobbing, then laughter ensued -- to a point where Jason wept.
It was so hilarious. Then Gus' mother passed out the box of kleenex, that was overboard as we roared out with heavy laughter.
It was such a fun moment.
Stefan Vardon, you rock.
R-
Two thumbs up for Ty. Ty is hot. If he was loose, I'd hunt him down. And feast upon him, his body and soul. That boy is pure and sweet.
You know, towards the end of the show, Gus, Jason, Marby, Val and I shed a tear -- then Gus pointed it at us that we were sobbing, then laughter ensued -- to a point where Jason wept.
It was so hilarious. Then Gus' mother passed out the box of kleenex, that was overboard as we roared out with heavy laughter.
It was such a fun moment.
Stefan Vardon, you rock.
R-
So Much for Unity
That fool Bush pleaded the voters to unite and work for his 'mandate'. I yawned and rolled my eyes.
Now with the reports coming out:
Montana State Considers To Chop Gay Benefits
More Pressures On Florida To Ban Same Sex Marriage
Karl Rove: Bush To Push For FMA
We should note in our American History books that Karl Rove was the responsible one that fractured this country in half -- and used sexual orientation as a wedge to destroy what America stood and believed in equality. Thanks, Karl.
It is easy to notice that Karl Rove lacked a heart nor a compassion.
Jason Lamberton, care to defend your party's antics so far?
R-
Now with the reports coming out:
Montana State Considers To Chop Gay Benefits
More Pressures On Florida To Ban Same Sex Marriage
Karl Rove: Bush To Push For FMA
We should note in our American History books that Karl Rove was the responsible one that fractured this country in half -- and used sexual orientation as a wedge to destroy what America stood and believed in equality. Thanks, Karl.
It is easy to notice that Karl Rove lacked a heart nor a compassion.
Jason Lamberton, care to defend your party's antics so far?
R-
Stolen from Shane, Wuv Him
This is the way it should be -- considering the divide that the Republicans did in this country -- let's secede from Jesusland and join Canada.
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