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From: Jack.O'keeffe@f26.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Jack O'keeffe)
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Subject: Re: Decade Of The Disable
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Date: 5 Jan 90 03:42:35 GMT
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 SW> Speechreading processor activated? Do you regard that as a
 SW> seperate part of you?

No, Steve, all my processors are fully integrated - but they all
need a jump-start with the morning caffeine fix :-) .  They work
much more effectively after that.

 SW> Well, the problem there would seem to be that you rely too much
 SW> on your residual hearing.

Hey, I gotta use whatever works for me.  Every speechreader I know uses
any residual hearing they may have, and it's quite rare to get it all
without a bit of help.  Even hearing people speechread - more than
they realize.

 SW> Some suggestions could be:... "nk" word endings, like "think"..
 SW> you'll notice that the tounge is put to the teeth, then
 SW> withdrawn, but the jaw and lips dont move.. etc.  .  .  .  .
 SW> It just comes naturally and doesnt require thought, when you
 SW> can do it properly.

Thanks for the suggestions, Steve.  I'll work on it.

... Illegitimus non Carborundum!

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