Deafness

• DDEAF - Deaf Dog Education Action Fund - Non-profit organization speaking in behalf of and assisting in the betterment of life of deaf dogs through education and funding. The site includes training tips.
• Deaf Dogs List - An email discussion group for owners of deaf dogs. Information on how to join - message archives for members only.
• Deaf Dogs WebRing - Index of sites connected through this ring.

• Dizzy's Deaf Dog Resources - Information for owners about canines with this ailment. Also includes a gallery, rehoming section and links to relevant sites.
• My Aussies - Information about 2 deaf, double-merle Australian Shepherds. Also, information on Aussies in general, and pictures of family members and cats.
• Why the Deaf Dog Barks - An article by Gary Wilkes.
• Back In Town - Personal account of training a deaf Australian Shepherd/Beagle mix. Tips and advice.
• Con Dolcezza, An Educated Dog - Personal account of training a dog that is deaf and blind. Includes photographs and links.
• Cricket's Training: Training a Deaf Dog - Illustrations of hand signals, a personal account, and links.
• Deaf Dog Training by Barry Eaton - UK trainer offers tips, a case history, photographs, and book ordering.
• Douglas Island Veterinary Service: Training Deaf Dogs - An introduction and how to make a vibrating collar.
• Introduction to Training a Deaf Dog by Lindsay Patten - Issues to consider when deciding how to train the dog.
• Stacy's Wag'N'Train: Deaf Dog Training - Tips and links.

Measles and mumps on the rise in Wales (NewsWales)
Cases of measles in Wales are continuing to rise on a daily basis and with the count today at 277 the medical authorities remain concerned for anyone who has not received two doses of the MMR vaccine.

So are YOU allergic to your iPod? As doctors warn of 'mobile elbow', why high-tech ailments are on the rise (Daily Mail)
Every time a gadget arrives, it seems to bring with it a new risk or ailment.

Desormeaux is redeemed (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
NEW YORK —- Kent Desormeaux has heard enough about his deflating performance aboard Big Brown in last year's Belmont Stakes, when the so-called superhorse was considered a sure thing to break the three-decade drought in the Triple Crown.

Soundtrack to life is nice, not worth deafness (The Pitt News)
Walking down Fifth Avenue, the average Pitt student is likely to hear a multitude of sounds: the roar of traffic, the quick footsteps of hundreds of students late to classes or seeking solace from the weather, the blended noises of chatter and gossip, even the occasional "Oh God, Oh God, I just failed that test!"

Hearing Loss More Prominent In Men, Says Miracle-Ear (Medical News Today)
When it comes to maintaining their health, men tend to wait for serious symptoms to appear before taking the necessary precautions. Indications of serious physical conditions, however, can oftentimes take a silent form. Take hearing loss: The condition affects more than 31 million people, 65 percent of whom are men, but the signs of the condition are typically overlooked.