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Y'all don't know this but I used to have paralyzing arachnophobia. I'm talkin' hyperventilation, anaphylactic shock, can't watch Charlotte's Web, full-on diagnosed phobia. I spent four months in weekly exposure therapy and now consider myself free of that chain. My diagnosis has been officially downgraded to, "Arachno-a-little-bit-nervous." I routinely find spiders in my place, and most of the time I leave them alone, unless they look hobo-like. This morning, I found one above the tub and ...

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Part two: So after they map out what your hearing looks like, they talk to you about it and let you know what's going on. Children are a little different. A four-year-old kid is not going to understand that when they hear the slightest sound, they have to press a button. So depending on whether or not the child is cooperative. If they are, the point is to get them to throw a block into a bucket (or some other version) when they hear the sound. That one is done with the same headphones ...

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My best attempt at transcription: Hey everyone! I decided to voice this one because my ASL is NOT good enough to sign all this. I got a comment on my last video about what happens during a hearing test. Since my major has changed from ASL to audiology, this is stuff I should know. I've done observing with my audiologist over the last week and a half and learned a lot about the practical field of audiology beyond my experience. I'll start off with my history just so it's out there. My dad got ...

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Basic Translation: Hey everyone, I figured it was time for an update since it's been so long since I vlogged. I've graduated from BSU with an associate's in general science so I don't have to take any more boring math or science classes at my new school. You don't have to if you've got an associates. I'm at ISU now, Idaho State University, for Audiology. I found out my hearing was slowly decreasing as I age (as did my Dad's) so I decided interpreting wasn't the best choice for me. I'm not in ...

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Just a quick video that's long-overdue. :)

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Some fingerspelled words for ya and an update on my situation!

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This is the first time I ever reached the diner. I was so excited! I know this isn't nearly as high as some people have scored but I'm pretty happy about it. My Top Ten Scores as of May 8, 2008: 139084304 94282514 91574740 84894254 77078787 74486900 72850923 72211330 72015710 70776350

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One of my favorite games. I'm terrible at it. www.yarukinoki.net

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A simple Photoshop tutorial inspired by a friend of mine. His is in my favorites. This photo is me for a change. And before you post a nasty comment saying it doesn't look natural, read my commentary at the end of the video. Thanks.

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I don't think I have done this yet. Someone requested it, so here it is! :) By the way, for my Deaf viewers, I didn't include captions because these instructional videos are obviously for my Hearing viewers. You don't need to be told how to sign. ;)

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