SUMMARY: In honor of National Speech, Language, and Hearing Month, Tech Byte's Patrick Moates hosts a special episode for those with hearing loss. Patrick is joined by ASL interpreter Debbie Rice and Dr. Tiffany Ahlberg from Ahlberg Audiology. Dr. Ahlberg discusses advanced technologies in audiology, including cochlear implants and modern hearing aids. Cochlear implants, surgically inserted, offer an alternate path for sound to reach the inner ear. Dr. Ahlberg also highlights sophisticated hearing aids that feature rechargeable batteries and Bluetooth capabilities, allowing connection to cell phones and TVs for enhanced user experience. The episode is close-captioned for accessibility.

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SUMMARY: Ten Army and three Air Force cadets from the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) ROTC were commissioned as Second Lieutenants. The Army ceremony at Camp Shelby featured Major General Janson D. Boyles, while the Air Force ceremony on campus featured Brigadier General Mary-Kathryn Haddad. LTC Juan J. Ortiz praised the Army cadets for their leadership, and Lt. Col. Sheena Puleali'i commended the Air Force cadets for their commitment. Distinguished Military Graduate 2LT Jeremiah J. Parker expressed pride in his training and future goals. Commissioned cadets include 2LT Miruna Avram, 2LT Braxton Bailey, 2LT Jada Fairley, among others.

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