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This issue of Keeping in Touch deals with several matters of interest to Prime Time Surfers:

1.) National Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 8th!
2.) A revolutionary and affordable new solution for hearing loss
3.) Another new telephone scam to be aware of
4.) Resources for your kids or grandkids
5.) Your subscription details

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1.) National Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 8th!

In 1978, the United States Congress passed legislation proclaiming the first Sunday after Labor Day as NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS DAY. The purpose of the holiday is to honor grandparents and to give them a special day to be showered with love by their children's children and to help grandchildren recognize the wisdom, strength, information and guidance that their grandparents offer.

We here in the U.S. make a big deal out of Mother's Day, and to a lesser extent, Father's Day; yet, many of us are not even aware that there is a Grandparents Day. It's not a matter that grandparents are not important to us. Maybe we have lost our grandparents, or perhaps we feel that honoring our mothers and fathers on their special days give us an opportunity to honor our grandparents, as well, on those days.

Regardless, why not take a special moment to send a card, drop an email, create an e-card, or better yet, pick up the phone and make a call. And, if you're inclined to send a gift to your grandparents that will enhance their lifestyle, we at www.SeniorSSuperStoreS.com have hundreds of carefully selected products to meet those needs.

If you are a grandparent, stop and give thanks for those youngsters who will carry on your legacy. Perhaps you may want to initiate that call to your grandchildren and brighten both your and their day!

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2.) A Revolutionary And Affordable New Solution For Hearing Loss

We are extremely proud to have been selected as one of the very few merchants approved to feature a revolutionary new approach to the problem of hearing loss. While conventional hearing aids have been around for years, they are far from an ideal solution to a prevalent problem for many of us as we age. They are expensive (although Medicare does help out to a degree), the batteries are costly (no help from Medicare here), often are quite limited in adaptability, cannot be adjusted by the user and are expensive and time consuming to have repaired.

The new Audium 2 uses a rechargeable internal power cell that provides several full days of operation and then can be quickly recharged with the charger that comes with the unit; thus, no more batteries to buy. The Audium 2 delivers crystal clear sound free of background noise with up to 20 times the power of normal hearing aids, and the user can adjust the equalization and power for the needs of each ear. The unit instantly connects to any telephone, TV, stereo or radio, allowing the user ease of listening without disturbing others.

Get the full details of the Audium 2 in our Assisted Hearingdepartment.

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3.) Another New Telephone Scam To Be Aware Of
Courtesy of our friends at Scam Busters, located at http://www.scambusters.org.
New Publications Available from the FCC

The FCC has provided some very interesting information called "Consumer Alerts and Factsheets." It provides information on important telephone, broadcasting and Internet scams.

For example, a new scam alert was posted called "Beware of Telemarketing Scam."

Here's how this scam works:

Your phone rings. The call is from someone claiming to be an official of one of the states' Do-Not-Call registry, or some antifraud consumer group. The scammer asks if you want to be on your state's Do-Not-Call list, or asks you to verify your previous registration on such a list.

As the call progresses, the scammer asks you for personal information, such as your Social Security, credit card and/or bank account numbers, supposedly to confirm that the scammer is talking with the correct person.

The scammers then have the info to commit identity fraud.

Here is what the FCC says about Do-Not-Call registries:

You should not receive a call from such a registry. Signing up for these state-sponsored Do-Not-Call lists is generally initiated by the consumer. It is usually free (or requires only a very nominal fee).

Once you are signed up for such a Do-Not-Call registry, there is no reason for follow-up calls. Further, you should NEVER need to verify your registration with personal or financial information.

For more on this Telemarketing scam, visit: www.fcc.gov Telemarketing scam
For the list of FCC Consumer Alerts and Factsheets, visit: FCC Consumer Alerts

For instructions about how to remove your name from Do-Not-Call lists with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS), a free consumer service sponsored by the Direct Marketing Association, go to HOW TO REMOVE YOUR NAME FROM TELEPHONE CALL LISTS in our Community Room.

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4.) Resources For Your Kids Or Grandkids

School has started back, or will soon resume, after the traditional summer break; therefore, we thought this information may be useful to you.

Do you have kids or grand kids in school? Do they have homework assignments? There are plenty of excellent sites on the Net that will help your kid get the upper hand on any subject. No more homework blues. Start putting the power of the Net to work for your kids with these portals, specialty sites, and mega sites.

If you have a general idea of what you're looking for, Ask Jeeves for Kids is a great place to start. You'll find help that best suits your child and gets your youngster headed in the right direction. Go to http://www.ajkids.com and just type in a question in plain language, and wait for sites to be found.

Search by age groups and browse by subject at this site: http://www.bigchalk.com. It links to Britannica.com, eLibrary, and HomeworkCentral.com.

Kids just want to know more about a certain topic? Need help with reports? Then visit B.J. Pinchbeck http://www.bjpinchbeck.com. This site was created in 1996 by then 11-year old B.J. Pinchbeck. The site is a fantastic example of what kids can do to help other kids.

Child is under 10 years old? Try Education Place at http://www.eduplace.com for help in reading, math, language arts, science, social studies, and includes a searchable database of activities.

If your student doesn't have time for fun, there's a no nonsense site called Jiskha Homework Help http://www.jiskha.com. The site tells it like it is, and even has information on home economics.

And the younger generation thought we were all computer illiterate! Impress them with your knowledge of where they can go and what they can do when they get to these helpful sites. Besides, you may even learn something yourself as you surf around!

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