The exact cause of his hearing loss is not clear. Doctors say it may be the result of an infection, or a tumor or a combination of things. More tests are needed.
Hempton is self-employed. He says his health care plan does not pay for hearing loss treatment. So, for now, he's directing his attention to completing his “greatest hits” album.
“After I get Quiet Planet finished, out there and I have an economic cash flow to get my hearing back, then we're going to do it. That's the first thing on my to-do list.”
The Sound Tracker says he's hopeful his hearing loss can be reversed. I'm Steve Ember.
And I’m June Simms. You are listening to As It Is from VOA Learning English.
Giving New Life to Yesterday’s Fashions
The clothes at most dress shops are ready to wear, but not at Ginger Root. Charlie Heck is a regular customer. The store’s owners turn old dresses that she bought at a thrift store into stylish new outfits.
“The problem with clothing nowadays is that it seems to be standard sizing. And if you don’t fit into that exact standard sizing that the clothing doesn’t fit well. But then I can come in here and spend a little bit of money and get it to fit my body.”
For her, recycling and repurposing is a way of life. She promotes it as the editor of the magazine Luri and Wilma.
“We profile eco-friendly designers.”
最新
2013-11-25
2013-11-25
2013-11-25
2013-11-25
2013-11-25
2013-11-25