It is playing on stations in NYC.

John


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On Behalf Of Ron Canazzi
Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2014 8:30 AM
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Subject: Off Topic: Non 24 A Blind Disease?

Hi Group,

I belong to several blind oriented groups, but I don't think this post would
apply to any of them.  This list seems to have very loose guide rules, so I
figured it would find some tolerance and acceptance here.  
So here goes.

Recently, on Buffalo New York radio--principally the Entercom group of
stations which comprise the lions share of local stations in my area, I have
been hearing what sound like public service announcements in which an
allegedly blind male (who sounds so stereotypically blind that he might be a
figment of the imaginations of comedians Cheech and Chong) states that his
lack of focus and concentration is caused by a malady called 'Non 24
disease.'

Supposedly, this disease results from totally blind people becoming
disoriented due to their inability to perceive night and day--sunrise and
sunset.  They refer the listener to several websites--which seem to change
from commercial to commercial.  The latest manifestation is
www.non24moreabout.com.  Previously, the addresses have included
www.non-24.com, www.non24.com and I believe one other that I can't recall.

Needless to say, I am a bit skeptical.  I have never heard of such a malady
and indeed I know many totally blind people who lead normal lives, work and
experience no such disorientation, sleep disorder and lack of focus or
concentration.  When I visit the page, I see a general description of the
so-called malady as well as a push for the prescription of a group of anti
convulsive drugs that are used by people experiencing moderate to severe
epilepsy.

Has anyone outside the Buffalo New York area heard any of these commercials
or has visited the websites and has anyone heard of such a malady and any
preferred treatment?

I eagerly await any and all responses.

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