Frankie Valli still at the top of his game Oct 10, 2009
A Your vocal cords are like a rubber band. The steam in the shower kind of helps to loosen them up. (Erie Times-News, PA)
'Color Purple' launches Broadway season at Proctors Oct 9, 2009
"The weather is so different when you move from place to place, and the older you get, you have to do more to protect your vocal cords. It's more difficult and it's lonelier, because you're going from one hotel to another and eating out at fast food places.". On Broadway, onstage every night, Fields become intimately familiar with Sofia, a character she calls "more a ministry than a job." But she admits that before tackling the role, she hadn't been familiar with the book. (Albany Times Union)
Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch Feels 'Hopeful' About Cancer Treatment Oct 8, 2009
" Yauch announced on July 20 that the discovery of the cancer would necessitate the and push back their new album, Hot Sauce Committee, Part One, while he underwent treatment. According to a band spokesperson, because the cancer was discovered early and localized in an area that will not affect Yauch's vocal cords, it is believed the surgery was successful. Hot Sauce Committee has not yet been rescheduled. In addition to attending the Dalai Lama event and consulting with Tibetan doctors, Yauch... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Health Tip: What's Causing My Laryngitis? Oct 7, 2009
(HealthDay News) -- Laryngitis is the inflammation of the larynx, which contains the vocal cords. When those vocal cords become inflamed, your voice often turns hoarse and may all but disappear. (MEDLINEplus)
Zach Braff Is Doing Voice-Overs for Toilet Paper Commercials? Oct 7, 2009
Never have an adult male's vocal cords issued so many cutesy sing-songs and plush purrs. Everything I dislike about the schmaltzy, doofus-y Braff seems to have been compressed into this single 30-second performance. (Slate)
Controversy Unlimited: Shall We Tell The President? Oct 6, 2009
Maybe, just maybe a concentration on Gambian killings is a better option to the ruffling of feathers in Ghana; Yaw asks if sitting on a board as an appointee does not engender a quid pro quo on the vocal cords of some people. Or whether Gambia is not closer to Ghana in terms of Agbogbloshie, Akwatia, Sodom and Gomorrah or the invitation of a certain Ohene Ntow when allegations of impending bloodbaths are made while a certain Asiedu Nketia walks free when he alleges that the National Headquarters... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Paramore Postpone Shows Due To Hayley Williams' Laryngitis Oct 3, 2009
" All postponed dates have been tacked on to the tail end of the Brand New Eyes tour, which was supposed to wrap with a November 1 homecoming show at Nashville, Tennessee's legendary Ryman Auditorium. Paramore will now play St. Louis on November 3; Kansas City, Missouri, on November 4; St. Paul, Minnesota, on November 6; Denver on November 8; San Francisco on November 10 and Los Angeles on November 11. In a post on , Williams apologized for the postponements and gave fans an update on her... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Paramore Postpone L.A. Show Oct 2, 2009
" Williams has spent much of the past day about her voice or lack thereof writing that she was visiting a doctor for treatment on her vocal cords and thanking fans for their understanding during the Pomona gig. "I have never felt more support nor have I been more thankful for our fans," she tweeted. "You have no idea how much your encouragement means to me. " The band has not announced a makeup date for the Hollywood show, nor have they said anything about the status of Friday night's show at... (VHI.com -- Music News)
USC's Johnson awake, able to communicate Sep 30, 2009
Johnson is expected to fully recover, Hinika said, but the doctor would not speculate on the recovery prognosis for the player's vocal cords. It may take as long as six weeks before doctors even ask Johnson to attempt to speak, depending on factors such as swelling, he explained. (ABC News)
Do You Want To Be A Basketball Public Address Announcer? Sep 26, 2009
So get that resume ready, come up with a creative 25 words and tune up those vocal cords. . (Gozags.com)
That Mayonnaise Has Attitude! Sep 22, 2009
Listen to the flat, aggressive voice of the announcer, whose vocal cords sound as though they're encrusted in two days of stubble and a pair of Ray-Ban Wayfarers. The evil, bending buzz that opens the adthe song is "High School Hoodlum," by the New Zealand band The Datsunsmakes it clear from the get-go that this product is launching an angry assault on our attentions. (Slate)
Rachael Ray's Vocal Cords on the Mend Sep 18, 2009
Cysts on the vocal cords are relatively common but can be. The causes of these cysts are largely unknown but the vocal cords are in such constant use that they are prone to wear, tear and injury. (ABC News)
D.L. Stewart: Screams rise above the din as forms of expression Sep 15, 2009
It's been around since shortly after the invention of vocal cords. More than a century ago, Edvard Munch turned it into a visual art form and variations of his cheerful little paintings can be found in museums around the world, although you probably wouldn't want to hang one in a day care center or a facility for the clinically depressed. (Florida Today)
The Ghanaian Way: Starve the Living, Splurge on the Dead!! Sep 13, 2009
In some of our funerals, I understand, people are hired to mourn and wail over the dead, as if an effort is being made to announce to the world that all the surviving relatives of the deceased have dysfunctional vocal cords and lachrymal glands. It is my firm conviction that we must honor the dead by funeralizing them in a beautiful and respectful fashion. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Letter: Support ban on pet devocalization Sep 12, 2009
It would make it illegal in Massachusetts to cut a dog s or cat s vocal cords just to suppress his voice. It s really dangerous and cruel. (Needham Tab, MA)
Voice recreated after vocal cords lost Sep 7, 2009
A Masters student at the University of Sheffield has created a revolutionary new technology that synthesizes the voice of a patient who has lost their vocal cords, in order to give them their own voice back. Bernadette Chapman, a cancer patient who had her vocal cords removed, has had her voice reconstructed by an electronic voice replication system ... Researchers took recordings of Chapmans voice before she had a laryngectomy operation which removed her vocal cords after she developed... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Madonna gets running Sep 5, 2009
If you are not in good health your vocal cords will suffer. Everything will suffer. (iAfrica.com)
National guideline released for the treatment of hoarseness Sep 1, 2009
Laryngoscopy is an office procedure to visualize the larynx (voice box and vocal cords) that should be performed if hoarseness persists or if the cause is uncertain ... Surgery is not the primary treatment for most hoarseness, but may be indicated for suspected cancer, other tumors or growths, abnormal movement of the vocal cords, or abnormal tone of the vocal cord muscles. (EurekAlert!)
Scene around the Vineyard Aug 29, 2009
VINEYARD HAVEN - Though his voice is raspy after recent surgery on his vocal cords, Harry Belafonte was looking quite spry for a man of 82. Dressed in a crisp white shirt and summer slacks, the King of Calypso could have passed for a much younger man as he greeted people at Carly Simon s store. (Boston Globe)
Pa. Law Bans 5 Dog Surgeries Aug 29, 2009
Debarking by cutting or injuring the vocal cords. 3. (Click2Houston, TX)
Cathy’s Corner — Grandchildren crack me up sometimes Aug 28, 2009
She is tiny, but she has extremely powerful vocal cords ... Noah, with his over-sized vocal cords, blurted out, MOM. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Giant feet, hands? Blame the genes Aug 24, 2009
The later stages of acromegaly often produce enlarged hands and feet, protruding brows and lower jaws, a thick voice and slowed speech from swelling of vocal cords. When diagnosed, the tumour and entire pituitary gland are usually removed, followed by hormone therapy for the rest of the patient's life. (India Times, India)
Corticosteroid Injections May Be Helpful To Manage Vocal Fold Polyps Without Surgery Aug 21, 2009
21, 2009) Corticosteroid injections appear to offer an alternative to surgery for treating polyps on the vocal cords, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals ... 30, 2005) Dutch otolaryngologist Marein van der Torn hoped to develop a prosthesis that would improve the voice of people who had lost their vocal cords. (Science Daily)
It’s Lambert who rules the stage for Garden ‘Idols’ party Aug 19, 2009
It was Lambert who truly owned the show from the moment he appeared in a cloud of smoke, singing Whole Lotta Love with a full commitment from his vocal cords and his pelvis. He made PG-rated motions with the microphone stand. (Boston Globe)
Destined for the stage (2) Aug 18, 2009
A: Mostly to prepare my voice, I take honey for my vocal cords. I take honey with me. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
"Lips: Number One Hits" Offers Fu... Aug 18, 2009
Aug 17th, 2009 - Start warming up your vocal cords for the performance of your life, as "Lips: Number One Hits" is ready to hit the stage this fall with exciting new features sure to get any party jumping. The newest game in the exclusive franchise takes fun to a whole new level, letting players jump into the game with Avatar integration and unlockable Avatar Awards for you to show off to all your friends online. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Thumbs up '>- Our Opinion: Reopening Barbara Worth for golf applauded 0 Aug 10, 2009
Youths worked hard to learn their lines, fine-tune their vocal cords and build the sets they performed with. Congratulations to all involved. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Doo Wop artists brings stylized sound to Sioux City Aug 7, 2009
"Before the Rer embraced a solo career, Hendricks was a member of The Swallows and recorded with The Flyers. From 1961, off and on, through 2008, Hendricks worked as lead singer with Bill Pinkney's original Drifters and appeared with them on PBS in the ever popular "Doo Wop 51" television broadcast."I rehearse a lot before I perform so I can still carry the notes; I clear my vocal cords with some spray and I drink some lemon tea," he paused. "Sometimes, I add a little shot of brandy. "But it's... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Loudmouths Gather For Thai Screaming Contest Aug 3, 2009
Various strategies for revving up the vocal cords had contestants twisting their bodies and even throwing themselves on the ground. "I just want to be a good actor," said Trirat Yongbreungsa, a part-time English teacher and beauty salon worker from Pattaya. (Click2Houston, TX)
Friends, music help singer Zheng Cao recover Aug 1, 2009
The treatment plan was outlined: 10 sessions of radiation on her hip, followed by 10 sessions on her neck, designed to bypass her vocal cords. Her head was next. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Michael Bolton adjusts to shifting business Aug 1, 2009
I do vocal exercises, opera, don t smoke or be around smoke, not much alcohol, wear scarves and, basically, take great care of my vocal cords. What s your next CD going to be like. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Monday: Sharapova struggles in Stanford win Jul 29, 2009
Still showing the effects of the shoulder surgery she had nine months ago, Maria Sharapova at least has her vocal cords in shape ... BANK OF THE WEST / Sharapova struggles in Stanford win Articles Still showing the effects of the shoulder surgery she had nine months ago, Maria Sharapova at least has her vocal cords in shape. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
BANK OF THE WEST Jul 29, 2009
Still showing the effects of the shoulder surgery she had nine months ago, Maria Sharapova at least has her vocal cords in shape. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Columnist: Sneaky like a cat - catbird that is Jul 25, 2009
This is because of their syrinx, a bird's equivalent of a mammal's vocal cords. The syrinx is below where the windpipe branches going to both lungs, allowing sound to come from each one at the same time. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Beacon Hill Roll Call Jul 24, 2009
Prohibit cutting the vocal cords of dogs and cats (H 344) The Judiciary committee heard hours of testimony on legislation that would ban the severing of vocal cords to suppress the voice of a dog or cat. Dr. Joel Woolfson, a board-certified veterinary surgeon, testified that "devocalization" surgery presents serious risks that can result in death or compromise a dog for life, a point echoed by the adopter of a dog whose breeder had her devocalized. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Jackson estate seeks allowance for children Jul 24, 2009
Mercury Records said yesterday that Nettles has strained and overused her vocal cords because of health issues she has been battling since January. (AP). (Boston Globe)
Sugarlands Nettles to miss 3 concerts Jul 24, 2009
Country duo canceled two shows earlier due to singers strained vocal cords. Sugarland, which includes guitarist Kristian Bush, right,and Jennifer Nettles, will miss three more shows after a doctor ordered Nettles to rest her vocal cords ... Mercury Records said Thursday that Nettles has strained and overused her vocal cords because of "health issues" she has been battling since January. (MSNBC -- News)
Date Lines: News from the Bay Area arts scene Jul 23, 2009
Yauch's vocal cords will not be affected, and he is expecting to make a full recovery. "I apologize to everybody, for anyone who's made plans or was psyched to come to these shows that are coming up," Yauch said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Rapper Has Cancer Jul 21, 2009
He will need surgery and other treatment, but the statement says his vocal cords will not be affected. Yauch, 43, is not only part of the pioneering rap group, but has also emerged as a film producer. (KWTX.com, TX)
Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs, 'Under the Covers Vol. 2' Jul 20, 2009
Hoffs glimmers brightest on Todd Rundgren s Couldn t I Just Tell You (putting the snarl that s always tucked right behind her vocal cords to good use) and a version of Derek and the Dominos Bell Bottom Blues that s loaded with urgency, which means they re playing it correctly. The album s most brilliant move is giving Hoffs the girl s lines in the Raspberries Go All the Way, recasting it into a dialogue between the singers and finally putting both parties on equal footing. (Boston Globe)
Erin Andrews roams the 'NCAA Football 10' sidelines Jul 17, 2009
"You've got to keep (your) energy up all day long, even if you're tired or your vocal cords get a little exhausted," Andrews says of the process. Andrews' gaming resume is short, highlighted by playing "Duck Hunt and Super Mario Bros. when it was really popular." But she does own a Nintendo Wii and hopes to play more. (USA Today -- Tech)
Letters to the editor, July 9 edition Jul 15, 2009
I m fairly certain most people do not know that companion animals are allowed to have their vocal cords cut by veterinarians, so they do not bark or meow. It s mostly dogs who go through this convenience surgery, which is inhumane, risky and painful. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Ousted Honduran Pres. Backers Fear Lengthy Negotiations Jul 12, 2009
Arias was diagnosed with a nonmalignant cyst on his vocal cords last year and advised not to speak for a month, but the spokesman said the president had no plans to postpone talks because of his condition. But Zelaya's supporters at home fear the interim government may drag out the process as a way of wearing them down. (Fox News)
Settlement no closer in Honduras crisis Jul 12, 2009
Arias was diagnosed with a nonmalignant cyst on his vocal cords last year and advised not to speak for a month, but the spokesman said the president had no plans to postpone talks. Sides won't meet to talk together Friday's meetings took place without Zelaya and Micheletti, each of whom met separately with Arias on Thursday but refused to talk together. (MSNBC -- International)
City council cages kennel license Jul 10, 2009
mossomo wrote on Jul 9, 2009 4:51 PM:" When the coverage of City Council meetings gets published under one mainline, multiple topic commentary is invited. Alan-it does not take a dolt to understand the writer made a mistake; but once again, I am [sic] ever grateful you can be counted upon to rub a nose in the simplest of foibles. A pretty safe fact - No one likes barking dogs - especially those folks that operate mass dog breeding facilities AKA puppy mills, which are rampant in Wisconsin, the... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Better Than A Hearing Aid? Better Hearing With Bone Conducted Sound Jul 10, 2009
The study also showed that the sensitivity difference between the BC and AC parts of one's own voice were different for different kinds of sounds, depending on where in the mouth the sound is produced and on the influence from the vocal cords. Also estimated was the difference in sensitivity between BC and AC sound from a surrounding sound field, demonstrating that the BC part was 40 to 60 dB lower than the AC part. (Science Daily)
Zottoli hopes to turn around Trenton Catholic track program Jul 9, 2009
He's got his vocal cords going as a recruiter. "I'm bouncing around the school, trying to get them excited about track and field and cross country," Zottoli said. (NJ.com -- Times)
Editorial: Ban the act of animal devocalization Jul 8, 2009
Devocalization is a procedure done to animals, mostly dogs, and sometimes cats, to cut their vocal cords to stifle their bark or meow. There are very rare circumstances when this cosmetic procedure is medically necessary, but for the most part this procedure is performed at the behest of a breeder or a pet s owner. (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)
Sibling Ribaldry, Precisely Calibrated Jul 7, 2009
Dundas, bald and poker-faced, supplements Collins' clowning by creating an array of sounds with just his vocal cords and a mike. This simplicity extends to the nonexistent set and the basic costumes. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Peterson goes about her life as survivor Jul 5, 2009
She sees a throat specialist this week to see if the cancer has spread into her vocal cords. I have a great doctor, she explained. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
EDIT: Line Of Duty Jul 4, 2009
He could claim to have lost control over his vocal cords while trying to spare society a case of miscarried justice. And he could cite the Jagannadham precedent. (India Times, India)
Augusta Idol audition set for July 10 Jun 30, 2009
Start warming up those vocal cords. WFXG, the Fox affiliate in Augusta, is playing host to the 4th annual Augusta Idol competition on July 10. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Local sleep lab sees increase in patients Jun 29, 2009
Basically it s something in the area between your mouth and vocal cords that, during sleep, is causing an obstruction when relaxed, said Myers. Myers said there is no magic number of sleep hours required each night, but adolescents and teens may need 10-12 hours, although that is not always possible. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
What is the Path to God? Jun 24, 2009
Silence does not just involve resting the vocal cords. Many religions advocate silent retreats, such as Christians, Hindus, and Buddhists. (Suite101.com)
Wife and Man: The dog thing Jun 20, 2009
lol wrote on Jun 19, 2009 10:33 AM:" Keep your chin up Megan. When my oldest son moved out of the house, I decided to help with the empty nest syndrome that I wanted a smaller sized dog. My husband was against it but I told him I was going to get a dog...after all what makes him be the one to decide. I brought home a beautiful little cockerspaniel and he threw such a fit that I gave her away to my sister in laws mother after just 2 days. I was so mad at my husband and after a few days of not... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Scott Rummell is one of the voices behind the movie ads Jun 18, 2009
That s how long it takes him to get from his kitchen, where he starts his day with a hot cup of coffee to warm up his vocal cords. It has taken Rummell years to rise to the top in a tough business. (Boston Globe)
Do Young Apes Really 'Laugh' Like Humans? Jun 5, 2009
Humans also use more regular voicing in comparison to apes, meaning that the vocal cords regularly vibrate. Davila Ross said they were surprised to find that gorillas and bonobos can sustain exhalations during vocalization that are three to four times longer than a normal breath cycle -- an ability that had been thought to be a uniquely human adaptation, important to our capacity to speak. (Science Daily)
Tickled apes yield clues to the evolution of laughter Jun 5, 2009
Orangutans, by comparison, had fewer "vibration regimes" - meaning they could get fewer tones from their vocal cords. Because the sounds of the most closely related apes matched most closely in the analysis of the laughter, the researchers believe the work is proof of laughter's shared evolutionary origin, followed by adaptation to its form in the species we see today. (BBC News -- Africa)
Man Cuts Dog Jun 3, 2009
It's also likely that her vocal cords were severed when she arrived, leaving her unable to bark and howl in her final hours. Pepper spent just one night in the Montefiore kennels. (Slate)
Phil Spector sentenced, may spend life in prison May 31, 2009
Weinberg said Spector had surgery this week for precancerous polyps on his vocal cords and correctional authorities are prepared to deal with his multiple medical issues. "The faster he can get to his ultimate destination, he can get organized and start to live the rest of his life," Weinberg said. (Fresno Bee)
Phil Spector sentenced 19 years to life... May 30, 2009
"He's now 69 years old. His health is not great and all I can tell you is that I hope he doesn't have to serve anywhere near that time," Weinberg said outside court, noting that his client had surgery Wednesday to remove pre-cancerous polyps from his vocal cords. After the sentencing, District Attorney Steve Cooley told reporters, "Needless to say, it's been a long time in coming to bring Mr. Spector to justice -- 6 1/2 years.". (The Drudge Report)
Lawman lauded by peers May 29, 2009
The bullet cut off his airway, shattered his jaw, damaged his vocal cords and nearly struck his carotid artery. I couldn t believe I had gotten shot, he said. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Rusty Sharapova wins; Nadal streak hits 29 May 26, 2009
Unseeded Maria Sharapova tuned up her vocal cords in a three-set first-round victory. (Patrick Kovarik/Afp/Getty Images) By Associated Press / May 26, 2009. (Boston Globe)
Danny Gokey Opens Up About Adam Lambert, Kris Allen May 20, 2009
I rehearsed that scream so much that I really hurt my vocal cords. " So where does Gokey go from here? He's looking forward to recording music that has a connection to his wife, who passed away shortly before Danny auditioned for the show. "In terms of sound, I really want to do a soulful album, but I want it to be a very soulful album with nice beats, like nice Rs and nice beats that get people's heads moving, and mix it with a very, a hint of a Latin vibe," he said. "The reason is, I was with... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Singapore singer JJ Lin's health on red alert May 20, 2009
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