Music and speech May 8, 2009
The recent study, Purves stresses, focuses on the intervals, not the starting tone, or fundamental, which is produced by the vocal cords. "The vocal cords are being modulated all the time, to produce whatever fundamental we want. The musical relationships are not in the fundamental but in the intervals." ... The larynx, or vocal cords, "produce a stream of sound energy that is like what you would get from the reed of a clarinet, a specified, back-forth pulse of sound energy. The rest of the wind... (Why Files)
Questions and answers May 5, 2009
"She is doing wonderful work on tissue engineering in general and repair of damaged vocal cords in particular," Langer said ... Hahn worked with Langer to help develop vocal cords for Andrews, who had her vocal cords damaged by a surgery to remove nodules on them. (The Battalion, TX)
Rock Band superstars make music without instruments May 5, 2009
Her career doesn't depend on the perfect pitch about to flow from her diaphragm and through her vocal cords. In fact, her career doesn't have anything to do with the stage. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Bronx provides eventful hour of primal scream therapy Apr 28, 2009
Instead the Bronx stayed in the scream 'n' slash zone, setting aside nuance in favor of raw sonic assault as Caughthran - who jumped in and out of the crowd without missing a note - flayed his vocal cords in service of songs that lyrically careered from introspective to enraged. Tunes like "Around the Horn," "Past Lives," and "Six Days a Week" sped by like scenery outside a train window on the back of the band's sludgy-sounding yet nimbly played heart-attack rhythms and overcaffeinated licks. (Boston Globe)
Connie's vocal cord surgery worry Apr 18, 2009
In a statement, her management Bedlam Management Ltd, said: "Following consultations with vocal specialists in the US it has been decided that for Connie Fisher to have any chance to perform again a procedure on her vocal cords has to be carried out. "Connie's doctor has advised her that the situation she finds herself in has been with her from birth ... She also had to take a fortnight off after damaging her vocal cords. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Sound advice Apr 18, 2009
A speech therapist demonstrates an exercise to open up the vocal cords ... Ali Raza, an ear nose and throat consultant at the hospital, said: "It's important to protect your voice, especially in professions where you overuse your voice, such as teaching or singing, because if you don't it can cause long-lasting damage to the vocal cords.". (BBC News -- Health)
Dylan is doing what he wants Apr 15, 2009
Dylan sings in a honking baritone that celebrates the rips in his vocal cords. It's All Good: "Throw on the dust! Pile on the dust!" Dylan shouts in this apocalypse party of a song. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Beckett fires and then it gets heated Apr 13, 2009
The teams circled each other, the only damage inflicted upon vocal cords. By the time the posturing concluded, umpires had ejected four Angels - including manager Mike Scioscia and center fielder Torii Hunter - and no Red Sox. (Boston Globe)
Adams, unplugged, quietly fills Md. Theatre Apr 9, 2009
Hes got those signature vocal cords. Anything he sings is terrific. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Wednesday's UNC Links Apr 1, 2009
The made-for-TV drama surrounding the star point guard's toe has dominated the airwaves lately, but his vocal cords have been an equally critical development for the championship-hungry Tar Heels, establishing him as Carolina's unquestioned emotional leader. The Greensboro News-Record. (InsideCarolina.com)
Letters for Sunday, March 29, 2009 (39) Mar 29, 2009
There is a tendency to crane my neck and flap my arms; and, there is a strange sensation in my vocal cords. Learn to love the bird. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
What's Really Going on Inside Puppy Mills? Mar 28, 2009
"The farmers, the Amish and the Mennonites, they pull the heads back and then they hammer sharp instruments down their throats to scar their vocal cords so they can't bark," he said. "So that way they can have 500-600 dogs in a barn and no one knows. As we said, it's an industry of secrecy.". (ABC News -- Business)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Mar 28, 2009
AT said all the dogs, mainly Chihuahuas and Daschunds, had had their vocal cords cut. Two female dogs with puppies were also found at the site. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
NCAA event draws hordes - and from locals, many blank stares Mar 26, 2009
They will be piling into cars, driving hundreds of miles with painted faces, letters on their chests, and vocal cords warmed up. (Think "Air ball! Air ball!") Others are making last-minute plans to fly into Logan Airport to join the hunt for hotel rooms and high-priced tickets to see 40 minutes of basketball. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Jurors chose life in prison for McGee in brutal slaying of West Palm Beach grandmother Mar 26, 2009
Elijah Tackaberry's injuries included severed vocal cords ... First he held up a photo of Elijah, who was 6 when he was stabbed so much that his vocal cords were sliced. (The Palm Beach Post)
Jennifer Marlowe Mar 21, 2009
Through a lens brightly. Through a lens brightly. (AZCentral -- Style)
* Labors journey from job to work to little rows of noughts Mar 19, 2009
The character may be degraded by his heavy lifting, but the singers vocal climax, also the result of muscular strain and bodily strength, wrests a fierce, defiant joy from straining muscles, tumescent veins and vocal cords stretched taut. A labor theory of value, summed up by the proverbial remark that genius consists of 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration, invaded aesthetics. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Play it by Ear - Timbaland helps rock star Cornell 'Scream' into the pop scene Mar 17, 2009
If you can forgive the producer for restraining Cornell's legendary vocal cords so he can share in the limelight, you will find the tradeoff isn't quite as offensive as it may at first seem. Whether it's the groovy "Time," the sitar-infused, Indian-music-inspired "Take Me Alive" or the ballad-esque "Long Gone," every track is slickly produced. (University News, MO)
Mental Health Awareness Mar 17, 2009
He had health issues when he was born, such as paralized vocal cords, a heart murmur and when he ate, the food went into his lungs. At 6 months, he was attached to a heart monitor, had medication for reflux and had ear infections. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Rule No. 1 of playing hooky: Just call in sick Mar 17, 2009
"The taste buds of a Master of Coffee are as important as the vocal cords of a singer or the legs of a top model, and this is one of the biggest single insurance policies taken out for one person," said a spokesman for Glencairn Limited, which set up the insurance cover on behalf of insurance firm Lloyds of London. But the question remains: Is his tongue worth less if he burns it. (Globe and Mail)
Morning Tipoff Mar 17, 2009
David Lausen unleashed his vocal cords to the tune of 22 points off the bench. And in the process, helped propel the Miners into the semifinals of the state Class B tournament. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Pussycats at play Mar 16, 2009
Sorry, feline followers, the quintet isn't scheduled to sing - the kitties need to rest their vocal cords - but they will hang out, dance, and mingle with fans. We've been told that the ladies will arrive around 11 p.m. wearing leather and lace, so be sure to find a good view in the two-story venue - the wrap-around balcony might be the purrfect spot for pussycat watching. (Boston Globe)
In a tumultuous China, days of rage Mar 15, 2009
Why, she asks the officer escorting her to the death rally, were her vocal cords not cut like Shan's ... And Shan's slit vocal cords were the least of the atrocities. (Boston Globe)
Coffee taster's tongue worth 10m Mar 10, 2009
"The taste buds of a Master of Coffee are as important as the vocal cords of a singer or the legs of a top model, and this is one of the biggest single insurance policies taken out for one person," said a spokesman for Lloyd's broker Glencairn Limited, which arranged the insurance cover. "In my profession my taste buds and sensory skills are crucial... and allow me to distinguish any defects," said Mr Pelliccia. (BBC News -- Business)
Big voice comes with dreams to match Mar 9, 2009
He also has stretched his vocal cords at Madison Square Garden for the New York Knicks, at the TD Banknorth Garden for the Boston Bruins and at Belmont Park's Belmont Stakes for the majestic thoroughbred race horses. If you want to hear the national anthem sung by a little boy who might one day be a star, get down to the Times Union Center tonight for the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference's championship game. (Albany Times Union)
Getting serious about chianti Mar 5, 2009
To lubricate our vocal cords, we d drink wine that was great in an it-doesn t-really-matter-what-the-wine-tastes-like kind of way. 2007 Bell Agio Chianti, Italy$13Two thumbs up Buy it because it makes a great candle-holder, enjoy it because of its simple, quaffable red cherry flavors with touches of smoke and cinnamon. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Will a Bendable Laser Scalpel Make the Cut? Mar 5, 2009
The alternative: a , a less precise procedure in which all or some the vocal cords are removed. OmniGuide's laser can also be used with a flexible fiber tipped endoscope. (Scientific American)
You want a pair of Queen Mother pants? Mar 4, 2009
It became obvious even to me that the common denominator was not their collective vocal cords. It was my eardrums. (Globe and Mail)
Anne Palumbo: How to excel at nagging Mar 4, 2009
Remarkably, people think they will be automatically good at nagging just because they have vocal cords. Hello. (Medfield Press, MA)
Commentary: Paul Harvey, behind the voice Mar 3, 2009
At one point there was a problem with his vocal cords, and he had to leave his broadcast for an extended period; when he came back he told me he had felt fear and the deepest kind of despondency, because he thought he might be finished. He wasn't; he was able to work again, and then in the last 12 months he became ill, and his beloved wife, Angel, died; he turned 90 and he wasn't on the air as much. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Thyroid Surgery Performed Without Neck Incision, Scar Mar 3, 2009
Complications from the surgery may include decreased function of the parathyroid glands, low calcium levels in the blood, and risk of injury to the larynx or vocal cords. After the removal of the thyroid gland, patients are usually prescribed oral synthetic thyroid hormones. (Science Daily)
Fight for life Mar 1, 2009
It could have been 40 years ago as an 8-year-old child when a "weird gum" built up around her vocal cords, and she had to drink some milky concoction for weeks until her voice came back. Or it could have been in 1977 during her senior year at Butte High School, when she was diagnosed with mononucleosis. (Montana Standard, MT)
Paul Harvey...Good Bye Mar 1, 2009
Harvey was away from radio briefly while in the Army, and later due to damage to his vocal cords. Based in Chicago, Harvey had the ability to inject a Midwestern sensibility into his broadcasts. (Suite101.com)
Son wants death sentence for stranger convicted of killing West Palm Beach woman, slashing her grandson's throat Feb 28, 2009
Elijah Tackaberry's injuries included severed vocal cords. He survived. (The Palm Beach Post)
Doctors plan voice box transplant Feb 27, 2009
The larynx creates and controls sound through muscle and cartilage interacting with the vocal cords. But when it is removed - in a procedure known as a laryngectomy - the patient is left with a permanent breathing hole in their neck. (BBC News -- Science)
AMERICA'S DURBAN DISGRACE Feb 25, 2009
New York's senators need to rediscover their vocal cords. And President Obama needs to ditch Durban II.. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Kelly Clarkson's All I Ever Wanted Leaks Feb 21, 2009
She's like the Lance Armstrong of vocal cords. " In late October, Clarkson blogged that she had finished the album and was very excited about it. This report is provided by Services: | | | | | | | | | | | 00000000. (VHI.com -- Music News)
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Feb. 13, 2009 Feb 20, 2009
Bark softening does not silence a dog, remove its vocal cords, or create psychological harm. It is done under anesthesia by a vet (anything else is already illegal and prosecutable), through the mouth, without stitches, takes only a minute, and merely makes a nick in the vocal folds. (Bolton Common, MA)
Nanowires generate energy from muscle movement Feb 19, 2009
In the near term, researcher Zhong Lin Wang said he wants to power medical nanodevices with muscle movements such as flexing fingers and vibrating vocal cords. "Millions of our piezoelectric nanowires will be needed to produce enough energy to power a consumer electronic device like a Blackberry," said Wang. (EETimes)
GlideScope(R) Ranger Video Laryngoscope by Verathon(R) Awarded Airworthiness Certification by U.S. Army Feb 19, 2009
The Ranger provides a clear picture of the larynx and vocal cords on a display monitor, enabling visual control of the endotracheal tube (ETT) in its trajectory toward the airway. The GlideScope(R) Ranger takes less force than traditional methods, helping eliminate trauma to patients. (PR Newswire)
Faithfull life Feb 15, 2009
Persistent laryngitis and cocaine abuse in the '70s scorched her vocal cords forever, but when she first noticed her voice changing, Faithfull was not exactly dismayed. "I thought it was very nice, my little voice, when I was young, lovely really, and I love my work from that time. But it wasn't really me. I thought when my voice changed it got more like me.". (The Age, Australia)
Reviews: 'The Vagrants' and 'Cutting for Stone' Feb 13, 2009
Her vocal cords have been cut to keep her from making any more trouble. Today in Culture. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
11 Thoughts: Death by Comcast Feb 13, 2009
2:30 p.m.: Jim Morrison's shrieking vocal cords. He is telling me I "cannot petition the Lord with prayer". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Needham teenager gets legislators' support for banning the devocalation of pets Feb 13, 2009
Devocalization or debarking essentially involves cutting a pet s vocal cords to keep a dog or cat from barking or meowing. Not all veterinarians perform the procedure. (Needham Tab, MA)
Charley Pride leads Ark. Senate in country songs Feb 12, 2009
(AP) - Country music singer Charley Pride has dropped by the Arkansas Senate to lead lawmakers in a sing-a-long, and to praise the Little Rock hospital that removed a tumor from his vocal cords 10 years ago. In town for a routine check of his vocal cords, Pride dropped by the Senate and sang 5 of his hits including "Crystal Chandeliers" and "Is Anybody Going to San Antone." He said afterward that the lawmakers were a great audience. (KSLA.com, LA)
Challenges nothing new to this survivor Feb 12, 2009
Doctors first thought it was a case of croup, which is swelling around the vocal cords and is common in infants and children. But the problem persisted and the news was devastating. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Auto-Tune: Why Pop Music Sounds Perfect Feb 11, 2009
Better than great: note- and pitch-perfect, as if there's been an unspoken tightening of standards at record labels or an evolutionary leap in the development of vocal cords. At the other extreme are a few hip-hop singers who also hit their notes but with a precision so exaggerated that on first listen, their songs sound comically artificial, like a chorus of '50s robots singing Motown. (Time.com)
Stop signal - former Village People cop sues over image rights Feb 11, 2009
Last year, the 57-year-old had surgery to remove nodules from his vocal cords leading to the cancellation of his Disco Dance Tour 2008. In 2006, Willis avoided jail on drug offences after agreeing to undergo a lengthy drug treatment programme. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Man found not guilty of harming infant Feb 7, 2009
Payton, the son of Vanessa Morris, had injuries to his esophagus and vocal cords, and was taken to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland, where the boy s esophagus required surgery to fix a tear in his chest cavity. Although Henthorne wasn t the biological father, his attorney, Nicolas Ortiz, stressed in closing arguments that Henthorne had assumed the role of a parent with the child. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Julie Andrews finds 'Home,' new voice in revealing memoir Apr 1, 2008
Andrews increasingly has relied on writing as a form of creative expression since 1998, when her vocal cords were damaged during botched throat surgery. She can no longer sing. (USA Today)
'Idol' advice Apr 1, 2008
Waller: I'd be mighty surprised if Syesha didn't try to wrap her steel-belted vocal cords around Whitney Houston's version of guest mentor Dolly Parton's I Will Always Love You which would be a really bad idea, because we've heard too many other wannabe divas do this act. David Archuleta. (USA Today)
CODY CORDELLOS, 23, spends three days a week in... Apr 1, 2008
EB has damaged his vocal cords, giving him a high-pitched voice. His body uses up so many calories healing that he has never gone through puberty and he constantly fights anemia and malnutrition, which results in his short, thin frame. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
* [PLANET POP] Mar 31, 2008
Chart-topping German male band Tokio Hotel was reported Saturday to have cancelled its US concerts next month as singer Bill Kaulitz, 18, prepared for surgery on his over-used vocal cords. The former schoolboy band had earlier scratched its European concert tour because Kaulitz, idolized by hundreds of thousands of teenaged girls across the world, was at risk of turning from singer to squawker. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
All About Dieffenbachia Mar 26, 2008
If ingested it causes a burning sensation in the mouth, swells the tongue, and paralyzes the vocal cords, literally taking one s voice away. It has the same affect on cats and dogs, so it s important to keep this plant out of reach. (Suite101.com)
Vocal Cord Ills Seen in World Trade Center Workers Mar 25, 2008
In VCD, a person's vocal cords close when he or she inhales ... VCD is typically treated with breathing exercises that retrain the vocal cords. (MEDLINEplus)
Peace at Last? Mar 23, 2008
"So has her voice - from pure and bell-like to a lower, more-textured instrument. Baez offers to play a couple of final mixes from her forthcoming album, and we sit down at the computer in her office, which she claims is the best sound system in the house. There's a stack of books on the desk: Trauma and Recovery, Simply Organized, and A Year to Live: How to Live This Year As If It Were Your Last. Baez cues up two songs, Eliza Gilkyson's "Rose of Sharon" and "God Is God" - one of three songs... (Boston Globe)
Notebook: Nationwide regulars get shot to shine Mar 22, 2008
DW QUIETED: NASCAR on Fox analyst Darrell Waltrip, who lost his voice during last week's race at Bristol, has been diagnosed with severely inflamed vocal cords and is under doctor's orders to severely limit his speaking for the time being. Waltrip, whose gravelly voice was almost painful to listen to during the Bristol telecast, saw Dr. Katherine Grant at the Vanderbilt Voice Clinic in Nashville, Tenn. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bracket racket Mar 18, 2008
The potential Sweet 16 game that will make Gus Johnson's vocal cords explode is. Parrish: North Carolina vs. Notre Dame. (CBS News)
Nuggets snap Spurs' 11-game winning streak Mar 8, 2008
None of them played more than 28 minutes in coasting to a win over Indiana in San Antonio on Thursday night, and coach Gregg Popovich also had a chance to rest his vocal cords he was ejected in the second quarter for arguing a no-call against Pacers forward Mike Dunleavy. San Antonio fell a-half game behind the Lakers for the top spot in the West. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dickie V.! He's back after scare Mar 7, 2008
It was on that day three months ago that Zeitels, a world-renowned laryngologist who has treated the likes of Steven Tyler and Julie Andrews, told Vitale of the ulcerated lesions on his vocal cords and said they might be cancerous. Fortunately for college basketball and love or hate Vitale, there's no denying he's been great for the game everything turned out OK. Vitale did not have cancer, and he returned to work last month at ESPN, where he made his debut in December 1979, just three months... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Valley pair may make Top 12 Mar 4, 2008
If unicorns and rainbows spring forth from David Archuleta's vocal cords, Brooke showers the earth with pink hamsters and glitter whenever she shakes her perfect hair. RANDY: The Arizona contestants really came to life last week. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Cowboys share poetry Mar 3, 2008
was warming up her vocal cords. I'm going to sing 'You Are My Sunshine,''' she said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Notes: Gagne has rough debut Mar 1, 2008
Manager Ned Yost said Eric Gagne (pictured) had plenty of life on his fastball on Friday. (Morry Gash/AP) 00004000. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Cancer takes voice, but Marietta woman moves on Feb 29, 2008
Janice Hayes and a friend stepped into the elevator after leaving a recent meeting of the Greater Atlanta Voice Masters, a support group for people who have lost their vocal cords to larynx cancer ... "Usually, I wait until they say something before I tell them about my laryngectomy. Usually they don't have a clue that I don't have vocal cords." ... "Thanks to modern technology, it vibrates just like your vocal cords," Hayes said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Top 10 girls: Blah city! Feb 29, 2008
The young 17yr old who once had a problem with his vocal cords. Well from what I heard from the kitchen. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
