Seismic Noise Unearths Lost Hurricanes Oct 21, 2009
12, 2007) Background noise from the earth can provide a wealth of information about the earth's crust, which can, for example, be used when searching for new oil fields. Researchers from TU Delft have tested. (Science Daily)
Review House Season 6 Ep. 5 Oct 20, 2009
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Is My Robot Happy To See Me? Oct 20, 2009
Is My Robot Happy To See Me. Is My Robot Happy To See Me. (Science Daily)
A Loopy Idea That Works: Using Telecoils to Turn Hearing Aids into Mini Loudspeakers Oct 20, 2009
Whereas standard behind- and in-the-ear work well in relatively quiet, more intimate settings, these devices often lose their effectiveness in larger, public spaces where background noise puts the hard of hearing at a disadvantage. Although the technology to solve this problem induction-loop systems that broadcast sound directly to hearing aids and cochlear implants has been available for years, implementation has lagged, advocates say, because not enough is being done to promote their use. (Scientific American)
All For The Best -New Thom Yorke So... Oct 19, 2009
Like most of this Englishmen s output, there s a lot of background noise such as drum sticks beating, eerie whining and distorted guitar, but at its heart, this is a love song to a departed spouse. Pure brilliance, and one of the best tracks Yorke, or Radiohead, have produced in a long time and that s saying a lot for a band that constantly challenges itself and listeners. (Suite101.com)
Hurricane history recorded in Earth's noise Oct 17, 2009
According to new research the storms also make a small but detectable mark on the rhythm of the Earth's background noise ... According to new research in the North Atlantic Ocean, these powerful storms also make a small but detectable mark on the rhythm of the Earth's background noise ... Smaller variations in the background noise, on the other hand, have long been considered irrelevant. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Trip Tech: Making Travel Movies Oct 17, 2009
Consider investing in the Rde Video Mic ($150): It clips onto most full-size cameras (not Flips) and is an easy way to keep background noise to a minimum while capturing crystal-clear sound. STEP TWO: SHOOT. (Concierge.com)
Officejet Pro 8500 Oct 14, 2009
Additionally, whether its printing or scanning, the Officejet rarely generated sounds that rose above the standard background noise of the office. Its not exactly whisper-quiet, but the only chance youd complain about the machine being noisy is if your home happens to be in a monastery. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Medicom Is Making It on Its Own Oct 13, 2009
The audio device is sleek and sophisticated looking, accented with shiny metallic details; its earphones have state-of-the-art sound quality, with the capability of reducing 85% of unwanted background noise. It's what you'd expect from Danish electronics maker Bang & Olufsen (), known for its high-end, high-design stereo equipment. (BusinessWeek)
Ecotones Duet Sound Machine Designed for the Half Billion Who Can't Sleep Oct 13, 2009
Sound and "white noise" machines have long been used to help people mask unwanted background noise ... At work or home, background noise can range from passing cars to overhead airplanes, slamming doors, ringing phones and talkative roommates ... Ecotones Duet employs Adaptive Sound to maximize the quality and richness of the chosen SoundStory while minimizing unwanted background noise. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Local Musician Ed Rohan Performs at 'Songwriters Mecca' Oct 9, 2009
"There is no conversation allowed . . . It's all about the music there. "It's nerve-racking, because as a musician, you're used to playing in bars, you're used to some background noise. " Rohan, who grew up in Pacific and now lives in Villa Ridge, won the opportunity for a solo performance at The Bluebird through a tough audition process held almost a year ago, in November 2008. About 100 people auditioned, said Rohan, but only two - he and one other - were invited back to perform live at a... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Retrovirus Linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Could Aid in Diagnosis Oct 9, 2009
Although this background noise of various viruses may be difficult to sort though, it brings clues to help researchers find the root cause of CFS. "It's possible, downstream, that this will all feed into the same mechanism," Huber says. 1. (Scientific American)
Green group says U.S. climate bill won't hurt farms Oct 7, 2009
But the EWG report said cost increases -- such as higher expenses to produce crops -- resulting from the climate change bill passed "are so small they would be lost in the background noise" of changes to farm income caused by routine fluctuations in yield, crop prices and input costs. Furthermore, EWG said farmers stand to lose more from patterns, such as flooding, drought or higher temperatures, caused by global warming. (Scientific American)
Phitek to Showcase New Passenger Enthralling, Cost Reducing, Solutions Oct 7, 2009
Estimated fuel savings yield a payback period of less than two years representing a compelling proposition to those airlines exploring opportunities to reduce costs," says Moody.In addition to SmartShuttle(TM), Phitek will also be showcasing its V3D(TM) Module at this year's WAEA Exhibition. The V3D(TM) Module provides an authentic reproduction of sound for all types of media and is easily retrofitted without requiring changes to IFE hardware or cabling."Phitek's V3D(TM) Module delivers a... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Age Of Wonder Oct 6, 2009
Their season would be remembered mainly for the hiring and firing of Coach Terry Porter, the trade of Raja Bell and Boris Diaw, Amar'e Stoudemire's detached retina, Jason Richardson's reckless driving arrest, and all the background noise generated by Shaquille O'Neal. The fact that Hill played in 82 basketball games was easy to forget. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Ricky Gervais is comfortable finding humor in discomfort Oct 2, 2009
On camera, he is all cocksure ineptitude: the boss with the bad jokes, the movie extra who can't break from being Hollywood background noise. In person, he's more subdued, a 48-year-old atheist fond of talking religion or the art of comedy. (USA Today -- Life)
Rover Cleveland Sep 26, 2009
The slow-talking Cleveland was never more than pleasant background noise on "Family Guy," and " The Cleveland Show" doesn't do much to transform him into a leading man (or as much as one ... The slow-talking Cleveland was never more than pleasant background noise on "Family Guy," and "The Cleveland Show" doesn't do much to transform him into a leading man (or as much as one can be a "leading man" in a cartoon series). (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Seismic bangs 'block' whale calls Sep 24, 2009
One study indicated that the level of background noise from ships' propellers was doubling every decade in the Pacific Ocean. Conservation groups are raising the issue because many marine animals, including whales and dolphins, use sound to communicate and to hunt. (BBC News -- Science)
West Bank settlements become havens of Israeli surburbanites Sep 22, 2009
In the Israeli narrative in which the world's censure of settlement growth seems to have been reduced to background noise for families like the Ovadiahs, Allons, and Cohens the growth is beginning to look like little more than suburbanization. They came in search of quiet bedroom communities that boast ample space, pretty landscapes and some of the best home values in Israel. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
History Wont Repeat Itself Sep 20, 2009
After the game in New England, the struggling offense and bad run defense were just background noise when compared to topics like Bradys injury and the final score. But when the Raiders came calling a week later, those two issues bubbled up from under the muck and exploded like hydrogen bombs. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
Capello has turned our Wags to witches Sep 18, 2009
One yelp of "You lie" would be considered a sedate Prime Minister's Questions over here, where often the background noise suggests feeding time in a zoo. Perhaps Dennis Skinner should be sent to the States to toughen up their politicos. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Relative power and sample size analysis on gene expression profiling data Sep 17, 2009
Interestingly, Solexa/Illumina deep sequencing displays comparable power across all intensity ranges, in contrast with microarray platforms that have decreased power in the low intensity range due to background noise. This means that deep sequencing technology is especially more powerful in detecting differences in the low intensity range, compared to microarray platforms. (BioMed Central)
Official: Ironton Ferry horn waiver unlikely Sep 12, 2009
Under the rule, the horn must be audible at a distance of one-half nautical mile over 60 decibels of background noise. He also said changes could be made to the positioning and direction of the ferry s horn that could mitigate the effects of the horn to area residents. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Blanks fortune cookie: Parcells is goin down Sep 10, 2009
But this would be a good time to just worry about getting into the end zone this week instead of pontificating on the background noise. Because, dude, youre in the SEC. And on that note: Hey, South Carolinas offense might even be worse than Georgias. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Mad Catz® Announce Licensed Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 Accessory Range for Consoles & PC Sep 3, 2009
Fashioned in authentic graphics, the unique microphone design reduces background noise and allows gamers to clearly communicate with each other, bringing them closer to the field ops experience. The Throat Communicator is fully compatible with the official Microsoft controller as well as the Mad Catz Modern Warfare 2 Combat Controller. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
HERE COMES THE FUN Aug 30, 2009
While the game loads, you get to hear previously unheard bits of studio chatter and other background noise, like the guys tuning their instruments and goofing off. YOU'LL NEED A LITTLE HELP FROM YOUR FRIEND RINGO. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Scientists Detect 'Fingerprint' Of High-temp Superconductivity Above Transition Temperature Aug 29, 2009
By averaging measurements over those long times, the scientists were better able to isolate a weak signal from the random background noise. The results were definitive: "We found that the characteristic signature passes unchanged from the superconducting state into the parent state up to temperatures of at least 55 K or 1.5 times the transition temperature," Davis said. (Science Daily)
Land of the freer Aug 29, 2009
" Protest in America sure ain't what it used to be. The nature and purpose of government is to control behaviour, for good or ill. As society becomes more complex, governments necessarily exert increasing control until they reach authoritarianism. It's not my thought: it's Jefferson's and Franklin's, except they called it tyranny. That geezer Ben, who spent as much time with his pants down as up, and Tom Jeff, who jollied it up with his black mistress as he wrote laws preserving black slavery,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Taking Up Music So You Can Hear Aug 28, 2009
It is the first demonstration of musical training offsetting the deleterious effects of background noise, and the implications are provocative. "The study points to a highly pragmatic side of music's magic," said Nina Kraus, Hugh Knowles Professor of Communication Sciences and Neurobiology and director of Northwestern's Auditory Neuroscience Laboratory, where the research was done. (Science Daily)
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Modern Warfare 2 Throat Communicator (Xbox 360) The MW2 Throat Communicator's design is taken directly from military designs and reduces background noise by providing direct contact communication. Additionally, the Throat Communicator will finish authentic graphics and will be fully compatible with the Xbox 360 controller and the Combat Controller from Mad Catz. (IGN PC Games)
Gophers looking forward to new stadium Aug 25, 2009
The only background noise came from the 48-foot scoreboard blaring on a test run above them, but it was enough to distract them a bit. So did about a dozen other aspects of the Gophers new 288. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Final touches put on new A-P High School (1) Aug 24, 2009
Temporary walls will separate construction zones from the rest of the school, meaning students and teachers will have to tolerate some background noise, administrators said. The auditorium, gymnasiums, wrestling and weight rooms should be completed this fall. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Obama wants to invade privacy Aug 24, 2009
Bob wrote on Aug 22, 2009 2:35 PM:" Allow me to fast forward this conversation and spare the poor online editor. Your statements and questions are about 8 to 10 months old (actually 18) and have all been set aside. We (birthers) you love to call us so OK, are not only concerned with the constitution being upheld. ie Native Born, but perhaps more interesting is what on earth is so embarassing to Obama that he won't show his original birth certificate? There are many suspisions and we are left to... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Another View: American the delusional Aug 23, 2009
Somehow all of this anxious animosity has become the background noise crowding out nearly all substantive and realistic discussion of the critical issues surrounding health-care reform. This is one of the most complex and consequential initiatives of our time, over which even the most serious-minded people of goodwill are bound to have real differences. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Traffic Could Be Killing Frogs' Sex Drive Aug 22, 2009
"You have to be pretty clear about your assets if you're a male frog. "Generally, if he's putting a lot of energy into calling -- if he's calling loudly or quickly or for a long time or all those things combined -- it shows he's fit and strong and generally those things tend to correlate with female choice," she added. Parris found the distance at which a frog suitor can be heard by a potential mate is slashed by city noise. "This makes it much harder for frogs to attract mates and this could... (Click2Houston, TX)
* World News Quick Take Aug 22, 2009
For example, the popplebonk frogs call can be heard by females from 800m without background noise. That range shrinks to only 14m near busy roads. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
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Traffic noise could be ruining sex lives of frogs - Yahoo. Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Italian scientists make breakthrough in supercomputer Aug 19, 2009
Carusotto compared the technique to eliminating obnoxious background noise that prevented a person from concentrating. "It's a bit like giving a regular, constant rhythm to a pair of maracas that were shaking out of control. This way, the 'noise' becomes acceptable for the electrons, which don't get confused and can work more efficiently.". (Xinhuanet, China)
How Computers Learn To Listen: Scientists Develop Model To Improve Computer Language Recognition Aug 17, 2009
If you speak just a little too quickly or slowly, if your pronunciation isn t clear, or if there is background noise, the system often fails to work properly. The reason for this is that until now the computer programs that have been used rely on processes that are particularly sensitive to perturbations. (Science Daily)
NTSB: Pilot did not get Hudson traffic warnings Aug 16, 2009
Ray Adams, president of Newark airport's branch of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, said Friday that the "conflict alerts" in the busy airspace are so frequent that they "tend to become part of the background noise.". The report, though disputed in parts, provides the most detailed timeline of events to date of the collision. (CNN -- US)
The 'Distracted' Interview (6) Aug 16, 2009
The 'Distracted' Interview. Bronson Pinchot plays five roles in Distracted, a world premiere at the Mark Taper Forum by Lisa Loomer. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Rock's original guitar hero Aug 14, 2009
Breaking the rigid rule that artists should stand two feet from the microphone, he experimented with the close-mike technique, which reduces background noise and prevents feedback. Les Paul's curiosity also led him to record several times on the same acetate disc, laying down one musical "track" on top of another and building up a palimpsest of sound. (The Age, Australia)
Kids Top 10 Web searches? Sex and Porn of course! Aug 14, 2009
I do have the TV on, but it s mostly for background noise. motherjanegoose. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Kelly After Wednesday Practice Aug 13, 2009
(Note: Sound quality may fluctuate in this video because of wind and background noise). Related Stories. (eDuck.com)
YOUTUBE: See Nora's videos Aug 12, 2009
4:10 [TRANSLATED] [TRANSLATED] Get rid of hiss, air conditioner and fan noise, background noise from computers an ... Get rid of hiss, air conditioner and fan noise, background noise from computers an. (USA Today -- Life)
High-tech hearing aid the ultimate iPod accessory Aug 11, 2009
But the newer processors, costing about $6000 each, shut out background noise, giving users up to 25 per cent better hearing, and can be attached directly to MP3 music players or wireless headsets for talking on the phone, Cochlear's territory manager, Katrina Martin, said. They were useful for people with congenitally blocked middle ears, chronic infections that had eaten away tiny bones in the middle ear used for sound conduction, or babies born with closed ear canals, she said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
No Daily Or Weekly Pattern To Earthquakes In Western U.S. Aug 10, 2009
Busy factories and mines, machinery such as lawn mowers and shaking buildings, caused by the movement of people, contribute to the ambient background noise. Ali H. Atef, Kelly H. Liu and Stephen S. Gao, Missouri University of Science and Technology were authors of the Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America paper, "Apparent Weekly and Daily Earthquake Periodicities in the Western United States.". (Science Daily)
Sotomayor Vote Could Impact Fla. Senate Race Aug 8, 2009
"Very few people are going to vote on the Sotomayor nomination," he said, "but this is background noise to how sensitive each of the parties are to concerns of Hispanics.". 2009 Associated Press. (Newsmax)
Did Koobface Cause Twitter, Facebook Outages? Aug 8, 2009
"It always spoofs Facebook quite convincingly, and although Facebook works hard to shut it down as soon as it pops up, the Bad Guys are always ready with a new one. It's part of the background noise of 'Web 2 point Uh-oh.'". RELATED ARTICLES. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Background noise Aug 8, 2009
The Age - Business News, World News & Breaking News in Australia Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. Illustration: Andrew Dyson. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
John Hughes: Hero To The Misfit Aug 7, 2009
Films like "Superbad" and "Can't Hardly Wait" owe him their visions of colliding social spheres and spectacular underdog achievers, but his lasting contribution might be bucking authority figures, whether they were mothers, fathers or principals, and voicing the childhood background noise that gave rise to "Shawn of the Dead" or NBC's "Chuck.". Suburbs like Hughes' fictional setting of Shermer, Illinois, in "Weird Science," "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "Sixteen Candles" provide the perfect... (VHI.com -- Music News)
The Gear That Gets You There: Logitech Serves Up New G-Series Gaming-Grade Mouse, Headset Aug 6, 2009
A noise-canceling microphone reduces annoying background noise and rotates out of the way when youre not using it. The in-line audio controls let you adjust the volume or mute the microphone without pausing the action. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hearing the words beneath the noise Aug 6, 2009
"Their devices may be useful in a quiet room, but once the background noise levels ramp up, the devices become less useful. Our algorithm helps filter out irrelevant noise so they can better understand the voices of their friends and family." ... "We've developed a mathematical model of the ear that shows how speech recognition works. The math is complicated, but basically we're cleaning auditory information before it goes to the brain. We get rid of some of the information the background noise... (EurekAlert!)
Some things are just never forgotten Aug 6, 2009
Sometimes in Vietnam it would last all night and became so common it was embedded into the ambient and expected background noise. After I fully awoke, I realized what I was hearing was distant thunder, without the typical rumbling effect, not interdiction artillery fire. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Calibrating the President Aug 4, 2009
To the opinion makers of our country, Marxist-Leninist economic theory is merely a given, a small part of the background noise of their lives, much as corruption is to the Clintons. For them, it was just another day at the commune. (Human Events Online)
How to Prepare for that Important J... Aug 3, 2009
How do you minimise background noise and ensure clarity. Know Your Questions. (Suite101.com)
In church vs. neighbors, bells begin the fight Aug 2, 2009
Jensen bought a machine that creates background noise so he might be able to grab a nap or sleep in. The artificial sound of falling rain helped. (AZCentral -- News)
Next-generation Sound Systems To Minimize Background Noise Jul 28, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 28, 2009) The whole listening experience in cars, cinemas, theatres, and even during videoconferences, is likely to improve radically thanks to a new set of tools for application development being assembled by European researchers. Automobiles are increasingly using embedded systems to maximise efficiency in all sorts of ways, including the efficiency of sound systems. (Science Daily)
Rice, Henderson rookies once again Jul 27, 2009
"All I knew is you don't want to be up there too long. There could be some background noise (from the Hall of Famers) going, 'OK, that's enough.' They'll tell you. 'Your 10 minutes are up. Let's go.' ". Henderson said he will be creative in his speech. (Albany Times Union)
Same umpire called both Buehrle no-nos Jul 24, 2009
" Cooper has worked three no-hitters in his umpiring career, both of Buehrle's and also Hideo Nomo's no-no on April 4, 2001. Both of Buehrle's no-hitters occurred at home, so the fan distractions can be quite intense. But part of the job of an umpire is to block out the background noise and focus on the task at hand, Cooper said. "Certainly, late in the game, when the fans are on their feet and they're loud, they want every pitch to be a strike, and not every pitch is a strike," Cooper said.... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Twinkling Nanostars Cast New Light Into Biomedical Imaging Jul 23, 2009
"Brighter isn't necessarily better for imaging; the real issue is background noise, and you can't always overcome this simply by creating brighter particles. With gyromagnetic imaging we can zero in on the nanostars by increasing signal strength while cutting down on background noise." ... Any signal that doesn't have the frequency corresponding to the rotating magnetic field can be suppressed in the images, eliminating background noise, Ritchie said ... "It can improve the contrast of the... (Science Daily)
Intense Hunt for Seized GI in Afghanistan Jul 22, 2009
Dishes used to serve Bergdahl a meal in the video, as well as background noise of children and electric fans, provide clues about his location during the filming. "Certainly since there is crockery and so forth, that's suggestive, I would say, of, if not an urban area, certainly an area where there are buildings," says Tusa. (CBS News -- World)
What is causing husband's constant chills? Jul 18, 2009
I believe your best option now lies in masking devices that provide background noise that blocks out or distracts the sufferer from the ringing noise. Return to your specialist to discuss non-drug treatments. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Home energy Q&A Jul 17, 2009
Maybe you keep a radio or TV on for some background noise. Last year, the house would have been empty all day and you wouldn't have been using all the energy needed now while you work at home. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
How Noise And Nervous System Get In Way Of Reading Skills Jul 15, 2009
Importantly, this metric reflects the negative influence of background noise on sound encoding in the brain ... "Auditory training and reducing background noise in classrooms, our research suggests, may provide significant benefit to poor readers." ... The information is more accurately transcribed in good readers and children who are good at extracting speech presented in background noise. (Science Daily)
