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01st October 2009
Many languages utilize some type of assimilation – a change in a certain sound based on the sounds that come before or after it. One example of this is the difference in plural -s in "cats" versus "dogs". Pronounce each word while touching your throat. ... Read >
Author: Ryan Denzer King23rd September 2009
The voiced and unvoiced consonants
In this section we will try to clarify the difference between the voiced consonants and the unvoiced consonants.
If you want to master English pronunciation you have to able to distinguish between these two types ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
The different sounds that the letter"d" takes at the end of a verb in the past tense
An extract from the book: Word Power by the author of this article.
The English language indicates that the action of the verb is in the past by having some form o... Read >
Author: wbdoyle16th September 2009
Since times of yore, man has been associated with music. It is the expression of the heart. History tells us that Neanderthal man used bone flute. Evidence also exists that percussive instruments might have been used.
Defining a musical instrument: any... Read >
Author: wbdoyle02nd September 2009
Running shops which sell a variety of items has always been a feature in India which has defied time itself. Hence, right from the age of the Mahabharata and even beyond that to the modern urbanised age of today, shops and markets have come to occupy a wo... Read >
Author: Shefali13th August 2009
Often anxiety or fear of dental work can keep us from receiving the dental care we really need. Dental phobia is quite debilitating and can have a number of negative effects on our health. If you suffer from dental phobia, IV sedation is the ideal dental... Read >
Author: Surf Pacific11th August 2009
History of Homeopathy
Homeopathy came to India in 1810 when some German physicians and missionaries came to Bengal. These missionaries started distributing homoeopathic remedies. Dr. John Martin Honigberger was the first person to have brought homeopath... Read >
Author: shiksha10th August 2009
The road to becoming a rock star doesn't always start with a rock band in high school. Sometimes it starts with many, many performances in church on Sunday, or sometimes it starts with vocal training lessons. No matter what kind of singer you want to beco... Read >
Author: Jack S.05th August 2009
It’s hard to feel confident about yourself if you sound like Mickey Mouse. You become an object of ridicule. It’s even worse when you’re to trying to ask for a date; getting turned down repeatedly can be devastating. Isn’t it time you did somethin... Read >
Author: Greg Mascetani29th July 2009
DIVORCED LADIES FIND YOUR VOICE!
Coach Cyndi Stein MS CCC/CTACC
How many of you have the question floating around at the edges of your mind: �Will I ever get a
second chance?� Is there a tagline to that which reads: �Do I really deserve... Read >
Author: www.divorcedwomandatingtrauma.com02nd July 2009
Firstly I would like to introduce Strobe lights they have many uses including scientific industrial, cars, bikes and are also used in clubs where they are used to give an illusion of slow motion the other great use is that of the aircraft anti-collision l... Read >
Author: najeeb26th June 2009
You have two voices. The first of the two is the natural relaxed one that Mother Nature gave you at birth. The second and more familiar voice is an encumbered and distorted version of the first. For the sake of discussion let's refer to these as your "tru... Read >
Author: Diane Neuman18th June 2009
Characterized by chronic hoarseness, persistent sore throats and even loss of voice, vocal abuse is often the result of overuse and/or misuse of the speaking voice. While it can be caused by reflux or the use of certain prescriptive antihistamines, it is... Read >
Author: The Voice Lady01st May 2009
Everyone wants to know the secrets to Susan Boyle's success. Here is a list of nine for you:
Passion
"I'm trying to be a professional singer", said Susan Boyle. The judges and audience openly sniggered, but it made no difference to Susan Boyle. She wa... Read >
Author: lynthomas29th April 2009
There are very many terms used in the steroid use and all of them sound confusing especially to starters in the pursuit of using steroids. However there are many meanings of these terms and some may have more than one meaning. This article sheds some ligh... Read >
Author: bodybuildingforums29th April 2009
There are very many terms used in the steroid use and all of them sound confusing especially to starters in the pursuit of using steroids. However there are many meanings of these terms and some may have more than one meaning. This article sheds some ligh... Read >
Author: Mick Hart25th April 2009
There is nothing like a dating disaster. A time when you have prepared yourself for some good time, only to be hurt beyond measure, your self-esteem dwindling to very low proportions. The worst thing is that the other partner might not even have an idea o... Read >
Author: Francis K Githinji15th April 2009
There are approximately 3,500 pet stores in this country that sell puppies. They sell nearly 500,000 puppies a year and they can advertise the pups as AKC registered. AKC papers only signify that the puppy comes from 2 pure breed parents. It does not guar... Read >
Author: Joseph M. Sabol26th March 2009
Getting a puppy is a long-time commitment and a lot of work. Yes, they are cute, rambunctious and adorable but they are a heavy commitment in time and money for at least the first 3 months of their lives, and less so until 6 months, with adult dogs not in... Read >
Author: Steve Last20th March 2009
If you already sing very well, then you may wonder whether or not it is a good idea for you to devote the time and money necessary to get singing lessons. Generally speaking, even the best singers can benefit from the guidance of an instructor or professi... Read >
Author: bsmcgee02nd March 2009
Ongoing advances in medical technology mean that survival rates of individuals suffering from the most serious forms of spinal injury have increased dramatically in the last decade. Fortunately, this increase in survival rates of the most severely injured... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer24th February 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Lynda Stucky
Being able to project the voice to a loud enough level so that even the people in the back of the room can hear you, is a common problem. Short of yelling, there are several things that you can manipulate to naturally pr... Read >
Author: Lynda Stucky, M.A. CCC-Speech Pathology28th January 2009
As you search for cellular antenna related information or other information about antenna theory or outdoor Wi-Fi antenna, take your time to view the below article. It will provide you with a really refreshing insight into the cellular antenna information... Read >
Author: deepak kulkarni20th January 2009
Breathing Control = Voice Control
You lie flat on their backs and place your hands on your waist with your fingers pointing at your belly button. You should then focus on filling your stomach with air from its bottom to its top. You should feel the sto... Read >
Author: Dr. Dave17th January 2009
VoIP is quite a versatile technology and is also a simple one to understand. Even a layman when explained in a simple manner will prefer to make calls using this technology. The logic of its working is simple enough for anyone to understand. The Vocal cor... Read >
Author: Nisha Garg14th January 2009
Isn’t it every parent’s dream that their child will be the next Celine Dione or Rascal Flats? Everybody loves a singer. If they didn’t, we wouldn’t have shows like American Idol making singers millions of dollars a year. You can take your guitari... Read >
Author: Jill Sprouse14th January 2009
Isn’t it every parent’s dream that their child will be the next Celine Dione or Rascal Flats? Everybody loves a singer. If they didn’t, we wouldn’t have shows like American Idol making singers millions of dollars a year. You can take your guitari... Read >
Author: Jill Sprouse19th December 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Lynda Stucky
Did you know there is a correlation between physical fitness and vocal health? Vocal sound begins with a complex and dynamic interaction of various muscles in the vocal tract. A good exercise program increases cardio-r... Read >
Author: Lynda Stucky, M.A. CCC-Speech Pathology01st December 2008
VoIP services are becoming the major features in the communication scenario of both the common man as well as of the big company. The advantages that are a part of this service bear not only the tag of excellence but many other tags like brilliance, magni... Read >
Author: kristen28th October 2008
Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder affecting more than 300,000 people in North America alone. It is characterized by involuntary muscle contractions, which force certain parts of the body into abnormal, sometimes painful, movements or postures. ... Read >
Author: Dr. A. R. Scopelliti21st October 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Kathryn Bonner
'Men and women who have lived wisely and well will shine brilliantly, like the cloudless, star-strewn night skies. And those who put others on the right path to life will glow like stars forever." Daniel 12:3 The Messa... Read >
17th October 2008
Anyone who falls in the category of human beings (hence not animals) is now able to make calls with the help of the internet. The prevalent hassles which were a part of normal calls being sent over standard telephone lines are now resolved with the introd... Read >
Author: kristen18th September 2008
Steroids or anabolic steroids are a class of hormones affecting the development and growth of sex organs. The artificially synthesized hormones are frequently related to the hormone testosterone which is a potent androgenic hormone produced chiefly by the... Read >
Author: Tarun Gupta12th August 2008
One of the greatest things about owning a vacation or retirement home on the beach is enjoying the wildlife that pass by. Humpback whales arrive at Bahia de Banderas, regarded as one of the largest and most beautiful bays in the world, to escape the cold ... Read >
Author: Tom Budniak16th July 2008
Hiccups are sudden, involuntary contractions of the diaphragm muscle. As the muscle contracts repeatedly, the opening between your vocal cords snaps shut to check the inflow of air and makes the hiccup sound. Irritation of the nerves that extend from the ... Read >
Author: peterhutch10th July 2008
The larynx is the upper portion of the trachea (pronounced TRAY-keeuh), or windpipe. When a person breathes in, air passes into the nose or mouth. It then travels down the trachea into the lungs. The larynx also contains the vocal cords, used in making so... Read >
Author: peterhutch09th July 2008
Acute laryngitis usually results from infection (primarily viral) or excessive use of the voice, an occupational hazard in certain vocations (teaching, public speaking, singing), and occasionally allergy (hay fever). It may also result from leisure-time a... Read >
Author: peterhutch25th June 2008
Cutis laxa too called elastolysis. It is a group of uncommon connective tissue disorders in which the rind becomes inelastic and hangs broadly in folds. Cutis laxa can be balmy, affecting simply an individual's show, or serious, affecting the domestic org... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen20th June 2008
Baby Sign Language is a popular practice among many parents today, making child rearing a very interesting and easy task than it used to be. The ability to communicate at such an early stage with their babies is considered a wonderful gift and the bondi... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson20th June 2008
Baby Sign Language is a popular practice among many parents today, making child rearing a very interesting and easy task than it used to be. The ability to communicate at such an early stage with their babies is considered a wonderful gift and the bonding... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson19th June 2008
Noise can be a nuisance and worse of all it stalks us in our own homes, thanks to the neighbors. About 100 million Americans share walls with strangers, many in acoustical slums. In U.S. Census Bureau surveys, people consistently rate noise ahead of crime... Read >
Author: soundproof10th June 2008
The esophagus is a tube of smooth muscle that transports food from the throat to the stomach. The esophagus starts immediately after the epiglottis, a tissue flap that prevents food from entering the lungs, and ends at the gastroesophageal junction, where... Read >
Author: peterhutch21st May 2008
A hiccup is an unintentional movement (spasm) of the diaphragm, the muscle at the base of the lungs. The spasm is followed by quick closure of the vocal cords, which produces a distinctive sound.
Hiccups (sometimes spelled hiccoughs) are caused by a su... Read >
Author: peterhutch21st May 2008
Hiccups are sudden, involuntary contractions of the diaphragm muscle. As the muscle contracts repeatedly, the opening between your vocal cords snaps shut to check the inflow of air and makes the hiccup sound. Irritation of the nerves that extend from the ... Read >
Author: peterhutch21st May 2008
In general terms, the invention is concerned with the adaptation and propagation of parainfluenza types 1, 2 and 3 in tissue cultures prepared from embryonated hens' eggs, or human diploid lung fibroblasts. More particularly, this invention is directed ... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown04th April 2008
Plain arthritis is already something to be reckoned with, but must there be sub-categories? Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are that, only made more complicated. What is rheumatoid arthritis anyway? Traditionally, it is considered an autoimmune di... Read >
Author: dreservitz@gmail.com02nd April 2008
Acid reflux usually referred to as Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux. GER occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) opens spontaneously, for varying periods of moment, or does not end decently and abdomen contents climb upward into the esophagus. The esoph... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen01st April 2008
Throat cancer is a condition where cancer affects the vocal cords, voice box (larynx), or other areas of the throat. About 600 people in Victoria are diagnosed with cancer of the throat, mouth or nose each year. Throat cancer affects more men than women. ... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown25th March 2008
Baby sign language is a kind of sign language which is used when one wants to communicate with toddlers or infants. It is used since infants or toddlers might not be able to communicate well since they might not be able to speak as they might lack ability... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu21st January 2008
Created by Ross Bagdasarian, Sr. in 1958, Alvin and the Chipmunks is a five time Grammy Award winning animated music group. The group consisted of three talking chipmunks (Alvin, the mischievous trouble maker, Simon, the smart one with glasses and Theodor... Read >
Author: Tsoof and Eden14th November 2007
Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx. It causes hoarse voice or the complete loss of the voice because of irritation to the vocal folds (vocal cords).The larynx, or -gitis is often due to persistent acute laryngitis and commonly affects smokers. Be... Read >
Author: Alien07th November 2007
You probably know it if you have an outgoing, extrovert and affable personality. That's good. But do you know how to express yourself, even before you utter a word. Most people, when they approach someone for the first time, go by appearance of the person... Read >
Author: Paul Shane01st October 2007
Acromegaly is a chronic metabolic disorder caused by the presence of too much growth hormone. When this happens, your bones increase in size, including those of your hands, feet and face. Acromegaly affects mostly middle-aged adults. Overproduction of gro... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd September 2007
Vocal cord paralysis is a voice disorder that occurs when one or both of the vocal cords (or vocal folds) do not open or close properly. Vocal fold paresis/paralysis can happen at any age – from birth to advanced age, in males and females alike, from a ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen11th May 2007
I want to become a millionaire!
I want to be rich!
Sounds familiar? Know of a friend who said those words to you before? If you have, I'm not surprised. I was once one of those who used to go around saying those words to the people around me. I wanted... Read >
Author: Terence Tan09th May 2007
Falsetto and head voice are similar, but they are also different in many ways. The reason the two are often confused is because you can sing head voice very softly so that it sounds very much like falsetto.
What is Falsetto?
Notice the word "falsett... Read >
Author: Bob Pardue15th February 2007
Electronic voice phenomenon, if true, seems to exceed the bounds of what is physically possible; thus, it is of paranormal origin. Colin Smith invented the term to describe speech or sounds resembling speech on recording media that has never been used.
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Author: David Slone08th February 2007
You’d never consider trying to do a complicated gymnastics routine, run a marathon, or try and beat your record on the long jump without warming up, right? But many people sing without warming up their voices—even when attempting a challenging song t... Read >
Author: Paul Smith07th February 2007
Are you more of a William Hung than a Kelly Clarkson? Or are you a decent singer—and wish you were a little better? Whatever your vocal skill, these tips for improving your singing voice are sure to get you singing and sounding much better.
Tip 1: T... Read >
Author: Paul Smith14th January 2007
One of the principal depressing emotions we have to curb to preserve our poise are anger. And under anger we must include the moderate degree of anger known as fret. What makes us fret? We all know the expression "Mad as a wet hen". Suppose you were asked... Read >
Author: Liza Othman13th December 2006
You would expect a city with a large university student population to have some dance clubs and other live music venues that cater to a young crowd. To say that about Sheffield is an extreme understatement. The vibrant live music scene in the city has bee... Read >
Author: Susan Ashby06th November 2006
The first step in voice training is awareness. I have heard some colleagues say that unless one has a specific speech problem, voice training is something solely for singers and perhaps actors. In summary, voice training is, most importantly, getting the ... Read >
Author: Bill Carmel04th October 2006
Copyright 2006 Deborah Torres Patel
Most of us use our voices all day long but only a few people are aware of how to take care of your voice to guarantee optimum vocal health and vocal power. Common sense vocal rules can really help you to perform, pr... Read >
Author: Deborah Torres Patel28th September 2006
Throat cancer is one of the cancers which occur in the throat. This is disease is found with different names like vocal cord cancer, throat cancer, laryngeal cancer, cancer of the glottis. This is the cancer which is found in both men and women.
The t... Read >
Author: dr jack23rd September 2006
Are you a bath person or a shower person? A lot of people have very strong preferences. But there are so many reasons to love your shower—it should be no contest. Here are seven reasons why you should appreciate your shower.
1. It's eco-friendly. ... Read >
Author: Ray Dobson03rd July 2006
When you examine body language, throughout history, the open palm has been associated with truth, honesty, allegiance and submission. Many oaths are still taken with the palm of the hand over the heart. Even footballers do this when singing the national a... Read >
Author: Adam Eason16th November 2005
Ever heard of vocal cord dysfunction?
Not many have.
Vocal cord dysfunction is a respiratory condition characterized by adduction of the vocal cords. The result is a limitation of airflow at the level of the larynx that is often mistaken for asthma... Read >
Author: David Silva19th October 2005
Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Chronic or Treatment-Resistant Depression
About Vagus Nerve Stimulation
VNS is not related to brain surgery, although it is a treatment that affects the function of the brain. Vagus Nerve Stimulation uses specific stimulation... Read >
Author: Charles Donovan11th August 2005
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Vibrational Cooties
(by Susan James)
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Many of us are familiar with the children's phrase, *You have
Cooties!* And in child slang, it usually means, you have something
*on* you.
In order for us to expand ou... Read >
Author: Susan James
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