Democrats unveil health care overhaul bill Oct 30, 2009
Representative Earl Pomeroy, Democrat of North Dakota, a prominent fiscal hawk, stood up to say he would support the measure, drawing a round of applause loud enough to be audible outside the room. At the end of the day, we ve got to pass something, said Representative James P. McGovern, Democrat of Massachusetts. (Boston Globe)
Argument turns into trip to jail (17) Oct 30, 2009
Someone had broken a window, but the audible alarm apparently scared them off. Monday, Oct. 26. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Garmin Nuvifone G60 adds cellphone to GPS unit Oct 29, 2009
Unlike most cellphones that include a GPS feature, the Nuvifone offers integrated, audible turn-by-turn directions. GOOGLE SMARTPHONE. (USA Today -- Tech)
Melrose company develops a bandage size heart-saver Oct 29, 2009
Greene said the company is also working on having the device trigger a beeper or even a cell phone that would automatically give an audible alarm to those nearby when the wearer is suffering a sudden cardiac arrest. Now you d know exactly what the symptom and the problem is of the patient, he said. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Jeffery Deaver, Lisa Scottoline and Lee Child Contribute to New Thriller Exclusively for Audio Oct 29, 2009
Source: Audible Inc. ... NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Audible Inc., a leading provider of premium digital audio and an Amazon ... said Beth Anderson, Executive Vice President and Publisher, Audible Inc.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Prayer has been used in govt. for over 200 years Oct 29, 2009
All of the U.S. chaplains have been "Christians." When the Congress begins its daily sessions, they do so not with a moment of silence, but with an audible prayer by a Christian minister. This practice has been in place for over 200 years. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Eyewitnesses take stand in Emerick trial Oct 29, 2009
She did not state at any time during her testimony that she saw Emerick or Downing pull the trigger. But she did testify that Emerick s hands were around the end of the gun near the trigger, and that Downing s hands were wrapped around the barrel of the shotgun. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Beverly mayoral candidates joust one last time Oct 29, 2009
Scanlon said something towards the audience, but he wasn t near a microphone and it wasn t audible to most of the people in the hall. That means something to me, Scanlon said in an interview a moment later, adding that a handshake is a symbol of friendship. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
El Nino may cause winter troubles Oct 28, 2009
The weather service encourages people to buy weather radios that give audible alerts in advance of severe weather events. They also have begun advising people to subscribe to services that send weather alerts in text messages to cell phones as a backup plan. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Cecilia Bartoli's new album: Celestial sacrifice Oct 28, 2009
Apart from a handful of wax phonograph recordings of Alessandro Moreschi, who died in 1922, there is no audible record of this rich tradition of European music. In the years since Moreschi last sang, recordings of arias composed for castrati, most of them written by Handel, have been transposed an octave for baritones or are sung by sopranos or countertenors. (The Economist)
Percussion piece highlights Symphony's season opener Oct 26, 2009
The constant pizzicato notes of the Scherzo came out clear and audible. Find Mike Dunham online at or call 257-4332. (Anchorage Daily News)
The BNP's constituency can't be dismissed Oct 26, 2009
And some seem unable to recognise the irony in the fact that their constant whinging that they are not heard is indeed audible. And plaintive. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Gaza's Coast Endangers Wildlife and People Oct 26, 2009
And by night, the thudding explosion of Israeli shells a few miles out to sea is audible even from the shore. "Every night there is shooting. They don't shoot directly at us. But when you get close to the three mile mark, they will fire into the water as a warning," says 23-year-old fisherman Ahmed Habil. (Time.com)
Pros offer timely tips to empty that inbox Oct 25, 2009
Visual or audible cues that you've just received an e-mail are distracting. If you haven't dealt with all of the day's messages by the end of the day, consider creating a folder called "First Thing," and reply to those e-mails in the morning. (Boston Globe)
Rush week at Harvard Oct 25, 2009
On his third snap of a soggy afternoon yesterday, a third-and-8 call from the Harvard 23, the 5-foot-11-inch junior called an audible before lofting a pass 20 yards down the left sideline for junior Chris Lorditch, who made the catch and pulled away from a pair of Princeton defenders for a 77-yard touchdown. It was just the start of what was an impressive performance for Winters and the Crimson in a 37-3 rout over an undermanned Tigers squad in their 102d meeting before 13,565 at the Stadium. (Boston Globe)
Studio 360 segments you might be interested in Oct 24, 2009
The show can also be heard as a podcast or purchased from audible. com. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Angels rally sends series back to New York Oct 24, 2009
Lackey cruised through the first six innings after Los Angeles scored four in the first, and the ace reacted with audible disappointment when Scioscia pulled him. Reliever Darren Oliver yielded a three-run double to Mark Teixeira on his first pitch, and Hideki Matsui added a tying single. (News & Observer -- Sports)
GameDay Tailgating Oct 24, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee)
Why Blu-ray Will Never Come to the Xbox 360 Oct 24, 2009
Traditionally, the home entertainment industry has thrived on advancements in audible and visual fidelity, but now for the first time, companies have couched quality in exchange for convenience with the advent of digitally distributed media. Although Blu-ray offers the highest quality audio and video available, more and more consumers are warming up to the vast array of readily available digital content offered by services like Netflix, VUDU, and others. (IGN Gear)
Angels answer Yankees' rally, send ALCS back to NY Oct 23, 2009
The ace reacted with audible disappointment "This is mine!" he shouted when Scioscia pulled him from what might be his final start with his only team. Lackey left to a standing ovation with a tip of his cap and the Yankees probably were cheering, too. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Eclectic iPod has merits Oct 23, 2009
While it may crackle and sound shrill at its highest setting, the speaker is crisp and audible enough that headphones aren't really necessary anymore. It's a boombox that fits in the palm of your hands. (Daily Collegian, PA)
ALCS heading back to Bronx Oct 23, 2009
Lackey, soon to be among the sports most coveted free agents, cruised through the first six innings after Los Angeles scored four in the first, and the ace reacted with audible disappointment when Scioscia pulled him from what might be his final start with his only team. 1. (MSNBC -- Sports)
On Whites move to fullback and Samuels future Oct 22, 2009
We have seen both TE s split out wide a few times this year but it limits the audibles Cox can call at the line scrimmage ... This allows Cox the freedom to keep one (or both) as pass blockers, if he reads the pre-snap blitz, and it also allows for them to be the hot routes if Cox would rather use that audible to beat the blitz ... It would allow UGA to keep 7 blockers at the line of scrimmage for a run audible to the left or right based on what the defense gives you. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Barnes emerging in competitive Gamecocks receivers group Oct 22, 2009
He also had a big catch on a third-down slant, an audible from quarterback Stephen Garcia. He was running - and making catches in -- different kinds of routes, a switch from earlier in the season. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
DonBanksInside The NFL Has anyone ever benefitted from employment with Daniel Snyder? Oct 21, 2009
Zorn was promoted shortly thereafter, while Fassel was told, "Thanks, but no thanks.'' At this point, I don't know any more who was the real loser in that scenario: Fassel or Zorn? It could be that this time, with the cumulative weight of his decade-long track record on his back, Snyder will face a very difficult sell to one of the big-name, Super Bowl-winning head coaches who are available. Maybe $7 million a year is all that will need to be said, but maybe Mike Shanahan, Jon Gruden, Bill... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Are we due a wave of book piracy? Oct 20, 2009
azw format Files cannot be transferred to other devices Other non-proprietary file formats can be used - txt, Audible, MP3, unprotected mobi, prc pdf, html, doc, jpeg, gif, png, bmp through conversion Amazon's Digital Text Platform allows self-publishing authors to sell their work. "Occasionally, an electronic proof file ends up being pirated. "They often scan the copyright information which makes it easier for me to detect the infringing content. (BBC News -- UK)
The Audio Book Club on Nicholson Baker Oct 20, 2009
Get your 14-day free trial of Audio Book Club sponsor Audible. com, which includes a credit for one free audiobook. (Slate)
Broxton lets a big one slip away for Dodgers Oct 20, 2009
Afterward, a somber-voiced Broxton gave barely audible one-word answers about whether the long top of the ninth had any impact on him in the bottom half ("No.") if Dodgers manager Joe Torre had anything to say to him when the game ended ("No.") and whether he had paid much attention to the struggles of the other closers over the past two weeks ("No."). Broxton promised he would be able to bounce back, but if there's anyone in the Dodgers clubhouse who knows just how difficult that can be, it's... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Grades reflect poor play Oct 19, 2009
Waggener exploited the Bengals secondary most visibly when he called an audible right before slinging a touchdown pass in the third quarter. Rushing defense: F Northern Colorado hadn't managed to top 100 rushing yards against any Big Sky team all season before piling up 210 against Idaho State. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Ka'iulani film met with applause, disappointment Oct 18, 2009
Still, there were no audible signs of displeasure during the screening itself, and some in the audience applauded loudly as the on-screen Kaiulani asserted herself in several scenes late in the film. There was also general applause as the credits rolled. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Bengals' losing continues (15) Oct 18, 2009
Waggener then noticed the Bengals had switched to man coverage from a Cover 2, called an audible and slung a touchdown to receiver Alex Thompson. The Bears hadn't scored a touchdown in the third quarter all season before Saturday. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
* Streets of Taipei turn Brazilian Oct 18, 2009
The beat was audible from blocks away. As amateur samba and belly dancers danced to the beat, people standing on floats threw beads into the crowd. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Payton tries fresh approach to bye week Oct 17, 2009
After losing in the week after the bye the past three seasons, Saints Coach Sean Payton called an audible to get his team ready to play the New York Giants on Sunday at the Superdome. Players practiced during the bye week the previous three seasons, but Payton gave the team off last week, and he and his staff devoted more time to self-scouting and evaluating their tendencies. (Nola.com -- Sports)
COHASSET EDITORIAL: Open Meeting Law violations Oct 17, 2009
Discussions at meetings must be audible to everyone in attendance. Discussions at meetings must be intelligible to all present. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Snow forces Penn State to call an audible Oct 17, 2009
Nabil K. Mark/Centre Daily Times The grass parking lots around Beaver Stadium in State College were covered in snow yesterday. For the first time in 108 years, an early-season snowfall blanketed this Central Pennsylvania college town, complicating life for 100,000 Penn State fans expected at today's football game. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
RossTuckerInside The NFL Giants face test, Brady needs to get hot, more Week 6 thoughts. Oct 17, 2009
NFL teams do exhaustive film study, and they already have a great feel for what plays a team runs and even what some of their code words are when they audible. You may be surprised to know that players typically turn in their playbooks at the end of the preseason. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Scenic train rides a whistle stop from Erie Oct 16, 2009
She said the audible history starts with the culture of the Native Americans who once lived there and includes the history of the Erie Canal and the modern development of the park. Pay $2 to load your bike on the train one way and bike back to your car, or vice versa. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Browns-Bills: Gameballs and Goats Results Oct 16, 2009
Brian Daboll, please teach DA to audible at the line out of your terribly obvious gut runs. Those guys were just begging to get burned on a screen. (BerniesInsiders.com)
Scoobie, where are you? Oct 15, 2009
It's an audible indicator of when you should change gear, when you have more power at hand and when you're pushing the limits of what you can handle as a driver. Page two - Sticks like. (iAfrica.com)
Full Story Oct 15, 2009
An audible gasp went up in the juvenile court Tuesday afternoon when the judge announced 15-year-old Jesus Mendez will face second degree murder charges for lighting a teen doused in rubbing alcohol on fire. Mendez is one of five charged in this act of violence that left 15-year-old Michael Brewer with burns to nearly two thirds of his body. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Crushed Bones Reveal Literal Dino Stomping Ground Oct 15, 2009
"That means the big boys were stepping on those things. Those would have been audible, big snaps.". The heavy-footed culprits. (Science Daily)
Scientist: Dinos trampled after death by own kind Oct 15, 2009
"Those would have been audible, big snaps.". Researchers spent years picking through the site and hauling fragments, some as small as two centimeters (less than an inch), back to the lab to be pieced together. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Rush Limbaugh Threatens Legal Action Against Journalists Over False Quotes... Oct 14, 2009
There was nervous laughter, but there was more of an audible gasp. And what that was about, this was shortly after the Waco invasion authored by Janet Reno. (The Drudge Report)
Bickley: Cardinals seeking identity Oct 14, 2009
"My thought is, if we don't execute well in those situations (where Warner can audible into passing plays), then it's easy to second guess," Warner said. "It's easy to say we should've run the ball. But in those situations, we're getting into the best play against the defense. And if we execute those plays, we win in a landslide.". (AZCentral -- Sports)
Will Fields go this week? (Yesterday) Oct 14, 2009
Q: Do Bill Stull and his receivers have the authority to call audibles at the line to take advantage of favorable match-ups they see in the defensive coverage ... If Bill Stull steps to the line and sees some things, on certain plays he does have the authority to audible or more accurately, he can check into an optional play ... It isn't a straight audible, but there are options when he gets to the line that he can check into if he sees something from the defense which will prevent the primary... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Atheist speaker draws crowd Oct 14, 2009
No boos or derogatory comments were audible, and when audiences were posed with the opportunity to ask Dawkins questions, none were defamatory or attacking. Dawkins said he wasn t surprised. (Gamecock Online, SC)
'Door is wide open' for Tigers Oct 13, 2009
the Clemson safety joked he had to watch because the crowd roars from Doak Campbell Stadium are audible in his living room. (Florida State quarterback Christian) Ponder was having too good a game for me to stop watching, McDaniel said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
HINGHAM YESTERDAYS: Early telephone etiquette tips Oct 12, 2009
Conversations are often audible to all of the persons in the room with the person to whom you are talking. TOWN TOPICS: The Robert J. Hull homestead at Liberty Plain is being enlarged. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Welcome to the party, A-Rod Oct 11, 2009
"Well," he replied with an audible sigh, "the weather is nice.". Rush Limbaugh acknowledged last week that he's part of a bid to buy the St. Louis Rams. (Fresno Bee)
Sidewalk guitarist ticketed for noise Oct 11, 2009
Since the music was audible 130 feet away, the officer cited him for a noise violation, according to the report. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, October 11, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Browns-Bengals: Gameballs and Goats Oct 11, 2009
bad call or DA should have audible one or the other. My one problem with coach Mangini today was the 2 challenge calls. (BerniesInsiders.com)
Music review: Contemporary Music Players open Oct 10, 2009
However rigorous the constructive principles may have been, a listener heard mostly tight-knit instrumental textures and jazzy, dance-like rhythms unfolding to the midpoint - then backtracking in a nifty (and eminently audible) palindromic scheme. As a contrast, violist Nanci Severance was the soloist in "The Viola in My Life (I)," one of Morton Feldman's characteristically soft, tremulous exercises in ultra-spare ravishment, and flutist Tod Brody was joined by taped versions of himself in Steve... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Thirtyninehotel celebrates 5 years of success Oct 10, 2009
KTUH's 40th Anniversary Hip Hop Concert Oct. 16 at Manoa Gardens is loaded with local hip-hop heavyweights, notably Tassho Pearce and Creed Chameleon with The Spacifics, as well as The Deadbeats, No Master Backs featuring Kavet the Catalyst, The Audible Lab Rats and The Hammer Bros. Admission is free. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Willy Wonka BD Oct 10, 2009
The dialogue is mostly kept to the center, and is audible at all times, if slightly thin and even a bit brittle. Fidelity is marginal, though the dynamic range is wide and bass kicks in now and then in the. (IGN FilmForce)
Trick 'r Treat DVD Oct 10, 2009
The presentation is also subtle enough that low whispers are just as audible as the dialogue, which sounds as clear and crisp as a mid-autumn night. Score: 8 out of 10. (IGN FilmForce)
Grinding Away Stress With Your Teeth? Oct 10, 2009
The clenching and grinding may be audible. Others make no sound while bruxing their teeth and do not realize they are doing it until a dentist discovers unusual wear spots on their teeth. (CBS News -- Health)
Household Robots Do Not Protect Users' Security And Privacy, Researchers Say Oct 10, 2009
Only some robots give an audible or other alert when a user logs on, letting people nearby know that someone new is accessing the data. Only some robots periodically generate a noise or other signal when stationary, reminding people nearby that the robot is collecting data. (Science Daily)
Entrenched Chicago mayor gives no sign of leaving Oct 9, 2009
Instead, Chicago was bounced in the first round, bringing an audible gasp from the crowd. The elimination came so quickly - more than an hour before the final announcement - that people were still excitedly talking among themselves when IOC President Jacques Rogge announced: "The city of Chicago, having obtained the least number of votes, will not participate in the next round.". (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
2009 Championship Book Excerpt Oct 9, 2009
" At Ford Field, with the roar of 72,922 fans audible even inside the locker room deep within the hallways of the arena, Williams reviewed the game plan with his team before he sent them onto the court for the last time. ". We've got to get back on defense," he told them. "We've got to build a wall to stop their penetration. (Tarheelblue.com)
Neither Obama Nor the Culture War Oct 9, 2009
At a Sept. 17 forum of Northern Virginia business leaders, Deeds' repeated mentions of the McDonnell thesis were eventually met, according to one reporter, with audible "groans from some in the crowd." Virginia newspapers are in broad revolt against Deeds' tactics, employing descriptions such as "flatly dishonest," "below-the-belt and beyond-the-pale" and "disingenuous and deceitful." Some editorialists have taken to calling the Democratic candidate "Dirty Deeds" -- the kind of schoolyard... (Townhall.com)
T board, steward of transit, dead at 45 Oct 9, 2009
There was no audible response. But a spokesman for the outgoing transportation secretary, James A. Aloisi Jr., who is chairman of the MBTA board, did not discount doing business with the company. (Boston Globe)
Go big, go Grand Oct 9, 2009
A customisable colour TFT dashboard-mounted screen, Bluetooth connectivity, integrated Carminat TomTom navigation system (on Dynamique models), and an audible rear parking sensor are just a few of the items you can expect to find inside. Two engine options are available. (iAfrica.com)
Lady Wildcats headed to postseason Oct 9, 2009
" Senior Michaela Allen, who played during the team's inaugural season last year, said "it's really exciting" that Rabun is headed for postseason play."It's something we didn't expect going into the first year," she said.Jefferson High School, which finished with an 8-0 record, was seeded first in the tournament, while Lakeview Academy at 6-2 was second. East Jackson High School and Tallulah Falls competed Tuesday for the fourth and final spot.Allen said the team still had some work to do in... (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Lord of the Rings score Oct 9, 2009
But Shore emphasizes that the dialogue should be fully audible, and that combined with the orchestra, Lord of the Rings fans are in for a magical experience ... But Shore emphasizes that the dialogue should be fully audible, and that combined with the orchestra, Lord of the Rings fans are in for a magical experience. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
The Culture Gabfest, Damage Control Edition Oct 8, 2009
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