Fireworks warning (again)

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Just my annual reminder to enjoy fireworks to the fullest but be mindful of young ears.

An adequate (youth/infant) set of ear covers can run $15 (and come in many colors) but PERMANENT damage can last for a lifetime.

Nature at it’s best

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Natural acoustic occurrences are my favorite. Slow steady summer rain on the roof, distant thunder (emphasis on distant) and the LACK of any noises after a deep snowfall. Ahhhhhh….

White Noise Generators

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Am of two minds when it comes to personal white noise generators:

  1. Great for helping wash away random noises while you sleep
  2. Awful for office desks where you also have to communicate with others.

Air Pods hearing trick

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ACTIVE noise cancellation. Very cool.

Reduce exposure to loud noise….

8 Reasons Noise Control Matters

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“Have you ever been in a building where the sound felt like it was turned up on high?”

8 Reasons Noise Control Matters

No Honking Days? Where do I sign?

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India at the forefront of traffic noise mitigation. Well, at least they are trying….

No-Honking Days and Noise Barriers Aim to Quell Mumbai’s Cacophony

Unsafe Listening Practices

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Cranking up the tunes or sound may not be the wisest health move — here’s what a new study says

Young people at risk of hearing loss due to unsafe listening practices: New study

Acoustic Law Idea #1

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Leaf blowers can only be used during prescribed times and NOT ON WEEKENDS!

THAT time of year again….

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Leaf blowers come out of the woodwork….

How to deal with your leaves