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The article offers information on the growing prominence of voice search and its impact on SEO, highlighting the increasing number of digital voice assistants and the shift from text to voice in consumers' search habits. The article discusses the rise of voice search, citing forecasts that predict 8.4 billion digital voice assistants by 2024, surpassing the world's population.

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"Village Voices: A Memoir of the Village Voice Bookshop" by Odile Hellier is a collection of interviews and profiles of authors who gave readings at her English-language bookshop in Paris from 1981 to 2012. The book provides a stimulating portrait of the Parisian literary scene during that time, featuring photographs and anecdotes. Hellier documents each author's activities at the shop, including snippets of Q&As that touch on contemporary conversations about identity and political correctness. While the sheer number of names and titles mentioned may be overwhelming, the book is a must-read for literature lovers. [Extracted from the article]

"Danger in the Hills: The Nolo" is a middle-grade story about a group of children who meet a lonely mountain monster named Jake. When the children get lost in the woods, Jake comes to their rescue and takes them back to safety. The story emphasizes cross-species friendship and the vastness of nature, with engaging illustrations that capture the mythical and spooky atmosphere of the tale. [Extracted from the article]

"A Voice at the Table: Discover the Lessons Learned and Empower All Voices to Be Heard" by Brendan T. Kelly is a self-help book that offers insights on improving group performance through After Action Reviews (AARs). Kelly, drawing from his military background, emphasizes the importance of collaboration, inclusion, communication, and accountability within organizations. The book provides a clear process for leaders and team members to assess events, identify areas for improvement, and establish best practices for overall success. Kelly's approach, blending memoir and leadership advice, is applicable to various organizations and businesses, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to enhance teamwork and communication. [Extracted from the article]

This article reports on the recent deaths of several notable individuals in the news media industry. Lou Dobbs, a former FOX Business host, passed away at the age of 78. Ina Jaffe, a correspondent for NPR, died at the age of 75 after openly living with cancer. Kathy Willens, a pioneering photojournalist for The Associated Press, died at 74 from ovarian cancer. Walter Shapiro, a political columnist and former presidential speechwriter, passed away at 77 due to an infection related to his cancer treatment. Maria Garcia, a veteran personality in Miami and New York, died at 52. [Extracted from the article]

The article highlights the initiatives of Team Gleason, the nonprofit founded by National Football League (NFL) veteran Steve Gleason that aims to give people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) the latest tools for communication and independent, productive living. It offers update on technology for further development by Team Gleason including voice banking, automated speech recognition apps, independence and mobility tools, as well as its services and fundraising campaign.

This article from Publishers Weekly provides insights from various individuals involved in the creation of the book "Dear Dickhead." The president and publisher of FSG, Mitzi Angel, describes the book as a powerful and energetic read. Ian Van Wye, an associate editor, discusses the editorial process of adapting the text for North American readers. Author Virginie Despentes explains that the book originated from her desire to write about addictions, but she shifted to an epistolary novel format. Translator Frank Wynne highlights the challenge of capturing the diverse voices in the original text. The art director, Alex Merto, discusses the design of the book cover, which represents the exchange of letters between the characters. [Extracted from the article]

"A Voice of Hope: The Myrlie Evers-Williams Story" is a children's book written by Nadia Salomon and illustrated by London Ladd. The book tells the story of Myrlie Evers-Williams, a civil rights champion who grew up in Jim Crow Mississippi. Despite facing discrimination and adversity, Evers-Williams finds her purpose in music and eventually meets Medgar Evers, whom she marries. After Evers is assassinated, she continues to fight for justice and becomes the first full-time woman chair of the NAACP. The book, filled with vibrant illustrations by Ladd, highlights Evers-Williams' journey and accomplishments, including performing at Carnegie Hall and offering a prayer at President Obama's second inauguration. It is suitable for children aged 4 to 8 and includes a timeline and author's note. [Extracted from the article]

"Unshakable Eleanor: How Our 32nd First Lady Used Her Voice to Fight for Human Rights" is an information-forward biography that focuses on the social causes that Eleanor Roosevelt became known for. The book highlights her journey from being a child who was made to feel like a failure to becoming a brave and generous young woman. It covers her time at a finishing school abroad, her work at a settlement house, and her advocacy for marginalized groups during her husband's presidency. The book is illustrated with digital illustrations that have a stylized, retro feel, and it includes a timeline, bibliography, and more. Recommended for ages 4-8. [Extracted from the article]

This article is a review of the children's book "Mercedes Sosa: Voice of the People" by Aixa Pérez-Prado. The book tells the story of Argentine singer Mercedes Sosa and her impact on her country's sociopolitical climate. It highlights her upbringing in a humble home and her experiences witnessing her father's struggles. Through her singing, Sosa became a social justice advocate and a voice for the voiceless. The book also discusses her arrest, exile, and her role as La Voz de Latinoamérica during Argentina's rule by military junta. It concludes by emphasizing how Sosa's songs helped the country heal. The review recommends the book for children aged 7-10 and includes a lengthy afterword for further context. [Extracted from the article]

PEN America, an organization that promotes literature and free expression, has canceled its 2024 World Voices Festival following criticism of its response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. This decision comes shortly after the cancellation of the organization's Literary Awards ceremony. However, the PEN America Literary Gala is still scheduled to take place on May 16. In an effort to address the concerns raised, PEN America's leadership has committed to reviewing its work over the past decade and plans to hold a town hall to engage with the literary community and address the issues at hand. [Extracted from the article]

Ode to Grapefruit: How James Earl Jones Found His Voice is a picture book biography that tells the story of American actor James Earl Jones and his journey to finding his voice. The book highlights Jones's struggle with stuttering and how he overcame it through patience, practice, and inspiration from poetry and a shipment of grapefruit. The illustrations by Bryan Collier use circles to depict Jones's progress and include diverse representations of students. The biography concludes with information about stuttering. Aimed at children aged 4-8, this book offers a culturally sensitive and inspiring story of perseverance and self-discovery. [Extracted from the article]

California Voices is the opinion arm of CalMatters, a California non-profit organization that aims to amplify diverse voices that are often overlooked. While many publications rely on the usual sources for opinion pieces, California Voices seeks out less obvious but informed viewpoints. Editor Yousef Baig has been executing this strategy by publishing guest commentaries from individuals with firsthand experiences, such as the director of an "impact investing" organization and a formerly homeless woman. Baig believes that providing a platform for these voices is important, especially since there are only a few robust opinion sections left in California. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers guidance to improve speech intelligibility in children with dysarthria. Background information on dysarthria, which is a form of motor speech disorder, is provided. The three main approaches for improving intelligibility are speech systems approach, Lee Silverman Voice Treatment and speech intelligibility treatment. Barrier activities to keep a child occupied are assembly of a Mr. Potato Head, Avenger character guessing and Simon Says.

The article focuses on LXR-02 Desktop Digital Drum Synthesizer from Sonic Potions and Erica Synths.

"Voices Echo" is the third novel in the "Voices" series by Linda Lee Graham. Set just after the Revolutionary War, the book follows Liam Brock, a young Scot on the verge of becoming a lawyer in Philadelphia. The story also focuses on Rhiannon Ross, who is married to a wealthy plantation owner in Jamaica but longs to be in Philadelphia with Liam. The novel explores the horrors of slavery and the complexities of relationships in this historical context. Linda Lee Graham tells the story with engaging prose and creates compelling characters. This book is recommended for readers interested in historical fiction and themes of love, law, and the impact of slavery in the Americas. [Extracted from the article]

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As a newly registered nurse (NRN), finding your voice in a professional sense can be challenging. You may feel you should speak up but are not quite sure how, or you may think your voice does not matter due to your relative inexperience. Or maybe you are so busy trying to keep your head above water and make it through the day that you sometimes forget you even have a voice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information on the growing prevalence of voice in intelligent personal assistants. It mentions that some companies are still working to achieve a healthy monetization of digital publishing as they add the challenge of bringing voice first into the mix; and also mentions the launch and rapid adoption of Alexa and similar devices got the technology into consumers' hands and provided a platform for digital publishers.

The article discusses how vocal training from speech-language pathologists (SLP) can be key to helping transgendered women in developing a more authentic, feminine voice. Topics covered include the communication counseling that SLP provide on persevering and weaving in nonverbal cues and body language, all areas of communication that communication feminization therapy encompasses, and the stages of transfeminine voice treatment.

The article talks about the common practice among songwriters in creating pitch records done by looking for tunes recorded with generative artificial intelligence (AI) that mimics the vocals of the artists being pitched. Cited are the impact that the AI voice synthesis has on songwriters, producers and artists, the ability of voice recreation tools in democratizing songwriting, and the ability of AI to mimic the voice of some artists.

The article presents review on music recorder Voice of Rage by Soundiron.

The article discusses business operations and development of personalized voices by VocaliD, Inc. under the leadership of founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Rupal Patel. Topics explored include the collection of vocal samples in the Human Voicebank database of the firm, the Vocal Legacy and BeSpoke Voices being offered by VocaliD to clients that need speech-generating device, and the recruitment of volunteer voices by the company.

The article discusses how opticians and clinicians can control first impressions and make positive interactions when meeting with a patient. Topics discussed include the role of consideration to color in how opticians are first observed, three vital questions to consider when the first contact is received, and scent as another part of how first impressions are developed.

The article reports that morphing and modulating wavetable oscillators is key to add movement and variety to sounds. Topics include examines Ableton Wavetable is a fairly straightforward example and considered it has both LFOs and ADSR envelopes, either of which can be routed to wavetable position in the mod matrix.

The article discusses the views of speech-language pathologists (SLP) and linguists regarding a vocal quality called vocal fry. Topics covered include SLPs' use of the term glottal fry, factors contributing to vocal fry such as pathological issues and linguistic styles, and vocal fry's greater exposure due to more access to media such as podcasts and reality television. Also mentioned are personalities with vocal fry including feminist author Naomi Wolf and radio personality Ira Glass.

The article discusses how speech-language pathologists (SLP) can help individuals who want to improve the sound of their speaking voice. Topics covered include SLPs' expertise in language variation, SLP Christie Block's description of her work with transgender clients, and every person's ability to be linguistically flexible. Also mentioned are ways in which shifts in language help build aspects of one's social identity, and finding the voice that matches one's inner identity.

The article talks about Artificial Intelligence based application Meta Viewer Beta by Meta Company as the company's first software application. The topics include functionality of application such as collaboration and voice command; helping the users to open and visualize AR-ready 3D CAD models while keeping the integrity of the model and design information, and list of key benefits of the application such as support for 3D model viewing in multiple file formats Solidworks gITF.

A personal narrative is presented which shares the author's experience of being able to listen to the k "Lolita" by Vladimir Nabokov.

The article focuses on the need for farmers to speak to protect their agricultural interests. It mentions that agriculture is scrutinized for its role in climate change, stress on water resources, and use of pesticides. It also highlights role of peanut farmers to invest in research required to develop higher-yielding, and nematode-resistant varieties.

The article evaluates the Harmony, plugin which can generate up to eight additional voices when given just one, from Waves and outlines its features.

The article discusses research which found that premotor areas of the brain control the muscles of vocalization and could provide a foundation for complex speech, referencing a study by Peter L. Strick et al, published in the "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences."

The article reveals that voice assistants are underutilized for business despite its widespread availability, according to data from Forrester Research. Survery results presented indicate the reasons companies are building voice assistants, percentage of consumer adoption of voice assistants, various uses of voice assistance including for business transactions and access to information, and areas where most companies have yet to expand their voice assistants' capabilities.