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Wildlife Department tractors, trucks and boats to be sold at auction
Teachers and students eligible to win trips to Wyoming and New Mexico
Wildlife Department seeks artists for waterfowl stamp design
National Hunting and Fishing Days celebrates 35 years
Conservation-minded citizens across the United States will celebrate the 35th anniversary of National Hunting and Fishing Day Sept. 23.
National Hunting and Fishing Day, formalized by Congress in 1971, was created by the National Shooting Sports Foundation to celebrate conservation successes of hunters and anglers. The day was first established by joint Congressional resolution and signed by the president in 1972 to be held on the fourth Saturday in September.
President George W. Bush explained the important of National Hunting and Fishing Day.
"This year we will observe the 35th anniversary of National Hunting and Fishing Day, and the celebration will be based at Wonders of Wildlife, the National Fish and Wildlife Museum and Aquarium in Springfield, Missouri…The Museum is now working with the hunting and fishing industries, wildlife and conservation groups, shooting ranges, and rod and gun clubs around the country to promote the value of hunting and fishing in conservation, especially among our young people. I hope you will get involved in this worthy effort by taking part in one of the many family-oriented events that will occur nationwide," President Bush said
Repeating this year as honorary chairman of National Hunting and Fishing Day is country music star Tracy Byrd.
"It was an honor and a natural fit for me to be the 2005 honorary chairman for National Hunting and Fishing Day. When I was asked to chair again in 2006, I couldn't say 'yes' fast enough. And, since we have a new home at Wonders of Wildlife, we'll be able to bring even more recognition to our cause. This opens more doors and gives us another opportunity to help folks understand that without hunters and anglers, conservation couldn't exist in our country," Byrd explained.
National Hunting and Fishing Day is headquartered at Wonders of Wildlife, the National Fish and Wildlife Museum in Springfield, Missouri. Wonders of Wildlife is a 92,000 square foot museum and aquarium that opened in 2001 at a cost of over $52-million. Wonders of Wildlife is accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association and is a member of the Smithsonian Affiliates program.
For more information about National Hunting and Fishing Day log on to nhfday.org.
Sept. 23 marks duck blind drawings
Drawings for permanent duck blinds on Fort Gibson, Eufaula, Webbers Falls Waurika and W.D. Mayo lakes will take place Sept. 23. Anyone wanting a permanent blind permit must be 16 years of age and must be present at the drawings.
Applicants must have an Oklahoma hunting or combination license and a valid state waterfowl license and a federal duck stamp, unless they are exempt. Additionally, they need a valid Harvest Information Program (HIP) Permit.
Schedule for Duck Blind Drawings:
Waurika Lake duck blinds
Date: Saturday September 23, 2006,
Time: 9 a.m.
Location of drawing: Corps of Engineers office at the dam at Waurika Lake
W.D. Mayo Lake duck blinds
Date: Saturday September 23, 2006
Time: 10 a.m.
Location of drawing: Spiro City Council Chamber, 510 South Main Street, Spiro (located at the south end of main street)
Fort Gibson, Eufaula, Webbers Falls lakes duck blinds
Date: Saturday September 23, 2006
Location of drawing: Northeast Regional Office, 9097 W. 34th Street, Porter
7:00 am Register for Fort Gibson
8:00 am Drawing for Fort Gibson Lake
9:30 am Register for Eufaula Lake
10:30 am Drawing for Eufaula Lake
12:00 pm Register for Webber Falls
1:00 pm Drawing for Webber Falls
For more information about the duck blind drawings log on to the Wildlife Department's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com
Hunters urged to use caution in tree stands
The cooler weather has many state hunters looking up – up into the trees to be exact.
"Most deer hunters, especially bow hunters spend some time in a tree stand during the hunting seasons. Hunting out of a tree stand can be a fun and effective way to hunt deer, but we want to remind everyone to take a few safety precautions when using any elevated stand," said Meek, hunter education coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Meek, along with state game wardens and volunteers spend their weekends conducting hunter education classes. At these clinics young and old students alike learn about safe gun handling, hunter ethics, wildlife identification - and tree stand safety.
"Hunting accidents are rare and the good news is that just about every tree stand accident can be prevented by following a few simple safety rules," Meek said.
Meek offered the following rules for hunters:
Once you get into the stand, always wear a safety harness.
"Good safety harnesses only cost about $30 – and they will save your life," Meek said.
Make sure your stand is attached securely.
"Whether it is a portable climbing stand or a ladder tree stand it is important to check and double check all the fittings and supports on your stand," Meek said. "Hunters need to be especially careful with homemade tree stands. In fact, I would not recommend using one at all."
Use a rope or haul line to raise and lower you bow or unloaded gun.
"When climbing up and down out of tree stand you need to be focused on the task at hand - not trying to hold on to your gun or bow at the same time. Using a haul rope will leave your hands free to climb the tree," he said.
Be cautious when installing your tree stand.
"Wear your harness whenever possible and always have at least one person with you," said Meek.
For a complete list of hunter education classes, sportsmen can call the Department's hunter education hotline 24 hours a day at (405) 521-4650 or log onto the Department's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com. Hunters should pick up a copy of the "2006 Oklahoma Hunting Guide" for complete information on hunting seasons and hunter education requirements.
Teachers and students eligible to win trips to Wyoming and New Mexico
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) and Oklahoma Station Chapter Safari Club International (OSCSCI) are looking for Oklahoma's top conservation minded students and teachers. Through a youth writing contest and teacher application process by these two organizations, several students and an educator will win a trip of a lifetime.
"This is a fantastic opportunity for young people to express their love for the outdoors and at the same time have a chance to win an awesome outdoor trip," said Colin Berg, education supervisor for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Winners in the 15-17 age category (one boy and one girl) will receive an all-expense-paid guided antelope hunt in New Mexico. Funding for the trips, including a full shoulder taxidermy mount of the youth's harvested antelope will be provided by the Oklahoma Station Chapter Safari Club International.
Students in the 11-14 age category are competing for an all expense paid trip to the Apprentice Hunter Program at the YO Ranch in Mountain Home, Texas. The Safari Club International's Apprentice Hunters' Program is a unique, hands-on experience which covers a wide range of topics including; the ethical basis of modern sport hunting, wildlife management, field identification, and wild game cooking. The Oklahoma Station Chapter Safari Club International will provide travel reimbursements to attend the weeklong course.
The four statewide winners and their legal guardians will be invited to Oklahoma City to attend an awards ceremony in March. In addition, the top 25 essay entrants will receive a one-year youth membership to Safari Club International. The winning student essays will be published in the OSCSCI newsletter "Safari Trails." Publication qualifies the winning entries for the National Youth Writing Contest sponsored by the Outdoor Writers Association of America. Several past national winners have come from Oklahoma.
"Students aren't the only ones eligible to win," Berg added. "One educator will be awarded an all-expenses-paid scholarship for an eight-day conservation education school at Safari Club International's American Wilderness Leadership School (AWLS) at Granite Ranch near Jackson, Wyoming."
The AWLS program is conducted during the summer and presents an outdoor program for educators which concentrates on natural resource management. Participants learn about stream ecology, map and compass, language arts and creative writing in an outdoor setting, fly tying, shooting sports, wildlife management, the Yellowstone ecosystem, camping, white-water rafting, educational resources and how to implement outdoor education ideas. Lodging, meals and training materials will be provided by Oklahoma Station Chapter Safari Club International. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will cover transportation to Jackson, Wyoming.
Both the essay contest rules and teacher scholarship applications are available from the Department's Web site www.wildlifedepartment.com. Essays and applications must be postmarked no later than Nov. 17, 2006, or delivered by 5 p.m. Nov. 17, 2006, in person to the Department of Wildlife's Jenks Office at 201 Aquarium Drive, in Jenks. Address entries to: Essay Contest, Attn: Education Section Supervisor, ODWC Jenks Office, P.O. Box 1201, Jenks, OK 74037.
Wildlife Department seeks artists for waterfowl stamp design
The Wildlife Department is looking for redhead artists. Not red headed artists, but artists who can paint the diving redhead duck.
The redhead duck will be featured on the 2007 Oklahoma Waterfowl Stamp and the Wildlife Department is accepting entries for the stamp design competition. The winning art will be printed on the 2007 Oklahoma Waterfowl Stamp, which is required of most waterfowl hunters.
Duck stamp sales help finance many projects that benefit ducks and geese. Since the duck stamp program began in 1980, thousands of acres of waterfowl habitat have been created through duck stamp revenues.
The deadline to submit art is 4:30 p.m., October 27. Artwork may be of acrylic, oil, watercolor, scratchboard, pencil, pen and ink, tempera or any other two-dimensional media. The illustration must be horizontal, 6 1/2 inches high and 9 inches wide. It must be matted with white mat board 9 inches high by 12 inches wide with the opening cut precisely 6 1/2-by-9. Artwork may not be framed or under glass, but acetate covering should be used to protect the art. For complete entry guidelines, call (405) 521-3856.
Entries should be sent to the Duck Stamp Competition Coordinator, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, P.O. Box 53465, Oklahoma City, OK 73152. Fed Ex, UPS and other ground deliveries should be sent to 1801 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK 73105.
Entries will be judged on anatomical accuracy, artistic composition and suitability for printing. The winner and three honorable mentions will appear in a future issue of "Outdoor Oklahoma" magazine.
A non-refundable entry fee of $20 (cash, money order or cashier's check) must accompany each entry. No entries will be accepted after 4:30 p.m., Oct. 27. The winning entry will become the sole and exclusive property of the Wildlife Department.
For more information about the contest call (405) 521-3856.
Department pre-employment exam to be held Friday, Sept. 29
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will hold a standardized pre-employment examination Friday, Sept. 29, at the Tom Steed Development Center Auditorium at Rose State College.
"If you have considered working for the Wildlife Department as a fisheries or wildlife biologist, technician, game warden, or hatchery manager, I would highly encourage you to take the test," said Kyle Eastham, human resources administrator for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "This is the required first step in our hiring process. If you don't take the test you won't be considered for the positions."
Individuals may take the exam once in a 12-month period, and test scores are valid for 12 months from the test date. Applications for employment will be sent to individuals with the top 25 scores. Taking the exam does not guarantee employment, nor does the exam necessarily indicate the Department currently has openings. Interviews will be scheduled only when an opening is available.
"You may have heard that it's hard to get a job with the Wildlife Department. And while it is competitive, I anticipate some retirements and promotions so there will likely be a number of openings in the coming year," Eastham said.
The exam will cover state and federal wildlife laws and regulations, fisheries and wildlife management, Oklahoma geography and biological and environmental sciences relating to fish and wildlife.
The Tom Steed Development Center Auditorium is north of Interstate 40 at the intersection of I-40 and Hudiburg Rd. in Midwest City. The doors will close promptly at 10 a.m. Those arriving after 10 a.m. will not be permitted to take the exam. The free exam is open to anyone who meets the education requirements for the tested positions.
For more information about the exam or hiring process, contact the Wildlife Department's Human Resources office at (405) 521-4640 or check the Department's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com.
Biologists, hunters banking on second quail hatch
August roadside surveys conducted by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation show a statewide decrease of 55 percent over the 2005 survey. However, wildlife officials think a significant number of late nesting attempts could bring bird numbers back up to par by the time October counts are conducted.
"Results of the August survey generally don't include quail produced from late nesting attempts, which typically peak in late August. But we know from field reports that there are lots of young birds out there," said Doug Schoeling, upland bird biologist for the Wildlife Department. "The October counts should give us a better picture on this fall's quail population."
The statewide quail index is down 33 percent from the previous 16-year average.
"Late summer rains have provided some short-term relief from the drought in the northern portions of the state, but we just don't know yet how much these rains helped," Schoeling said.
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation biologists have conducted the roadside surveys during both August and October for the past 17 years. Observers count the number of quail seen to provide an index of quail abundance and reproductive success. There are 83 different 20-mile routes located throughout the state except for Tulsa and Oklahoma counties.
Running Nov. 11, 2006 - Feb.15, 2007, quail season is one of the most popular events in the state, drawing hunters from all over the nation to enjoy some of America's finest bird hunting. For complete August roadside survey data, log onto www.wildlifedepartment.com. Results from the October roadside surveys will be available in early November.
Opening day of deer archery season just days away
Coming off a near-record setting archery season last year, deer hunters are looking forward to the possibilities of another great bow season when hunters take to the woods October 1.
"Deer movement has begun to pick up over the last couple of weeks. Despite the drought conditions, the deer herd appears to be in good shape across most of the state," said Mike Shaw, wildlife research supervisor for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "With the dry conditions we've been experiencing it will likely be more important than ever for deer hunters to spend time scouting this year."
During the 2005 archery deer season, bowhunters harvested 14,624 whitetail deer, just 15 deer shy of the record set in 2004. The archery harvest was 14 percent of the total deer harvest.
"As a result of drought, deer may be moving more to find food and when deer are moving more it makes it them more visible," said Alan Peoples, wildlife chief for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "I've heard some hunters say that they think ag fields and producing acorn trees could be especially effective this year in hunting deer. In fact, I just talked to a hunter who was very excited because he had located an oak tree that was loaded with acorns and it was the only one around. Needless to say, he is expecting some great early season action."
Running from Oct. 1 to Jan. 15, deer archery season offers more than 100 days of hunting. The first of Oklahoma's big game seasons, the archery deer season attracted 82,635 Oklahoma hunters last year.
As a bonus turkey archery season also opens on the same day as deer archery season. Hunters who purchase a fall turkey license will be ready to take advantage of the situation if a turkey happens to walk by their tree stand. Archers should remember that turkeys may not be hunted within 100 yards of bait.
With few exceptions, the majority of Oklahoma's more than 75 public wildlife management areas are open to deer archery hunters for all or part of the season. For more information about the areas, log on to wildlifedepartment.com, where you can review regulations, view aerial maps, purchase a license and more.
Oklahomans must have an annual hunting or combination license, lifetime hunting or lifetime combination license, disabled veteran's lifetime license, senior citizen hunting or senior citizen combination license or proof of exemption. In addition, hunters must possess a deer archery license for each deer hunted, or proof of exemption.
Unless exempt, hunters must also possess a fishing and hunting legacy permit.
All nonresident deer hunters must possess a nonresident deer archery license for each deer hunted or proof of exemption. Holders of nonresident lifetime hunting and lifetime combination licenses are not exempt from purchasing deer licenses. Nonresident deer hunters are exempt from purchasing an annual nonresident hunting license. Nonresident hunters must also possess a fishing and hunting legacy permit unless exempt.
Upon successfully harvesting a deer, all license holders, including lifetime license holders, must immediately attach their name and license number to the carcass. What the hunter attaches can be anything, as long as it contains the hunter's name and hunting license number and remains securely attached to the animal until it is checked at a hunter check station or with an authorized Wildlife Department employee.
Annual license holders, upon harvesting a deer, must complete the Record of Game section on the back of the universal license. The information must be recorded on the license form prior to moving or field dressing the animal. To do this they must tear out one of the notches on the license and print in ink the time, date, type of game and method of harvest on the notched line in the appropriate columns. Lifetime license holders are not required to complete the Record of Game section on the back of the universal license.
All successful hunters must check their deer at the nearest hunter check station. A county by county listing of hunter check stations is provided in this year's hunting guide and the most up-to-date check station listing is available at wildlifedepartment.com.
Hunting hours during deer archery season are one-half hour before official sunrise to one-half hour after official sunset.
For additional regulations, check station locations, season dates and a wealth of other information be sure to pick up a copy of the "2006-07 Oklahoma Hunting Guide" available at all license dealer locations or log on to the Department's Web site at wildlifedepartment.com.
Department to auction off surplus equipment including tractors, trucks and boats
Sportsman, farmers and auction enthusiasts will want to make plans to attend the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's surplus auction Saturday, Oct. 7, at 9 a.m. at Lake Burtschi near Chickasha.
"There's something for everyone at this sale, from cameras to computer equipment to lawn mowers to larger items like farm equipment, vehicles and boats. I expect it will be one of our larger sales in recent years," said Johnny Hill, property manager for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. and the first item will sell at 9:00. We're going to sell everything as is to the highest bidder."
More than 150 items will be available at the auction, including ATVs, boat motors and tires. For those looking for smaller items, there is also plenty to choose from including, spotting scopes, office supplies, computer hardware, and much more.
"We encourage folks to attend because it's not only a chance to pick up some good buys, it's a chance to support the Wildlife Department through your auction purchases," Hill added.
For more information about the auction call (405) 521-4600. Pictures and a complete list of auction items will be available at wildlifedepartment.com. The sale will start promptly at 9 a.m. at the Lake Burtschi Wildlife Department office, located 11 miles west of Chickasha on SH 92. Items may be inspected Oct. 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In case of rain, the sale will be held Oct. 8, same time and same place.
Wildlife Department accepts donation of six-wheeled utility vehicle
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation recently accepted a six-wheeled Polaris Ranger utility vehicle from U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Brands Inc. The Wildlife Department was awarded the vehicle through the companies Operation Ranger program.
"It is one of our company's core values that we seek to give back to the communities in which our employees live and we do business," said James Macias, division manager of U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Brands. "Our Operation Ranger program exists both to recognize the service of our nation's first responders and to provide a versatile vehicle that will enhance emergency response at a community level."
The vehicle will be used primarily in law enforcement efforts in central Oklahoma, but it will also be used by game wardens and biologists around the state.
"The Wildlife Department plans to use its new Polaris Ranger for wildlife law enforcement, environmental crime investigation and off-road search and rescue," said David Deckard, law enforcement training coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "The Wildlife Department must be prepared for a wide variety of scenarios and this vehicle will help improve our response time immensely."
For more information about the Wildlife Department log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
Rabbit season opens Oct. 1
As the mornings grow cooler and the days grow shorter, hunters across the state are anxious to head to the fields and to the woods. Just in time, rabbit season opens Oct. 1 across Oklahoma.
"Rabbit hunting is a lot of fun for young and old hunters alike. And it's a great opportunity to teach youngsters the basics of hunting and hunter safety," said Lance Meek, hunter education coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "The great thing about rabbit hunting is that you don't need a lot of equipment. Basically, all you need is a shotgun and a place to go."
Healthy cottontail rabbit populations can be found across the state, including many public-hunting areas. One of the best places to look for rabbits is anywhere two types of cover meet such as abandoned homesteads, tangled thickets and fencerows.
One of the best aspects about rabbit hunting is the availability of hunting locations. Many wildlife management areas scattered around the state offer first-rate rabbit hunting with minimal competition. Additionally, many landowners are willing to give permission to rabbit hunters.
Hunters are reminded that jackrabbits can only be taken west of I-35, and anyone hunting rabbits should pick up a copy of the "2006-07 Oklahoma Hunting Guide" to learn about license requirements, daily limits and all the other regulations pertaining to rabbit hunting.
Red River Quail Symposium to focus on habitat management
Hunters and landowners who are interested in improving bobwhite quail habitat, or those who just enjoy pursing bobwhites should make plans to attend the Red River Quail Symposium slated Oct. 11-13, just south of Lawton near Wichita Falls, Texas.
The symposium is a great opportunity for landowners, managers and those who are interested in quail to gain a better understanding of quail and lease management, said Dwayne Elmore, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Service wildlife specialist.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is partnering with Oklahoma State University and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to coordinate the conference.
"The symposium will provide them with information regarding quail leases, management of habitat, integration of quail management into cattle operations and cost-share programs," Elmore said.
Elmore said exhibitors will be on hand to showcase products and services related to agriculture and wildlife.
"We're very excited to be a part of this symposium. Participants will go home with a lot of valuable information and they'll be able to look at beneficial plants and discuss management actions with experts in the field," he said.
The first day of the event will take place in Henrietta, Texas, and include a tour of the Birdwell and Clark Ranch, as well as a presentation on management innovation. Wichita Falls, Texas, is the site activities on the second day. Topics up for discussion include grasses and grazing, brush management, economic impacts of hunting, incentives and resources for habitat management, state regulations, bag limits and quail cooperatives. The final day of the symposium takes place in Archer City, Texas, and includes a tour of the Harvey Ranch, along with presentations regarding supplemental feeding, habitat management, food plots, cost-shared conservation practices, hunter-covey interface and pricing a quail lease.
"This is a great chance for those interested in quail to interact directly with researchers and managers who work with bobwhites," Elmore said.
Registration is $75. Registration forms and payment may be mailed to Red River Quail Symposium, Texas Wildlife Association, 2800 NW Loop 410, Ste. 105, San Antonio, TX 78218. Registration forms may be downloaded at http://www.texas-wildlife.org.
For more information, contact Elmore at (405) 744-9636.
For more information about the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
Wildlife Department tractors, trucks and boats to be sold at auction
In the market for a used boat? How about a used truck or an ATV? All these items will be sold at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's surplus auction Saturday, Oct. 7, at 9 a.m. at Lake Burtschi near Chickasha.
"We've got a little bit of everything at this sale including cameras computers, lawn mowers, tractors, vehicles and boats. I expect it will be one of our larger sales in recent years," said Johnny Hill, property manager for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. and the first item will sell at 9:00. We're going to sell everything as is to the highest bidder."
More than 150 items will be available at the auction, including ATVs, boat motors and tires. For those looking for smaller items, there is also plenty to choose from including, office supplies, computer hardware, and much more.
"We encourage folks to attend because it's not only a chance to pick up some good buys, it's a chance to support the Wildlife Department through your auction purchases," Hill added.
For more information about the auction call
(405) 521-4600. Pictures and a complete list of auction items will be available
at wildlifedepartment.com. The sale will start promptly at 9 a.m. at the Lake
Burtschi Wildlife Department office, located 11 miles west of Chickasha on SH
92. Items may be inspected Oct. 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In case of rain,
the sale will be held Oct. 8, same time and same place.


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Happy Monday! Jen Daiker at Unedited has a great question for today. She asks:
"I have a main character who only speaks when it rains...now while that doesn't really matter for someone who lives in Oregon or Washington but for someone who lives in sunny LA that could took forever.
My question: How long could one go without speaking? Would something happen to their vocal cords?"
Well, this question stumped me. I'm going to answer as best I can, but I do have an ENT friend I consulted on this, so when I hear back from him I'll addend this post.
I think Jen is talking about is a problem called Selective Mutism. Adults and children (but more kids are affected, in general) with this condition cannot talk in certain situations (usually social situations) because of anxiety. Often, it's not that they choose not to speak, but that they are forced into a mute state by their extreme anxiety.
(Think Speak, by Laurie Halse Anderson, or the character Charles Wallace in A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L'Engle)
Sufferers are fully able to talk and understand language when the problematic situation goes away. Jen's character, for mysterious reasons (fascinating, right?), would start talking again when it rains.
But what if a person couldn't/didn't speak for a really long time? As in, months or years?
I did my best to find case studies of long term, exclusive mutism, and nothing came up. Nothing! So I'm left with hypothesizing instead.
Phonation, or the ability to produce sound is extremely complex. Speech is additionally very complicated. It's not just about the vocal cords, but the multiple soft tissues, nerves, and different cartileges that comprise the "voice box", AND the throat, the lungs, air pressure, the mouth, teeth and tongue, the brain of course, and the speech centers...
My best guess is that without talking for months and months, the first time someone did talk they'd have some difficulty. Possibly some hoarseness, from atrophy of the muscles related to phonation; possibly some dysarthria (poor enunciation of words) from lack of practice and all those other anatomic items you need to speak well. I'd guess that speech would be slow as well.
Thanks Jen for stumping me on a Sunday. Again, if my ENT friend gets back to me, I'll probably addend this post.
In the mean time, speak up and wish everyone within ear-shot a Happy Monday!


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Expert seminars will educate attendees on how to eliminate problematic audio in meeting rooms and offer insights into Ethernet vs. AVB/TSN infrastructures
Mar 30, 2017
Vocia® Delivers Intelligent, Reliable Emergency Communications
Mar 27, 2017
Devio® solution provides collaboration tool for the modern workplace
Feb 6, 2017
Collaborative efforts with Shure result in expanded protocol offering, providing system designers with greater interoperability
Jan 31, 2017
Sessions include navigating the show floor, the evolution of Ethernet, successfully communicating with IT, and understanding converged networks
Jan 18, 2017
Speaking sessions will explore the evolution of video distribution and understanding NFPA 72
Dec 15, 2016
Company's new Devio® collaboration system selected by Sound & Video Contractor for Outstanding Design
Dec 14, 2016
Appoints Justin Stout as Midwest regional manager and Brent Bowman as applications engineer
Dec 14, 2016
Steve Metzger leaves Biamp Systems poised for continued growth
Dec 12, 2016
Collaboration will bring the most advanced DSP and microphone technologies together
Nov 22, 2016
Ranjith Peethambaran named SAARC regional manager in India
Nov 3, 2016
Zack Snook named new audio product manager; Chris Flanagan will serve as a new field sales engineer
Nov 1, 2016
New amplifier expands the power of TesiraFORTÉ
Oct 18, 2016
Biamp Leads IoT Speaking Session and Displays Latest Networked Media Solutions
Sep 6, 2016
Retrofitted Western Australian tribunal rolls out remote conferencing, centralized administration and recording, enhanced audio capabilities, and more
Aug 16, 2016
Upgrade enables more centralized control, improved audio intelligibility, and more intuitive remote interpretation services
Aug 10, 2016
New appointments and training strengthen Biamp's industry leadership and help customers succeed
Aug 8, 2016
Executive vice president of marketing will present multiple discussions on AVB/TSN, IoT, network convergence, and other trends impacting the pro AV industry
Jul 12, 2016
Company Appoints Laëtitia Giovanni as tradeshow manager, promotes John Urban to product marketing manager
Jul 5, 2016
Joshua Beltran moves to product management; Michael Hooper appointed North Texas Area Manager
Jun 30, 2016
Oreno 1.1 Adds LDAP Integration, Dialer, and Security Enhancements
Jun 28, 2016
Awards program recognizes best of best in pro-AV industry
Jun 23, 2016
Company's new TesiraLUX™ captures Sound & Video Contractor's Best of Show award
Jun 9, 2016
New ceiling microphone provides additional flexibility to create the ideal huddle room setup
Jun 8, 2016
TesiraLUX supports low-latency video over the network with AVB/TSN
May 19, 2016
New organizational efforts position the company for future growth
May 11, 2016
Biamp.com features an enhanced user interface, including a more robust product and solution navigation experience
Apr 7, 2016
Presentation will explore AVB/TSN advantages and opportunities in pro AV
Mar 30, 2016
Presentations will offer insight into microphone gain control and best practices for unified communications and huddle rooms
Mar 30, 2016
New on-demand courses earn renewal units toward InfoComm CTS® certification
Mar 2, 2016
New Biamp® Devio™ platform enhances the modern meeting
Feb 9, 2016
After rigorous and extensive testing, Biamp's award-winning Networked Media Systems platform is certified by the AVnu Alliance for interoperability
Jan 28, 2016
Topics include the Internet of Things, networked audio protocols, acoustic echo cancelling technology, UC&C, and other emerging trends
Jan 26, 2016
Biamp kicks off 40th anniversary with the new Devio platform built to simplify the modern meeting
Dec 9, 2015
Through the 'Audia for Technicians' self-paced course, participants can improve audio know-how while earning two renewal units toward InfoComm CTS® credential
Nov 19, 2015
USB 2.0 Ranger® 2201/2211 ExtremeUSB® extenders enable superior USB audio extension with TesiraFORTÉ DSP product family
Nov 17, 2015
New logo aligns company with passion for quality, innovation, and customer support
Oct 13, 2015
Educational presentations to discuss designing high-performance collaborative spaces and networked protocols
Aug 14, 2015
Networked public address and voice evacuation solution brings centralized control, clarity and flexibility to legacy stations
Aug 7, 2015
Collaborative learning spaces empower faculty in innovative learning environment
Jun 30, 2015
Leading digital audio processor wins CI BEST Award and SCN Installation Product Award during AV industry's biggest event
Jun 29, 2015
Summer-Fall 2015 Lineup of International Training Series Announced for India, Chile, Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia
Jun 18, 2015
Vocia 1.7 introduces new amplifiers, passive end-of-line monitoring devices, live inter-world paging, and more
Jun 17, 2015
Addition of new hardware dialer increases ease-of-use for both VoIP and POTS-based conferencing
Jun 17, 2015
TesiraFORTÉ's connectivity and performance facilitate seamless, intuitive collaboration experiences
Jun 16, 2015
Tesira®-based solution combines conferencing features with browser-based interface for mobile control
Jun 10, 2015
Opportunities with Biamp increase with continued company growth and expansion of education and support programs
Jun 3, 2015
Worldwide program ensures provision of high quality AV and UC solutions to customers worldwide
May 5, 2015
New offerings enable greater efficiency, maximize system resources
Apr 23, 2015
Biamp to highlight TesiraFORTÉ and AVB at first-ever conference for Time Sensitive Networks and Applications
Apr 2, 2015
English and Mandarin presentations to explore emerging networked audio protocols and commercial paging innovations
Mar 24, 2015
2015 Global Installed Audio Conferencing Enabling Technology Leadership Award recognizes innovation and excellence in meeting industry challenges
Feb 26, 2015
Industry experts to discuss the technologies, applications, and best practices of AV distribution
Feb 10, 2015
First-of-its-kind video series offers free, specialized training on VoIP technology to AV professionals
Feb 9, 2015
Commercial audio leader launches initiative to increase awareness of NMS advantages
Feb 5, 2015
Presentation to discuss best practices for designing high-performance unified communications spaces
Feb 5, 2015
AVI Systems' event to discuss upcoming applications for UC and videoconferencing solutions in collaborative organizations
Jan 9, 2015
Digital audio platform adds Impact award, Innovative Product award, and named finalist for 2015 Technology InAVation award
Dec 18, 2014
New website supports company's commitment to Arab-speaking customers
Dec 17, 2014
Kalejs to serve as regional manager for Northwestern North America
Dec 16, 2014
Award-winning DSP platform adds IEEE 1722.1 functionality, enhanced reporting capabilities, Audio-Technica® microphone software, and telephony support
Dec 4, 2014
Audia® and Nexia® DSP platforms improve intelligibility and provide networked capabilities across statewide judiciary system
Nov 17, 2014
Sabra to bolster existing support team with service for Arabic- and English-speaking clients
Nov 3, 2014
DSP audio solutions deliver crystal-clear sound across more than 30 courtroom spaces
Oct 30, 2014
Promotion Underlines Company's Continued Commitment to Quality Customer Experience
Oct 14, 2014
Registration now open for in-person courses in the UAE and Asia
Oct 13, 2014
Sales team expertise continues to develop, delivering the depth of knowledge needed
Sep 24, 2014
Digital audio platform's paging and centralized control capabilities provide dynamic audio for remodeled attraction
Sep 16, 2014
Research reveals improved bottom line and a reduction in business travel as key benefits of increased investment in collaboration technologies
Sep 12, 2014
Presentations discussing methods to increase audio system ROI and processing techniques for distance conferencing applications
Sep 10, 2014
New in-country service location deepens Biamp's commitment to the region's growth
Aug 27, 2014
DSP processor creates ambient soundscapes and audio response behind the world's largest multi-touch display
Aug 26, 2014
Findings show employee collaboration and decision-making improve when desktop and AV services facilitate huddle spaces
Aug 25, 2014
ATEC Pro to distribute Tesira®, Audia®, and Nexia® product lines
Aug 20, 2014
Robert Taylor to serve as regional manager for Southeastern U.S.
Aug 14, 2014
AudiaFLEX and Nexia® CS provide digital signal processing for technologically advanced collegiate sports facility
Aug 7, 2014
InfoComm session to highlight how Audio Video Bridging can bring increased flexibility and scalability across AV and IT systems
Aug 4, 2014
Joshua Peterson joins growing global sales team as area manager for Northern Central North America
Jul 9, 2014
DSP-enabled soundscape brings interactive public exhibit to life
Jun 25, 2014
Ontario firm to represent leading DSP audio manufacturer throughout province
Jun 18, 2014
New hardware pushes Biamp AEC technology to the endpoints for increased ease and efficiency
Jun 18, 2014
Biamp-Lab.gruppen collaboration results in dedicated Tesira amplifier solution with unmatched integration and interoperability for fixed-install AV projects
Jun 9, 2014
Popular live, online, and on-demand training series gives Biamp® customers and partners flexible learning options
May 29, 2014
Newly released DSP-based audio processors add customization options to simplify collaboration requirements
May 23, 2014
Biamp's DSP-based audio processors provide incredible flexibility for everyday and enterprise-grade applications
May 16, 2014
Renowned audio solutions manufacturer adds microphone technologies company as it continues developing innovative products enhancing the robustness of its DSP offering
May 9, 2014
Company realigns smart audio solutions to deliver Biamp® quality for any application, from everyday to enterprise audio
May 6, 2014
With continued company growth in the Asia-Pacific region, Packer's responsibilities now add overseeing all sales operations and team in India
Apr 29, 2014
Enhanced portal now features four languages to support customers across global marketplace
Apr 11, 2014
One of only three finalists in the Most Innovative Audio Processing category, Vocia TTS-1nc automates and prioritizes paging messages from nurse call systems
Apr 10, 2014
AudiaFLEX NREL implementation is shortlisted in the corporate category, while installation at Purdue University earns a spot in the education category
Apr 9, 2014
The new family of DSP-based audio processors brings powerful AVB connectivity and increased flexibility to everyday and enterprise-grade audio
Apr 3, 2014
After two years of renovation and additions, the France A. Cordova Recreational Sports Center (CoRec) opens its doors to eager students, faculty, staff, and community members
Apr 1, 2014
John Lamberson to manage increased demand for company's everyday and enterprise-grade audio solutions
Mar 7, 2014
Tesira®, TesiraFORTÉ, and Biamp® Canvas™ design control software combine renowned audio processing with protocol flexibility for corporate AV/IT applications
Feb 22, 2014
Integrated paging solution creates quieter healthcare environments by automating and zoning code calls
Feb 20, 2014
Manufacturing partner again recognized for outstanding commitment to excellence in 2013
Feb 7, 2014
Online training program for TesiraFORTÉ puts certification and advanced learning tools at partners' fingertips
Feb 6, 2014
Vocia® 1.6 delivers new functionality and three new devices to Public Address and Voice Evacuation System
Feb 5, 2014
Tesira® 2.0 delivers preconfigured products for greater simplicity and increased flexibility for everyday and enterprise-level audio
Feb 5, 2014
Nexia's repositioning complements the new TesiraFORTÉ products and overall DSP product offering
Jan 31, 2014
Demo Will Prelude Upcoming Integration of Revolabs Executive Elite™ Microphones and the Biamp Tesira® DSP System Using AVB Connectivity
Jan 21, 2014
Spanish speaking systems integrators to receive significant discounts on quarterly sessions of InfoComm's "Networking Technology" class scheduled for 2014
Jan 9, 2014
AVB visionary Lee Minich and engineers to add talent and industry expertise
Jan 8, 2014
Haffner brings 20 years of experience to lead Biamp's product management team
Dec 4, 2013
Vocia Introduces Single-Button Simplicity for Zoned Paging and Interface for Fireman Panel Connectivity
Oct 22, 2013
Dubai is the newest location for on-site Certification Training for Tesira® and Vocia®
Oct 19, 2013
Portland Business Journal selects Biamp as leader in workplace wellness innovation
Oct 19, 2013
Guilherme brings diverse AV experience for Biamp in South America
Oct 19, 2013
Tesira® named as the Audio Product of the Year
Oct 11, 2013
ShoreTel's validation underlines that Tesira delivers the interoperability business needs
Oct 9, 2013
New Area Manager brings AV design experience to sales position
Sep 19, 2013
Biamp gains innovative product marketing experience
Sep 19, 2013
Area Manager, Mike Louthan, brought excellence to an amazing team
Sep 18, 2013
The knowledge of Biamp's Apps Engineering team in a now housed in highly searchable, self-help repository
Sep 16, 2013
Justin O'Connor to present on how to build an optimal AV system for courtrooms
Sep 11, 2013
All-day demonstrations will showcase cutting-edge AVB network innovations for data centers, campuses, mobility and physical security.
Sep 10, 2013
Biamp brings out-of-the-box-design with new graphic designer
Sep 6, 2013
Tesira and MiVoice for Business play well together
Aug 15, 2013
Biamp Canvas™ adds new capabilities to Tesira control experience
Aug 9, 2013
Tesira® is a finalist in the AV Magazine Audio Product of the Year category
Jul 23, 2013
Global excellence award recognizes high quality products, people, and service in AV
Jun 21, 2013
Biamp expands sales and marketing efforts in Northern California and Nevada
Jun 13, 2013
Ceiling microphones and Biamp Canvas™ design software expands AV offerings and system control
Jun 12, 2013
Biamp expands team with Central America Area Manager
Jun 11, 2013
InfoComm International and NewBay Media announce finalists for the 1st annual People's Choice Award
Jun 6, 2013
Biamp Tesira SVC-2 modular VoIP card is Cisco Compatible
Jun 5, 2013
Biamp expands team with UK-based Product Manager
May 31, 2013
New training center will increase product education and training in the region
May 22, 2013
Applications engineers now offer on-site support for Biamp installations in select states
May 16, 2013
Extreme Networks showcases Biamp's Tesira® AVB innovation to the nation
May 10, 2013
May 9, 2013
Biamp's Global Applications Engineering Team grows with the addition of two new engineers
Apr 17, 2013
Biamp Systems invites architects, students, staff, and AV professionals to North Carolina State University for a tour, demonstration, and presentation of the new Hunt Library
Apr 1, 2013
Biamp expands Global Sales Team with new California Area Manager
Mar 18, 2013
The networked audio system enabled a streamlined approach to unified communications and improved audio quality across all 15 facilities
Mar 7, 2013
Biamp selects 2012 Distributor of the Year and Custom Supplier of the Year
Mar 4, 2013
Vocia® 1.5 integrates with the Rauland-Borg Responder® IV and 5 Nurse Call system making hospitals quieter and more healing environments
Jan 31, 2013
In 2013, Biamp offers three different ways to expand audio knowledge and gain product training
Jan 29, 2013
Delivering High Quality Audio Video (AV) That Is Easily Deployed
Jan 29, 2013
The innovative Vocia product line introduces five new products with transportation and healthcare focus
Jan 4, 2013
New product update makes Audia premium VoIP platform
Jan 2, 2013
Luthman SMTTS AB's expertise provides long-lasting partnership for Biamp Systems
Dec 5, 2012
Hidden but heard: new report highlights the impact of noise in everyday life, whether at work, at school or at home
Dec 3, 2012
Biamp continues to grow the Marketing Team expanding both breadth and depth of services offered
Nov 7, 2012
Biamp promotes Packer to Asian Pacific Regional Director
Oct 18, 2012
The new device provides end user ease-of-use and aesthetics in one powerful, streamlined device
Oct 17, 2012
Biamp brings AV Week to Oregon and the local community, increasing visibility of a vibrant industry
Sep 11, 2012
AACK's expertise provides a strong partnership for Biamp Systems
Sep 4, 2012
Newest Vocia version includes increased software control and flexibility with ground fault detection and delay time limits
May 14, 2012
Registration provides greater access to more services and enhanced communications
May 14, 2012
Learn how Tesira delivers more possibilities through the interactive Soundscapes Sweepstake
Apr 19, 2012
New Small Amplifiers Deliver High-Quality Audio and Flexible Installation Capabilities
Mar 16, 2012
Starting in March, Audia®-certified integrators will have the opportunity to take part in new Tesira certified training sessions
Feb 21, 2012
Faster VoIP paging and more control make Vocia 1.4 even more intuitive and easier to integrate
Feb 2, 2012
Nazir becomes newest addition to growing worldwide sales team
Feb 1, 2012
With Tesira presentations during ISE, European integrators and consultants will have the opportunity to see Biamp's AVB compliant Tesira in action
Feb 1, 2012
Leading audio solutions manufacturer promotes key individuals ensuring continued customer service and success
Jan 31, 2012
Biamp promotes Miller to International Paging Vertical Market and Business Development Manager
Jan 26, 2012
Biamp Systems research finds that UK public are more likely to help others than await official instruction in an emergency situation
Jan 18, 2012
Faster VoIP paging and more control make Vocia 1.4 even more intuitive and easier to integrate
Dec 15, 2011
Certification underscores Biamp's commitment to the highest standards of quality
Dec 12, 2011
New files will help improve effectiveness of system and building design and will ensure that AV systems are fully integrated with surrounding environment
Oct 13, 2011
Biamp Systems celebrates the impact of the audio/video industry by hosting open house in honor of state and mayoral proclamations for AV Week
Oct 5, 2011
Chadwick will serve as Area Manager for Virginia
Jul 27, 2011
Biamp awarded the APEX 2011 Award of Excellence in the One-of-a-Kind Technology and Science Publication category
Jun 16, 2011
Improved scalability and enhanced functionality enable integrators to create paging systems for any sized installation now and in the future
Jun 16, 2011
Innovative new system offers smart scalability and features that provide even more effective design
Apr 26, 2011
Integrated Systems Group (ISG) outfits nationally recognized medical center with newest networked media systems from Biamp
Apr 18, 2011
Ronco Specialized Systems installs new network-based paging and audio systems for convention center renovation
Apr 18, 2011
Company continues legacy of quality with latest certification and continues its commitment to product and service excellence
Jan 25, 2011
Additional Paging and Notification Features Underscore Biamp's Commitment to Evolving Vocia to Meet the Needs of the Dynamic Life Safety Market
Nov 24, 2010
Professional education credits now available for completion of the Biamp training programs
Sep 7, 2010
EN 60849 and AS 60849 verification supplements newer, more stringent EN 54-16 certification
Aug 4, 2010
Continuing education credits now available for IT system professionals who complete Vocia Certification Program
Jun 9, 2010
European safety standard opens up opportunities for Biamp Systems in life safety markets
Jun 9, 2010
Biamp highlights a new version of RED-1 at InfoComm International 2010
May 31, 2010
May 26, 2010
International provider of professional audio systems relocates headquarters while maintaining on time delivery and seamless customer service levels
Feb 3, 2010
New chief executive sees growth and continued market leadership for the commercial audio technology company
Oct 23, 2009
AudiaFUSION is Biamp's newest member of the Audia family.
Oct 21, 2009
University of Portland engineering students tour Biamp.
Oct 17, 2009
Steve Metzger named executive vice president and COO
Sep 11, 2009
Biamp® Systems announces its newest innovation, the Remote Ethernet Device (RED-1), is now shipping to Biamp customers worldwide. Biamp launched the graphical remote control in June 2009 during InfoComm.
Sep 10, 2009
Beaverton, Ore., will still be home to Biamp.
Aug 20, 2009
Biamp® Systems is pleased to appoint Tianchuang Zhongdian Trading Co., LTD (TICO) as the exclusive distributor of its pro-audio and commercial sound products for mainland China, effective Oct. 1, 2009. Control Tech will continue to exclusively distribute Biamp's distance conferencing products.
Jun 17, 2009
Biamp Launches RED-1, a Graphical Remote Control for Audia and Nexia
Jun 16, 2009
Biamp® Systems is pleased to announce Biamp Education Experience, a comprehensive training program that provides Biamp customers and employees worldwide essential audio/visual instruction.
May 6, 2009
Biamp Systems launched its second year of training at international locations, to great demand and success. Biamp has been providing Audia® Certification training in its Beaverton, OR headquarters for the past six years. In 2008, Biamp introduced a new international initiative by establishing three new training sites outside of North America, which include Mumbai, Amsterdam and Bangkok.
Apr 30, 2009
Biamp Systems has announced a key hire to capture the growing opportunities presently before it in a vital market area. Biamp has appointed a new North East Regional Manager, Brandon Roberts.
Apr 23, 2009
As expected, the final judgment was issued by the United States District Court of Central Utah in Salt Lake City on April 20, 2009, and as previously communicated, will have no material effect on Biamp® System's operations, current products, services or technologies.
Apr 15, 2009
Biamp Systems, global manufacturer of audio and conferencing solutions equipment, has confirmed its current products, services and technologies are unaffected by the permanent injunction order granted to ClearOne® Communications on April 9, 2009, which formalized an earlier preliminary ruling.
Mar 26, 2009
The songs of classic jazz artists may well be confined to lounges and vinyl records, but at the Americana at Brand shopping center in Glendale, California, you can also hear this as you sit atop a park bench or shop at your favorite retail outlet. This audio installation set around a 75-store outdoor mall is set in coordination with a focal fountain centerpiece, and is aimed at providing each patron a musical aesthetic and memorable experience.
Mar 10, 2009
High Performing Distributors Receive Biamp Systems Awards & Accolades.
Feb 20, 2009
The National Music & Sound Credit Association announced the appointment of Dennis McClure as president of the association.
Feb 4, 2009
The company focuses and invests in supporting customer success.
Nov 7, 2008
Biamp Systems, global manufacturer of audio and conferencing solutions equipment, has announced today that it will appeal a judgment against it in the United States District Court of Central Utah in a lawsuit with ClearOne®, a provider of audio conferencing systems.
Jun 17, 2008
Biamp unveils Voice-Over-IP Card for AudiaFLEX
Jun 17, 2008
Biamp® Systems Audia® Digital Audio System.
Jun 17, 2008
Biamp unveils line of mini expanders featuring small footprint and "go anywhere" flexibility.
Apr 10, 2008
Biamp Systems today announced the acquisition of Creative Audio, of Brisbane QLD Australia.
Mar 13, 2008
Biamp Systems-supported AV CareerCorps Program provides U.S. contracting businesses with entry-level jobseekers with demonstrated interest and aptitude in audio video communications; InfoComm Academy, providing experienced AV professionals with comprehensive educational programs on new and emerging technologies and techniques, is also supported by Biamp Systems' commitment to education and training.
Mar 12, 2008
Biamp's new Network Paging System features all the power of its AudiaFLEX® DSP and the simplicity of a single-cable, Networked Paging Station; New Networked Paging Station-1 provides robust, intuitive interface with single-cable installation ease and superior sonic performance.
Jan 30, 2008
Biamp's Training Program now includes Spanish Audia classes, Advanced Audia Training and global training locations.
Jan 30, 2008
Biamp's new Network Paging System features all the power of its AudiaFLEX® DSP and the simplicity of a single-cable, Networked Paging Station; New Networked Paging Station-1 provides robust, intuitive interface with single-cable installation ease and superior sonic performance.
Jan 12, 2008
Sound system makes use of Biamp processing to provide the newest in audio capabilities.
Dec 19, 2007
Dec 1, 2007
Phoenix, AZ-based systems integrator specializing in the corporate, retail, hospitality, education, and government markets provides recreational center with comprehensive services package including consultation, design/engineering, sales, system integration, service and support.
Oct 18, 2007
Biamp Spearheads InfoComm AV Week to Promote Education, Awareness, Advancement of AV Technologies in Oregon.
Rob Drake, Mayor Of Beaverton, Signs Proclamation That Acknowledges AV Contribution To Communication, Entertainment And Education, Declares Week Of October 21-27, 2007 as AV Week. Mayor of Portland, Oregon, Tom Potter, Also Signs Proclamation, Reaffirming AV Community's Important Role In Tech-Heavy Pacific Northwest.
Aug 22, 2007
Beacon Communications Creates Flexible, Full-Featured Paging System for Memorial Health System, North Campus. Paging network is driven by Biamp® AudiaFLEX CM and raises the bar for paging systems.
Aug 20, 2007
New statewide initiative uses the latest technologies to deliver content to every UW College campus.
Aug 7, 2007
AUDIO VIDEO GROUP GIVES STERLING, VIRGINIA VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE COMPANY STERLING SOUND PERFORMANCE New paging system uses Biamp® Audia® Logic Box to ensure volunteers get the message, and some shut eye
Jul 12, 2007
Courses in Spanish now available at company's Learning Center in Beaverton, Oregon.
Jun 20, 2007
Biamp's new Paging System features all the power of its AudiaFLEX DSP and the simplicity of a single-cable, Networked Paging Station.
Jun 19, 2007
Beacon Communications creates a flexible full-featured paging system for Memorial Health System, North Campus. The paging network is driven by Biamp® AudiaFLEX CM and raises the bar for paging systems.
Jun 19, 2007
Indiana integrator employs Biamp® to create an audio network that is big on sound and short on complicated controls.
May 15, 2007
New intelligent audio system uses AudiaFLEX logic processing and intuitive AMX controls to create a fun, lively atmosphere for casino-goers.
Apr 30, 2007
Biamp celebrates another successful year with the announcement of its Distributor of the Year Awards.
Mar 28, 2007
Claudio Berstein is newest member of the Tech Support team.
Mar 15, 2007
Biamp® hires new Test Engineer, Compliance Engineer, Software QA Engineer and Embedded Software Engineer.
Mar 15, 2007
Cards and upgrades support PA-2 card and TrueSound™ AEC algorithm in Audia® platform and Nexia® processors.
Mar 5, 2007
Themed, state-of-the-art facility relies on Biamp® Audia® and Nexia® and Crestron® control for easy-to-use, networked audio and conferencing capabilities.
Mar 1, 2007
Biamp Systems announces full compliance with Chinese RoHS directive.
Jan 31, 2007
Plug-and-play amplification: Biamp Launches new Audia® PA-2 Dual-Channel Power Amplifier Cards at ISE 2007
Jan 31, 2007
Biamp engineers have created the world's most advanced acoustic echo cancellation. The Biamp TrueSound™ AEC Algorithm. True 20Hz to 20kHz wideband AEC - without compromising core DSP resources. TrueSound™ AEC is available on the Nexia TC and VC and the AEC-2HD Card for AudiaFLEX.
Jan 29, 2007
New UK-based technical support representative means that customers can reach a specialist, live, at any hour in the day.
Dec 31, 2006
Committee brings together Biamp leaders to ensure present and future policies are in line with the highest environmental standards for manufacturing and production.
Nov 1, 2006
New site to provide customers with expanded support features and a comprehensive selection of informational materials.
Sep 21, 2006
Sponsorship of kit underscores Biamp's commitment to InfoComm and the professional AV community.
Aug 28, 2006
Pentegra Systems delivers wireless solution for crisp, clean sound via Biamp® AudiaFLEX and easy-to-use audio controls with daVinci
Aug 18, 2006
Professional Audio Designs, Inc. create an above average AV environment using Biamp™ AudiaFLEX
Jun 7, 2006
New end-user software provides an intuitive layout that provides a wide range of versatile control functions
Jun 7, 2006
Software upgrade makes Audia™ even easier to customize and faster to operate
Apr 25, 2005
Company Plans to Develop New Procedures Including Lead-Free Soldering
Apr 6, 2005
Taipei 101 Mall, The Tallest Building in the World, Employs Biamp in Observation Deck
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Benny Goodman, in full Benjamin David Goodman, (born May 30, 1909, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died June 13, 1986, New York, New York), American jazz musician and bandleader and a renowned 20th-century clarinet virtuoso. Dubbed the "King of Swing," Goodman was also a complex personality whose relentless pursuit of perfection was reflected in his approach to music.
Early years
The son of Russian Jewish immigrants, Goodman received his first musical training in 1919 at a Chicago synagogue, and he soon began playing in bands and studying music at Jane Addams's Hull House. From two years of study with the classical instructor Franz Schoepp, Goodman acquired the work habits and purity of tone that allowed him to perform adroitly in both the classical and jazz fields. Goodman also absorbed the basics of jazz in his early teenage years via jam sessions with Bud Freeman, Jimmy McPartland, and Frank Teschemacher, and through listening to musicians such as Jimmie Noone and Johnny Dodds. By age 14, Goodman was astounding seasoned musicians with his attack, intonation, and fluent improvisation.
Goodman landed his first important job in 1925, when he joined the orchestra of Ben Pollack, one of the leading Dixieland drummers. With Pollack, Goodman recorded his first solo, on "He's the Last Word" (1926), and contributed significantly to several recordings during the next few years, sometimes performing on saxophone. After leaving Pollack in 1929, Goodman worked for the next five years as a studio musician in New York City. His most-notable recordings of this era feature him in jazz settings, some with Billie Holiday.
Goodman began to make recordings under his own name in 1931 and assembled his band three years later. His friend the producer John Hammond helped him connect with the first-rate arranger Fletcher Henderson, who had been working for several years with black orchestras. Although Goodman used other arrangers at times, Henderson's charts gave the band its most characteristic sound.
"King of Swing"
Goodman's early (1934–35) recordings—"Bugle Call Rag," "Music Hall Rag," "King Porter Stomp," and "Blue Moon" among them—began to attract notice at about the time his band was hired for a spot on the national radio program Let's Dance. This three-hour weekly program devoted an hour apiece to bands of varying styles, with Goodman's band appearing last. The band's first national tour, in 1935, started off poorly—besides being relatively unknown, the band had an unfamiliar sound that many producers did not like. Goodman came close to calling it quits several times during this tour, but he went on to the Palomar Ballroom in Los Angeles.
That appearance at the Palomar, on August 21, 1935, is considered the beginning of the swing era. With little to lose, Goodman and the band played the Henderson arrangements full out. The response of the capacity crowd at the Palomar, many of them fans of the Let's Dance show, was near-riotous. The event, which had been broadcast on national radio, made headlines across the country; Goodman became a major celebrity, and big-band jazz had finally found an audience. From this point, the Goodman band went on to unprecedented fame, and Goodman himself was pronounced the "King of Swing." The band's hits during its early years included "Don't Be That Way," "Down South Camp Meetin'," "Stompin' at the Savoy," "Goody Goody," and the band's two theme songs, "Let's Dance," used to open virtually every Goodman performance, and "Goodbye," Goodman's closing theme. Drummer Gene Krupa and trumpeter Harry James became the band's star soloists, and the fame they attained with Goodman enabled both to establish their own successful orchestras.
Another significant event of the Goodman orchestra's early years was the historic Carnegie Hall concert on January 16, 1938. Jazz had been presented before at New York City's premier classical music venue, but never as a "prestige" event by such a popular orchestra. Featuring guest artists from the bands of Duke Ellington and Count Basie, the evening was an unqualified success. The recording of the performance has been released several times since and is heralded as one of the greatest albums of live jazz.
Some of the black bands of the time, including Henderson's own, had pioneered the swing sound. Nevertheless, with its solid professionalism, outstanding horn sections, noted sidemen, and Goodman's clarinet, Goodman's band was worthy of its popularity, and its brand of jazz was more forceful and authentic than what most other white bands of the period were playing.
Working with others
It has been said that Goodman's acerbic personality was a factor in his approach to music and in the uneasy relationship he had with his band members. "Benny was a terrific leader," recalled pianist Jess Stacy, "but if I'd had any spunk I'd probably have thrown the piano at him." Singer Helen Forrest called Goodman "the rudest man I have ever met" and claimed to have left Goodman "to avoid a nervous breakdown." Goodman's steely gaze, which band members came to call "the ray," could bring the most recalcitrant musician into submission. He was also a relentless perfectionist who demanded the same high standards from others that he had established for himself. Although some critics identified a lack of emotion and innovation in the music, the striving for perfection is what distinguished the band and was a major component in its success.
Goodman usually reserved his most potent jazz for his small-group performances, which he initiated in 1935 with the establishment of the Benny Goodman Trio: Goodman, Krupa, and the gifted pianist Teddy Wilson. Wilson was hired at the behest of John Hammond, although Goodman feared the consequences of putting a black musician in the lineup. When the trio's first public performance passed without incident, Goodman for years thereafter hired other outstanding black talent, mostly for his small groups, including the percussionist Lionel Hampton in 1936 and the electric guitarist Charlie Christian in 1939. "After You've Gone," "Moonglow," and "Avalon" were among the top recordings by the early groups, and several Christian compositions such as "Air Mail Special," "Seven Come Eleven," and "AC-DC Current" highlighted the later years of the sextet. In pioneering the small group, or "chamber jazz" ensemble, Goodman made perhaps his most lasting contribution to jazz history.
1940s and '50s
By 1940 Goodman was in need of fresh inspiration. His band was losing fans to newer bands such as those of Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, and Glenn Miller. When Goodman entered the hospital for spinal disc surgery in July 1940, he had to break up his band and then put together a new one after his recovery.
The Henderson charts were still in the band's repertoire, but new arrangers, including Mel Powell, Buster Harding, and Jimmy Mundy, took the band in more modern directions. Noted Goodman recordings of the early 1940s include "Mission to Moscow," "Clarinade," "Oh, Baby," and "Why Don't You Do Right," the last featuring Goodman's discovery, singer Peggy Lee. As the 1940s progressed, however, it became increasingly clear that swing music had run its course.
The bebop movement, with its daring, experimental harmonies and rhythms, was attracting an ever-increasing audience, and popular singers such as Frank Sinatra drew larger audiences than the big bands. Goodman was one of the first of many prominent bandleaders who broke up their orchestras after World War II, although he continued to assemble big bands and small groups for touring and recording throughout the remainder of his career. He halfheartedly embraced the bebop movement and in the late 1940s made several recordings with noted bop musicians. Although Goodman's solos were firmly in the old school, the blend of the two styles was surprisingly effective. He ended his flirtation with bop in 1950 and thereafter devoted himself to his classic swing style. Many of his 1950s recordings are ranked among his best.
A complete musician
In his later years, Goodman played classical music with greater frequency. He had performed classical concerts and recorded Mozart's Clarinet Quintet during the late 1930s, and he appeared with most of the major American orchestras throughout the 1930s and '40s. He was a remarkable supporter of 20th-century composers, both famous and unknown. In 1938 he commissioned the work Contrasts from Béla Bartók; it is regarded as a 20th-century masterpiece. In the late 1940s Goodman also commissioned works from Aaron Copland and Paul Hindemith, and he performed works of Igor Stravinsky, Leonard Bernstein, and Morton Gould, among many others. Goodman was a respected classical player, noted for combining the emotional expressiveness of jazz with a precise classical technique. In his later years he occasionally performed classical music with his daughters, Rachel (piano) and Benjie (cello).
The highlights of Goodman's later career include a fictionalized Hollywood biography, The Benny Goodman Story (1955), which starred Steve Allen as Goodman and featured Goodman's own clarinet playing on the sound track. He served as "jazz ambassador" for the United States with tours of South America (1961) and Japan (1964), and in 1962 he was the first American jazz artist to perform in the Soviet Union. He gave a celebrated performance at Carnegie Hall in January 1978, marking the 40th anniversary of his historic concert there. Four years later he received a Kennedy Center Honor for life achievement. On one of Goodman's final recordings, a duet with guitarist George Benson in 1982, he demonstrated that his imagination and technical control had not dimmed with age. On the day he died, Goodman was working on a sonata by Johannes Brahms.
Some contend that the more-innovative black bandleaders, such as Ellington, Basie, Chick Webb, or Jimmie Lunceford, should rightfully have been crowned "King of Swing," but even Goodman's critics acknowledge that he was perhaps the only white jazz musician to have been the greatest in the world on his instrument. Goodman's already substantial recorded legacy was further enriched after his death with the release of hundreds of aircheck performances from the 1930s and '40s, many of which outshine his studio performances of the era.
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Lionel Hampton…where he was discovered by Benny Goodman in 1936. Soon thereafter, the Benny Goodman Trio (Goodman, pianist Teddy Wilson, and drummer Gene Krupa) became a quartet with the addition of Hampton. As a member of the Goodman group for the next four years, Hampton made some of his most heralded…
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