OK. I didn’t want to make this space too focused on actual “noises”, but here I am with a second sound (ok, really third) post in a row. But, the COCORAHS blog posted a nice video from the Skunk Bear NPR channel about wave dispersion in ice, or Singing Ice.
This is a fantastic explanation of sound dispersion and a really fun clip. Its great when acoustic concepts I deal with almost every day get put out into the world for people to see. Thanks Skunk Bear.
via: COCORAHS
Headphone reviews generally emphasis sound isolation as one of the most important qualities in earbuds and headphones. Take this one for BGR.
If you’re moving around at all — let alone working out — there’s just no way to maintain sound isolation.
I don’t feel the same about headphones. I want the open, non-isolated sound. Maybe I should get some earpods (actually not, they look to ridiculous, and I’m Android). But, that is why I like my SportaPros. I would like a nice set of “open back” earbuds and Bluetooth headphones.
Very cool visualization of commute timess in Helsinki.
Its like a wave-speed visualization of different wave modes. And, that is what it is. Even includes geographic anisotropy of wave-speed, especially how the highways increase speed.
Putting away Christmas in the attic during a thunderstorm (in January?), I found all the leaks in roof. And, then all that water pushed up into the basement.
Yay?
The next couple posts will be things that I would like to try to “channel” here on this blog. The first is Kottke. He has the most unique and interesting items highlighted. Generally, they are a link, a quote, and short analysis. I may try to do something similar on occasion. Or, just highlight what I find unique around the web.
I felt like I needed a place to document my thoughts, interests, and life.
This will be that place.
Ben Beck 