The Noise Rebellion: June 2007

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

DIY project for soundproofing your door, looks cool too!

Over at Soundproofing with Dave you will find instructions on soundproofing a door. While it will not completely block out the noise, it will reduce the noise. Link

Teen unplugs 'noisy' life support machine

Ok, so your in the hospital trying to get some rest. One problem, that annoying life support machine hooked up to the old guy next to you is making to much noise. Solution! unplug life machine and sleep in peace.

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Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Judge: Scream all you want, kids! No jail for parents in pool noise case.

The complaints of kids yelling in the family pool fell on deaf ears Wednesday night when Bayville's acting village justice dismissed a summons accusing the girls' parents, William and Rachel Poczatek, of violating a village noise ordinance. Poczatek said he was shocked when he and his wife were slapped with a summons.

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ZENN - Zero Emissions, No Noise Plug-in Electric Vehicle

Zenn Motor Company's ZENN car stands for zero emissions, no noise. And that's exactly what it delivers. The earth-friendly neighborhood electric vehicle, which tops out at just 25 mph, is a viable and increasingly popular alternative to gasoline-powered low speed vehicles.

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Keep it down: New York City noise regulations going into effect

On a busy street corner in Manhattan, a cabbie lays on the horn as he struggles through rush hour traffic. A few blocks away, sirens blare as an ambulance races down the street. In the subway below, train screech to a piercing halt and an amateur dance troupe blasts hip-hop music on the platform.

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Friday, June 22, 2007

Barking dog and weird neighbor

Strangely entertaining.

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Residential Soundproofing Contract Okayed for Work Near LAX

The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded a contract to AMD construction Group of theCity of Orange for a portion of the Los Angeles International Airport's(LAX) Residential Soundproofing Program. The $2,545,400 contract covers sound insulation modifications on a total of 174 dwelling units at 8655Belford Avenue, a condominium complex known as Madrid Apartments in Westchester.

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