Today we celebrate the agriculture community where so many Hoosiers, and even Midwesterners, have their roots. Here in Hancock County, it is 4-H week. Many who live in metropolitan areas today remember farming activities as a part of their formative years, if not directly, often indirectly. Visitors to our state drive by corn fields, soybean […]
Dance Floor Noise Dose
March 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
During the recent basketball tournament in Indianapolis, a party was held for fans in the Grand Hall at historic Union Station. Like most parties, there was a band on a stage playing popular tunes in front of a dance floor. I used a personal noise dosimeter (ER-200) to estimate my noise dose. The photo and […]
New World Record For Noise!
October 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Recently two NFC divisional rivals squared off on Sunday Night Football in the rain. According to reports, a new world record was established when the visiting quarterback was sacked. The great defensive play was cheered by the home town fans at a level of 131.9 deciBels! I have enjoyed some exciting games where the crowd […]
Fireworks Can Lead to Hearing Loss
June 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The days are long and getting warmer. Some might even say “hot”. The grills are fired up. Swimming pools are popular. A long holiday weekend is just ahead. We love baseball, apple pie, patriotic music, the flag, and fireworks. I can remember playing with Black Cat firecrackers as a child and backyard fireworks, even […]
Many Baby Boomers Have A Hearing Impairment
June 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
65% of Americans under the age of 65 have hearing loss. One in six baby boomers have hearing impairment according to the Better Hearing Institute. The stigma that hearing loss is associated with aging is false. We live in a noisy world and many of us have had significant noise exposure either at work or […]
