Being the cool hipster that I am, you'll occasionally see me cruising the mean streets of my neighborhood wearing an iPod. Furthermore, as a music afficionado - and world traveler - I have invested in an expensive set of headphones that not only transmit the tunes directly to my ears, they also cancel out unwanted external noises. Or so they say.
The noise cancelling feature is operated by a swith on the left earpiece. I have observed that when I move the switch to the on position, the music in my ears becomes louder. Could this be the noise cancellation technology at work? A simple increase in volume to "cancel out" those harsh exterior sounds. Perhaps this technology is not all its advertised to be! Have I been had?!
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That's a very astute observation. Actually, as I was reading your post, I was curious as to whether that theory also holds true for other sound deadening features such as what is contained in the new Hondas with the cylinder deactivation. For those of you who may not be in the know or as we say in the biz, hipsters, then let me explain: Cylinder deactivation occurs at highway speeds and involve a reduction in the number of engine cylinders being used to save fuel. As an example, a normal six cylinder will only use four cylinders at highway speeds to increase your fuel economy, but all six cylinders will be active when needed, such as immediate acceleration during passing maneuvers. During these events, I'm told that there is "white noise" to deaden the sound of four cylinders having to work hard to maintain speed. That "white noise" is actually a strong and constant hissing noise that come through your speakers. Imagine if such a feature were available on an airplane! However, that may frighten some when they hear that hissing and think there may be snakes on the plane, but how in the world could that ever happen?
One of the noisiest appliances in our household was the dishwasher. As we were shopping at Polk Brothers for a new dishwasher, we insisted that it must be quiet. They not only assured our new dishwasher would be quiet, they guaranteed it. When I came home the following day, it had already been installed - in the back yard.
One of the noisest individuals in my household is my wife. As we were shopping at the mall, I pointed this fact to my wife, and she readily accepted this advice, and in fact, had a suggestion that she insisted would guarantee silence when we got home. Within minutes of arriving home, she gathered my blankets and pillow, and left them in the backyard, right by the doghouse.
Next time that happens, please have the Mrs. send you to our backyard. And when you wake up in the morning, could you please bring in the clean dishes?
Thanks.
I'm not sure I would like your backyard. You have a reputation for leaving dirty dishes in your backyard. Perhaps you should clean them first before sending them back there.
Our back yard is a veritable playground. There's always a home plate available and you can even go bowling. Just be careful you don't get mugged.
Sounds like you have some amazing things happening back there. Almost like a simulated city. This reminds me of the computer game, Sim City, and its various counterparts. The game allows you to create people with personalities, buildings, and cities. In fact, it gives you the power to create life. Imagine that! If you have a good day, you may want to grow a new population of daisy wearing, well endowed, playboy centerfolds. However, if your day is a little challenging, perhaps you may want to create a rambuntious party of over sexed orgie-dwelling young coeds. Amazing how cool that game can be.
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