Voices for the voiceless using speech synthesis tech
In Springfield New Hampshire ALS patient Jes Levine tests a speech synthesis system that blends a donor voice with a tiny sample from the patient to create a personalized voice for text to speech. VocaliD founder Rupal Patel notes preserved pitch and loudness aid identity, with voices costing about 1249 dollars and thousands of donors contributing examples worldwide.
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Mitchell Superintendent Rebuffs FOIA Requests in Sumter District
Aiken Standard sought records from Mitchell South Carolina district. the district charged 32.89 for searching and printing, refunded 0.75 overcharge, and did not provide principal evaluations citing FOIA rules. Gov Haley veto letter about disclosure of teacher evaluations was included with the deposit. Charnita Mack reports for the Aiken Standard.
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Turkish president Erdogan faces failed coup and widespread arrests
The nightlong coup attempt against Erdogan failed to seize full control as more than 120 people were arrested. Erdogan, missing earlier, appeared in Istanbul and urged Turks to take to the streets while clashes and gunfire erupted across major cities. Soldiers blocked bridges and the Bosporus, with tanks at airports and contested broadcasts by loyalist and rebel factions.
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Obama urges Turkish sides to back Erdogan government
President Obama urged all sides in Turkey to support the democratically elected government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during an attempted military takeover. He called for restraint and nonviolence as Turkey plays a key role in the U.S.-led campaign against the Islamic State, with Incirlik air base used for missions in Syria and Iraq.
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South Carolina Tightens Antler Restrictions For Deer
Aiken County lawmakers pass a deer hunting bill to curb unrestricted antler bucks. The new law sets non resident tags at 50 for the first buck and 20 each for up to four more, with restrictions requiring four point antlers or a 12 inch spread. Wildlife officers will cite improper transport without tags. Christina Cleveland, Aiken Standard reporter.
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