Review of "Acoustica MP3 To Wave Converter PLUS"

I first downloaded this program in 2003, and have been most pleased with it. Features I like include:

* integration in Windows environment--this means I do not have to launch the application separately; I simply right-click on any sound file and the menu automatically includes the option to convert a number of popular sound formats;
* with one click, you can automatically convert entire directories or sub-directories of consisting of thousands of song files;
* it provides options to convert between a variety of popular formats, including:
MP3 -> WAV
MP3 -> WMA
WAV -> MP3
WAV -> WMA
WMA -> WAV
WMA -> MP3;
* automatically trims "dead space" at the beginning and end of songs;
* automatically alerts you of incomplete or blank songs;
* with one click, you can normalize the volume of all songs in a directory for consistent output;
* converts all files in a playlist;
* allows you to select how much computing processing power to use for conversion;
* allows you to select the level of quality of the resulting conversion; and
* for CD quality, it allows you to align to CD block boundaries.

It does all the basics for me, but if you want more advanced capabilities, this may not be the program for you.

You can find the program online: Acoustica MP3 To Wave Converter PLUS.

What is Gabcast?

Gabcast is a free online utility that allows anyone to make a phone call and instantly create an audio file for easy posting on blogs such as these. The audio file below was made using Gabcast. I was impressed at how easy to use it was. The conference call feature will be very handy in addressing communication needs for a committee I'm involved with, which are comprised of members throughout the USA.

Gabcast Overview #1

Dunstan Baby Language

So, here is an audio of a baby crying:

Click to listen

What does the cry mean? Well, a recent guest on Oprah, Priscilla Dunstan, would claim she knows. On a segment entitled "The Secret Language of Babies" , Dunstan provided explanations of what baby cries mean. It was most interesting, although not scientifically supported. Dunstan categorizes these cries in five areas, and claims each of them is an indicator of a different need. She has referred to her findings as the "Dunstan Baby Language".