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    spatially separate the target signal and the masker. Researchers have indicated that the benefit obtained from spatial release from masking is less for individuals with hearing loss from individuals with normal hearing (Gallun et al., 2013; Abrogast et al., 2005). Interaural level and time differences underlie the benefit of spatial separation of target speech and sources of masking. Hearing loss results in a reduced ability to use these ITDs and ILDs and, in turn, diminishes the advantage of spatial separation

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    This is particularly prominent in the closing scene, the opening scene and when Truman is reunited with his Father. In these scenes Peter Weir, the director, uses the visual techniques of varying camera angles and zoom, the editing techniques of masking and cross-cutting and the aural techniques of diegetic and non-diegetic sound to illustrate the theme of voyeurism. The theme of voyeurism is particularly prominent in the final scene of The Truman Show, where Truman finally escapes the fictional

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    people will know him for good things. This is in the story to show that people have hearts and feelings even if the don’t show them. It also shows that Squeaky has been masking the soft sensitive side of her personality.

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    Ideal characteristics of Rapidmelts (31): 1. No water requirement for swallowing purpose but it should dissolve or disintegrate in the mouth usually within fraction of seconds. 2. Provide pleasant feeling in the mouth. 3. Be compatible with taste masking. 4. Leave negligible or no residue in the mouth after oral administration. 5. Dissolve or disperse in the mouth within matter of seconds. 6. Exhibit low sensitivity to environmental conditions as humidity and temperature. 7. Allow the manufacture

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    (for habituation) and one-on-one counseling. Unlike masking therapy, which aims to completely mask the sound of the tinnitus to provide instant relief, when TRT utilizes noise generators the patient should still be able to hear the tinnitus in order to promote habituation. Some researches point out that some of the successes of tinnitus masking may be due to habituation that was a result of unintentional partial masking, instead of complete masking. While the success rates claimed by Jastreboff are

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    Lionfish come with red, maroon or brown stripes and specks on their body and flashy fins. Their beautiful long fins flowing gracefully in the water and dramatic colors are fascinating and inspiring. No doubt lionfish are one of popular aquarium fishes as well as painting subjects. As my final project, I want to create a captivating image, while enjoying exploration of the beauty and details of lionfish. For the underwater backdrop, I want to suggest a coral reef environment. A solid or simple blue

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    Shakespeare wrote a handful of tragedies, but one in particular stands out, as it deals with the concept of masking as well as the theme of appearance versus reality. Masking occurs when a character pretends to be something or someone they are not, whether that is a new personality or a false emotion. The theme of masking, alongside the theme of appearance versus reality, is seen throughout the play countless times, as almost every character participates within these concepts in their own ways. King

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    Relationship between BGM and behavior I. Introduction In an extremely relaxing restaurant, you would not regret spending more time having ordered additional delicious food, would you? Nowadays, there are vast strategies to control consumer behavior for profit-making organization. Although every customer would act different from others, by investigating the consumer’s want and shopping habits, supplier can make a prediction of customer’s decision of purchasing. Then they try to influence on customer’s

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    One way masking is beneficial is saving people’s lives. Specifically, in Alex Rider: The Story of an Assassin, Yassen Grevovich concealed his identity to make it to the train without being killed. The text says, that Yassen’s town was destroyed by the government for an unknown reason. He was the only one that escaped from his town. Everything else was demolished completely by bombs. His parents, friends, and family were killed. Nothing was left in him but himself. He was lucky enough to make it to

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    Religious ceremonies and carnival celebrations often include masks. Masks were also often combined with storytelling, music, and rhythm (Bell). The masking rituals contain many religious and cultural aspects. The Otomí have a highly diverse history filled with cultural traditions in which masks are used to represent symbols or spirits. Masking traditions display the needs, beliefs, values and desire of a culture. To be able to understand the Otomi mask-making traditions and rituals, it is necessary

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