NFL is Contributing to a Dangerous Trend

by Letter to the editor Rochester Democrat and Chronicle September 22, 2015 On Sunday, September 20, Buffalo Bills fans attempted to set a new world record for the loudest crowd at a sports stadium. Seventy thousand screaming fans at “The Ralph” attempted...

Noise Rules: Keep it Down But Keep it Fair

by Rebecca Fons The Cooperator October 1, 2015 When you live in a multifamily building, however, peace and quiet can be hard to come by. From the guy upstairs who gargles loudly at precisely 6:47 a.m. every morning to the neighbor with the yapping Chihuahua—at some...

Praise for Quiet

by Ted Rueter Durham (North Carolina) Herald-Sun January 31, 2016 The recent snowstorm was great news for lovers of peace and quiet. Falling snow meant no lawn mowing, no leaf blowers, and no loud motorcycles. It’s too bad that Americans can’t be quiet...