The frog replied, "Yes, I'm talking to you. Pick me up. Then, kiss me and I'll turn into the most beautiful woman you have
ever seen. I'll make sure that all your friends are envious and jealous because you will have me as your bride."
Taunts are character-specific animations that can be manually triggered in-game. The Heavy has several taunts, all of which are listed below with applicable voicelines and a description of the animation. This does not include voice responses or voice commands.
Laryngitis means inflammation and irritation of the larynx, which is commonly referred to as the voice box or vocal cords in your throat. Most cases of laryngitis are caused by a virus infection but there are many other possible causes (see 'Laryngitis causes' below). When caused by a virus infection, it usually starts suddenly and resolves within 1-2 weeks.
If your voice box becomes swollen or inflamed, usually due to a viral infection, you can't talk properly anymore. Your voice may become croaky or squeaky, and you may find you cannot talk as loudly as usual.
Viral laryngitis typically gets worse over 2-3 days. It then eases and goes away, usually within a week. However, you may have a croaky voice for a week or so even after the other symptoms have gone. This is because the inflammation of the vocal cords can take a while to settle after the virus has gone.
These types of infection are usually spread through respiratory droplets, propelled through the air when a person coughs or sneezes. The infection may also be present in saliva and passed on through kissing.
Breathing difficulty is an uncommon complication with laryngitis. This may occur if there is a lot of inflammation and swelling in the voice box (larynx), which causes the windpipe (trachea) to narrow. This is rare in adults but sometimes happens in young children with smaller, narrower windpipes. See a doctor urgently if you have any difficulty in breathing with laryngitis.
You will be referred to an ear, nose and throat specialist who can look down past your throat with a special instrument called a laryngoscope. This is so they can look directly at the voice box (larynx) to find the cause of the laryngitis.
Once the cause has been found, treatment can be advised. For example, if laryngitis is due to voice overuse, you may be referred to a speech therapist for exercises for your larynx. Or if it is due to acid reflux, you may need treatment for that.
If possible, rest your voice when you have laryngitis. If you overuse your voice when the vocal cords are inflamed, it may make the inflammation worse. It is unlikely to do any permanent damage but it may take longer for your normal voice to return.
Resting the voice means not shouting, singing or talking for long periods. Quiet conversation is usually fine. A sighing soft speech is best rather than whispering until the laryngitis has gone. This is because whispering makes your voice box (larynx) work harder than soft sighing speech. Once you can hum comfortably, you can probably start talking normally again.
Singing and laryngitis
If you are a performer such as a singer, it can be a difficult decision as to when to start singing again. Singing too early, when symptoms are easing, may prolong the hoarse voice longer than if you rest it fully until symptoms have completely gone.
Knowing how your baby is growing and what milestones are ahead can help you feel more connected to your little one. For example, did you know that baby can make a fist at 12 weeks gestation? Or, that by 16 weeks they can hear your voice?
Revues can be tricky -- they require great singers who are also actors, to bring music alive that is taken out of its original context. Happily, the Pear's production delivers, with a first-rate cast of superbly talented actor-singers, and a lively staging that keeps the interest from start to finish. Surely everyone out there has heard of Kander and Ebb, now that "Chicago" is a movie mega-hit. And surely no one can resist toe-tapping when "All That Jazz" starts up. Certainly not I... but then, I've always liked Kander and Ebb songs, which first hit my consciousness with the remarkable "Cabaret," and drew me in even more with the long, drawn-out affair of "New York, New York" -- admittedly not a great movie, but one riddled with fabulous music. Other shows they've scored include "70, Girls, 70," "The Rink," "Woman of the Year," "Funny Lady" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman." The revue is nicely arranged, knitting together all of the big favorites, such as those from "Cabaret" and "Chicago," as well as lesser-known songs, ones you might have forgotten about, and ones you didn't realize they had written. The span of decades in their music is quite amazing. The mix includes heartfelt ballads such as "Maybe This Time," and "And the World Goes Round" -- and quirky, funny songs, such as "Sara Lee" and "Arthur"; the songs about love -- "Sometimes a Day Goes By" -- and the songs about life's choices -- "Yes," and "Marry Me," and "A Quiet Thing"; and much more. The balance is good between somber and light-hearted moments, between the familiar hits and the surprises. Equally well put together is the cast of this show -- strong voices, excellent actors -- not a weak link in the group. Director Diane Milo is a veteran vocal performer whose experience doing the show before clearly put her in a good position to stage this production for the Pear. An engaging soprano herself, Milo has assembled a fine group to join her, and the pay-off is a thoroughly satisfying evening of entertainment. Stephanie Prentice, who opens the show with the title song, has a warm, smoky sound that richly complements the material. Kereli Jones, the third woman of the group, delivers a solid version of "All That Jazz" -- not an easy feat with images of Catherine Zeta-Jones swirling in our heads. But Kereli's winning smile and knockout voice bring it home. David Curley shows terrific versatility, from the quiet tenderness of "I Don't Remember You" to the bold belting of "Kiss of the Spider Woman." He's the good-looking heartthrob from "Bat Boy," revealing here more depth and capability. Will Perez is a relative newcomer, but hopefully we'll see more of him -- possessor of a soft, touching voice, and delightfully expressive demeanor. He's the best Santa's elf I've seen this season. There are two "swing" performers -- Molly Carter and David Miailovich -- who fill in on certain shows, whom I didn't get to hear -- but I can't imagine they would be any less wonderful, considering the consistency of the talent I saw and heard. When the five performers are singing together, the vocal blend is so good, you would think they had been working as a quintet for years -- the jazzed-up version of "Cabaret" rivaled Manhattan Transfer in its harmonic precision. A few minor quibbles: I didn't care for the red set; something simpler, more classic, might have suited better. While most of the costumes were sophisticated and appropriate, I would make a different choice for Prentice in the final section. And the lighting is strangely off -- actors are lit in weird colors, or semi-darkness, and the timing seemed amiss. Occasionally the keyboard threatens to overpower the voices. But none of this detracts from the overall enjoyment of the show. Would that all the technical elements were as satisfying as the performance itself. Take your out-of-town friends and family to this one -- if you're a lover of Broadway music, you're more than likely to love this show -- it's a terrific smiler, a great combination of excellent performers and humming-good music. And nary a chestnut in sight. What: The Pear Avenue Theatre presents "The World Goes 'Round," a musical revue that celebrates the work of John Kander and Fred Ebb Where: Pear Avenue Theatre, 1220 Pear Ave. in Mountain View When: Show times are Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. (except Friday, Dec. 12, at 8:30 p.m.) Sunday performances will take place on Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. and Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. The show will run through Dec. 14. Cost: Tickets for Friday and Saturday shows are $20/$15; $15/$10 for Thursday and Sunday shows. To purchase tickets by credit card online visit www.thepear.org. Info: Please call (650) 254-1148 or visit www.thepear.org E-mail a friend a link to this story.
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