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I've tried Talkia, Murf.AI (and about ten other text-to-speech tools).  I also use Eleven Labs and Descript to take samples of my voice and generate audio.  Descript lets me generate the SRT files for subtitles with ease.  Every other voice tool (except MURF.AI) does not allow for easy SRT generation.  However, you lose something with the synthesizers or your own voice dubs, so I wanted to compare these tools. Ever wondered how your own voice stacks up against cutting-edge text-to-speech tools? In this video, I compare my voice samples with text-to-speech outputs from Eleven Labs, Descript, and Audacity. Find out which tool comes closest to replicating the unique characteristics of a human voice. Will technology outshine the real thing? Watch and find out.

Here are the articles for your consideration in July 2023: Segment 1: An anti-porn app put him in jail and his family under surveillance  In Indiana's Monroe County, an anti-pornography app, Covenant Eyes, has led to a man being jailed and his family under surveillance. The man, married to a woman named Hannah, is charged with possessing child sexual abuse material, a claim he pleads not guilty to. To ensure compliance with court-ordered electronics restrictions, the probation department installed Covenant Eyes on the devices of Hannah's family, allowing probation officers to monitor their digital activities in real-time. Despite Covenant Eyes' terms of service prohibiting usage in premeditated legal settings, it has been used to monitor individuals on probation in at least five U.S. states. The app's use in criminal proceedings, albeit a small percentage of total usage, raises severe constitutional and due process concerns. Key Points: A man in Indiana is jailed due to...

In this enlightening video, we journey through the powerful metaphoric language used by Jesus in John 10:7-15. Here, Jesus identifies Himself as the 'door of the sheep' and the 'good shepherd,' contrasting His role with 'thieves,' 'robbers,' and 'hired hands.' He discusses salvation, protection, and the abundant life He offers. The parable also emphasizes the selfless act of laying down one's life for others, a prophecy of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. Join us as we delve into these powerful images and unearth their implications for our spiritual lives.

JACQUES F. ROUGEAU, JR. Trooper Jay Rougeau was shot and killed by a wanted man near Swamp Road and Baumgardner Drive in Walker Township shortly after 3:00 pm. At 12:45 pm, the subject had entered the parking lot of the Pennsylvania State Police's Lewistown Barracks and opened up on troopers, wounding a State Police lieutenant. During the subsequent search, Trooper Rougeau located the subject in a wooded area, and the two exchanged gunfire. Trooper Rougeau and the man were both killed in the shootout.

  K9 Aron succumbed to heat exhaustion after the temperature monitoring alarm system failed while the patrol vehicle was idling. K9 Aron was left in a patrol vehicle with the air conditioner running. All Houston Police Department K9 vehicles have an alarm system that activates when the inside temperature rises to unsafe levels. The monitor system notifies the handler, sounds a horn, and can lower the windows. The system malfunctioned when the air conditioner failed. When the handler returned to his vehicle and noticed K9 Aron in distress, he transported him to a veterinarian clinic, where K9 Aron succumbed to heat exhaustion. K9 Aron had served with the Houston Police Department for 1 1/2 years. https://www.odmp.org/k9/1891-k9-aron

Police Officer Chris Wagner was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance call at a home on Arrowood Lane at about 10:00 pm. A man assaulted two other men in the home and left the residence. After arriving at the scene, Officer Wagner located the subject in the wood line near the house. A struggle ensued, during which Officer Wagner was shot and killed. The subject was arrested by other Wintergreen police officers and deputies from the Nelson County Sheriff's Office. Officer Wagner had served with the Wintergreen Police Department for three years and had previously served as a police officer with the Massanutten Police Department for one year. Police Officer Mark Christopher Wagner, II, Wintergreen Police Department, Virginia (odmp.org)

Chief of Police Tony Rickerson was killed in a vehicle crash on CR 143 and Southwest 28th Lane in Hamilton County at 10:25 pm. He was en route to backup officers responding to an unauthorized block party in Jasper when his vehicle struck a deer in the road. His patrol truck careened off the roadway, struck a large tree, and became engulfed in flames. Chief Rickerson had served with the Jasper Police Department for 13 years and was appointed as the Chief in September 2022. He had previously served with the Jennings Police Department and the Florida Department of Corrections. He is survived by his wife and three children.

  CORY MAYNARD Sergeant Cory Maynard was shot and killed while responding to a shooting call in the Beech Creek area of Mingo County at about 3:30 pm. The subject opened fire on responding officers, fatally wounding Sergeant Maynard. The man fled the scene but was captured approximately six hours later. https://www.odmp.org/officer/26735-sergeant-cory-maynard

SHAWN KELLY Corporal Shawn Kelly succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained on May 11th, 2023, after responding to a disorderly subject call at the Spring Park Plaza in the 2300 block of South Range Road at about 4:30 pm. A man had been involved in several road rage incidents in the area and was arguing with a woman he did not know in the parking lot of the shopping center. Corporal Kelly was working a traffic assignment but responded to the scene because patrol officers were on other calls. As he and another officer arrived at the scene the man opened fire from his car, striking Corporal Kelly multiple times. The man fled but was shot and killed by a Livingston Parish sheriff's deputy after he approached the deputy while holding a gun. Corporal Kelly was transported to a local hospital where he remained in critical condition until succumbing to his wounds 22 days later on June 2nd, 2023. Corporal Kelly had served with the Denham Springs Police Department for four years. He had previous...

MARCUS ZEIGLER Corrections Deputy Marcus Zeigler passed away after suffering a medical emergency during participation in mandatory running activities at the Great Oaks Police Academy in Sharonville. He was transported to a local hospital and passed away two days later. Deputy Zeigler had served with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office for nine months as a corrections deputy and was assigned to the Patrol Academy. He is survived by his wife and five children. https://www.odmp.org/officer/26732-corrections-deputy-marcus-zeigler

Police Officer Horren Tyler was shot and killed during a tactical operation at a home on Terrapin Hill Road North in Brandon, Mississippi. A man armed with a rifle and handgun, and wearing a bulletproof vest, had broken into the home at about 1:20 a.m. and took two women hostage. As Brandon Police Department officers arrived at the scene, one of the women was able to escape, but the second remained a hostage. Negotiators were able to arrange for the release of the hostage, but the man remained in the home. At approximately 6:00 p.m., he opened fire on officers, critically wounding an officer with the Brandon Police Department. The Madison Police Department's Special Response Team responded to the scene as part of a mutual aid request, as negotiators continued to have the man surrender. The man opened fire on officers a second time at about 9:30 a.m., and Officer Tyler was mortally wounded. The subject was also killed in the exchange. Officer Tyler had served with the Madison Police...