Abstract: This paper investigates the use of unsupervised text-to-speech synthesis (TTS) as a data augmentation method to improve accented speech recognition. TTS systems are trained with a small ...

Abstract: The rapid and continuous growth of internet content poses significant challenges to conventional web search engines. Distributed Search (DS) offers a solution by integrating multiple ...

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Earlier this summer, the city of Grants Pass issued a call for local artists to help brighten up utility boxes throughout downtown. The city received numerous submissions, and this ...

GOLD HILL, Ore. – Jackson County Fire District #1 (formerly known as Rogue River Fire District #1) is seeking voter approval of a proposed property tax levy to fund the rising cost of emergency ...

According to the Pennsylvania Youth Congress, dozens of Pennsylvania public schools still use Native American mascots, including the Coatesville Area School District. Supporters say the mascots ...

NASHVILLE – The Patriots defense didn’t feel like they were playing up to their potential in Sunday’s first half. The team went into halftime having allowed three Titans scoring drives as the Patriots ...