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Back in 2013 Catrike issued a mandatory safety recall for the trikes they produced that year which had black aluminum axle spindles. They also used silver chrome-moly steel spindles. Those were not effected. Only the black aluminum spindles are a concern. Quite some time has passed since this safety recall was issued by Catrike, but there are still some effected trikes out there which have not had the free replacement Catrike offers.
When this first happened I posted an article about it immediately and informed Steve Green, the author of Trike Asylum blog, about it so that he could also publish an article about it to inform Catrike owners. I can't find the article I posted previously. I don't know what happened to it. It might have been back during my first tadpole rider blog which I deleted and lost nearly everything … a dumb move on my part as about a year later I started it back up. Anyway, I am posting this safety recall now as it is important and I want to make sure Catrike owners are aware of it.
Here is Catrike's official webpage concerning this matter:
If you own a 2013 Catrike and have the black aluminum axle spindles and your trike's serial number is on this list it is most important that you get in touch with Catrike or a Catrike dealer to get this remedied. We all want to be safe and …
HERE is an article on Trike Asylum about this recall.
I just saw this posted on Facebook and am passing it on …
Important Safety Recall:
If you purchased a TerraTrike Rambler between May – August 2018, there is a Safety Recall for you to be aware of. TerraTrike is conducting this Fast Track recall with the CPSC (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) to recall the Ramblers affected. No accidents or injuries have been reported; however, this recall is being conducted in order to protect consumers.
Short excerpt from the CPSC Release:
"Recalled models include: TerraTrike Rambler x16 (orange), Rambler All Terrain (green) and Rambler E.V.O. (yellow). The trikes, depending upon model, come with either three 20-inch wheels or three 24-inch wheels. The model names are located on the outrigger tubes that come out of the main tube and connect to the front wheels. The serial numbers included in this recall are listed on the firm's website at www.terratrike.com and are located under the main tube on a barcoded sticker near the rear wheel. The serial numbers are also stamped into the head (vertical) tube of the outrigger. " – CPSC Release
Please read the complete CPSC Release here:
Here is a portion of the recall notice linked to above …
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – Fast Track Recall
Recall Date: SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Recall Number: 18-236
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Adult tricycles (trikes)
Hazard: The right hand wheel hubmount can bend or break, allowing the user to lose control of the trike, which can result in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled trikes and return them to the place of purchase for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: TerraTrike at 800-945-9110 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.terratrike.com and click on "Important Recall" for more information.
Recall Details
Units: 600
The recalled products are TerraTrike adult, pedal powered, orange, green or yellow tricycles. They have two wheels in the front and one wheel in the back and black canvas seat. Recalled models include: TerraTrike Rambler x16 (orange), Rambler All Terrain (green) and Rambler E.V.O. (yellow). The trikes, depending upon model, come with either three 20-inch wheels or three 24-inch wheels. The model names are located on the outrigger tubes that come out of the main tube and connect to the front wheels. The serial numbers included in this recall are listed on the firm's website at www.terratrike.com and are located under the main tube on a barcoded sticker near the rear wheel. The serial numbers are also stamped into the head (vertical) tube of the outrigger.
The firm has received seven reports of the hub mounts bending or breaking. No accidents or injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Authorized TerraTrike dealers, independent bicycle dealers and recumbent bicycle specialty stores nationwide and online at http://www.TerraTrike.com from May 2018 through August 2018 for between $2,000 and $3,500.
Importer: WizWheelz Inc., dba TerraTrike, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Distributor: TerraTrike, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Manufacturer: Forever Machine Industrial Co., Ltd., of Taichung, Taiwan
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Cateye (not to be confused with Catrike) has out a new product some may be interested in … lights that mount on the safety flag poles. The cost is about $40 and they are 50 lumens. They are available in red and white (clear lens).
- COB LED (50 lm)
- Mounts securely to seatpost or seatstay with the rubber band (Ø12-32mm)
- Lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery
- USB rechargeable (Micro USB cable included)
- Low battery indicator
- 6 modes * Charging time: 2h
- Mode memory function
- Battery Auto Save (The mode automatically changes to flashing when the battery power gets low.)
- Attaches to the existing CatEye bracket by using the optional Spacer X
The USB Rechargeable Rapid X provides a bright powerful glow with incredible side visibility. When the battery runs low the low battery Auto Save function automatically changes the light pattern from the current mode to flashing providing an additional hour of riding safety. 6 modes. 2 Hour charge time.
What's Included
Includes Rapid X attachment base, one large and one small attachment band, and a micro USB charging cable.
Flies, mosquitoes, gnats, mice, rats, potato bugs, bed bugs, fleas, cockroaches, lice, mites … the list could go on and on. All these belong to the animal kingdom and they are all considered pests of various sorts and degree. Even animals we consider beneficial and good that they exist sometimes do things which we don't appreciate and bother us. But I am not writing about these sorts of pests today. Rather I am adding a few other words to that list of pests. These are words that are not of the animal kingdom although certainly sometimes an animal can cause one or more of these words to materalize. If it sounds like I am talking in riddles perhaps I have been so I will get to the point. I live in a northern city in the United States. And like most northern cities we have a serious problem with potholes. Like the list of animals which plague man I add potholes to the list. They are one nasty threat which are out to mess up our day and bring destruction upon our "cycles" regardless of what kind we ride or how careful we try to be to avoid these threats.
Even our paved trails are not exempt from these nasty holes. Holes of any type regardless of the cause can do some very serious damage to our trikes … most particularly tires, inner tubes, spokes and rims. Even our frames can crack or bend from the harsh impact. Sometimes we don't see the holes in time to avoid them. And I find that even more often I see them, but circumstances don't permit me to avoid hitting them. I have objects on both sides of me which have me "penned in" … unable to steer to one side or the other to avoid them. Sadly most cities do a very poor job "fixing" potholes. Where I live is no exception. Both of my front rims are in bad shape due to hitting so many potholes. And some of those potholes were really bad ones.
Hitting pot holes on a bicycle is more dangerous than it is on a trike, but that doesn't mean that a trike can't wreck also. Here are a couple of bikes that encountered a pothole while riding along on a road. I sure don't miss riding bicycles. I feel so much safer on a trike not to mention so much more comfortable.
Definitely holes are worse than bumps, but I would have to add bumps to the list of pests too. Probably the most common and worst of the bumps I encounter are the result of tree roots raising the asphalt or concrete.
These shown above are minor compared to the ones we have on some of our local trails.
And, of course, raised concrete is the worst as it usually means we are hitting sharp raised harsh edges. They too can do some serious damage to our wheels (tires, inner tubes, spokes and rims) and more.
In dealing with such threats certainly suspension would be of some help with the emphasis being on "some" as it can't totally prevent damage from occurring. However, many of us lack suspension so we must deal with this issue the best we can. Balloon type tires can also be helpful as they offer some cushioning effect. Of course, there are trade-offs in any of the choices we have.
The amount of air pressure we run our tires at also comes into play. The higher the pressure the less forgiving the tires are when we hit holes and bumps. Of course, running too low of pressure on a given tire is also a problem as then we lack sufficient protection having air pressure inside offers. Every tire has a range in which they should be maintained … not under inflated and not over inflated. Certainly FAT tires offer a lot of protection as they are the ultimate balloon tire. I have been running balloon tires on my trike now for several months, but I will soon be switching back to Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires. I like the ride and handling of the balloon tires just fine, but in order to obtain good handling and reasonable speed I have been running them over inflated by 5 to 10 psi and that has no doubt shortened their life. In the past I have always ran the 1.75 width Marathon Plus tires, but this time I ordered the 1.35 width. I have never had that narrow of a tire mounted on my trike so it will be an experience for me. I have seen them installed on other trikes and they look so tiny compared to what I am used to seeing. And going from my 2.15 balloon tires to the 1.35 will really be drastic. And I will be going from a maximum inflation pressure of 50 psi to 100 psi with the Marathon Plus tires. There goes my only form of suspension. But I bet I will be able to ride a little faster. I don't know though. These Big Ben balloon tires roll really good with the psi I am running in them. It will be interesting to see how this all pans out.
Be careful out there. Some of those potholes are deep and it is not likely you have a snorkel or scuba diving gear with you much less a ladder. 🙂
We live in an imperfect world and dealing with these pests are a part of it. That is why I titled this TEARING IT UP HERE, BOSS! We need to stay alert and do our best to avoid these "nasties". Hey, regardless of these hazards I plan on doing what I can to …
P.S. – I didn't care for the 1.35 Marathon Plus tires at all so I switched back to the 1.75s.
I am sure many of us have had to deal with loose dogs which come at us. Some are friendly while others are vicious acting. We never know what may result. For certain it is scary and unnerving. Nobody wants to get attacked by a dog and bit. I have experienced it and had to make a trip to the emergency room as I could look right down inside of my arm as a result of a bad dog bite. And the owner wasn't even willing to pay for my medical bills. Here is a video by Ed Miller, a well known tadpole trike pilot. He is also known for his trike canopies .
Loose dogs are extremely dangerous. I have had a few incidents where they ran right in front of me and put me down when I was on bicycles and motorcycles. One of my friends had a loose dog run right in front of his bicycle and he suffered for months recuperating from his injuries. And most dog owners who allow their dogs to run loose have very bad attitudes and basically tell the victim "F____ you!" if you dare say anything to them.
Most recumbent tires are high pressure tires … up around 100 psi. If you don't have an air compressor at home or in your motor vehicle I strongly recommend purchasing a floor type bicycle air pump … one designed to pump high pressure … preferably 140 or 160 psi. That way when you pump up a 100 psi tire you aren't maxxing out the pump to accomplish it … or maxxing yourself out using it. 🙂
In fact, I suggest getting one of these pumps even if you do have an air compressor available to use as they are quite handy and practical.
Most good quality pumps nowadays have a built in guage making it very handy. I suggest checking the accuracy of the guage initially and from time to time to be sure you are getting the right pressure in the tires.
Here are a couple of examples of pumps available.
Blackburn air tower 3 bike floor pump
Park Tools PFP-4 Professional Mechanic Floor Pump
They can be purchased at your local bike shop. I want to emphasize that it is best to buy a good quality pump and not settle for some inferior pump at a lower cost. I don't think you would regret paying more for a quality pump. I would also suggest that you talk to a local bike shop mechanic to get their recommedation as to what pump to buy. You could also research them online to get customer feedback.
I am not making any recommendations as to what pump to buy. I am only showing these two as examples of what is available. There are lots of different ones out there. The first pump I have pictured above is a Blackburn Air Tower 3 Bike Floor Pump rated at 160 psi. To the best of my knowledge it is a good quality pump.
The second pump I have pictured above is a ParkTool brand which normally they make pretty good quality stuff. However, the customer reviews of this pump are not all that impressive. That is surprising.
Most pumps nowadays have a dual head on them so that either Presta or Schrader valves are accommodated.
The pump I have is a Pedros Domestique air pump. It is a good pump, but I know that there are better ones available.
In case you didn't know it an innertube loses air on a continual basis so it is necessary to inflate them from time to time. That's right … air leaks right thru the rubber so they are constantly losing pressure. The higher the pressure the more they leak down. It is important to keep your tires inflated to the correct pressure. You will get better wear, mileage, handling, and performance out of your tires as well as make it easier to pedal along since low air pressure equates to more rolling resistance.
It is also important that you never over inflate your tires beyond what they are designed for. Doing so can result in destroying the tire and causing a major tire failure which could be disaterous at worst and leave you stranded at best.
I once put about 10 psi more in a knobby tire I used for winter riding. About 10 miles from home I noticed something which wasn't right in the ride … a pronounced thump of sorts. I stopped and got off to look. My rear tire was literally coming apart … separating from too much pressure in it. Fortunately I was only about a half of a mile or so from a local bike shop so I made it over there and got a new tire. The tire that had just gone bad would have lasted me for several years more if I had not over inflated it.
Yes, proper tire inflation is quite important … especially if we all want to …
This is a subject like many others where you can find varying opinions and instructions on how to go about setting up and adjusting mechanical disc brakes. I only have and use Avid BB7 brakes. I started off with Avid BB5 brakes which I would not wish on my worst enemy as the saying goes. They are junk in my opinion. They required almost constant daily adjustment which got old quick. The BB7 is a far superior brake and well worth the additional expense over the BB5 brakes. The main difference between the two besides the brake pads is that the BB5 brake only has one adjustment knob for the brake pad … that is, only one side can be adjusted. The other side is stationary. The BB7 has adjustment knobs on both sides making it much easier to get proper adjustment initially. And once adjusted the BB7 seems to remain in proper adjustment for quite some time. If you have the BB5 brakes you are on your own as I won't waste my time trying to instruct how to adjust them as they aren't worth the time and effort involved. My advice is to upgrade to the BB7s. Anyway, I am not going to link to the instructions of others here, but rather I am simply going to share how I go about setting up and adjusting the brakes.
To start out it is important that the rotors run true. If they are bent or damaged they need to be repaired or replaced. There is a special tool to use to straighten a bent rotor, but if one lacks this tool an adjustable wrench can be used if the bend is only near the outer part of the disc. If it is further inward toward the center of the disc an adjustable wrench won't do. I have a Park Tool straightener, but there are other brands available.
If the rotor is straight and true you can move onto the setup of the brake. Basically by setup I mean positioning the brake caliper and brake pads properly on the rotor. Again, not everybody goes about this the same way, but I am only sharing how I do it and it has worked great for me. Ideally it would be best to do all this with the rider of the trike seated on the trike so that the effect of the rider's weight is taken into consideration as I am sure things would change a little just like the toe in measurement sometimes changes when the rider is seated on the trike. This is especially true if the rider is heavy. I have never done that myself as it would be difficult if one is by themself to sit in the seat and perform this procedure.
It is most important that the caliper be positioned correctly so that the rotor is centered and parallel to the brake pads. Otherwise it is likely that the brake will rub and make noise, especially when cornering. Also the brakes won't work as well as they could and the brake pads will wear uneven.
The mounting bolts have special washers which are dished and cupped so that they fit together and "adjust" to the positioning of the caliper over the rotor.
The procedure I use to align the caliper and brake pads on the rotor is simply to leave the mounting bolts loose so that the caliper can move freely.
I then sort of wiggle the caliper around while I turn the brake pad adjustments (red plastic knobs) in so that they tighten against the rotor and center the caliper over the rotor. I initially wiggle the caliper around a bit just to ensure it is freely moving while the brake pads are being adjusted in. Turning these adjustment knobs can tighten the brake pads sufficiently to hold against the rotor aligning it properly. I then carefully tighten the mounting bolts being careful not to move the caliper in the process. An alternative way of doing this is to tighten the brake pad adjustment knobs only partially so that squeezing the brake lever will tighten the brake pads on down against the rotor. Holding the brake lever on (or using some means of holding it on) I then tighten the mounting bolts carefully. Now with the caliper and brake pads aligned the brake pads can be adjusted properly.
Here is a video about centering hydraulic disc brakes which is pretty much the same process as mechanical disc brakes with the exception of having to push the pistons back out..
When adjusting the brake pads I simply back them off just enough initially so that they don't rub when the wheel is spun. I then pull the brake lever to see how it feels. If it is too tight I loosen one of both of the brake pads a bit more. I also look down at the brake pads to see what the gap is looking like as I want to be sure both pads are evenly spaced out from the rotor. One should try to keep the gap between the brake pad and rotor the same on both sides so that when the brake is applied both brake pads make contact at the same time and not be forcing the rotor over to one side. It should remain straight and not flex (be forced) sideways.
Keep in mind that when cornering hard there is some flex in the wheel and often times some rubbing will occur between the brake pads and the rotor. If this is bothersome the brake pads can be further adjusted out if needed.
Keep in mind that if a wheel is removed or realigned (adjusting the spokes) or a rotor is removed and then reinstalled or a new rotor is installed the caliper and brake pads may need to be realigned. That is what happened to my trike recently. I adjusted the spokes realigning the wheels which resulted in the need to reposition the caliper and brake pads. Once I did that my brakes worked much better. Obviously having properly working brakes is most important. They will help us …
HERE is a link to all of Park Tool's videos.
I am not blind, but I have been experiencing various vision problems over the last several years. I have glaucoma. My mom had glaucoma as did her mom. My grandmother went blind the last few years of her life and my mom nearly did. I am "legally blind" in my left eye. My eye doctor has been trying to save my eyesight I have left. Blindness is not something any sane person would choose and yet many of us who ride tadpole trikes do choose it. We don't have eyes in the back of our heads and we can only see so far off to the sides. We are not owls with the ability to turn our heads clear around backwards. In short, we need mirrors to see behind us. That is reality and no sane person would argue it. Certainly our laws require left and right outside rear view mirrors as well as an inside rear view mirror. As far as I am concerned they ought to be a legal requirement on all forms of cycles and misc. vehicles.
See what you are missing without a mirror? There is another trike following behind, but without a mirror you wouldn't know that. Of course, these pictures don't really illustrate what I am talking about as far as a blind spot. Many tadpole trike riders choose to only use one mirror. I don't understand it. We are greatly limited in our sight and it is very unsafe for ourselves as well as others. I am sure most all of us have heard of "blind spots". They are real and they are very dangerous. A blind spot is the area that doesn't show up in the one mirror some riders have. Obviously that area is closer up to us than what is shown in these pictures.
Here are the blind spots using 2 mirrors. The grey areas are the bling spots. The white areas are where we can see using the mirror(s) as well as with our eyes looking ahead of us. (Ignore the small grey area in front of the rider. I didn't bother to remove it when I did the photo editing.)
And here are the blind spots areas with only 1 mirror. As you can observe there is a tremendous difference.
Yes, when we choose to only have one mirror we are choosing to be blind on the side we have no mirror. We don't do it when we operate our cars, trucks, etc. so why would anyone choose to only use one mirror?
I ride with other tadpole trike riders and they only have one mirror. I have to be very careful around them as they don't see me if I am on the side where they have no mirror … not unless I am quite a distance back behind them. Just recently one of my friends turned sharply to the right and forced me to brake hard to avoid a collision. He had no idea I was there as he is blind on that side and to make matters worse he usually doesn't turn his head and try to look. And this situation happens everyday several times a day. I always see them, but they don't see me. I have talked to them about this, but they stubbornly refuse to install a second mirror. They choose to ride blindly and be a hazard … an accident waiting to happen.
Matt Galat (JaYoe) … well known for his world travel adventure and videos …
is wise enough to use two mirrors.
When I built my first trike I put two mirrors on it. I have always had two mirrors on my trikes. I can't imagine not having a mirror on both sides. I don't choose to be blind … not when it comes to my eyesight nor when riding my trike. What about you? Are you blind? It is a very dangerous thing to ride around blind on one side. It is a very foolish thing as well. And it is a very unnecessary thing as they sell mirrors every day. We need to be safe ourselves and do our part to ensure others are safe from us. In short, we need to be responsible. That means having two mirrors is a must. We all want to …
Hanna-Barbera produced the popular Flintstone cartoon tv series where Fred was known to use his feet as the brakes for his prehistoric car.
We laugh at that and perhaps we have even done it ourselves at times in the past on some types of vehicles. We might have even gotten away with it, but I caution you not to attempt it on a tadpole trike as you may very well regret it. The results could get quite ugly, most serious and painful. LEG SUCK is not something anyone would want to have happen to them. Leg suck is where the rider of a tadpole trike literally runs over their leg as the leg folds back under the crossmember (cruciform) of the trike frame. I saw it happen once to a friend of mine. It was hard to watch. He was fortunate. He only experienced considerable pain which took several days to get over … nothing got broken. I have myself had this happen a couple of times and experienced the pain of it. Fortunately my pain and suffering was over much quicker. The bottom line is … it is not worth it … keep your feet on the pedals. Certainly it is best to use some sort of means to keep your feet on the pedals so they can't fall off and come down onto the ground. Tadpole trikes are a lot of fun to ride, but we need always to use common sense and good judgement. Be safe, enjoy the ride and …
For those who have quick release wheel axles there is a matter which should be taken into consideration if you never have before. When tightened down the lever should not be pointed forward as many people often do. When they are pointed forward they can easily and readily do catch sticks, weeds, etc. A lot of people just tighten them up in whatever position that they happen to be in. I have seen the result of having these levers positioned facing forward. They are very good at snagging twigs, etc. as we ride along. So I highly suggest positioning them to face backwards if possible or "tucked away" somehow to avoid this problem. Here is one pointing up which is okay.
And here is one sort of tucked in where it would be hard for a stick to get snagged by it.
This applies to both the front and back axles.
This one on a front axle is positioned ideally.
This may sound like nit picking and silly, but from personal experience it can help avoid problems as we ride along. Just be sure that in changing the position of the lever the entire axle skewer assembly is sufficiently tight. You sure don't want a wheel falling out of it's proper position like in this picture of a mountain biker. Actually I photo edited this as I couldn't find a picture online to demonstrate it. Hopefully we won't be flying thru the air like some bikes do.
Snagging sticks is not a game to be played while out riding. It is much better to just …
Here are some fun and thrilling rides, but certainly foolish and dangerous … not to mention harmful and damaging to the trikes. There is a lot I could say about all of this … tempting fate, endangering life and limb and treating brand new expensive trikes like this … but I will refrain and let you think whatever you want about the matter.
After about 8 years or more of dependable service my 1 watt Planet Bike headlight has started shutting off all by itself. So I am now looking for a replacement.
I came across this webpage which is somewhat unique. I shows many different headlights as they shine forward on the road at nighttime. It has a split screen where you can compare one light with another. You can adjust the split screen however you want it.
HERE is another website where you can compare the lighting from various headlights at nighttime.
HERE is another side by side comparison.
HERE is an explanation of LED lighting with helpful information.
HERE is an article on lumens and brightness.
As you can see, not all lights are equal. In the image above are two lights both rated at 300 lumens. Obviously the one on the left is much much brighter than the one on the right. I also selected some other 300 lumen lights to compare and the result was identical to what you see in this picture. Good optics make all the difference in lights.
In the image below are beamshots of a 350, 700 and 1000 lumen headlights. As you can see the 350 holds its own pretty good against these much more powerful lights. Again, good optics make all the difference in lights.
I bought the 350 lumen headlight shown in the image above. It is a Light & Motion Urban 350 which sells for about $50. I like it fine for nighttime riding … which I seldom do … but I am very disappointed in its pulse mode for daytime riding … which is what I almost always do. As far as I am concerned its pulse mode is nearly worthless in the daytime. There is no comparison between it and my Planet Bike headlight. So I more less wasted $50 on a light I really have little need or use of. I looked at some others which were about twice the price and their pulse mode was very attention getting. I don't understand why this light I bought fails so miserably in this one area. It's pulse mode would be fine at nighttime, but in the daytime … like I said … it is about worthless.
Here is a video of my Planet Bike headlight flashing inside my home.
Fortunately my Planet Bike headlight is working again so I am continuing to use it for daytime riding. It turned out that the problem of it shutting off by itself was simply a matter of the battery contacts needing to be cleaned. Its flashing mode is very attention getting. BTW, Planet Bike lights have very good optics.
Here is a still shot of my current headlights at nighttime. I have changed the mounting positions since this picture was taken.
One thing I have noticed about many of the new headlights being sold now is that they have rubber straps to mount them instead of much more solid and secure clamps. I hate these rubber straps as they are a cheap way of making what are otherwise good lights. The rubber straps won't tighten up and hold the light in position and they make it extremely simple, fast and easy to steal the light. I am constantly having to reach down and reposition my two new headlights as they just keep moving out of position as I ride along. I would never buy another headlight that uses a rubber strap to mount it. They are a joke … only I am not laughing.
Well, I hope this article has helped to shed some light on the subject of headlights. Be safe out there and …
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Headkayse One is a game changer for cycling safety because of Enkayse.
Conventional helmets are made from polystyrene. In a large impact polystyrene deforms to provide what's known as "sacrificial protection". This is why you have to be careful not to drop your polystyrene helmet in everyday use, and it's why manufacturers recommend that you replace your helmet after a knock.
Headkayse … pronounced "head case" … hmmm, interesting … is indeed unique. It is scary to think that a brand new conventional helmet can be so easily damaged and rendered considerably less effective in protecting our noggins. It is not only scary, but downright sad and maddening. Who wants to keep buying new helmets quite frequently for fear that our current helmet might not be up to the task of protecting us (even though it might be nearly new itself)?
Enkayse is designed to work differently. It manages the energy of impacts, so it can retain its integrity after more than one impact, large or small. It flexes to the shape of your head for better comfort and security.
Because Enkayse dissipates energy rather than deforming on impact, it also cushions small bumps. Polystyrene can't do this, since forces which are too weak to deform it are transmitted through. Enkayse provides comfort in protecting from small bumps. This may also have long-term benefits as researchers believe the cumulative effect of small knocks contributes to brain disease over time. Because Enkayse shrugs off little bumps, it means that Headkayse One is durable against the knocks and scrapes that come with everyday use. You can be sure that Headkayse One will stand up to the daily grind. You can view the entire article about this new material HERE.
This is an interesting video (below) demonstrating how conventional helmets are effected by bumps and impacts.
Their website reports that they are 167 % funded in their startup campaign. These helmets don't come cheap, however, they should greatly outlast a conventional bike helmet which helps offset the price involved.
So if you are a helmet wearer you might consider looking into a "head case" for your noggin. They say they think they will be in production soon (mid 2017). You can pre-order HERE and it should be cheaper than when they start selling them online. They show about $112 plus shipping charges if pre-ordered.
They will be available in 8 different colors. One size fits all. Be safe out there and …
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They got the title right …
I came across this video and immediately had to agree with the title … Blinded By The Light. There is definitely a whole bunch of lights there. I assume they own a battery manufacturing company. That top light must be to warn low flying aircraft. 🙂 If I were a car or truck driver coming up behind this I wouldn't know what to do … probably need to find another route. 🙂 I believe in good lighting, but this is definitely an overkill to the point I would think it would upset others who have to deal with it. I don't know what their purpose is in having all these lights, but hopefully they don't ride this around other people at night with these lights turned on .
I won't even use my bright flashing taillight at nighttime around other people as it would be blinding and offensive to those behind me. Defensive is the goal … not offensive. This next video is of my trike after dark where there is total darkness and no one else around. I have 4 taillights flashing, but one of them is so much brighter than the other three. The other three are plenty bright to be seen quite well at night. The extremely bright one is just too much. As bright as the other 3 taillights are this super bright one prevents the other three from being seen. It is great in the day time, but at night time I would never use it around other people. I would use 2 or 3 of the others and probably only have one taillight flashing and the other(s) turned on steady (no blinking).
Our headlights can also be "too much" Here is my trike with maximum lumens in use. I would not think of riding around like this in the daytime much less at night. I would only use it when by myself and in need of good lighting to see where I am going (at night time, of course.) Too bright of a headlight can quite literally blind those in front of you so that they can't see some of what is in front of them. This could easily result in an accident and even someone's death.
And that is only 350 lumen. There are people out there with several thousand lumen lighting. Let's all be safe but respectful of others. We all want to …
Now I am not out to attack rear wheel steering per se, but I am reporting what I have read about it as well as my opinion about the design. I am in full agreement with what I have read about rear wheel steering. And what I read about it is exactly what I think it would be like. At slow speed it works okay. At super slow speed it could be a lot of fun and helpful. But I am not interested in always going slow so if there is a handling and safety problem with rear wheel steering it is not for me. This issue comes up because I just recently made the discovery that the tadpole trike maker, Sidewinder, is still in business. I thought they went out of business due to a lot of complaints and concerns about their trikes being unsafe above a certain speed due to stability issues. One thing for sure, there aren't many Sidewinder trikes around. I have never seen one nor talked to anyone who has. It is reported that some of the most sophisticated fighter jets made can't be flown without the aid of computerization. They will crash without it. That is about my take on rear wheel steering and riding above certain speeds. Something beyond human input and control is needed in order for it to be safe. There are lots of stuff online to be read about this subject. Here are a few of them:
Look at it this way … if rear wheel steering were safe and practical car, truck, bus, motorcycle, etc. manufacturers would employ it. They don't. I rest my case. We all want to be safe and …


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Blackjack Payouts
One problem you need to watch for in single deck blackjack - especially at land-based casinos - involves terrible natural blackjack payouts. The ideal situation involves being paid 3:2 on your original wager after being dealt a 21 on the first two cards.
But what some casinos try to do is trick players with the allure of single deck games, then throw in 6:5 natural blackjack payouts. Initially, this may not sound too bad; however, 6:5 payoffs actually increase the casino edge by 1.4%. Out of all the blackjack rules that can change the house edge, this is the biggest factor so make sure to seek out 3:2 payouts.
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Even if 6:5 payoffs aren't involved, another problem that you sometimes encounter with single deck blackjack is when the dealer can hit on a soft 17. What's bad about this is that dealers are given more opportunities to improve their hands, which increases the house edge by around 0.2%.
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- In the late 1980s, a new kind of pornography was emerging. Yes, even in the pre-web days real people managed to produce and share porn with each other.
- On the occasion of a revival of "Nixon in China," Opera News asked me to do a survey of how Richard Nixon has been perceived over the decades.
- I love the journalistic form known as the reporter or critic's diary. I managed to persuade an editor to let me keep and publish one for a few issues. I — golly, shucks, blush — think it's some of my brightest and most relaxed writing:
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Self High-Five.
Whether it's business or personal, we're all either openers or closers (and if you're both, you have a lot to teach this young grasshopper). Openers are skilled at initiating relations/contact with others, and closers are skilled at sealing the deal.
I'm definitely a closer. I have long-lasting relationships with exes, friends, friends of friends, family of friends, etc. One friend even calls me a friend stealer. It's true. But, the initial 'breaking in' of these relationships was difficult for me. I'm not good at initiating conversations with new people.
But this past weekend, I took a small baby step. On Saturday, I went out to Pierre's Champagne Lounge (Vancouver's hidden gem; great music, great service.) with some girlfriends. One of them ran into her friends, and so we joined their group. I was standing next to woman who knew my friend. I knew I should introduce myself (since we are at their VIP table and all), but ironically enough, I felt intrusive. I didn't know when/ how to introduce myself. Spontaneously, I sucked it up, and turned around and introduced myself. Wasn't so bad. I kid you not, in the past, I would've just stood there and not uttered word, unless she initiated a conversation.
Also, some other progress to report on…
The place was packed, and like typical Vancouverites, people stared. I normally would interpret the stares as negative, and immediately become self-conscious. Not this time though. Maybe they were starring because I looked cute. Yeah. That's it. That's the story I went with.
I also have been told by friends that I tend to come off as unapproachable because my shyness is misinterpreted as snobby or rigid. So, for a change, I was mindful of this that night. My goal was to just keep a smile on my face. Admittedly, I felt even more awkward with my fake smile, but I found people, especially women, to be receptive to the smile –some even returned the grin.
The smile may be my newest accessory.
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(1) Don't underestimate/undervalue baby steps. Progress is relative. Moving forward is moving in the right direction.
(2) Give yourself credit.
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Core concepts at dotScale
As the videos for this year's dotScale conference are finally popping up, I'm very happy to say that I had a great time being there. Everything ranging from the venue and food to the speakers, partners and give-away swag was brilliant. Hats off to the amazing organization team and especially Sylvain (@sylvinus) for making this happen.
Photos courtesy of Nicolas Ravelli
Among the wonderful talks, I (@peter_szilagyi) also had the pleasure of taking the stage a few minutes, presenting the core concepts behind Iris and why I believe these are the way forward for distributed systems. You can find my slides in the talks section of the website. As for the video, njoy ;)
Also be sure to check out a few of my favorite talks:
- Laurence Moroney: Everything I learned about dynamic scaling of cloud apps [@lmoroney | video]
- Alison Gianotto: Security and risk [@snipeyhead | video]
- Robert Kennedy: Life in the trenches of healthcare.gov [video]
See you next year... or maybe at dotGo? Hmmm :)
Next release imminent
It's been quite a while – a little over three months – since the last release of Iris came out, but I'm thrilled to announce that version v0.3.0 is imminent, just dotting the i's and crossing the t's. It is shaping up to be the best release till now, featuring a lot of fixes, but most importantly, a new relay protocol and shiny new APIs to go with it.
Take a peek at the new versions of the Go [source|intro] and Erlang (still a bit work left) [source|intro] bindings, and share your thoughts on the project-iris mailing list and/or tweet @iriscmf. All feedback is greatly appreciated and valued, especially as I'm aiming for these to become stable and supported APIs. Help me find any kinks in need of ironing, and be forever listed on the Iris hall of fame ;)
Looking for a patron
Iris was originally my PhD project, and as such, was supported by a university scholarship until September 2013, when I should have defended my thesis. Even though I have yet to finalize the dissertation, my institutions couldn't provide further support ever since. For almost a year now I've been working on Iris full time, while being essentially unemployed, declining job offers from various companies (Google, among others), believing that Iris can bring a change into the world of distributed services.
However, I've almost fully exhausted my savings and will soon be forced to abandon the project and look elsewhere to make a living. As much as it would pain me, without an official backer, v0.3.0 may turn out to be the final release before Iris closes its doors. I've done my best to create a unique and powerful system, but now it is up to the community to decide whether Iris lives or dies. Should you wish to support the project, contact me – Péter Szilágyi – at email@example.com.


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- Explore Isabela Island by mountain bike
- Snorkel with sea lions and friendly sharks
- Surf the Galapagos with instructors
- Sleep on the rim of a dormant volcano
- Cook a traditional meal with a local family
- Walk through a colony of marine iguanas
- Traverse a cloud forest canopy zip-line
This active family trip allows you to explore the islands at your own pace. Zip-line through a cloud forest, hang out with sea lions on remote beaches, have a surf lesson, snorkel with friendly sharks, and meet local Galapagos residents.
Enjoy the Galapagos with the kids in a way that nobody in the family will be bored. See below for availability and a trip itinerary.
People who like our Galapagos family adventure may also like our Galapagos multisport adventure tour.
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Great trip for 3 generations of family November 2018
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- Activities 5.0
- Lodging 5.0
- Transportation 4.0
- Meals 5.0
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Day 1: Arrive Quito, Ecuador
Welcome Briefing
Quito, Ecuador, is a spectacular city positioned just a few miles shy of the equator in a narrow valley surrounded by volcanoes. At 9,350 feet above sea level, it is the second highest capital city in Latin America, and maintains a pleasant spring-like climate all year round. Quito is also the cultural epicenter of Ecuador, with a plethora of museums, expansive outdoor parks, and colorful festivals and fairs. Upon evening arrival into Quito's Mariscal Sucre International Airport, you will be met by Andean Discovery staff and transferred to your hotel, perched on the crater rim of the dormant Pululahua Volcano.
Day 2: Quito - Cloud Forest zip-lining
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Canopy Zip-line in the Cloud Forest and Visit the Equator Line
Meet up with your guide this morning and travel by private vehicle to the famous cloud forests of Mindo. Watch the scenery transform as you descend the high slopes of the Andes into the lush green forests below, keeping an eye out for waterfalls and cascades along the way. Located in one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, Mindo is home to over 300 different species of tropical birds–including toucans, quetzals, owls, and hummingbirds–and countless other plant and animal species. Catch a birds-eye-view of it all during a thrilling canopy zip-line tour, a series of 13 platforms and lines spanning over two miles across the upper levels of the forest. After lunch, travel to zero degrees latitude and visit the Mitad del Mundo equatorial monument. Stand with one foot in each hemisphere and test out the effect of gravity on the equator through a series of interactive experiments. For example, is it possible balance an egg on the equator? Go for a hike in the Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve and learn how small farms subsist from the fertile lands of the volcano floor. Enjoy dinner with your guide and a briefing about the upcoming Galapagos excursion.
Day 3: Fly to the Galapagos | Santa Cruz | Isabela
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Observe Giant Galapagos Tortoises in the Wild
This morning you will be transferred to the airport in time for your mid-morning flight to Baltra Island, Galapagos. Upon arrival in the Galapagos, you will meet your Naturalist Guide and travel to Santa Cruz Island. This afternoon explore the highlands of Santa Cruz. As you ascend, you will travel through several different vegetation zones and witness the landscape become increasingly lush and green by the minute. Here you'll have the opportunity to view the islands' most famous reptile: giant Galapagos tortoises in their wild habitat. It's a real treat to see an endangered species roving in this lush environment! The vegetation of the area includes the Scalesia forest (an endemic giant daisy tree). Birds such as the vermilion flycatcher will delight everyone with its scarlet feathers against an emerald green forest. Look for Darwin's finches (most of them from the tree-finch group), particularly the famous Woodpecker Finch. Explore an amazing network of lava tubes, underground tunnels formed by hot liquid rock. The outer part of the tunnels hardened and cooled even as the interior lava continued to flow. Eventually, the flowing interior lava emptied out, leaving hollow cave-like structures. Sample some of the local cuisine and board our speedboat for the two-hour journey to Isabela Island. Check in at your beachfront eco-lodge and finish the day with a refreshing swim in turquoise waters as the sun sets on the horizon.
Day 4: Isabela Island - Volcano Hike & Surfing
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Sierra Negra Volcano Hike and Surf Lesson
This morning travel 13 miles inland to the island's highlands, where you'll discover Sierra Negra, one of the largest volcano craters in the world, measuring 6 miles in diameter and 1,000 feet deep. Steaming fumaroles and the charcoal-black landscape are proof of its ongoing volcanic activity. Hike around the crater rim to see lava remains from the 2005 eruption. Opt to extend your hike and visit Chico Volcano, a neighboring crater with lunar-like landscapes, including various formations of petrified lava.
This afternoon cool off with a surf lesson from a local Galapagos surfer and see the islands from a different perspective. The Galapagos archipelago is a world-class surfing destination, and with its beautiful beach break, Isabela is the perfect place to learn.
Day 5: Isabela Island - Snorkeling & Mt. Biking
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Snorkeling Excursion to Tintoreras | Biking the Coast
After breakfast, board a dingy with your guide and travel across the bay to Tintoreras Island, a resting place for white-tip reef sharks. En route you may see Galapagos Penguins, which seem comically out of place so close to the equator. Once ashore, a short hike reveals the largest colonies of marine iguanas in the Galapagos, sea lions, Sally Lightfoot Crabs, and Blue-footed Boobies. Return to the bay for a snorkel—look for sea lions, rays, and many different species of tropical fish.
This afternoon hop on a mountain bike to explore Los Humedales, a series of coastal pools, lagoons, and endemic mangroves that boast an abundance of birds and native plants. Keep your eyes out for herons, Black-necked Stilts, and Galapagos pintails, and be careful for Marine Iguanas crossing the road. Then make your way to the Wall of Tears, the remains of an old penal colony, and learn about the human history of the Galapagos.
Continue by bike to the home of a local Galapagos family for a special visit. Roll up your sleeves and learn how to cook a traditional meal, including fresh seafood and other native treats. Enjoy the meal with your hosts who will share personal stories about life on the island.
Day 6: Boat to Santa Cruz Island
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Boat to Puerto Ayora and explore a pristine beach
This morning depart by boat for Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, the largest port town in the Galapagos. Enjoy some free time on your own before lunch. This afternoon visit Garrapatero beach, where it is possible to explore the coast by sit-on-top kayaks and observe wildlife such as brown pelicans, flamingos, lava lizards, and lava gulls.
Day 7: Santa Cruz - Coastal Hike & Darwin Station
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Tortuga Bay and Charles Darwin Research Station
This morning we hike 45 minutes through a dry coastal forest and white sand beach to Tortuga Bay, a secluded cove surrounded by mangrove forests. Keep your eyes out for shore birds like Whimbrels, Ruddy Turnstones, Great Blue Herons and endemic Lava Gulls. This afternoon opt for a guided visit of the Charles Darwin Research Station, where you will learn about current scientific research on the islands and the Station's mission to ensure the conservation of the environment and biodiversity in the Galapagos Archipelago. The Station is also a tortoise breeding and rearing center. Observe how tortoises of different subspecies are prepared for reintroduction to their natural habitats. Or enjoy some time on your own for shopping in Puerto Ayora and to wander around the port town.
Day 8: Fly to Quito
Meals: Breakfast
Return to Quito
This morning transfer to the airport in Baltra Island in time for your morning flight to Quito, with connection in Guayaquil. Stop along the way to view the breathtaking Twin Craters, formed by the collapse of surface material in underground fissures and chambers. Upon arrival in Quito, you will be met by your Andean Discovery guide and driver and transferred to your hotel, conveniently located in a rual village near the airport. A light lunch/snack is served on the plane.
Day 9: Depart
Meals: Breakfast
This morning you will be transferred to the airport in time for your international flight.
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Price Per Day:
Internal Airfare: $560
- Private tour with professional Andean Discovery guides
- Accommodations based on double occupancy
- All activities, transfers, and entrance fees as per itinerary
- Most meals as per the itinerary
- Park fees (except for Galapagos National Park)
- International round-trip airfare to Quito
- Fees for passport and travel insurance
- $110 per person Galapagos Park fees (subject to change)
- Gratuities
- Internal round-trip flights as per itinerary, price of $560(round-trip Quito to Galapagos)
During your stay in Galapagos Islands Family Adventure Tours offers you a variety of Extensions available while in-
Napo Wildlife Center - 4 days from $1,083
Andean Highlands & Otavalo – 3 Days from $790
Mindo Cloud Forest & Equator – 1 Day from $195
8 Breakfasts and 6 Lunches
Mercure Hotel Quito
The Mercure Quito is located in the lively Mariscal district near shops and restaurants. Each of the hotel's 147 large and modern rooms features Wi-Fi, safe deposit box, mini-bar, bathrobe, and slippers. Hotel amenities include a fitness centre, restaurant, and bar.
La Casa de Marita
Located in the small village of Puerto Villamil, La Casa de Marita is a charming, boutique hotel situated along a stunning white sand beach. Amenities include air conditioning, a restaurant, large patio with hammocks and lawn chairs, and laundry service.
Sol y Mar Hotel
Centrally located in the town of Puerto Ayora, Hotel Sol y Mar overlooks Academy Bay with views of the ocean. Galapagos tourism pioneer Jimmy Perez opened the hotel in 1960 with eight rooms. In 2007 the hotel was completely renovated and capacity was increased. Amenities include air conditioning, restaurant, Jacuzzi, pool, bar, and open air patio.
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Martha was murdered and so was Patty.
the prime and only suspects are longtime AA members.
Nobody in AA would help me. nobody would ever do anything.
All they said is I should go to different meetings
What a crock.
The prime suspects in an unsolved murder stalked me at meetings and one of them threatened to kill me but even then no one helped.
I must confess that part of the reason no one helped is that even the men are afraid of one of these two men.
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NORFOLK, Neb. – Freshman Hannah Heppner has been part of the go-to offensive attack for the Northeast Community College volleyball squad this season.
The former Stanton, Neb., native was named the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week, it was announced by the league office Tuesday.
Last week for the Hawks (7-3, 2-0 ICCAC), Heppner tallied 30 kills in nine sets on 52 attacks, committing just eight errors. Heppner has recorded four-straight games of double-digit kills including a season-high 17 against Iowa Lakes Community College on Wednesday.
"Hannah Heppner has been a great asset to our team thus far," Head Coach Amanda Schultze said. "She is a very coachable kid and always does what is asked of her. I am excited to see what the rest of the season holds for her."
Heppner and the Hawks return to action tomorrow night as they square off with Des Moines Area Community College in search of their eighth-straight win at 7 p.m. at the Cox Activities Center in Norfolk. Live stream will be available at: https://team1sports.com/northeastcc/
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If you or a loved one has ever had a history of self-harm, you understand how painful, distressing, and confusing it is to cope with self-injury. Often the person inflicting harm feels hopeless about stopping the behavior. Loved ones feel helpless in assisting the person they love in overcoming self-injury. But there is hope—there is always hope.
Here's what you can do to start the healing process.
1. Recognize what you are doing is self-harm
By definition, self-harm is any act that purposefully causes physical damage to the body. Some of the more common acts of self-injury include cutting, burning, scratching, picking, or piercing skin. Hitting yourself and drinking or eating caustic substances are also common forms of harm.
Some acts of self-harm are not readily identified by the individual or society as harmful behaviors. Heavy drinking and dangerous and reckless sexual behaviors are sometimes labeled "fun" or a part of "experimenting" and "growing up." Tattoos, piercings, and even hair removal are painful yet purposeful processes; while these acts are accepted by many cultures, if a person seeks body modification to manage his or her mood and emotion, it may still be an instance of self-harm.
Do you recognize these behaviors in yourself or someone you care for?
2. Interrupt the cycle with words of kindness.
Self-injury happens in cycles. Something happens like a heated argument with a loved one. You become so emotionally distressed that your only method of coping is to cause damage to your body. Cutting, scratching, or burning yourself provides temporary relief, but once that fleeting relief has passed, you feel guilt, shame, and self-loathing. In turn, you feel like you deserve to be cut or harmed and you injure yourself again—it's the only way to get any relief.
If this cycle sounds familiar to you, you are not alone. This is a pattern that many who self-injure find themselves trapped in. If this pattern is not familiar to you, know that not everyone fits into the same mold. Self-injury is complex and complicated.
In either situation you must learn say kind words to yourself. What would you say to a person you truly care for, someone you would never hurt? Say those words of empathy, love, care and understanding to yourself.
3. Find reasons to stop, and keep them close.
If you've been harming yourself over a period of time, there is something appealing about the act. Now that doesn't mean that you want the action to continue, but it does mean that it offers something to you that you don't believe you can get otherwise. Whatever reward you reap from self-injury makes it difficult for you stop.
When you feel the urge to self-harm, you will need as much motivation as possible to stop. I encourage you to make a list of every reason you can think of to resist. It can be anything from not wanting the scars to not wanting to model this behavior for your children. Keep copies of your list near you and in the places where you tend to harm yourself. Look back to that list whenever you feel the urge to hurt yourself.
4. Engage your support system
During trying times, we need to engage with our support system as much as possible. This is true in any instance. While I strongly recommend that anyone who is injuring himself or herself speak to a professional counselor, there is no reason why your support needs to be limited to just a therapist. You have several options including support groups (in person and online), crisis counselors and hotlines, family, and friends.
When you do engage your support system, be clear about what your needs are and how you can best be supported. Let them know when you just need a listening ear and empathy or when you need someone to help actively find solutions. If you have supporters who are willing, make plans to call or meet with them whenever you have the urge to injure yourself.
5. Consider what happens before, during, and after you engage in self-harm behaviors.
Think about the first time you injured yourself. What triggered you to injure yourself? Write down what was happening at the time and how were you feeling. Make a note of any thoughts, feelings, or sensations from the actual moments when you were injuring yourself (if you can remember them). Don't neglect the details either. Do you harm yourself on a particular part of your body, and does that specific body part have any significance? Are the tools you use to harm yourself important? What happens afterward?
Compare your first experience with the last two times. There may be a noticeable pattern when you take time to really think about what happens before, during, and after you harm yourself. Recognizing the pattern may help you to understand what triggers your self-injury and what purpose it serves.
6. Try to understand why you self-harm
Developing insight is an important step toward mental well-being in regard to any problem. Think of it this way, you can't heal a physical wound without knowing what kind of wound it is. Some are burns that require healing balms and others may be deep gashes that require stitches to heal. The same goes for healing the emotional wounds that cause you to injure yourself. Think about why you self-injure. For attention? Probably not. Are you attempting suicide when you self-harm? Not likely. Self-harm is often used to regulate moods. A person may cut themselves when they feel intense anger. Another person may cut themselves as a way of physically expressing how much he or she hurts emotionally. Some people harm themselves as a way of feeling any sensation or stimulation when deep depression leaves them feeling numb. Understanding why you self-injure is an important step in stopping.
If you are having difficulty gaining insight into your self-injury, a professional counselor will likely be able to help you. There is never in shame in asking for help.
7. Find alternatives that are less damaging.
If you have been able to gain some insight into why you harm yourself, you may be able to come up with alternatives that are less damaging and relieve the tension that motivates you to self-harm. If you've realized that you self-injure in order to feel pain, try holding ice cubes in your hands or snapping a rubber band on your wrist. If you injure out of anger, rip paper or use red lipstick to mark the area where you would cause injury. If you need to relieve tension, try screaming into or hitting a pillow, stomping on soda cans, or engaging in aerobic exercise. You may find in resisting the urge to self-injure by occupying yourself with something else, the desire will fade and eventually go away.
These alternatives work for some and not others, so consider discussing these methods with a counselor before trying them so that you may find one that is safe and helpful for you.
Self-injury can leave lasting scars, both physical and emotional. Know that there is hope and that there are ways of healing from this difficult time in your life.
Additional Resources:
Online Support Group
S.A.F.E Alternatives
"Helping a Family Member or Friend Who Cuts"
"Cutting & Self-Harm"
The Stone Foundation is a community of counseling professionals who are committed to helping you live your best life. If we can assist you in healing from self-harm, please contact us at 410.296.2004 or visit www.thestonefoundation.com. We are here for you and want you to know that there is always hope.
Please know that this article deals with a very serious matter and is intended for general, educational purposes only. This article, and others like it, should not and are not meant to take the place of professional counseling services or medical care.
Lauren Greenberg, MS, LGPC is a graduate of Loyola's Counseling Practitioner Program. For three years, Lauren provided hotline crisis intervention to residents of Baltimore City. She also has experience providing counseling to students at a local college for issues including grief and loss, depression, substance abuse, self-harm, anxiety, and trauma. Her professional interests and areas of study include positive psychology, promoting social and emotional competence, and women's issues.


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In a game between Northern California powers, host McClymonds-Oakland beat Fairfield High 77-59 behind Damon Powell's 19 points on Tuesday night.
The game was back and forth early and McClymonds, The Chronicle's second-ranked team, held a 33-26 edge at halftime. A talk by Warriors head coach Dwight Nathaniel helped McClymonds widen that margin in the second half.
"I told them that Fairfield was athletic but they did not handle pressure well," Nathaniel said. "I told them to turn it up on them in the second half."
The Warriors' lead would extend to 14 points in the third quarter and to 25 as several McClymonds steals broke open the game. McClymonds (8-0) got 12 points from SMU-bound Frank Otis. Quincy Hill and Will Cherry each finished with 12 and Demarrio Sims added 10. Fairfield (5-3) was led by John Dickson with 20 points.
Mission 79, Oakland Tech 69: Demaree Hampton scored 24 of his game-high 36 points in the second half, helping the Bears (5-3) come back from a 29-25 halftime deficit to beat the visiting Bulldogs (8-4). Harry Howard added 20 points for Mission. Wesley Hanspard had 29 points for Oakland Tech, which had won seven straight games and now has lost two in a row.
#20 Acalanes-Lafayette 58, San Ramon Valley-Danville 43: Acalanes senior Joe Anderson, the lone starter back from last year's North Coast Section Division III championship squad, had more fouls (three) than points (two) at halftime.
The 6-foot-3 forward responded, scoring 12 of his game-high 14 in the second half as the host Dons (6-3) took control against cold-shooting San Ramon Valley (7-3), which got 12 points by Dan Daviess and 10 from Elijah Jordan.
Acalanes' defense forced the Wolves into 7-for-34 shooting through three quarters and Acalanes held a 43-25 lead into the final quarter. Robert O'Keefe, a 6-2 senior guard, scored all nine of his points in the second half for Acalanes, which was coming off a double-overtime loss to 15th-ranked Salesian-Richmond on Saturday.
#5 St. Mary's-Berkeley 79, John Swett 41: In a Bay Shore Athletic League game, the host Panthers (8-0, 2-0) made quick work of the Indians (1-6, 0-2), jumping to a 51-17 lead by halftime. St. Mary's sophomore forward Andre Walker led all scorers with 18 points - 16 coming in the second half. Junior C.J. Andallo had 15 for the Panthers.
#7 St. Pat/St. Vincent-Vallejo 80, Kennedy-Richmond 45: The host Bruins (5-2, 3-0 BSAL) put away the Eagles (6-3, 1-1) early, jumping to a 31-9 lead after one quarter. Alex Cowling, who came into the day averaging 20.6 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and four steals per game, led the way. She collected five assists and five steals in the first quarter. She finished with 13 points, six rebounds, seven assists and four steals.
Three other players scored in double figures for St. Pat's, led by Taylor Rojas, who hit 5-for-7 from three-point range and finished with a team-high 17 points. Aaronysha Kennedy scored a game-high 19 points for Richmond.


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