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Madison, WI (Sports Network) - Bennie Fowler reeled in the game-winning touchdown grab in overtime to lift the Michigan State Spartans to a 16-13 victory in a Big Ten thriller at Camp Randall Stadium.
Andrew Maxwell was on the other end of the game-winning touchdown play and finished with 216 yards and two touchdowns on 24-of-39 passing for Michigan State (5-4, 2-3 Big Ten), which had not won at Camp Randall since 2001. Le'Veon Bell gained 77 yards on 21 carries and made a clutch touchdown grab late in regulation to help force overtime. Despite being held under 100 yards for the second game in a row, Bell eclipsed the 1,000 yard rushing mark for the season for the first time in his career. Keith Mumphery made an impact with six catches for 48 yards while MSU's defense held its opponent to season-lows of 190 total yards and 19 rushing yards.
As its offense was shut down, Wisconsin (6-3, 3-2) had its 21-game home winning streak snapped. Joel Stave went 9-of-11 for 127 yards and a touchdown, but he left the game after being sacked on the opening play of the second half and did not return. Danny O'Brien completed only 5-of-11 passes for 44 yards and was sacked three times after coming in to relieve the injured Stave. Montee Ball, who came in averaging 122.8 rushing yards per game, was held to 46 yards on 22 carries. Jacob Pedersen made an impact in the aerial attack with three receptions for 65 yards and a score. Wisconsin's defense forced three fumbles, but failed to recover any of MSU's miscues.
After a scoreless opening period, Wisconsin took a 7-0 lead with 13:44 left before halftime as Stave completed a 31-yard touchdown pass to Pedersen.
The Spartans managed to respond with an 11-play, 55-yard drive which was finished off by a successful field goal by Dan Conroy. Neither side managed to score again before the end of the half which sent MSU into the intermission trailing, 7-3.
Neither side managed to score in the second half until Kyle French made a 39- yard field goal with 6:06 left in regulation to put Wisconsin on top, 10-3.
Michigan State's offense stepped up when it mattered the most by producing a 12-play, 75-yard drive which was punctuated by a five-yard touchdown pass from Maxwell to Bell.
Wisconsin was unable to get anything going in the first overtime, but managed to walk away with three points after French drilled a 43-yard field goal.
When MSU took over it looked like it would have a similar fate until a crucial third down play when Maxwell launched a pass to Fowler in the end zone. Fowler reeled in the pass despite solid defensive coverage to give the Spartans the thrilling overtime victory.
Neither team could establish the running game as MSU averaged 2.2 yards per carry and Wisconsin gained 0.5 yards per rush.
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What with gas prices being as high as they were this summer, we didn't go on as many road trips as we would have liked to. If we had a camper like the Verdier Solar Powered Camper, we definitely would have embarked upon more road trips to beautiful National Parks and done it in eco-style. Verdier's eco-RV is based upon a classic VW Westfalia that has been upgraded with many green elements, like a hybrid engine, solar panels and a lot of high-tech systems that makes this bus a hippy's Pimp My Ride dream come true.
Alexandre Verdier, a French Canadian designer, is responsible for this redesign and is a philosopher and industrial designer. Verdier believes that the solution to environmental problems "resides in smart, simple design and employing technology to make better use of natural resources."
The Verdier Camper comes in comes in five different models designed for your own unique personality: Woody, Geeky, Ebony, Blueberry, and Purity. Each camper comes equipped with a 4-cylinder hybrid engine, powered by a 170 W solar system on the roof. If you're driving a lot or if the sun just isn't shining enough, you can fill your tank with normal gasoline to make it to your next sunny local. The solar panels are controlled by a GPS system to optimally orient the panels to the sun and can tilt up to 45 degrees in two directions. Two deep cycle batteries hold the charge.
This camper excels in making every space count for something, whether it is storage, beds, a fold-out kitchen or even stairs built into the back of a chair to get to the bed above. We were very impressed by the built in containers for trash, recycling and composting, as well as refrigerator/freezer combo. Our favorite feature though is the on-board entertainment center, complete with a projector, 6 speaker surround sound, and a roll down screen. You may be camping, but that doesn't mean you can't kick back and chill with a movie.
The most useful feature of the Verdier is probably the on-board computer built into the front passenger dashboard. The PC tablet let's you get online to check email, listen to music, surf the web and chat online. The GPS software takes care of navigation, and exclusive software lets you find nearby activities and supplies, as well as monitor your camper's energy and fuel supplies. Plus, you can take it with you by removing the tablet from its base.
The camper's price certainly isn't in most of our budgets, at $129,000, but when you compare this to one of those big lumbering RV's, it's a steal and a lot more environmentally friendly. Verdier is currently taking reservations for these amazing campers, and should have yours ready just in time for summer road trips in 2009. Their video is pretty cool as well.
Via Jetson Green
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January 6, 2010 at 6:16 pm
looks very nice and has some great ideas ie solar panels etc but one does not need all that techy stuff. One is to go camping to enjoy the outdoors not look at computor and watch movies etc. Too low to ground for gravel roads. Too expensive for average person. Should have a basic model for average person but not a hippy type.
February 7, 2009 at 2:20 pm
i've always wanted one but there werent very many so ive never been able to get one they were always to much but i think if i could find one i would bye it even if i had to work two jobs because i think this is a new age of vehicle
December 5, 2008 at 4:20 pm
I agree with MadroneZone, in that its not so great to only show photoshop's capabilities. Also, if the designer is going to all the trouble of modding up such a dream, why put some ugly panel on top? Why not add a cool looking panel?
November 25, 2008 at 12:32 am
I have to finally chime in. This "product", like so many shown in design mags/fora lately, is so completely virtual that it exists primarily as a proposal, a fantasy, a futuristic dream. CAD software and rendering technology has made it possible to image concepts to a high degree of apparent finish, but much stands between a gorgeously rendered glossy of a design concept and its proof: the final, physical product. I'm glad someone is thinking about this, and about self-sustaining prefab homes, and solar cars, and everything else. That's why I like Inhabitat. But it really dilutes the impact of a report when we are left realizing that it has never been, and might never be, constructed in the real world.
Student projects appear every year imagining such fantastic uses of new technology, but on the ground, where we're still dealing with existing building codes, aging infrastructure, and limited means, it's almost insulting to discuss "green" projects that essentially sidestep any involvement in the real world. A lovely website with perfectly-rendered 3-D images does not a green product make.
Please, keep track of stories like this, and the yellow chrysalis restaurant in the trees, but identify them as concepts; visualizations, rather than completed, real projects. When they are completed and functioning, then graduate them to "real" status. At that point, there will also be more to report, such as actual energy use, battery life, final cost, availability, and user feedback.
November 20, 2008 at 11:04 pm
Great idea!
November 20, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Is this for real? Have Verdier answer that. Please.
November 20, 2008 at 11:20 am
The only green consumer is a dead consumer…
What's the carbon footprint of making one of these things?
November 20, 2008 at 10:10 am
Excellent idea! I believe that solar will be able to play a big part in reducing our transport emissions. I am currently modifying a 1989 Toyota Landcruiser to drive from London to Cape Town raising money the charity Solar Aid. The power steering, cooling fan, water pump and all other electrics will run off Solar – hope raising efficiency by around 10%. I am using thin film Solar -which is light weight and flexible – and just be able to stick on the body work. Search "Overland in the Sun" to find my website.
November 18, 2008 at 8:42 am
Love it. Send me one right away.

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For an on-piste location in the the centre of this world famous and upmarket resort, Les Hauts du Rogoney offers great value. Tucked away in a quiet corner behind the church, these apartments are slightly dated and are simply furnished but are a great budget base from which to explore the Espace Killy and all that the town has to offer.Just steps away from the piste and 500m from the resort centre, Les Hauts du Rogoney boasts a unique ski-in/ski-out position to the Solaise lifts which no other apartment in Val d'Isere can offer.
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In beef feedlots, young growing cattle are fed a high-energy diet to produce marketable beef at a low cost of gain. Depending on the starting body weight and age of the cattle, the period of feeding varies from 60 days to 12 mo. The success of a modern feedlot depends on excellent management, a favorable economic climate, and relative freedom from unfortunate events such as disease epidemics or unexpected increases in costs (eg, feed) or decreases in the price received for the final product. The concept of disease should include all of the identifiable factors that cause suboptimal performance: inadequacies in feeds and feeding systems, the purchase of undesirable types of cattle, and clinical and subclinical disease.
The feedlot veterinarian is responsible for maintaining optimal animal health through the following activities: 1) Making regularly scheduled visits to the feedlot. The frequency of visits depends on the size of the feedlot, the time of year, the expertise of the feedlot personnel, whether animals have recently arrived, and the degree to which the veterinarian is contractually responsible for the total animal health program. 2) Being available for emergency visits to the feedlot when disease epidemics are seen. 3) Performing necropsies during visits and training feedlot personnel to do necropsies at other times. 4) Examining sick animals to ensure that reasonably accurate diagnoses are being made and rational therapy is being given according to established treatment protocol. 5) Regularly examining, analyzing, and interpreting animal health and production data and making recommendations in a written report. The effectiveness of detection of sick animals, based on response and relapse rates and case fatality rates, should be determined, and the effectiveness of the processing program for new arrivals, which includes the vaccines used and the medications given, should be examined and analyzed regularly. 6) Selecting and prescribing all drugs used in the feedlot, giving specific advice about the use of drugs, and establishing a drug residue-avoidance program. 7) Discussing overall animal health and production performance with the feedlot manager and other consultants, setting animal health and production goals, and monitoring achievement. 8) Comparing the feedlot with other operations. The veterinarian should produce a monthly report that compares processing costs, treatment costs, and death loss by arrival weight and days on feed.
When the consulting veterinarian is not readily available, a local practitioner can serve as a valuable resource for the feedlot. Serving as part of the feedlot's health care team, the local veterinarian can make significant contributions to the animal health program.
Disease may cause economic loss in feedlots through mortality, treatment cost, or effects on productivity. The impact of clinical and subclinical disease on production efficiency and economic returns may be greater than the losses associated with mortality. A thorough understanding of the impact of disease on animal performance and economic loss is essential to make cost-effective recommendations to feedlot managers. The costs associated with death loss, chronically ill cattle marketed prematurely at a discount, and treatment are obvious and easy to calculate. Hidden costs, such as reduced performance and lower carcass quality, are often overlooked.
Treatment costs are another source of economic loss. Factors influencing the average cost include the morbidity rate, retreatment rate, cost of the drug(s), combination versus single antimicrobial therapy, whether adjunct therapy is used, labor, and feedlot markup on the products used. The morbidity rate has the strongest influence on the average treatment cost for all cattle in the pen. When metaphylaxis is used to manage bovine respiratory tract disease, it must be added to the total medical cost for the pen.
Regular inspection of all areas of the feedlot should be included in a feedlot health service. Credit for keen observation and a job well done along with recommendations for improvement in animal husbandry should be noted and recorded for discussion with personnel. Attention should be given particularly to the delivery of feed and water, the general well-being of cattle, and any unusual characteristics of each feeding pen. Many feedlot health problems can be prevented with excellent management.
Continued disease surveillance through regular necropsy examination of all dead cattle and regular observations of sick cattle are necessary. In colder climates, carcasses may freeze solid before the veterinarian is available. Conversely, in warmer climates, carcasses may decompose beyond usefulness. When distance prevents the consulting veterinarian from performing a necropsy on every animal that dies, a more accessible veterinarian may be employed. In many cases, feedlot personnel can be trained to recognize common postmortem lesions, take digital photographs of such lesions and send them to the consulting veterinarian, and collect tissues for potential analysis.
A key to management of disease in feedlots is a fast and accurate diagnosis. This requires a good surveillance system, a systematic plan to search for sick animals, appropriate facilities for examination and treatment, accurate identification of animals, and appropriate laboratory facilities, especially a necropsy service. Emphasis is placed on training and supervising feedlot employees in the detection and early treatment of sick cattle. Employees, particularly any personnel responsible for checking the cattle pens for sick cattle, should be given regular instruction in the clinical signs of common diseases. These include anorexia, depression, lameness or abnormal gait, stiff movement, coughing, nasal and ocular discharge, increased breathing rate, crusted muzzle, sunken eyes, rough hair coat, loose or very firm feces, abnormal abdominal fill, and straining. Cattle with these or other signs of illness are examined more closely in the hospital area and, if necessary, treated. In some feedlots, treated cattle are immediately returned to their original pens, whereas in others cattle are kept in hospital pens until they recover. Most animals that do not recover or that relapse after the first treatment are re-treated, although this decision depends on the nature of the disease and the economics involved. If an animal becomes chronically ill and chances of recovery are slim, it should be sold for slaughter if this is a viable option (after the appropriate withdrawal time) or, in the case of a calf, euthanized.
Pens from which sick animals are taken should be closely observed. A potential epidemic must be identified early so that pen-level intervention can be considered.
Despite its importance, pen surveillance is not highly reliable for the detection of sick feedlot animals, particularly calves in the first week after arrival. It is difficult to distinguish tired, gaunt calves that may have been weaned a few days earlier from calves in the early stage of acute, undifferentiated respiratory disease. As many as 50% of animals pulled from a pen of recently arrived calves will not show clinical signs of respiratory disease based on measurement of body temperature and a cursory clinical examination.
The veterinarian must specify procedures for the clinical management of sick cattle and provide a standard protocol that outlines specific treatments for disease syndromes, including drug dosages, treatment intervals, routes of administration, and withdrawal times. The protocol should be followed strictly by all personnel so that the success or failure of therapy can be evaluated accurately and that chances of creating food safety hazards are zero. The effectiveness of the treatment protocol should be evaluated regularly by determination of the response rates for the various treatment regimens. Failure to develop and implement appropriate treatment protocols often leads to the use of many different drugs indiscriminately, which then leads to excessive treatment costs and often an increase in the case fatality rate.
Records are essential to monitor the incidence of disease, response to treatment, and production performance, and they should be analyzed regularly by the veterinarian, nutritionist, and feedlot manager. They can be maintained by hand or by using commercially available computer software. The necessary input records include the lot description, processing record, lot update, sale information, animal identification, and feed and animal health product purchases. The necessary output records include the numbers of animals pulled from each pen daily, from which an epidemic curve can be drawn; the treatment response report according to pen or drug used; the percentage of pulled animals that had a fever, which is an indication of how many are probably affected with an acute respiratory disease rather than a noninfectious disease such as grain overload; the daily mortality report, which should include the list of animals that died, along with their arrival dates, the dates of treatment, and the causes of death; a case abstract of the treatment history of each individual animal; and a close-out summary, which includes all production costs, the health and production performance of the lot or pen of cattle (including morbidity, mortality, ratio of feed conversion to body weight gain, average daily gain), the costs of gain per unit of gain, the number of days on feed, and the profit or loss.
Each animal treated should be individually identified, if this was not done on entry, and the information recorded on the treatment report. Treatment personnel should record the feeding pen, lot number, body temperature, body weight, disease suspected, treatment given, and location of the animal after treatment (eg, which hospital pen). The severity of the illness should be assessed to properly evaluate response to treatment. Late treatment in advanced stages of disease, particularly respiratory disease, is a major cause of failure to respond, even when the treatment of choice is instituted.
A report is filled out for each animal treated, and all subsequent treatments are recorded. The updated reports are retrieved for animals that relapse or die. The cumulative information on the report can be used to decide whether an animal should be culled for chronic or recurring illnesses that are refractory to treatment, to decide on alternative treatments, to explain reasons for death, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatments recommended. Some feedlots record animals that are removed from the pen but sent back untreated because they did not meet the temperature criterion in the case definition for a given disease. This information can be of value if the animal is removed again or dies.
This record contains the number of treated cattle by pen and lot number, the disease diagnosed, and the date. It provides both the manager and the veterinarian with a rapid assessment of the location of disease problems in the feedlot. It contains information on the number of animals removed and the number not treated and then classifies those treated according to diagnosis and whether they are a relapse or new case. By using this report in conjunction with an inventory report showing filling dates and numbers added to the pen on those dates, it is possible to generate epidemic curves.
This aggregation of data summarizes the morbidity rate, the relapse rate, and the death rate for a lot or pen of cattle. It is especially important as a tool to evaluate the overall effectiveness of the treatment program for various diseases; the relapse rates and death rates are compared with goals set for the feedlot and with standards published in the literature. The disposition summary alerts the feedlot manager and consulting veterinarian when the results are highly positive, so this feedback can be relayed to all employees to acknowledge their hard work, and when the chronic or culling rates are abnormally high, so that appropriate changes can be made.
The causes of death as determined by necropsy should be summarized on a regular basis. A mortality analysis includes the number of days the animal was in the feedlot, any observed premonitory signs, and treatment (diagnosis, drug used, and when treated). The pen location of the animal in the feedlot at the time of death should also be considered.
Most feedlots complete a close-out summary for each group of cattle that have been finished and marketed. The performance record and feeding summary sections include average daily gain, total feed consumption, feed conversion ratios and cost per unit of body weight gain, mortality rates, culling rate, and medical costs. The financial summary provides the profit or loss on an individual and lot basis. If cattle are marketed on a grid basis with rewards for certain carcass characteristics, this information is also included.
An important component of feedlot health programs is the planning of vaccination programs. Vaccination schedules vary depending on the prevalence of disease both in the feedlot area and in the area from which the cattle originated. The vaccines used and the vaccination schedule should be based on the expected incidence of the disease, the cost of the disease when it is seen, the cost of the preventive procedure (vaccine plus labor), the field efficacy of the vaccine, and other available control procedures.
Feedlots frequently consult a qualified nutritionist to assist in the formulation of cost-effective diets. The veterinarian should communicate with the nutritionist regarding the composition of the diets and any changes being planned. Most of the emphasis in feedlot nutrition has been on the development of cost-effective diets that support an optimal growth rate without any deleterious effects. Considerable information is available on the nutrient requirements for feedlot cattle and on the feeds and feeding systems used. (Also see Cattle.)
Nutritional deficiency diseases are uncommon in feedlot cattle, because cattle usually receive a diet that contains the nutrients required for maintenance and promotion of rapid growth. Diets prepared according to published standards should meet all the requirements under most conditions. Specific nutrient deficiencies are extremely rare; however, such a situation may be seen in a small farm feedlot that prepares its own diet with little or no attention to the necessity for supplementation of homegrown feeds. Although only a few nutritional diseases may affect a well-managed feedlot, these diseases may cause large economic losses when they develop. They include carbohydrate engorgement (grain overload or d-lactic acidosis), feedlot bloat or ruminal tympany, and feeding errors (ie, accidental incorporation of an excessive amount of a feed additive, such as monensin or urea, or sudden unintended changes in the ingredient composition of the diet).
In spite of good management, unexpected disease epidemics are seen in feedlot cattle. When feeding accidents occur, many animals can be affected suddenly, ie, within 1–2 days. In outbreaks of acute infectious diseases, such as infectious bovine rhinotracheitis, pneumonic pasteurellosis, or Histophilus meningoencephalitis, the first few cases are followed by a steady increase in the morbidity rate for several days and then a decline as the outbreak subsides 10–14 days after the index case.
In some cases, the diagnosis may be obvious (eg, carbohydrate engorgement caused by a feeding error). In other cases (eg, infectious diseases of the respiratory tract), the diagnosis may not be readily obvious, and a detailed epidemiologic, clinical, and laboratory investigation may be required. A complete investigation may require specialists from several disciplines. Every effort should be made to determine the specific source of the disease. The investigation should include a general description of the problem, a complete history of the disease outbreak (including details and date of index case, total number of sick animals, treatments, case fatality rate, population mortality rate, and vaccination history), and clinical examination of several affected animals (with appropriate samples) as well as necropsies. After the diagnosis is determined, the rationale for treatment is outlined. When outbreaks of infectious disease are encountered, the intensity of surveillance must be increased to detect new cases in the early stages of disease when response to treatment is usually good.
All of the details of the outbreak should be listed in chronologic order and then analyzed. Correlations can be made between exposure factors and the development of new cases during the course of the outbreak. Often, epidemiologic determinants that explain disease occurrence can be identified and the information used to control future episodes. A detailed report of the outbreak, outlining the conclusion and recommendations, should be prepared by the veterinarian and nutritionist and submitted to the owner.
Last full review/revision April 2014 by W. Mark Hilton, DVM, DABVP
Beef Cattle Breeding Herds
Control and Prevention of Disease in Feedlot Cattle


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At the eye clinic at Hadassah University Medical Center in Jerusalem's Ein Kerem on Tuesday morning, there weren't many people paying attention to the happenings an hour away in the Tel Aviv court room where Ehud Olmert and his coconspirators in the Holyland fiasco were sentenced.Only a handful of patients glanced at the TV screen on the wall that – with the sound turned off – broadcast the judge's sentencing of the former prime minister to six years in jail for his part in the scandal."It's a happy day to see him be put away," said a spry white-haired grandfatherly type to nobody in particular."Now [former president Moshe] Katsav will have some company," a younger, wellbuffed t-shirted man with a shaved head, chimed in."Except they might need to release him to make room for Olmert and all these others," added a woman next to him who was waiting with her husband for his appointment.That jaded sarcasm spread verbally only as far as the TV reached. The rest of the patients sprawled across the chaotic clinic were either too involved with their own medical issues, too disgusted to watch the shame of a prime minister of Israel being sentenced to prison or just couldn't relate to the high-finance malfeasance that only the other half is privy to.These were the middle and lower class of Israeli society – some who were waiting at times for hours for their turn with their doctor because they can't afford a "Sharap" private appointment. They're the ones, the silent majority, who have nothing to do with bribery, building monstrosities or kickbacks.For them, Olmert's sentencing has no impact on their lives – it's not going to change their situation.But there was no escaping the bitterness and sense of justice served expressed by those around the TV."You know, it won't be so bad. He'll be collecting his pension and won't have any place to spend it. So when he gets out, he'll have it good," said the wife's husband.The wife answered, "He's had it good his whole life, now it's time for him to suffer for a while."Just then, a doctor emerged from an office and called their name. Glancing at the TV screen one more time, they got up, followed him in and shut the door.
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Sound quality seems good to me initially - I've only had it hooked up for a couple days - I have yet to really put it to the test sound quality wise, but it seems good so far. From the iD100 I'm running an XLR cable to a GDA600. Sounds great so far! I don't have any experience with the video functionality. Pros: Simple, straight forward design. Good basic, cost effective doc to get a digital signal from. Cons: None really. Was this review helpful? Yes No too many problems Written By Brian B, Jax Fl on Friday, August 31, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) After reading all the reviews i thought these people probably dont know how to hook this unit up well its not that hard but im already on my second one and it doesent work either it looks really nice but does not sinc up with the ipod touch and i really could not tell that much of a difference not the dollars worth for sure i have bought a bunch of equipment from crutchfield but im going to have to return this im like some of the others on this unit very disapointed Pros: looks sweet Cons: to bad it doesent work as well as it looks Was this review helpful? Yes No ID100 Written By JerryW, Philadelphia, PA on Monday, July 16, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The ID100 is an interesting unit and an audiophile's dream. Its a sleek and unobtrusive design blend right in with any contemporary system. However, there are nuances that are annoying. If you interchange any ipod, iphone, or ipad, a unique rubber grommet must be used each time. While I havent lost one yet, its inevitable. I am also on my third unit due to connection problems. It simply stopped working. Hopefully, the third will work like a charm. But I have my doubts.... Pros: Sleek, compact design Cons: Engineering. Use of a different rubber grommet for each style of ipod, ipad, or iphone AND connectivity. Cost. 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Excellent player for iPod Classic. Written By GeoffT, Aptos, CA on Monday, June 18, 2012 For a few years I have been listening to parts of my music collection using headphones and various iPods. Recently I bought an iPod Classic 160G to hold all my collection of CDs. This it did, but the audio was poor, unlike its smaller capacity predecessor. After a review of the situation online, I bought the Cambridge dock and connected it via an audio coax cable to my Arcam receiver. The results have been outstanding. The ease of use and ability to control the playing through the remote just add to the pleasure. I still use my CD player but only with SACDs. Pros: Sounds great by using the digital signal from the hard drive after bypassing the iPod DAC and amplifier. Easy to control with supplied remote. Uses the iPod as a server. Well made. Cons: Price. But then we would always like everything for less. 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Awesome Dock Written By KYFHO69, APO, Japan on Monday, May 21, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I purchased this dock and a Nu Force HDP at the same time. The combination of these two items is phenomenal. I'm not quite sure what type of setup some of the other reviewers were using but if you use this as intended you will not be disappointed. I used my iPod Touch (4 Gen) and the sound quality is absolutely fantastic! Cambridge definitely did not use cheap parts when they designed the ID100 - the build quality is really solid. I had originally planned on purchasing the Wadia 171i but it seems a little large for a dock (and was $100 more). I was able to pack both the ID100 and my Nu Force HDP in a small Case Logic bag for travel (I will be in Africa for 6 months and need entertainment) with room to spare. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase and have no problems recommending the ID100 to anyone in the market for a quality dock. Pros: Build Quality Sound Size and portability Ease of Use Cons: None 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No ER-Florida Written By Elton, Florida on Monday, March 26, 2012 Bought this after careful research but must say sound quality was so poor, worse that my ipod raw sound. Cambridge is known for quality product , but this is not one Firstly it is difficult to fit the ipod on the dock and have to keep pressing it to get it fit. the first one I had was so poorly fit that I had to return it for exchange. the sound quality is so poor that I refuse to even listen to it Pros: Looks good and remote actually work Cons: Poor fit, horrible sound quality Was this review helpful? Yes No Cambridge audio ID100 - dissapointing Written By Phil D, Easton, MD on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have multiple Cambridge Audio products I enjoy. I did not expect to be disappointed with this product, once a product type only available from Wadia, however at this point I would have to recommend you save up the extra money and get the Wadia i171. Using iPod 120/160Gb classics playing back lossless AIFF music files, many tracks just sound bad....worse than the raw analog output from the iPod. I have no comment (or interest) on video output or performance. Pros: Size/form factor (compact). Remote functionality, reasonable price, multiple (simultaneous) outputs Cons: Often, Poor sound on lossless AIFF files. 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Cambridge Audio ID100 is a great music source! Written By Steve, Portland, OR on Saturday, February 04, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) My iPod was loaded with lossless files only. In the end it sounds as good as my CD transport. The optical interconnect was used first but a bit was lost -- due to jitter? Digital coaxial to my DAC fixed it -- the sound is very open and precise. I find that I listen to more titles than before because it is so convenient. 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Cambridge Audio ID100 - disappointments(s) Written By Joseph - Pa, Harrisburg, Pa on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 Yes, as I found from research this unit IS a quality built component however 1-Though connected to reference audio system THINKING I can listen to IE. Youtube items the unit will not show the video on an IPAD2-a big negative! The screen says I am connected to my TV which I am NOT. 2-The REMOTE - only the Play, Repeat track, Mix track, FF, Charge buttons of the ID100 work with IPAD2. I was expecting the Menu button to work as described in the manual and most importantly the ability to use the REMOTE to scroll through the tracks to play the music I desire - such is not the case. I had to use the IPAD2 to select an album - then sit using the ID100 remote to press the 'play' button for the music to play. This can not be?!!!! 3 - I went on the Cambridge Audio site to discover there is not a phone number to discuss this issue. Maybe to at least find out IF I have a defective unit. The video posted by Cambridge Audio fails to show Remote control functionality-another big mistake on their part. Note: The manual does not provide a phone number either. The only recourse You have after paying so much for their product is to send an E-mail then WAIT for a response. No WAY! 3-On the site their is an excerpt about UPDATING the Firmware. OK-maybe this is what is needed to allow EXPECTED Remote Control functionality with the IPAD2. But the FIX only works with WinXP & Win 7 not Vista. Caution here! This is a RETURN!!! Pros: Music sounds OK! Cons: Seems to be an overpriced unit MERELY for connectivity but WITHOUT the functionality expected from this unit. What's the point in having to function mostly with your IPAD2 set atop a shelf to only have the ability to use a PLAY button to listen to music? Then get up to choose a different Folder or Album? 2 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Cambridge Audio ID100 Written By Lee, Lizella, Ga on Monday, October 03, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Outstanding Ipod Dock. Four Stars because Dock has output for video on screen display, but is not set to function (hopefully it will be in the near future ). Contacted them, they say that is Apple's fault and if Apple doesn't come out with a fix, then they will (?). 4 out of 7 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Hands-on research What's in the box? | In-depth notes What's in the box? Download owner's manual Add-on iPod dock AC power adapter (with attached 6' DC cord) 2 AC plugs (US/EU) Remote control (RC-iD100) CR2032 3V lithium battery 58" Component video cable (with a male 3.5mm video connector on one end and male component video RCA connectors on other end) 4 Rubber dock adapters User's Manual Product Research Features Overview: The Cambridge Audio iD100 digital audiophile dock for iPod enables you to play your iPod, iPhone, or iPad's stored music and video files through your home stereo system (via digital connection) and connected television (via composite/component), while also charging the Apple device's battery. The Cambridge Audio iD100 bypasses your iPod, iPhone, or iPad's DAC and feeds a pure digital signal to your home AV receiver for a realistic, dynamic sound. iPod Dock Connector: The Cambridge Audio iD100 digital audiophile dock for iPod features an integrated Apple dock connector which allows you to connect your iPod, iPhone, or iPad. The iD100 supports audio playback, video output, remote control, and charging of your docked Apple device. Note: The iD100 includes 4 rubber dock adapters to accommodate your iPod nano, iPod classic, iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad. Airplane mode is recommended for iPhone. Digital Add-on Dock: The Cambridge Audio iD100 digital audiophile dock for iPod is a universal add-on iPod dock which can connect to any home stereo system that features a digital (optical/coaxial/XLR) input. The iD100 will also connect to your television via composite or component video. The iD100 can also be fed to Cambridge Audio's external digital-to-analog converter (DacMagic Plus, sold separately) for even higher fidelity sound. iPod DAC Bypass: Traditionally, iPod docks feature an analog audio output, usually via a RCA connection. The final sound quality of any iPod dock with analog connections, is ultimately limited to the internal DACs in the iPod, iPhone, or iPad. As these internal DACs are designed for portable use, they are not designed provide a high quality source in a Hi-Fi/AV system. The Cambridge Audio iD100 overcomes this sound quality barrier by totally bypassing the iPod, iPhone, or iPad's internal DACs, re-clocking the audio data, and providing a low jitter, high quality pure digital audio signal from the iPod, iPhone or iPad; which you can then send to your own dedicated Hi-Fi DAC or AV receiver which will have been optimized for analog conversion. This process squeezes the best possible sound quality out of your iPod, iPhone, or iPad. Master Clock Circuit: The Cambridge Audio iD100's master clock circuit minimizes audio jitter and guarantees the highest quality digital music from your iPod, iPhone, or iPad. Digital Audio Output: The Cambridge Audio iD100 digital audiophile dock allows the digital output of any audio files your iPod, iPhone, or iPad supports; including lossless files for high-end sound quality. The Cambridge Audio iD100 will digitally output music files, podcasts, audiobooks, and apps stored on your iPod, iPhone, or iPad. The iD100 accesses the audio on your iPod, iPhone, or iPad digitally; providing a bit-perfect, low-jitter digital output via a coaxial, optical, or AES/EBU (XLR) digital connection. S/PDIF Digital Outputs: The Cambridge Audio iD100 is fitted with both S/PDIF coaxial and toslink digital outputs to connect the iPod dock to your AV receiver. AES/EBU XLR Outputs: The ID100's AES/EBU (XLR) balanced digital audio output allows connection to high-end home audio gear or professional audio equipment. Video Output: In addition to playing audio, the Cambridge Audio iD100 can output video from supported iPods, iPhones, or iPads. Video playback is possible via the iD100's composite or component video output. When a video-enabled iPod, iPhone, or iPad is docked and playing; video is routed to the dock's composite/component video output and output to your connected television. Note: The dock's video output does not provide an on-screen display. PC Sync Interface: The Cambridge Audio iD100's USB (type-B) connection allows convenient and simple syncing of your docked iPod, iPhone, or iPad to iTunes. This is not an audio input. Remote Control: The Cambridge Audio iD100 digital audiophile dock for iPod includes an IR remote control for wireless operation of your connected iPod, iPhone, or iPad. Using the IR remote control, you can navigate your Apple device's menu and select audio/video files by Playlist or Category. You can also select playback functions, such as Play/Pause, Fast-Forward/Rewind, Skip (previous/next), and Shuffle/Repeat. You can also continue to use the clickwheel or touchscreen to control playback. Note: The iD100's remote does not fully support the Apple iPad and does not allow you to browse audio/video files. The included remote will only support basic playback functions (Play/Pause, Fast-Forward/Rewind, Previous/Next) of the iPad. IR Input: An IR input (3.5mm) is provided that allows IR remote control commands to be received by the iD100 from custom install systems. Battery Charging: The Cambridge Audio iD100 charges your iPod, iPhone, or iPad while connected. You can disable battery charging to improve overall sound quality. If your iPod, iPhone, or iPad has no initial battery charge, then the unit will not recognize it and the on-screen display will read "Please remove iPod". iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Cambridge Audio iD100 iPod docking station is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features (as of 10/23/2012): iPod/iPhone Model Generation Tested Version Media Type Control Type Display Type Charge Audio Video Out Remote iPod/iPhone Song/Artist Text Track Info dock connector 3rd N/A N N N N N N N clickwheel color 4th N/A N N N N N N N mini 1st N/A N N N N N N N 2nd N/A N N N N N N N video 5th N/A N N N N N N N classic 80GB 1.1.2 Y Composite Component Y Y N N Y 120GB 2.0.1 Y Composite Component Y Y N N Y 160GB 2.0.4 Y Composite Component Y Y N N Y nano 1st N/A N N N N N N N 2nd N/A N N N N N N N 3rd 1.1.3 Y Composite Component Y Y N N Y 4th 1.0.4 Y Composite Component Y Y N N Y 5th 1.0.2 Y Composite Component Y Y N N Y 6th 1.1 PC Y N Y Y N N Y 7th* 1.01 PC Y N Y Y N N Y touch 1st 2.2.1 Y Composite Component Y Y N N Y 2nd 4.2.1 Y Composite Component Y Y N N Y 3rd 5.1.1 Y Composite Component Y Y N N Y 4th 6.0 Y Composite Component Y Y N N Y 5th* 6.0 Y N Y Y N N Y iPhone 2G 3.1.2 Y Composite Component Y Y N N Y 3G 3.1.3 Y Composite Component Y Y N N Y 3GS 4.2.1 Y Composite Component Y Y N N Y 4 6.0 Y Composite Component Y Y N N Y 4S 6.0 Y Composite Component Y Y N N Y 5* 6.0 Y N Y Y N N Y iPad 1st 5.1.1 Y Composite Component P Y N N Y 2nd 6.0 Y Composite Component P Y N N Y 3rd 6.0 Y Composite Component P Y N N Y Note: *The iPod nano (7th gen), iPod touch (5th gen), and iPhone 5 will require the Apple Lightning to 30-pin adapter or cable (sold separately) in order to make connection with the ID100's integrated dock. Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the device and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is available. Power Requirements: The Cambridge Audio iD100 digital audiophile dock for iPod operates off of standard household AC current (100-240V~50/60Hz), using the supplied AC power adapter (12V DC, 2A). The iD100 also includes two interchangeable AC plugs (US//EU). Note: The iD100 also features an environmentally friendly low power (<1w) standby circuit. Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team. They verify what's in the box, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. 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- Woody Dunkin
- Chicago, IL
- United States
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How did you find you life's work and passion after age 40? Is it possible?
I'm trying to find my passion in a career. I took the path most traveled and I found myself lost, unfulfilled after 25 years of working for a paycheck. I never discovered what I truly enjoyed and ended up here. No more excuses, only left to take action :)
Mitch SMith
May 28 2012: Hi Woody,
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For me, necessity was the mother of invention.
A bad project went seriously over budget and I was asked to resign.
I just did nothing for a couple of months and then, after just letting it all go I stopped sending out resumes and allowed myself to enjoy being home with my family.
Then my wife decided she was going to learn to play violin.
I thought I would support her by learning a companion instrument so we could play together.
I chose to learn the pennywhistle - I thought that would be easy for an old guy like me, After all, I had mastered guitar and a few other instruments as as young man.
But then it started getting interesting, I could not find a pennywhistle in any of the major or minor music shops .. it was like they'd dissapeared from the culture.
So I resolved to do something about that.
I took my savings as capital investment, started a company and went about lifting the profile of the instrument in my culture through an online pennywhistle store. Moved out of the city to lower the costs and just leaned into it as hard as I could.
All my corporate buddies were telling me I was crazy. And, yes, it was difficult. The funding was slowly sinking into the sunset, but I persevered.
Along the way, I made a design for a pennywhistle and started to do my due dilligence for getting it made.
By some crazy chance, I was introduced to one of the best woodwind makers in the world. He recognised my passion and helped me develop the design, plan the tooling, gain the skills and soon we had a working prototype that was worth introducing to the market.
Since then, the retail side of the business has made way for manufacturing and the bottom line has stabilised with my order book full for the next 12 months.
I can't say I've arrived at anything, because it keeps leading me through new things.
In retrospect, I can say that I traded a position for a path.
You cannot truly define your passion - you can only recognise it and commit to follow it wherever it leads
Debra Smith
May 29 2012: For me it took education and curiousity.May 29 2012: I appreciate your sharing your story. It takes courage.
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But believe me you, it helps a lot of people make sense of their lives. Your story is a learning worth a book for me. Thank you!!
May 29 2012: Hi Gaurav,
Thank you for your kind words!
I didn't have space to add, that:
Passion is in our love for others. If it does not extend to others it is not a true passion.
In my passion to add my value to culture, I found that culture - and that culture accepted me as a member with open arms.
It was like landing on a new and wonderful planet that I did not know existed.
If you can do it - it won't be easy, often not comfortable, but well worth it!
Jun 21 2012: That is a great story! Following your passion and doing what you wanted to do. Keep on inspiring others by sharing your experiences!Jun 19 2012: I love your story. Very encouraging! Thank you for sharing.May 28 2012: Woody, at 44 I took stock of my life in much the same way. I sat down with my most trusted and oldest friends and asked them, and I sat down and made a list of thing that made me, well me. Then I actually did it, dropped almost everything, went back to school full time and worked full time to pay the bills, and went to medical school at 46. I can't believe the life I've found for myself...and I wouldn't have traded a single moment that it took for me to get here, because the power of my path to medical school has given me so much freedom and courage to stand up for myself and my patients in a way that the twenty-something medical students never get. So Woody, I say really, really search your soul, write it down, run it by a trusted adviser...and strap on the running shoes. You're just getting started!May 30 2012: Woody -
At 40, I left a solid career in network management and database administration to return to school to become a teacher. I had always considered teaching but always ignored that "little voice" inside my head. So, I finally listened and am now a Technology Education teacher. (Some time ago this was industrial arts or "shop.") After changing careers, I found myself wishing that I had gone into teaching first. After a great deal of being "down" on myself about lost opportunities, I realized that I am a far better teacher now than I would have been earlier. All my experiences have made me who I am now and given me the perspectives and dispositions that I find so helpful in the classroom and shop.
So, my advice is simple. Don't fret about being lost. Try something new. If its doesn't work out, try something else. You may be surprised to discover that your past "unfulfilling" work ends up being an asset in your new professional life.
James Gronau
May 30 2012: Long term goals can't be interrupted by short term desire. Typically we in North America are influenced by the mainstream media in having "things" and what I call temporary moments of joy. Sure the big shack on the hill is nice to have, but does anyone else really care where you live, or is it more important to you? Are your desires interrupting the goal? Have you traveled? I mean traveled...not vacation. Mexico in an all inclusive is a vacation but a backpack and a one way ticket to China and 2 weeks sharing a ride to Mt Everest is travel. I have found that spending time outside of your comfort zone and experiencing what others around the world are doing could influence your next steps.May 27 2012: Woody, I found that the job I had done for 20+ years was actually the motivation for my life's work. I worked in several medical practices progressing from a file clerk, insurance manager, and eventually the administrator over 2 practices. I constantly witnessed patients that were uninsured, underinsured and even overinsured. When I left that career, I obtained my insurance license, then 5 years later opened my own agency at age 45. I have 20 agents that work with my agency; we only work with the highest caliber agents that put the clients first and provide impecable service. We have a senior division that deals solely with Medicare Recipients because that market has become so complicated and they need to be taken care of properly. It is so rewarding to see how happy we make people when they realize that they can afford all of their medications every month with our plans, or afford to enjoy life again. Most people said I was crazy opening an insurance agency at that time considering the economy and the volatility of Healthcare Reform and we are certainly not getting rich, or for that matter even making enough to pay the bills, but it is gratifying and I know I am doing what I was meant to do. Look at the parts of your job that you do enjoy and see if there is something there that you could find rewarding. Many people confuse their life's work with their hobby and that is why they aren't successful. Good luck finding your passion!!May 27 2012: Woody, by the time you are 40 you wil have a history, a story worth reading. Take the time to read your own story. What were the best and worst bits? Does your story hang together? Is there a thread?
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Sometimes you need a ghost writer for the story, - find a coach, they can ghost read the story with you.
Perhaps a coach isn't a possibility, so why not coach yourself- a lot of different ways to do it.
Looking at the "business" of your life you might find "Business Model You" to be a good approach, but very specific in it's way.
In any case, if you're enjoying the tale, why worry about how it ends?May 26 2012: Woody, I believe it was Mark Twain who said "do what you love and the money will come." You already know the things about which you are passionate! Pursue them and something will certainly develop. I am about to retire after twenty years of military service. I am 44 years old. My passion has always been Balkan history and culture. Now I find myself about to enter a whole new career in academics, as an English teacher in Kosova and Albania. Yes, there are challenges, but I refuse to lie on my deathbed one day and say "I wish I had (fill in the blank)." Go for what makes you happy, Woody.May 28 2012: As someone who has recently turned 50 and is on his third or fourth actual career I would like to say that you can always, or *almost* always find satisfaction and joy in where you are. This is far from saying that you should stay in any place, especially one that makes you unhappy, but as you explore other options please make sure you keep your eyes open for the unique wonders and delights of where you are. At least two of careers I pursued were things I would never have chosen but looking back on them, I wouldn't trade them for anything. Not only did I learn much in each of them . . . I LOVED them. Don't let the initial look of anything be the final determiner of your pursuit.
Be well on the journey.May 29 2012: Woody,
I am in mid fifties and have always looked to doing things differently when the chips are down. After starting as a Salesman selling computers, I moved to managing high-tech product development about which I had very little knowledge or experience. I went back to local community colleges and grabbed what I could in a few terms and got "re-charged" and ready for the job. After 3 start-ups that had very moderate successes, all in telecom, I moved out to heading a Creative Design company about 3 years ago. This was totally a turnaround from 20+ years of high tech industry experience and personal expertise. But once I got into the design industry, I must say I started "enjoying" every day at work more than my previous jobs, largely due to the uncertainty and creative nature of the job.
As a design consultancy, each client comes from different product and technology domain, the challenges and learning are never ending for me. And as a leader of a very creative group of 100 members, I am able to keep my grey cells busy all through the day, which otherwise would have been getting duller by the day.
Hope you find inspiration from all the comments your question has brought and make you "re-vitalized". I believe you have still a looong time to go!! Wishing you the very best.
May 30 2012: Your story is quite inspiring, worth reading a biography. I have seen a lot of people say that it is counter intuitive to change what one has been doing for a long time.
There is also the 10,000 hours outliers story. Many people profess by experiencing a change in themselves just after they spent 10 years doing something. That they feel "it has become part of their being". Its obviously hard to explain and feelings are easier than reason.
There is another popular belief, corporate executives very easily dismiss themselves as "Not the Creative Type". I did that at one of the TED Conferences and the friends I made there went after me,made me retract my statement and the result was - I went back to them next month with a list of creative things I had done ... from poetry, to designing my own shirts :) - I found my creative block was just a meme.
Look forward to what you think about the above - - one contradiction and one support of your story. Thank you once again for sharing your inspirational experience.
May 30 2012: Gaurav
Thanks for sharing your comments. I think, one of the motivators for people who got some experience in hard start ups is "what else can go wrong"? This deja vu experience makes them to not fear the unknown and hence they tend to take the uncertainties in a more casual, but confident way.
As far as your experience of doing a bunch of creative things, yes, I know people who have exactly done these things because of being challenged. It does take a lot of initiatives to do this, even if under challenge.. good to know you did those things to prove to yourself first and then to others.
cheersMay 28 2012: At 41 I discovered that I had more natural inclination and ability as an electrician or plumber than I did for the white collar jobs at which I failed (I have a BA in Psychology and an MBA in Finance) The discovery came by accident by way of remodeling a home my wife and I purchased. The take away is to be open to new experiences-something I was not good at. It was not straight to the moon. At the time of this discovery I had become an at-home dad with two young children so returning to school for formal training was out of the question. Roll forward. I continued to develop my skills as I proceeded through home rehab with the attitude of "I can do this." I began doing handyman jobs for my mother-in-laws widowed friends. As my kids got older I was able to take on more work in what turned out to be a great part time job-handyman for hire. All the while I was looking for another way back into the status of 'successful..." It took me a long time to realize that I had a very successful new career, albiet,part time. The take away is that perspective is important. Now I am 62. In recent times I have combined my love for fixing things with my long time interest in video production. I have produced and published a growing list of 'how to' videos. No money involved-just the fun. Take away-its fun. So the three lessons are 1) be open to new experiences, 2) get a different perspective 3) it should be fun. A final note-it doesn't have to be full time.
Jeff Cable
May 27 2012: Woody, the word 'career' may well be a box within which you cannot fit. Well travelled pathways are like speaking the words of other people... they may seem plausible and yet when the time comes for you to defend that person's words or position, you cannot find any rationale with which to defend them.
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Rather than working for a pay check, I think it would be useful to envision what you want to work at... your ideal job, and then set about making moves towards working in that field. Work that engenders your passion is never work, it is a joy to undertake. My wealth is not in financial terms but in the work I do and have spent 30 years honing to a degree where I just feel that I am starting to really understand the work which I do for a living.
I don't have to ask myself at the end of each working day whether my work is of any value to society... I know that it is and that fact helps me to sleep happily and soundly. I am currently finding new challenges to engage me during my free time.
Family is, of course, important but doing new things helps to keep my mind active too. Recent challenges which I have set for myself have included learning to play the piano, taking up archery, learning to drive a powerboat, woodworking, learning to fly a glider, understanding Unix and above all; staying interested in the world around me.
Find what you love to do and then do what you love. Salaries are secondary. Jobs for life are no longer a reasonable expectation. Ask yourself what would you do if you lost your work tomorrow. If you are honest with yourself and treat the question seriously, the answers may well surprise you and give you the courage, the flexibility and the impetus to change that which leaves you unfulfilled.
25 years working at an unfulfilling task is not a total disaster and... it is eminently fixable. You have nothing to lose but your chains. May I suggest that you read Walden? by Henry David Thoreau. He said "The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation"May 25 2012: Dear Woody,
There are some great suggestions and ideas already on this thread, and a very insightful comment by you!
Woody Dunkin
2 days ago: "Your characterization is very accurate! It is difficult to become someone I never allowed myself to be AND what that is exactly I'm trying to figure out. Thank you"
You also state, in your introduction, that you were "unfulfilled after 25 years of working for a paycheck".
If your intent was only working for a paycheck, you got EXACTLY what you were working for huh? As you were doing the job, did you try to recognize any joy, enthusiasm or passion in yourself? Did you bring passion to your work?
To me, passion is not something "out there" to be found, nor does passion have anything to do with age. It is inside all of us and may need to be recognized. Perhaps you have not allowed yourself to recognize your own passion? I am passionate about living life to the fullest, so everything I do is with passion (fervor, ardor, enthusiasm, zeal).
For me, most life experiences contribute to a flow of energy. When we are enthusiastic and joyfull about something, the enthusiastic energy flows back to us, fueling the passion. It is a choice we can make in each and every moment.
Follow your heart...what makes your heart sing? What are you joyful about? Try lots of different things with enthusiasm, and look "inside" yourself for passion:>)
I remember seeing this when I was a teenager and I embraced the concept.
"Interested = interesting"
"Interesting = interested"
We can usually recognize SOMETHING about any experience that is interesting/passionate if we open the heart and mind to the possibilities:>)
There are several other talks about passion on TED...did you check them out?
May 25 2012: Colleen,
Loved the concept that you have embraced "Interesting=Interested and Interested=Interesting".
Now,i can make out 'When you find something interesting,it shows u are interested in pursuing it".
'When you are interested in something/someone,it shows u can do it with full of passion and interest'.
Thanks Colleen for making me realize it!!
May 25 2012: YES Chetan!!!
I notice that when one is genuinely interested, enthusiastic, and passionate, it is contagious to people who cross our paths...IF, they are open to it:>) It works like the ripple effect....we put out the energy of interest/passion, it opens up a lot more opportunities for us, and it certainly is much more enjoyable than the alternative:>)May 26 2012: For me, most life experiences contribute to a flow of energy. When we are enthusiastic and joyfull about something, the enthusiastic energy flows back to us, fueling the passion. It is a choice we can make in each and every moment.
This reminds me - the amount of flow of this energy depends on our ability to say yes to it.
I'm 60+ and I'm still not sure what I'll be when I grow up...LOL:>)
quite admirable !
May 27 2012: Hello Mwenjew...nice to connect with you again:>)
Yes...I agree...the amount of flow of energy depends on our ability to say yes to it.
It depends on how open the heart and mind are to possibilities.
:>)May 24 2012: Follow your curiousity. That little voice that says 'someday I'd like to ...'. Don't silence it, no matter how ridiculous it seems. Don't think about it. Don't wait for 'someday'. Just do it.
shivang vyas
May 21 2012: i think passion doesn't relate with age.
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Make your hobby your profession, you will enjoy your work.
May 21 2012: I fully agree.....
It's not only aplicable to work it's applicable to each every aspect of life.
Passion makes difference and not age dependant.May 31 2012: Like the man said you need to have several interests to find a passion. Most of us will have several over our long lives, 40 is not all that old to start over at something new that gives one drive.
Fritzie -
May 29 2012: I am in my late fifties and have moved through several engaging careers. One emerged in my early forties and another in my mid-fifties. So age has nothing to do with it.
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I have several pieces of advice that echo what others here have said. One is to look at what you are doing, identify the most interesting parts, and enlarge those in your mind to get more satisfaction about what you are doing. Second, take a few courses, volunteer, and/or start in on a hobby that appeals to you. Do this "on the side" of your current work. In this way you increase the breadth of your experiences.
Finally, just as it chokes off a person's ability to make decisions if he enters with a mindset that there is always one decision that is "best" and he needs to pick that one, I think it is stifling to assume that there is one passion out there with your name on it. There are probably several that might inspire you over a period of years, and, as you are only in your forties, you still have time for at least a couple!May 26 2012: yea, the KFC colonel didn't start his biz until he was 62
Dzung Jonny
May 25 2012: It's never too late to do new things, even you are at the age of 40+. In my opinion, it's based on how you look at the life around you. Be positive and everything will be fine.
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May 25 2012: I agree Viet Dung Pham...never too late. I'm 60+ and I'm still not sure what I'll be when I grow up...LOL:>)
"We do not stop playing because we grow old
We grow old because we stop playing".
What I focus on at any given time throughout the life cycle has changed. Passion lives in my heart always...all ways:>)May 22 2012: Forty is just a number- our life expectancy is increasing, we, the privileged, educated class, can probably expect several careers over thisextended lifetime. Stop worrying about the time running out and take some time to reflect on what you want to be doing for the next few years. What are the things which most bug you about the world and what talents do you have which could help debug it? What activities get you into 'flow' where time and bodily requirements recede in the absorption you are experiencing in being truly inspired and creative? What has most interested and delighted you over your lifetime? Get in touch with your inner child and rediscover your curious child.Once you have really explored these 'feelings' and thoughts your passion or passions will emerge. The stronger your image of what you want to be doing- the more likely it is that your brains reticular activating system will find you the task you were meant to do in the world. I wish you joy in your explorations. Seeking is part of the joyfulness available to those of us in the lucky position of being able to concentrate on Self Actualisation.
May 22 2012: Thank you Annette - very sound advice. It's a hard process to go through. I agree with your direction to take and to stop worrying. I just need to do it. Consistently.May 25 2012: well said.May 22 2012: Hi Woody, It's never too late to live your life in tune with who you really are - and your 15 years of unfulfilled career need not be a waste of life. Knowling what you don't want is a valuable gift.
You're a US citizen so I guess you were brought up to be an extrovert go-getter with considerable drive and ambition to climb up the career ladder (am I correct?) Perhaps your more reflective, perhaps your not ambitious or materalistic... Finding who you are can be difficult as you may have to become someone you've never allowed yourself to be before - yourself!
If you can afford to set aside a period of time (weeks or months) to relax and let your mind drift into new areas of thought and imagination you may begin to consider areas of interest that are surprising to you now. Make a list and then try these out - even if only in a voluntry basis. Good luck!
May 22 2012: Your characterization is very accurate! It is difficult to become someone I never allowed myself to be AND what that is exactly I'm trying to figure out. Thank you
Kevin Brunk
May 21 2012: Woody, I had the same experience a couple of years ago. It helped to have some outside perspective, so I engaged a life coach. For me the question began as "What do I want to be doing when I "retire"...'cause what I'm doing now is not what I want to be doing?" Certainly, you need to begin to see the world differently - you need to look at things differently. You need to explore what you value and what, after 25 years, you've realized you don't value. I also realized that maybe not all of us have PASSION - a wild unquenchable desire to do some particular thing...maybe some of us have passionS - a lot of little things that "spark" us. So, follow the sparks - explore them. Maybe they'll lead you to that bonfire of PASSION. Maybe they'll lead you to some interesting "camp fires" ...wouldn't that be fun? If money happens to be one of the "smokes" of the fires - great.Jun 21 2012: Since you asked, here are some perspectives I used once I turned 40 to figure out if my career and life goals lined up at all... It's a scary process. Ultimately, you are the sole judge of the success of your evaluation. I think you will find that your answer will come from self inspection. Forgive the past. You did it. It's in the books. You traded money for time. I understand your viewpoint. Life is short. Do something fulfilling!
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What is your overall mission that you want to achieve during your life? Ariel is on the path of finding a passion. I also recommend focusing on projects or work you are passionate about. You have skills and talents you developed over 25 years of working. I recommend taking a personal inventory on what you know and how it could help you achieve your goals. You have work to do on this - write out what your personal mission is. It could be simple, or very complex. This is your mission. Once you have a mission statement, how are you going to achieve it? Your goals come from stating your mission, and then fill it in with "I will do this by doing xxxx" or "I will accomplish this by supporting xxxx"
I hope this helps.
Brad Norton
http://www.nortoncreative.com/rubberchicken/Jun 21 2012: At the age of 41 I actually found myself in the fortunate position of having already fulfilled and successfully accomplished my dream of owning and operating my own nightclub in NewYork City. After nearly a decade of very hard but extremely gratifying work and te sense of truly manifesting myself and living my dreams ... I was over it and needed a change. At 41 I realized I needed to find another passion, another dream another purposes order to continue my growth and evolution. I simply asked my self one question .. What do love as much as nightlife and hospitality and quickly answered myself .. Spa and wellnes. So I put my nightclub on the market with great gratitude for the gift of achieving this fulfillment of a dream and with great anticipation for the new journey and challenge ahead... This reinvention will require a reeducation for myself , an investment in myself to emerse myself in study and exploration in this new passion, new venture new dream ... So that I can emerge new and qualfied to change my course and earn the credibility in my new field. I will combine it with all of my talents and skills of my previous accomplishments and parlay it into a new life , lifestyle and journey with anticipation confidence and joy and a little healthy fear.Jun 19 2012: Thank you all for replying with your insights. The encouragement is extremely helpful. I'm in the discovery stage of finding my passion(s). I will have something to share.May 31 2012: Thank you for replying.
This insight is special. Perhaps, a summary of what drives entrepreneurs. Perhaps what also makes them serial entrepreneurs. Thank you.May 28 2012: Your comment is really inspiring. I am determined not to be stopped by those who say that I am too old (42) to change my career. But sometimes it is not easy (even when you have a passion) because some people feel threatened by these career moves. One of my friends told me that I was being immature because I am back in College. Am I not supposed to learn anything new after 40? Besides I still have my job and I've planned a smooth transition. Her remark was really demoralizing. Thanks to you Michael, you gave me the words I needed.May 27 2012: fun.May 26 2012: Having courage to do what you are inspired to do. I've always felt an inner compulsion to do certain things. I trust myself. I obey my every positive whim as much as possible. I decided to ignore external "judgementandcriticism" and just do what felt right to me. This approach worked to free my music so that now I can sit at a piano and play the music of my essence (instead of using my eyeballs to read and play the music of a bunch of fine dead musicians.) Playing my own music feels good and natural to me. After the first 6 months or so of making some music and some noise, the noise disappeared and now, when the real Rhonamusic comes out, people who hear it sometimes come over to me and tell me that my music causes them to have positive feelings around their heart areas. I use this approach with my writing and photography and I find it works. Doing your very own real stuff is the important starting point. After you have let your true self be manifested in your output of miscellaneous goods and services, then, you use your own intuition, your own mind, your own will, your own positive everything and you decide which of those goods and/or services to place in the moneymarket place to convert into the money income your heart and real self desire. Happy Today.
Sean Yam
May 26 2012: Hi Woody, I become 40 this April. I can not find life's work but I am happy everyday with my family, co-worker, etc...
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I took one hour from home to my office everyday and start work on 9:00 to 17:30, I usually have overtime work until 20:00. But I enjoy reading a book, listening music during the way to office/home. Sometimes, its hard to understand all talks in English for me, watching/listening TED talk on the phone. These are very small things but I enjoy it.May 25 2012: symantics, pretty much everyone is saying the same thing in a different way. lol.May 25 2012: Things just happen. You are probably talking about self-learning. Just do it , but consider all consequences.May 25 2012: You should keep in mind what your goals are as well, you could say that you followed your purpose after 5 minutes of following it, the goals figure into this as well.May 25 2012: Woody, I believe your question was about how do you find your passion, not should you follow it. To that I can say, try making a list of things you love to do, not just subject interests but tasks you like doing. Lots of people might want to work on creating documentaries, but some might want to mind the script, some handle the boom, etc. If you like giving structure and order, that's different than being creative or helping people cope or whatever.
Once you make a list, try joining some meetup.com groups, or discussion groups or volunteering or study up on it. If you find that in spite of what you tell yourself, you're just not making time to do it, then that's a clue that you might not be as passionate as you think. Clues about your passion can be found in subjects you like to hear about, what you like to do, talk about or listen to in your free time. The process is often a lot harder than it seems. And don't worry if you'll have to spend some time and will be older when you've gotten up to speed. You'll still grow older even if you don't get up to speed. I know, I'm still plugging away at it at 56, and I"m just getting started. ;-)
Good luck!May 22 2012: Woody, Do you have 25 years with the same company? Can you retire? Quick story. I had three jobs and retired from all three. Do twenty ... retire, etc ... At fourty some things are no longer possible (I.E., some federal jobs, military, etc ...) Here is my advice. Narrow your list to five areas you have a lot of interest in. Send out five resumes to companies of each interest. 25 total. See what the responses are. You do not have to accept any offers. No responses means that either you do not have qualifications that sparked a interest or your resume stinks. Figure out which. Things to consider. How much do you need to make to stay afloat? Can you relocate? Family? Insurance? After all things are considered the job you are in may take on a different look. Can you transfer within to a different post/classification? Can you re-locate with your company?
Lots to think about. Good luck. All the best. Bob.
May 22 2012: Thanks Bob. A lot to consider. All good.
Brian Mead
May 22 2012: No Woody. Don't send out resumes. What do you want, just another job with another company? Take what you love to do and then just do it. Worm your way into it. volunteer, re-educate, put it out there in the world (tell everyone what you want). Be proactive toward your dream. It's not about another job, it's about doing what you like and if it is what you like, you will do it well (perhaps after some learning stumbles, but if your passion is there, you will progress).May 25 2012: No matter what you choose your life events will interfere with those choices; my own obstacles have been negative peer and self assessment, cancer, amputation, addiction, divorce, financial collapse. The most difficult of these to overcome is my own inner dialog.May 22 2012: Lets take the most popular example of KFC ,Colonel Sanders made his recipe a massive business in his 60s . So as long as one is clear and passionate about what one needs , destiny will always be in one's favour ..May 22 2012: Hi Woody -
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I'm a 15-year-veteran career coach and I specialize in helping people discover their passion - which leads to their perfect work. I have all kinds of resources on my blog. Enjoy! Jen
http://www.careerepiphany.comMay 21 2012: You got it a little backwards. Find your passion and then make a career from it. Start with simple questions like, when was the last time I was truly happy? What was I doing at that time? Did that contribute to my happiness? etc.
Then do that and get paid for it. Simple. But don't choose a career and then just expect that your gonna be happy doing it.
Find what you love and get paid for it.


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Out of Eretz Yisroel there are those that do Hakafos on Shmini Atzeres at night and some that even do it by day. Mostly I think it is by the Chasidim. Does anyone know of any Yeshivish or non Chasidish place that makes Hakofos on Shmini Atzeres?
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I've been to multiple congregations that use Nusach Sfard but aren't particularly Chassidish that do Hakafot both nights.
Yeshivas Chaim Berlin, as litvisha yeshiva on Coney Island Ave. in Brooklyn, does hskafos on Shmini Atzeres at night. They come back to the yeshiva after eating the seudah and the Rosh Yeshiva speaks (gives a maimar) in the sukkah. Afterwards they go inside and dance hakafos. The hakofos usually do no start until 2-3 AM.