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This site is an activity of The Conrail Historical Society, the only non-profit devoted to preserving Conrail's History.
East Slope, West Slope and Horseshoe Curve Operations
Conrail operated trains over the world famour Horseshoe Curve during its entire existence. This engineering marvel is a national historic landmark, and is known to railfans around the world.
The 'curve changed over time. Slimming from 4 tracks when Conrail started to 3 in the early 1980s, and many of these views are of things that are gone, or are from locations you shouldn't go to (due to more stringent enforcement of tresspass laws).
This gallery is a way to visit the area and see how Conrail's ops changed, and how they've stayed the same. Included are photos from the main helper district over the Allegheny Mountains between Conemaugh and Altoona, PA.
CNW 821 Altoona, PA 5-22-1977 (3)CR GP38 7866 leads CNW GP30 821, U23B 2742, and CNW GP-30 812 down Horseshoe Curve on May 22, 1977.
CNW 821 Altoona, PA 5-22-1977 (4)CNW GP30's 821 and 812 mix with lead CR GP38 7866 and U23B 2742 as they head down Horseshoe Curve on May 22, 1977.
CP-Works in 1981A 1981 view of Works interlocking looking eastward shows many things that will never be seen again: a quartet of blue EMDs as road power on a general merch train, the deadlines of blue and black locomotives at Rose Yard, and the rainbow of stored cars belonging to CR and its ancestors.
CR 10 brings up the rear of a WB TV Train, Gallitzin PA, 10/82
Conrail Office Car 10 brings up the rear of a WB TV Train, Gallitzin, PA, 10/2/82.
CR 10 near Horseshoe CurveObservation car CR 10 is seen heading west on a short OCS move just west of Horseshoe Curve in 1982.
CR 1648 Altoona, PA 5-1-1984Conrail GP15-1 1648 is leading a westbound freight around Horseshoe Curve in 1984.
CR 1648 Altoona, PA 5-1-1984Conrail GP15-1 1648 is leading a westbound freight around Horseshoe Curve in 1984. Today, seeing a quartet of Geeps on an auto parts train rounding the Curve would be a sight to behold.
CR 1654 and 1931 Altoona, PA 7-24-1982
The early 80s were a strange time on the Pittsburgh Line. Here a pair of light road units provide assistance up the hill, shoving behind two different cabooses.
CR 1755 Altoona, PA 5-22-1977 (1)
CR GP40 3165 runs third in a seven-unit consist that blasted up the Curve on May 22, 1977.
The GP40 leads U23B 2759, F-7A 1755, and GP40's 3065 and 3071.
CR 1928 leads a WB Conrail manifest with two more B23-7s and a SD45-2, east of MG Tower, PA, 10/2/82.
WB Conrail manifest w/ three B23-7s and a SD45-2, east of MG Tower, PA, 10/2/82.
CR 1932 Altoona, PA 8-4-1979CR B23-7 1932 follows U25B 2644, and B23-7 1969 as they roll mixed freight down Horseshoe in August, 1979.
CR 1932 Altoona, PA 8-4-1979CR B23-7 1932 follows U25B 2644, and B23-7 1969 as they roll mixed freight down Horseshoe in August, 1979.
CR 1935 at Cresson, PAConrail B23-7 1935 is trailing on a westbound empty coal train at Cresson, PA in 1991.
CR 1936 at Cresson, PA 1991Conrail B23-7 1936 is in charge of a westbound empty coal train as it passes MO tower in 1991.
CR 1936 on the west slopeConrail B23-7 1936 is seen again on the same train in 1991, this time approaching the viaduct over the Little Conemaugh River between South Fork and Mineral Point, PA. For some reason the train has crossed over to track 1 to run against the flow of traffic instead of using tracks 2 or 3.
CR 1969 Altoona, PA 8-4-1979CR B23-7 1956 leads U25B 2644 and B23-7 1969 with mixed freight down Horseshoe in August, 1979.
CR 1969 leads a light engine move at Bennington PA on the Pittsburgh Line, 10/82
WB Conrail light engine movement, Bennington, PA, 10/1/82.
CR 1991 Tunnelhill, PA 1981CR B23-7 1991 is the rear unit on a westbound empty coal train at Benny Curve in 1981. This view clearly shows where the old Track 2 was removed. In the background you can see the grade separation between the new Tracks 2 and 3 and Track 1 on The Slide.
CR 1994 at Bennington CurveConrail B23-7 1994 is seen leading an eastbound into Bennington Curve in 1983.
CR 21204 at Bennington CurveConrail class N21 caboose 21204 is seen just west of Bennington Curve, PA in 1982. Note the bagged signal heads that formerly controlled movements on the now-removed #2 track.
CR 21691 - class N7ACR 6686, former EL 3655, is pushing hard against an ex-NYC N7A class cabin CR 21691 at Horseshoe Curve in August, 1978.
Photo by permission from Andrew J. Erlichman.
CR 2192 and CR 2707 Altoona, PA 1-1-1982CR GP30 (ex-PC 2192) and U23B 2707 (ex-PC 2707) are seen on an eastbound train on Horseshoe Curve in 1982.
CR 2263 Altoona, PA 7/3/1978An Eastbound at ALTO with a GP-35 that got a patch job with CONRAIL spelled out on the nose.
CR 22965 and CR 6145 Gallitzin, PA 1981Conrail SD45 6145 (ex-PC 6145, nee-PRR 6145) shoves against Class N5B caboose 22965 at Gallitzin, PA in 1981.
CR 230147 on a westbound at the CurveConrail boxcar 230147 is seen in this shot of a westbound freight heading up around Horseshoe Curve in 1982.
CR 23023 - Class N5C at MG TowerConrail class N5C caboose 23023 is passing MG tower in 1981.
CR 2304 Altoona, PA 5-22-1977N-7A class 21790 (ex-NYC 20381) feels the pressure of CR GP35 2304 and GP38 7799 applying the brakes as they roll down Horseshoe's track 2 on May 22, 1977.
CR 2304 Altoona, PA 5-22-1977
CR GP35 2304 and GP38 7799 apply the brakes as they assist a mixed freight down Horseshoe's track 2 on May 22, 1977.
Awaiting the arrival of RDG 4-8-4 #2102 later that day, the large crowd of steam fans was overly interested in the constant black and blue GP and SD consists pushing up or braking down the Curve. Those consists would be rare in the not too distant future.
CR 23043 and CR 6041 at Bennington CurveConrail SD35 6041 (ex-CNJ 2502) is seen trailing behind class N5C 23043 at Bennington Curve in 1983.
CR 23064 - class N5CConrail class N5C cabin car 23064 is seen passing MO tower in Cresson, PA in 1982.
CR 23110 - Class N5CConrail class N5C cabin car 23110 is seen at Johnstown, PA in 1983. Today, the caboose is gone, as are the CR triple hoppers, the Santa Fe reefer, and the vast majority of the steel mill.
CR 23120 Gallitzin, PA 5/28/1978A Westbound with brown CR caboose 23120 is getting a shove up the mountain by pushers 6659 & 6341.
CR 23140 and CR 23865 at Slope InterlockingConrail class N5C cabin car 23140 is seen with class NE6 caboose 23865 at CP-Slope in Altoona, PA in 1982.
CR 23378Conrail SD40-2 6372 is seen shoving against N8 caboose 23378 on a westbound train on Horseshoe Curve in 1981. A short Amtrak train is cruising east to make its station stop in Altoona.
CR 2343 Altoona, PA 7/3/1978A Westbound holds at WORKS.
CR 2343 Altoona, PA 7/3/1978A Westbound hopper train waits on the East side of Altoona. Lots of variety in the power on this train.
CR 2364 Altoona, PA 8-7-1977 (1)Former PC GP-35 2364 leads sister unit 2337 and SDP45 6677 (ex-EL 3646) down the Curve in August, 1977.
CR 2364 Altoona, PA 8-7-1977 (2)Former PC GP-35 2364 leads sister unit 2337 and SDP45 6677 down the Curve in August, 1977.
CR 2364 Altoona, PA 8-7-1977 (3)CR SDP45 6677 (ex-EL 3646) trails GP-35's 2364 and 2337 as they brake down the hill at Horseshoe in August, 1977.
CR 2364 Altoona, PA 8-7-1977 (4)CR SDP45 6677 (ex-EL 3646) trails GP-35's 2364 and 2337 as they brake down the hill at Horseshoe in August, 1977.
CR 23667 at Bennington Curve in 1984Conrail SD40 6261 (ex-PC 6261) is shoving Class N8A caboose 23667 around Bennington Curve in 1984.
CR 2418 Altoona, PA 7-24-1978 (3)
An Alco lover's dream at Altoona in July, 1978!
Ex-LV C628 6728 and two C425's, 2423 and 2418, follow CR SD-35 6003 as they blast toward the Curve.
The C628 and two C425's in the consist were put together earlier in the day at Enola to head toward Conway.
CR 2423 Altoona, PA 7-24-1978 (2)
An Alco lover's dream in Altoona in July, 1978!
A pair of ex-PC C425's, 2423 and 2418, follow ex-LV C628 6728 and lead SD35 6003 as they pound toward Horseshoe Curve. The C628 and two C425's in the consist were put together earlier in the day at Enola to head toward Conway.
CR 2442 Altoona, PA 7/3/1978A coal train has stopped at ALTO so that the helpers can uncouple from the rear of the train.
CR 2495 Altoona, PA 7/3/1978Ex RDG C-424 2495 working on a Westbound by Alto Tower.
CR 2571 Altoona, PA 8-7-1977CR U25B 2571 (ex-EL 2502) is tucked in behind leased CN GP38-2 5581 as they roll mixed freight by the Juniata shop dead lines on their way to Conway in August, 1977.
CR 2571 Altoona, PA 8-7-1977
Former PC GP40 3040 leads leased CN GP38-2 5581 and CR U25B 2571 (ex-EL 2502) by the Juniata shops deadline on their way to Conway in August, 1977.
The next day at the Conway engine terminal, both CN 5581 and U25B 2571 were mixed with other CR power, ready for another assignment.
CR 2644 Altoona, PA 8-4-1979CR U25B 2644 runs between a pair of B23-7's as they roll mixed freight down Horseshoe in August, 1979.
CR 2656 Altoona, PA 5-22-1977GP40 3043 and U25B 2656 roll a TV train down the Curve on May 22, 1977.
CR 2675 Altoona, PA 8-4-1979With EMD leading, U25B 2675 (ex-PC) second, U36C 6564 (ex-EL 3301) third, and two more U-boats following, a quintet of units pound through Altoona in August, 1979.
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NFL guns and weapons policy
- NFL employees barred from having weapons while on league business
- League security reps are available to answer questions about weapons
- Those who violate league policy on weapons are subject to discipline that may include suspension or worse
Below is the NFL's stance on weapons as they pertain to those employed by the league:
Guns and Weapons Policy
(This policy applies to all employees of the NFL and its member clubs, including players.)
BELCHER:Legally owned gun
Prohibitions. Whether possessed legally or illegally, guns and other weapons of any kind are dangerous. You and your family can easily be the losers if you carry or keep these items in your home. You must not possess these weapons while traveling on League-related business or whenever you are on the premises of the following:
• A facility owned, operated, or being used by an NFL club (for example, training camp, dormitory, locker room, workout site, parking area, team bus, team plane, team hotel/motel);
• A stadium or any other venue being used for an NFL event (for example, a game, practice, or promotion);
• A facility owned or operated by the NFL or any League company. Put simply, the League, the Players Association, and law enforcement authorities urge you to recognize that you must not possess a gun or other weapon at any time you are performing any service for your team or the NFL.
Legal Possession. In some circumstances, such as for sport or protection, you may legally possess a firearm or other weapon. If you choose to own a gun, the NFL strongly encourages you to do so lawfully and responsibly by seeking out appropriate firearms training and ensuring that the weapon is securely stored in your home. Failure to do so could result in dangerous situations and legal difficulties. Gun laws are not only strict, but they also vary from state-to-state, so education and awareness are key. Any weapon, particularly a firearm, is dangerous — especially when it is in a vehicle or within reach of children, or around others who are not properly trained in its use.
Understanding the Law. If you legally possess a weapon, you must understand the local, state, and federal laws that apply. The NFL Security Representative in your area will help you get information about these laws. You should be aware that if you take a weapon from one place to another — for example, across state lines — a different set of laws may apply in the new place.
Discipline. If you violate this policy on guns and other weapons, you are subject to discipline, including suspension from playing. If you violate a public law covering weapons — for example, possession of an unlicensed firearm — you are not only subject to discipline, including suspension from playing, but also subject to criminal prosecution.
Remember, be careful and understand the risks.

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Getting Your Home "Seller Ready"
Are you considering selling your home soon? When listing a house, many people are looking to sell as quickly as possible. If that applies to you, you're in luck. We have the top tips to help you get your home ready to sell fast.
1. Declutter and Depersonalize
It's important to make your home look as spacious and well-kept as possible. While you might love your 90s memorabilia collection that covers the walls of your home, many potential buyers would have a hard time seeing past that, in order to see the space for what it is. Buyers love to envision themselves in each home they visit. Be sure to declutter and organize all areas of your home (yes—even the closets) so your potential buyers can do just that.
Additionally, homes with less furniture tend to sell more quickly. If you have a lot of furniture, it may be smart to put some items in a storage unit during showings. We also suggest removing your favorite pieces while selling, just to be sure nothing happens to them. If you must keep all of your furniture in your home, group it away from the walls to make your home appear more spacious.
2. Complete Minor Repairs
While you may just want to get out of your house as fast as possible, it can be worth your while to make minor repairs before showing it to buyers, so the repairs don't come up in negotiation. Fixing things like a leaky faucet, broken trim, and stained carpet before selling can really make a difference in getting the price for your home that you hoped for.
3. Increase Curb Appeal
Though we may not like to admit it, we do judge books by their covers. The same holds true for your home. Increase curb appeal by adding plants, keeping the lawn mowed, painting drab shutters, and cleaning windows. Before you know it you'll have buyers knocking down your door.
4. Paint to Sell
You can also use paint to make your home look and feel more spacious by painting adjacent rooms the same color (i.e. kitchen and dining).
5. Spruce Up the Storage Room
Many people have that extra room in their house that just stores things we don't always use. However, before selling, it's smart to convert a storage room to something that will increase the value of your home, such as a yoga studio, craft room, etc. This really helps buyers envision how they could use the space.
6. Clean Consistently
Nothing turns buyers away from your home like a mess. Even though the selling/buying process can take a while, be sure to always keep your home tidy, dusted and smelling fresh until the process is complete. Decorating with real flowers is always an added bonus too.
7. Invest in Lighting
Though we may not always notice, lighting has a major effect on our mood and productivity. Many people don't use enough lighting in their homes. If you haven't already, make sure your home has 100 watts of lighting per 50 square feet, and that your rooms include all three types of lighting. These include ambient, which refers to general or overhead light; task, meaning reading or pendant; and accent, as in lamps or lights on a table or wall.
Selling your home can be a stressful process. But if you prepare correctly, it can be an easier, more relaxing experience. However, you can always trust the experts at Precision Realty to take care of it all for you. We have a certified team of realtors that can sell your house quickly so you can move on to the next chapter of your life as soon as possible. To connect with one of our team members, give us a call at 281-866-7400 and we would be happy to assist you.


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Parks & Open Spaces
Cochrane proudly maintains approximately 9% of its land as parks and open spaces. Residents and visitors enjoy nearly three dozen parks (many with playgrounds), summer fishing in trout ponds, outdoor skating in winter, and over 70 kilometers of pathways all year round. Parks and Open Spaces also maintains three cemeteries, many sports fields and dog off-leash areas.
Pathway update (June 27, 2019)
Recent storm damage may have created hazards on Cochrane's paved and shale pathways; please report any concerns or hazards you see.
There are also unmaintained, unapproved trails on hillsides, river banks and in various open areas. These trails are not part of Cochrane's pathway system and are not monitored. Use of these trails is not recommended at anytime — they are not maintained and may be unsafe.
For your own safety, always obey barricades, stay well back from moving water, and do not use unmarked trails. Check for work updates: cochrane.ca//Construction
Cochrane's nine-hole disc golf course is now open in Riverfront Park.
Parks Maintenance Standards Update
Details and classification map coming soon. Please check back.
New Off-leash Dog Parks
The two new fully enclosed dog parks in West Valley are now open. All dogs are invited to use the park west of Hwy 22 between Quigley Dr and West Rock Rd. The puppy and small dog-only area is located south of West Rock Rd along Hwy 22.
No gardening or other activity allowed on Town land
Cochrane takes pride in its parks, pathways and open spaces. No gardening or other activity is allowed on Town land unless authorized. This helps Town staff preserve the natural beauty, native elements and overall integrity of these areas. Property owners who appear to be gardening or otherwise encroaching on a Town park, pathway or open space will be required to remedy the situation at their own expense.
Not sure if you're encroaching? If it's outside your fence, it's Town land.
Encroachment activities include (but are not limited to):
- Planting/garden add-ons of any sort
- Mowing/spraying/fertilizing grass
- Dumping of organic & inorganic material
- Erecting fences/rock walls etc.
- Storage of vehicles/equipment
- Placement of composters/sheds/bird houses
Memorial/Dedication Benches and Picnic Tables
If you would like to honour a loved one, family or group with a bench or picnic table in a Town park, you can purchase a piece of park furniture and have it installed by Town of Cochrane Parks staff, complete with bronze plaque. Find out more or apply.


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JPW Posts a Status Update
On October 5, Jackson Park Watch (JPW) announced its incorporation as a nonprofit organization in Illinois. Envisioning Jackson Park as a public space that should have transparent development processes with community input, JPW is one of the community advocates calling for a more inclusive development plan from Jackson Park's next big project—the Obama Presidential Center (OPC), of course. On that front, former President Barack Obama just articulated his disapproval of the most vocal and radical among these advocates, the CBA Coalition. On the other end of the spectrum, another major community force, the Woodlawn, Washington Park, and South Shore Community and Economic Development Organization (WWPSS), is compliant and enjoys close ties with the OPC: Arne Duncan, former Secretary of Education under Obama, is now WWPSS's co-chair. Given this state of affairs, JPW's official nonprofit status might give fresh blood to this long-drawn-out fight to address the concerns of Jackson Park's surrounding communities. But to do so, JPW needs to offer articulated plans about the legal counsel it will now have, which the organization claims will be the major destination of future funds.
Kanye's Childhood Home "All Falls Down"
Back in November 2016, rapper Che "Rhymefest" Smith announced his purchase of the childhood home of superstar Kanye West. Located off South Shore Drive, the house is severely dilapidated due to longtime neglect, and the hopes of the South Shore community ran high when they learned about its upcoming renovation for a good cause: a community arts incubator. But now, nearly a year later, Kanye's old house is facing the wrecking ball, since architects say the structural damage is too severe for any meaningful renovation. Instead, Rhymefest plans to build the facility and nonprofit headquarters for Donda's House Inc. upon the demolished house. Sounds good, except now the simple idea of a permanent home for cultivating young hip-hop artists is growing into a million-dollar project. A fundraiser is scheduled for November 28, and we wish Rhymefest all the best.
The 'ICE Airlines' Hub: Gary/Chicago International Airport
Dozens protested last week outside of the Gary/Chicago International Airport, some eight miles across the state border with Indiana, hoping to call attention to the humming deportation business operating out of the airport. Chicago's two airports are controlled directly by Mayor Emanuel through the Chicago Department of Aviation. As Emanuel is attempting to reinvent himself in Chicago as every immigrant's best friend after pushing harsh immigration measures in the 1990s, Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) has contracted flights through Gary Airport with a private charter plane company, deporting roughly 3,000 people a year since 2013, according to the Northwest Indiana Post-Tribune. The airport's governing body has attempted to shrug off responsibility for the deportations, describing itself as a "third party," but this is a flimsy excuse for profiteering from deportations. "You can follow the white buses most Friday mornings from Broadview, Illinois, to the airport entrance in Gary," protester and Indiana University professor emerita Ruth Needleman wrote in a recent op-ed. "The buses have covered windows and are accompanied by a McHenry County Sheriff's Department bus. The people awaiting deportation are in shackles."
What Would It Take? A Youth–Inspired Community Conversation
The Renaissance Collaborative, 3757 S. Wabash Ave. Thursday, October 12, 6:30pm–7:30pm. Free. (773) 924-9270. wbez.org.
Based around WBEZ's ongoing Every Other Hour series (referring to the average amount of time a person is shot in Chicago), this event will feature young people from around the city sharing stories about gun violence and what it would take to stop it. Food will be provided in a reception afterward. (Sam Stecklow)
Chicago and Women's Labor History Tour
Starts at Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 2233 S. King Dr. Friday, October 13, 9am–5pm. $30, including lunch and a brewery stop. (312) 942-1444. chicagowomenintrades2.org
Learn about Chicago's rich history in labor, and particularly female labor, with this Illinois Labor History Society–run tour of South Side labor, including the Stockyards, Steelworkers' Park on the Far Southeast Side, Ida B. Wells's home, and the Pullman Sleeping Car Porters Headquarters. (Sam Stecklow)
Obama Presidential Center Panel
DuSable Museum of African-American History, 740 E. 56th Pl. Saturday, October 14, 2pm–3pm. (773) 947-0600. bit.ly/ObamaPanel
The latest in the never-ending series of public events surrounding the impending Obama Presidential Center, this one is a panel conversation about the design of the Center, featuring director Dr. Louise Bernard and members of the design team Amanda Williams and Andres Luis Hernandez. This is likely to be less contentious than many of the other events around the Center, as it is moderated by Monica Chadha, another member of the design team. (Sam Stecklow)
Englewood Hope Walk
6600 S. Hermitage Ave. Saturday, October 14, 10am–1pm. Free. Recommended 16+. hopewalk.gr8.com
Take advantage of this week's warm weather and join the Englewood Hope Group this Saturday for the Englewood Hope Walk to help survey Englewood on what the community needs most. Walkers don't have to go further than two city blocks, and will help community groups identify and meet the needs of Englewood. Sign up online. (Clyde Schwab)
Understanding Indigenous Roots: An Intercultural Discourse
South Side Community Art Center, 3831 S. Michigan Ave. Sunday, October 15, 3pm–5pm. $12, $10 SSCAC members. (773) 373-1026. inheritchicago.org
The second of two conversations about Native- and African-American intercultural relations (the first was at the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Evanston), this event examines "shared histories and unifying connections" between Chicagoland's indigenous and Black communities. Part of the Chicago Cultural Alliance's Inherit Chicago festival. (Sam Stecklow)
TRiiBE Tuesday: Cuffing Season Edition
Refuge Live, 416 S. Clark St. Tuesday, October 17, 7pm–11pm. 21+. thetriibe.com
It's that time of the year again: cuffing season, when even the most stalwart of soloists start looking for love. That's why the TRiiBE is hosting a "Cuffing Season Edition" of TRiiBE Tuesday, their once-a-month happy hour and panel series at the Refuge Live. Rome J is hosting, DJ Gemini Jones is spinning, and panelists will be discussing the hot (and not) of dating and relationships amongst Black millennials in Chicago. Sparks are guaranteed to fly. (Michael Wasney)
Hospital-Based Interventions to Reduce Violence and Recidivism
The MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics, 5812 S. Ellis Ave. Wednesday, October 18, 4pm. (773) 702-1453. macleanethics.uchicago.edu
Dr. Rochelle Dicker of the University of California, San Francisco is delivering a talk on ways hospitals can reduce violence and recidivism amongst their communities. In the last two years, her research has considered violence and trauma prevention in hospitals around the world, including in Uganda, India, and the United States. (Michael Wasney)
The Targeted Other: Shared Experience of Japanese and Arab Americans
UIC Student Center East, 750 S. Halsted St. #302. Thursday, October 19, 7pm–9pm. Free. (312) 413-5100. inheritchicago.org
Drawing connections between how Japanese-Americans were treated during World War II and how Arab-Americans are treated in post-9/11 America, this conversation hosted by a plethora of Japanese and Arab organizations aims to tell personal stories from individuals in both communities about living in a "society where one's own culture makes them a target for hatred." Part of the Chicago Cultural Alliance's Inherit Chicago festival. (Sam Stecklow)
Jackalope Coffee & Tea House 5 Year Anniversary Block Party
Jackalope Coffee & Tea House, 755 W. 32nd Street. Saturday, October 14, 11am-5pm. Free. (312) 888-3468. bit.ly/JackalopeParty
Celebrate five years of great coffee and wacky decorations at Bridgeport's Jackalope coffeehouse with this free block party, featuring live music, a bounce house, balloon animals, astrologists, vintage vendors, and more. (Sam Stecklow)
Altar Call: The Architecture of Black Sacred Space
Rootwork Gallery, 645 W. 18th St. Opening Friday, October 13, 6pm–10pm, exhibition through December 16. Free opening. (917) 821-3050. facebook.com/rootworkgallery
In Rootwork's latest exhibition, supported by the Chicago Architecture Biennial, curator Tracie D. Hall posits architecture and altar-keeping as a Black practice of sacred space. From Diasporal Rhythms president and art collector Patric McCoy to Afrofuturist Krista Franklin to Englewood photographer Tonika Johnson, the many artists featured in this exhibition promise a variety of interpretations that demand to be seen. (Julia Aizuss)
CYBERDELIC: From Pilsen to Pluto, Yollocalli's 20th Birthday Celebration
Co-Prosperity Sphere, 3219 S. Morgan St. Friday, October 13, 6pm–10pm. Free. (773) 521-1621. nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org
Yollocalli Arts Reach is celebrating its twentieth birthday with an exhibit featuring art from the past two decades, installations, and more. An initiative of the National Museum of Mexican Art, Yollocalli was created to provide opportunities for young people, especially those in the Pilsen area (and now Little Village), to explore their artistic talents. The word comes from the Aztec language and means something like "heart-house." Yollocalli has evolved to include an open community center in the heart of Little Village with a computer lab, radio production studio, and an art library. It also has regular shows on Lumpen Radio. (Adam Przybyl)
Pintura Obscura
The Surreal Rabbit, 2059 W. 18th St. Reception Friday, October 13, 7pm–10pm; exhibition through October 27. Free. (312) 285-2795. surrealrabbit.com
If you're craving some pre-Halloween spookiness, put on your most macabre outfit and check out Pilsen-based art hub Surreal Rabbit's "Pintura Obscura," an exhibit centered on exploring artists' subconscious. There will be monsters, creepy art, and drinks—what more do you need? (Clyde Schwab)
Rare Earth: Performance by Growing Concerns Collective
Arts Incubator, 301 E. Garfield Blvd. Thursday, October 19, 6:30pm–7:30pm. Free; reserve tickets online. arts.uchicago.edu/artsandpubliclife/ai
An upcoming segment of Rare Earth, an exhibition series by Theaster Gates, will feature Growing Concerns Poetry Collective, a group that uses hip-hop poetry and lyrical narrative to address social issues. Viewers can see the show in an outdoor pavilion along Garfield Boulevard next Thursday. (Clyde Schwab)
"I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" Book Release
National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th St. Friday, October 20, 6pm–8:30pm. Free. (312) 738-1503. bit.ly/ErikaSanchezBookRelease
Erika L. Sánchez, a second-generation Mexican American and Princeton professor, has come back to her native Chicago to read excerpts of her debut novel I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. Sánchez, who also published the poetry chapbook Letters on Expulsion earlier this year, will talk about how she wrote her first novel around a pair of sisters, parental expectations, and an unexpected tragedy. (Joseph S. Pete)
Día de los Muertos Xicágo
National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th St. Sunday, October 29, 3pm–8pm. Free. Street parking limited. Deadline to submit photos October 15. diadelosmuertosxicago.com
In its original Aztec form, Day of the Dead was a festival dedicated to the goddess of Death and would last an entire month. Spanish influence moved it to coincide with the Western Christian holidays of Allhallowtide, like All Saints' Eve (Halloween), but it's kept many of the old traditions and rituals, like building ofrendas (altars to the dead), face painting, and Pan de Muerto (Bread of the Dead). Come commemorate this special day in these ways and more at the National Museum of Mexican Art two days before Halloween. You may even send a picture of a departed loved one to celebrate their memory as part of a larger ofrenda. (Adam Przybyl)
The Old Comiskeys
Reggies, 2105 S. State St. Friday, October 13, 7pm. 21+. $8–$10. (312) 949-0120. reggieslive.com
As their name might suggest, The Old Comiskeys are a South Side punk band. They're having a record release show at Reggies with some great Chicago-based openers—Nightcap, No Dead Heroes, and Hymen Moments—that shouldn't be missed. (Andrew Koski)
Tony! Toni! Tone!
The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park Ave. October 13, 7pm doors, 8pm show, and 9:30pm doors, 10:30pm show. $38–$78, all ages. (312) 801-2100. promontorychicago.com
"If It Feels Good" knowing "It Never Rains in Southern California," it will feel even better hearing the trio who penned these songs sing them live this week at The Promontory. The Oakland family trio will perform these classic chart-topping songs for an all-ages show with something for everyone. Enjoy laid-back front row VIP table seating or make the night an R&B dance party in the standing lounge. Cousin Amor Khalil, now on lead vocals since Raphael Saadiq's departure, will not disappoint; at first glance you will even think it's him. (Nicole Bond)
Fundraiser for Mexico & Puerto Rico
The Dojo, message on Facebook for address. Friday, October 13, 9pm–2am. Donations accepted via both cash and credit card. bit.ly/DojoFundraiser
The Dojo is teaming up with several bands—including MALADICTO, Kelroy, Súbele, and DJ Angelfuk—this Friday for a fundraising concert, art exhibit, and live painting in support of relief efforts for the recent environmental disasters in Mexico and Puerto Rico. Come out to support the cause, as well as, of course, the performers—this will be Kelroy's first time at the Dojo. (Julia Aizuss)
Benjamin Booker
Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St. Monday, October 16, 7:30pm doors, 8:30pm show. $20 in advance, $22 at the door. 17+. (312) 526-3851. thaliahallchicago.com
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Benjamin Booker comes to Thalia Hall with a sound that has been described by the Tribune as "a raw brand of blues/bougie/soul." The Virginia-born, Tampa Bay, Florida–bred artist's most recent album Witness was released in June and written primarily in Mexico City. (Adia Robinson)
Selena Tribute Night
Punch House, 1227 W. 18th St. Wednesday, October 18, 9pm–2am. Free. (312) 526-3851. bit.ly/SelenaTribute
Dance the night away to the music of Selena, one of the biggest Tejana and Latina pop stars ever, spun by DJ's Alive Girl and Ariel Zet. (Sam Stecklow)
Cauleen Smith: CAL – CHI – CAL
Harris Park, 6200 S. Drexel Ave. Wednesday, October 11, 6:30pm. Free. southsideprojections.org
Join celebrated experimental filmmaker and multimedia artist Cauleen Smith for a screening of selections from some of her films as well as a discussion about Chicago's influence on her entire body of work. This our chance to say farewell to the artist we've claimed as our own since 2010, as she moves on to share her talent with the California Institute of Arts. (Nicole Bond)
Indigo Nations (mod)AMERICANA Denim Exhibition
Chicago Art Department, 1932 S. Halsted Ave. Friday, October 13, 6pm–10pm. (312) 725-4223. chicagoartdepartment.org
AMFM, in collaboration with Runwayaddicts and Off-Kilter Magazine, presents an "abstract exploration" of denim culture in modern America. The exhibition will feature interactive art installations, fashion presentations, and live music. (Nicole Bond)
Stony Island Arts Bank, 6700 S. Stony Island Ave. Friday, October 13, 7pm–10pm. (312) 857-5561. rebuild-foundation.org
This 2016 LA Film Festival selection, starring poet Saul Williams and Rwandan actress Anisia Uzeyman, mixes the ebb and flow of a love story with the annoyances of a road trip against the backdrop of a series of performances and backstage glimpses of the Afro-Punk music movement. The screening is a Black Cinema House presentation in collaboration with the Gary International Black Film Festival. (Nicole Bond)
The Man With the Golden Arm
Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. Wednesday, October 18, 7:30pm. $6, $5 for BAC members. (773) 445-3838. beverlyartcenter.org
A "true Chicago classic," per the event page, this 1955 Frank Sinatra/Kim Novak-starring noir thriller based on the novel by Nelson Algren features drugs, card games, and also, if we didn't already mention, Frank Sinatra and Kim Novak. (Sam Stecklow)
An Evening of Horror and Suspense VIII
Augustana Lutheran Church, 5500 S. Woodlawn Ave. Saturday, October 21, 7pm. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. (773) 493-6451. hydeparkcommunityplayers.org
This makes the eighth year the Hyde Park Community Players have revived old-time radio plays complete with live spooky sound effects for the Halloween season. This year's frightening features, directed by Shonte Wesson, are: Valse Triste and The Flame by Arch Oboler; Evening Primrose, based on the John Collier short story; and an adaptation of the Edgar Allen Poe poem "The Raven." (Nicole Bond)
The Poet: World Premiere
South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 South Shore Dr. Sunday, October 29, 4pm. $50–$175. southshoreopera.org
The South Shore Opera Company of Chicago works to bring opera and musical theater to underserved communities on the South Side, and to present rarely performed work by black composers. For its annual fundraising gala, it will perform "The Poet: A Chamber Opera on the Life of Paul Laurence Dunbar," the acclaimed poet who Frederick Douglass fittingly called "one of the sweetest songsters." (Joseph S. Pete)
The Revolution Will Not Be Improvised
The Revival, 1160 E. 55th St. Every Saturday through November 11, 7:30pm. $5–$15. the-revival.com
Ever since Gil Scott-Heron, people have speculated on what the revolution will not be. The Revival's Fall South Side Sketch Comedy Review adds to that conversation and wrings needed laughs out of the current sociopolitical climate. Max Thomas, Elias Rios, Jared Chapman, Lexi Alioto, Sara Savusa, and Mo Phillips-Spotts blend improv humor and music under the direction of Molly Todd Madison. (Joseph S. Pete)
eta Family Theatre Initiative: The Tiger Who Wore White Gloves
eta Creative Arts, 7558 S. South Chicago Ave. Friday, October 20–Saturday, December 23. $40, discounts available for seniors and students. (773) 752-3955. etacreativearts.org
Nora Brooks Blakely's musical adaptation of a book by her mother Gwendolyn Brooks was already a fitting choice, in the year of the Brooks centennial, to start off eta's 2017–18 season. Even more fitting, given Brooks's dedication to youth poetry, is that the musical will launch eta's partnership with the Chicago Teachers Union Foundation. The initiative will encourage Chicago students to read the book and then to see the musical. (Julia Aizuss)


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The stories we tell ourselves
Is it what happened that's making you mad? Or is it the story you're telling yourself about what happened that's making you mad?
It's not a bad idea everyone once in a while to check yourself.
Sometimes we live in a little echo chamber, either in real life or online. It's easy to gravitate to ideas and people that you agree with, and then reinforce our beliefs with their validation. It feels good because it's comfortable and safe.
But after a while, the story we tell ourselves isn't always the most accurate. The memories we have are probably being recalled through blissful rose-colored glasses, or conversely, whatever color the opposite emotion might be. Grey? Black? Was it really as good as we remember? Was it really as bad?
When we use reading comprehension strategies with students, we encourage them to make connections to their lives, to other things they have read, or to the world around them, in an effort to both make sense of what they are reading and to internalize it in some way. To make it stick. It feels like our memories work that way too. I'm not always remembering just the facts of what happened, but how it made me feel, and the ripple-effects it had.
And therein lies part of the problem: it has been colored. It has been changed.
And in my remembering, often over years, it has changed me.
So once in a while, it's a good idea to separate facts from feelings to get nearer to the reality of the story. I needed to do that this week. *Correction: I needed help doing that this week.* It's hard because it requires some intense personal reflection. Working out my own biases and perceptions helped to clarify why I was upset: not to discount the emotions involved in it (those are real) or to diminish the anger (I was still mad) but to see things in as clear a light as possible.
Meeting with my liaison students this week, this came up for some of them as well. Thinking about our own part in relationships, not just putting it off onto the other person. Recognizing areas that we haven't been honest about, especially being honest to ourselves. And most importantly, thinking of how to move forward…mending broken connections, making a plan to catch up on work, advocating for ourselves, and (sometimes sheepishly and reluctantly) acknowledging our own failings and thinking of ways to make it right.
It's important to question all the stories we hear. I picked up a copy of "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" for reading time. It's a true story, and although not one of the most captivating books I've read recently, it was interesting. (Not sure how it ends yet…I'll be done it on Monday!) I also follow the Auschwitz Memorial on Twitter and was surprised to see that they don't endorse the book. "Due to the number of factual errors it cannot be recommended as a valuable educational reading to understand the history of the camp…the book is an impression about Auschwitz inspired by authentic events, almost without any value as a document." The story is colored by memory and feelings, and had I not come across that, I might have taken everything in the novel as fact. As I lend my book out, I'm copying the caution from the Auschwitz Memorial in it so that people read it with a more critical lens than I did.
In Social 8, we have been using Concentus.ca and Tolerance.org to examine our Canadian stories, specifically to determine how Canada's identity has been shaped by our history. It has been interesting to watch as students wrestle with the idea that Canada has always been a welcoming and open-hearted country, juxtaposed with the facts….Acadian deportation, internment of Ukranian and Japanese Canadians, treatment of indigenous people in residential schools and the 60s Scoop, the Chinese Head Tax, turning away Jewish refugees fleeing the Holocaust, and much much more. Cognitive dissonance in abundance as they weighed the story and the facts.
In an era of fake news, it's a horrifying thought that we are undoubtedly forming new stories in our lives based on information that isn't even true. There are days I really long for pre-internet ignorance when things were never in doubt. (But then I need a recipe off allrecipes.com, need to know how to get water stains out of cowboy boots, or dm someone overseas and I wonder how I could live without it lol.)
I'll finish with a tweet by Ashley Semrick (@HelloSemrick) where she poses the following questions:
Who is telling the story? Who is being left out of the story? Why are they being left out? What do we do with parts of our history that make us uncomfortable? Who gets to decide which parts of history are told? Does telling your story give you a voice? Does not telling it take your voice away?
As we go into this first week of December, write your own story (good job Lori N. on starting your blog!) and make everyone welcome. Tawâw. Tervetuloa.
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As part of the Foundation FOCUS financial literacy campaign, the Cornerstone Credit Union Foundation invites you to attend a FREE FOCUS training session, featuring the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) High School Financial Planning Program (HSFPP) and the award-winning BizKid$ Program.
These "Train the Trainer" sessions are open to credit union staff, teachers, and community partners who are interested in teaching or distributing the NEFE HSFPP and BizKid$ program. Workshop details:
Foundation FOCUS Train the Trainer
June 24, 2016
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Oklahoma City, OK 73105
More information and registration.
Revised in 2013, the NEFE HSFPP is a turnkey financial literacy program specifically focused on basic personal finance skills that are relevant to the lives of pre-teens, teens, and young adults. Organized into six module topics (planning, borrowing, earning capability, investing, financial services, and insurance), the program includes six topical student guides, an assortment of 45-minute teacher lesson plans, and a growing collection of online resources and learning activities.
BizKid$ is a financial literacy initiative that includes an award-winning TV series, free classroom curriculum, outreach activities, a website, and a monthly online newsletter targeting children 9–16 years old.
Participants will receive teacher lesson plans, student workbooks, and practical hands on content training.
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Medical marijuana medication is derived from cannabis plants. The two main species Sativa and Indica hold three main active compounds CBC, THC and CBN that delivers the therapeutic effects. Weeds are being used as medicine for centuries. Strong opinions regarding medical marijuana still lingers in the society.
Tetrahydrocannabinolis is a psychoactive compound, which offers a high like after consuming marijuana. FDA has approved two man-made THC drugs called nabilone and dronabinol. These drugs help cancer patients suffering from nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy.
Cannabidiol is the other non-psychoactive compound that is believed to supply several medical benefits. At medical marijuana Arizona dispensary, you will find a vast range of CBD and THC concentrations. People who suffer from several illnesses use medical marijuana. It is commonly used to treat –
- Pain
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Inflammatory bowel disorder
- Muscle spasms
Medical CBD properties
Majority of research is performed on CBD compound.
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antioxidant
- Anti-convulsant
- Anti-emetic, anxiolytic and antipsychotic
- Neuroprotective
CBD is used to treat Parkinson's, Huntington's, and Alzheimers disease, and other neurogenerative disorders.
Medical marijuana benefits
The Cannabinoids bind to your endocannabinoid system, which displays an array of effects like –
- Modulates immune system
- Promotes neuroplasticity
- Modulates cognitive and emotion patterns [appetite, learning & motivation, digestive & vascular functions]
Why is medical marijuana still illegal in several states?
FDA still classified it as Schedule I drug, so is still illegal at Federal level. However, medical marijuana is legalized in many states but with different restrictions. In many states, prescription and authorization is needed to issue medical marijuana card. This enables patients to purchase their medical weeds legally.
How to consume medical marijuana
Medical marijuana can be –
- Smoked through pipes or bongs
- Inhaled via vaporizers
- Edibles [lollipop, cake, candies, brownies, etc.]
- Creams, sprays & lotions
- Tinctures
Each of the above methods of using marijuana works differently within your body. Effects are rapid, when you vaporize or smoke weeds but if it is eaten the effects take time to set but they last longer.
Medical marijuana side effects
Reported side effects of medical marijuana are –
- Depression
- Increase in heart beats
- Bloodshot eyes
- Hallucinations
- Dizziness
- Low blood pressure
Marijuana can impact your co-ordination and judgment, which can cause accidents or injuries. If used in teens for some medical illness, weeds impact mental function and IQ level. As weeds contain some chemicals similar to those present in tobacco, smoking can damage lungs.
Is medical marijuana addiction a possibility?
Research suggests that if taken under medical supervision as recommended then the risk of addiction and toxicity is low. High THC level and frequent usage can make user dependent. Cravings increase, which in turn increases the amount to obtain the same effect.
Even though states regulate and monitor medical marijuana products they lack resources. It means the ingredients and strength can differ depending on where you bought. What is written on the labels and what is inside the marijuana product differs? This is the main issue. So, make sure to visit a regulated marijuana dispensary in your area.


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Lets Charge your Iphone in the palm of your hand. The Mipwr Dynamo is 1n iPhone case with two functions: It acts as both a protective shield and a charger for your phone — with no plugging in required.
When your phone's battery begins to drain, you can easily pop out the concealed hand crank from the side of the case and begin to power it back up. As you crank the lever, a charge is generated.
The Mipwr Dynamo works through electromagnetic induction, which is the process of harnessing electricity using a magnetic field. A magnet inside the case spins as you crank the handle, creating energy that is transferred into voltage to juice up your phone's battery.
Using electromagnetic induction is not a new concept. In fact, it's widely used in all kinds of products today, from rice cookers to electric toothbrushes.
The team behind the case told Mashable: "The magnet is generally encapsulated with coils of wires to transfer this [electricity] to a battery storage device."
According to the team, a minute of pumping will generate about 30 seconds of talk time.
Although this might seem like a lot of work for little reward, the implications are powerful. Consider what happened when Superstorm Sandy tore through the Northeast.
With limited power-source options, that one-minute effort doesn't seem like such a big deal.
The team said the finished product will also include three LED lights at the bottom of the case to indicate battery life.
The current Mipwr Dynamo prototype is for an iPhone 4/4S, but the designs for an iPhone 5 are already completed, and the team said that version will be available as well if the Kickstarter campaign is successful.
With a little less than a month to go, the campaign still has a long way to go to meet its $78,000 goal.
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We need backpack because; security of the content that we are carrying, backpacks promote efficiency since they enable people to carry many things at once, promote confidentiality of the goods that one is carrying, some backpack are easy to handle since they are fitted with features that make them easy to carry around and last but not least is that backpacks promote the safety of the person who is carrying for.
This is because some are fitted with safety features that protect the person carrying from being harmed by the goods in the backpack. And as we carry it with us, everyone looks for Cool Backpacks so that people love it!
Recommended Cool Backpacks!
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The High Sierra Loop backpackis the backpack of durability. With it being made of nylon material, the bag cannot be easily destroyed nor tampered. It is also a bag full of compartments and it could carry almost everything that you need for a trip.
Not only does it hold the necessary things that you would need, it also has a computer sleeve for the notebooks and laptops that you might want to carry with you. The water bottle holder meshed at the side of the bag makes sure that the bag and its contents would not be drenched in wetness, thus placing liquids in a very nice manner.
MP3 ports are also available to unleash the virtuoso in you while you travel.
Some of its features include
- Multi-compartment design
- Zippered CD player pocket with headphone port
- 2015 Cubic Inch Female Specific Backpack
- Lot of space and comfortable to wear
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This black backpack styled for comfort, and versatility gives the utmost care for its user while carrying it on its shoulders through the padded shoulder straps. The airflow backing system makes it sure that the user's perspiration does not come from the bag, and it makes sure that there would be comfort at the back.
The water bottle pocket avoids drenching of the bag and its contents, making access to fluids, too, easy for backpackers. Pockets intended for audio and media devices are also available, making backpacking extra chilling and fun.
With its black color, it gives the trick of making it look neat despite of the dirt and dust the bag could get in traveling. This SwissGear Backpack is on Amazon only for $$ and It worth the price!
Some of its features include
- Organizer Pocket; Padded Shoulder Straps
- Airflow Backing System
- Eyeglass Holder so your glass is easy to find
- Large packing capacity to fit binders and anything else you need
- MP3 pocket so your music player is easy to find
- Computer compartment with unique quick-recognition
- Contoured shoulder straps provide extra comfor
3. Targus Drifter II Backpack TSB239US (Black/ Gray)
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The backpack is Designed for 17-Inch Laptop, Available on Amazon.com for $$.
The Targus Drifter II Backpack is specially designed for the computer geek. It enables user to bring laptops and netbooks that would size up to 17 inches. This bag is also so convenient and user savvy for it has a lot of zippered compartments, making sure all the contents of the bag are safe.
Documents can also be brought along the way while traveling because of the file compartments it has, making sure the papered documents are safe from getting crumpled or creased. Water pockets are found on both side panels of the bag, making the user bring not just one but two bottles of liquids.
The bag is also durable because of its nylon material makeup. Zippers are made of metal, avoiding easy breakage.
Some of its features include
- Filled with multiple zippered compartments; file storage; two side water bottle pockets and more
- Constructed of durable nylon materials; water-resistant case bottom; durable metal accents and zipper pulls
- Laptop Compatible Water Bottle Holder
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This extraordinary bag does not only serve the purpose of letting backpackers and travelers bring their necessary things for their travel.
it also serves the purpose of letting swimmers bring their swimming necessities on their journey. Shoulder straps are molded and made exactly for the right fit of the human shoulders.
The bottom part of the bag is made up of rubber material and there is also an internal wet pocket to separate the wet objects from the dry ones. This makes the users avoid worrying of the contents of their bag from getting wet. Compartments for certain gadgets are also allotted like the media port, the goggles and cellular phone compartments.
Some of its features include
- Perfect for swimmers and land dwellers alike
- Embroidered logo and front webbing towel straps
- Media pocket, front zippered pocket with organizer, and a ventilated side pocket with a cell phone and goggle pouch
- Ergonomically shaped shoulder straps for comfortable fit
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If you want an easy-to-bring and a reliable backpack for your trips, then this bag is for you. The High Sierra Swerve backpack is a very durable backpack made up of nylon material. It has a lot of compartments, enabling user to put a lot of things in the bag.
Furthermore, the bag has a built-in meshed water bottle pocket for easy liquid carrying. It does not only make the user bring its necessary things for the trip but also them bring their laptop.
It as well has an organizer compartment for those files and other important documents that one might find the need to bring along. Traveling need not to be very boring and tiring for this bag also has media pockets for MP3 and CD players to be played while traveling.
Some of its features include
- Multi-compartment design with side mesh water bottle pockets
- Padded computer sleeve, with back-access, holds most 15 notebook
- Organizer compartment with multiple pockets and removable key fob
- Cd/mp3 player pocket with headphone port
- Lots of pockets for organizing and an easy access laptop compartment
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The Rush 24 backpack is made of durable nylon, making sure that the bag cannot de easily destroyed. It is specially designed to gear up tactical equipments.
It has a lot of storage compartments that would accommodate a lot of tactical gears to be carried. The backpack is also designed to be used in the field for tactical missions, making the features easy for the user to put and take away its gears to and from the bag.
It is also water resistant, promoting proper tactical gear maintenance.
It is not only intended for tactical use but can also be used by hikers and travelers for them to assure that their things are safe and secured and easy to put and pull in and from the bag.
Some of its features include
- Closed-cell foam back padded hydration pocket with two back-to-back zippered pull tabs
- Top exterior book-end pockets with non-scratching fleece-lined organization, two exterior, side, flat, zippered pockets, and 1 interior stuff-pocket with draw cord
- Generous web-platform on three sides with additional attachment points
- Two large metal grommet drainage holes on bottom of pack
- Adjustable, dual density closed-cell foam shoulder straps with Duraflex(TM) hardware
- Full-size day pack main compartment and numerous smaller individual pockets and pouches, several with zipper closures.
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Much of a survival bag, the Condor Compact Assault Pack is a bag that is built for survival purposes. The inside features of the bag offers "compact" storage.
The straps are very comfortable for the shoulders. Extra buckles are also available to keep things in their places. Even though it is a survival bag, it still gives comfort to the user for it does not compromise the comfortable lifestyle of the user despite emergency situations.
With this backpack, you can never go wrong with gearing all the things you need to bring in a survival situation without taking comfort and security out of the picture.
Some of its features include
- Well constructed, looks good and very functional
- Main compartment with one zipper and one mesh pocket
- Front top compartment of 4" x 7" x 2.5"
- Front bottom compartment: 10" x 8" x 2.5"
- Hydration compatible
- You can pack a LOT of stuff in it
8. Thule Crossover TCBP-117 (Black)
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The Thule Crossover TCBP-117 is a backpack intended for easy carry of Apple Macbook Pro and Air. The laptop compartment is padded to protect the laptop from bumping to other hard objects.
It also has a heat-molded crush-proof SafeZone—a compartment for fragile objects. It protects these fragile objects from getting crushed, dented or destroyed.
It s also detachable from the bag and can be locked for tougher security of things. The bag has also a lot of compartments that could be stuffed with almost anything necessary for travel.
Water pockets are also available for easy liquid carrying. This bag does not only feature reliable compartments; its durable fabric is also a nice feature for it is water-resistant.
Some of its features include
- Laptop compartment for a 17 inch Macbook Pro
- EVA shoulder straps
- Compression straps
- Designed for gear-heads who need dedicated electronics protection plus pockets and compartments
- Dense, protective padding on all panels of the laptop compartment
- Water-resistant, lightweight and durable exterior materials
- Padded and ventilated back panel
9. Kipling Seoul Large Backpack With Laptop Protection
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We would all know that Kipling bags are colorful bags meant for students and teenagers. However, this kind of bag does not only serve as a bag for the needs but a bag for gadgets.
This bag can let you bring your laptop with you and can assure you that your gadget is safe through its laptop protection feature. The bag is made of Denier Nylon, making it water resistant.
The bag is also padded at the back and at the bottom, making sure that things, especially the laptop are safe from being dented, bumped and destroyed. Pockets for pens, cell phones and MP3 players are also available for easy placing and compartmenting.
This bag is really for the youngsters and the youngster in you and one of my most recommended backpack ever!
Some of its features include
- Water Resistant 420 Denier Nylon
- Main zipped compartment contains laptop pocket with velcro closure, a padded back and bottom panel
- Hand wash with soap and water
- It is made of ultra lightweight material, but it is very, very strong.
- Zip-front pocket containing: 2 pen sleeves, cell phone pocket, ipod/pda pocket and large internal zippered pocket
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The Samsonite Tectonic Large is the backpack for fully-packed travelers or backpackers that can be bought for the price of $$ on Amazon.
It is durably made of ballistic polyester, the material being thick and tough, and its zippers are made up of extra strong material that cannot be easily broken. Because of its large dimension, it enables the user to stuff a lot of things inside.
The shoulder straps and the back padding are made comfortable so that the user will not have a hard time bringing the bag in his or her back.
Some of its features include
- Made of Ballistic Polyester
- Co-molded zipper pulls
- Comfortable padded handles and shoulder straps
- Wide base for stability
- The shoulder straps and back padding are comfortable
- Can fit a lot of stuff inside
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This duffel bag is not only for the shoulders but also for the hands and for the floor. We know duffel bags are four the shoulders and for the hands only, but this duffel bag enables you to just roll it down, making bag carrying way lot easier.
The ag s made of thick and tough polyester, making tit ery sturdy and durable. The bottom level of the bag has a flat storage, avoiding bottom bulking when packing and transporting. The bag also enables high volume storage, enabling you to carry a lot of things.
Trolling the bag is no problem too because the wheels are smooth rolling and you do not have to hardly drag the bag just to transport it. Buying this bag is like buying two bags at the same time. Talk about saving!
Some of its features include
- Bottom level flat storage
- Bottom Lift Handle
- Top level high volume storage
- Smooth wheels
- The top is like normal duffel into which you can dump a ton of stuff
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If you need a bag to be ready for anything, you should buy the 5.11 Covrt18 backpack. This bag can be used not just only for travel but also for mall strolling, beach trips and a lot more. This lightweight backpack is never a problem to bring.
The compartments of the bag have specific uses and are intended for specific items, making sure that the items are safe in its very own cradles.
If you consider buying this backpack, well, the money you pay for it would be all its worth because of the quality that this bag gives to its user, whatever purposes it may serve.
Some of its features include
- Made of Nylon
- Concealed R.A.C. (Roll-down assault compartment)
- Main compartment of 19"H x 12.25"L x 6.5"D and front compartment-11"H x 9.25" L x 2.5"D
- Shoulder straps with QuickTact accessory straps
- 500D Nylon exterior; 420D Nylon interior
- Ambidextrous side-entry Back-Up Belt System compartment
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The Tumi Alpha Bravo Kingsville Deluxe Brief Pack is a backpack of compartments, priced $$$ at Amazon. You may think the price is pretty high, but comparing to the features, it worth the amount! All the materials used on this bag are excellent and the quality as well.
It has a lot of compartments and pockets, making the user bring a lot of things in his or her journey.
It has a waterproof pocket that would protect things from getting wet. The handle of the bag is wrapped in leather, making it sturdy when carried by the hands.
The straps are adjustable and the back is padded, adding comfort for the user.
Media pockets are also available like those for the laptops, iPads and MP3s. Made from 100% ballistic nylon, it ensures the user that it is really sturdy and tough.
Some of its features include
- Made from durable ballistic nylon with a top carry handle
- Front zip pockets, side pockets, waterproof pocket
- Top zip closure, webbing handle with leather wrap
- Adjustable backpack straps. 3d mesh padded back
- Ideal for professionals and students
- Numerous organizer pockets inside and out as well as dedicated space for a laptop, media player and iPad
- Exterior pockets include a waterproof pocket for a water bottle or umbrella
- Open pockets, pen loops and key leash
14. Osprey Packs Poco- Premium Child Carrier
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This bag is not just any ordinary bag, It is intended for carrying babies. This would mean that extreme tender loving care is put into making this bag because the child's safety is put to primary concern.
It is made from tough nylon material that ensures the user that the baby is safe in its carrier through its sturdiness.
The meshed back panel is designed to fit any user's contours, and it also allows suitable airflow for appropriate ventilation. The shoulder harness is adjustable, giving comfort to the user and likewise, to the baby.
The bag also has a detachable day pack where it could be stowed when necessary things are needed to be brought while carrying the baby. The compartments, too, provide security to ensure safety to the child, to the things and to the user.
Some of its features include
- The framing around the child is fully padded for comfort and protection
- Built-in sunshade quickly deploys for instant shade
- Removable drool pad affixes with hook and loop closures and side toggles
- Padded framing keeps parent and kid comfortable
- Cell phone pocket on shoulder strap provides quick access to baby apps
- Detachable daypack adds convenient, flexible capacity and can be worn by a larger child
- Hydration sleeve behind back panel
- Built-in, padded, lightweight changing pad
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If you are into ling hikes and traveling, well this bag might be just for you. This backpack is built for long hikes and travels; making the user bring the necessary things he or she might need throughout the trip.
The bag has a hip belt feature which ensures the user that the backpack is safe and will avoid mixing the contents inside the bag.
The ront J-zip arovides quick access to the main compartment of the bag, gaining easy access unto it. This bag has also a unique feature that is rarely found on other travel bags.
This is the Stow-On-The-Go feature, giving a trekking pole that could be used for fast stowing during hiking and trekking.
Some of its features include
- Hip belt balances firmness and cushioning for optimal carry
- External hydration sleeve in back panel simplifies refilling and protects pack contents from spills
- Front J-zip provides quick access to main compartment
- Peripheral frame effectively transfers load to hip belt
- Trekking pole attachment
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I was heartbroken a few years ago when I heard that the man who provided the soundtrack to my life had died. David Bowie was a musical genius and a truly interesting man who lived several lives during his time on the planet. The Thin White Duke was one of Bowie's personas
I'm often asked how I find new ideas to paint, the truth is that ideas are always there. I never seem to have enough materials or time to realise them all! I guess Mr Bowie had the same problem, seamlessly moving from one style to another.
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SQL Server 2008 Value Calculator (ROI Calculator)
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Considering a better data management solution? Consider SQL Server 2008 Enterprise to efficiently manage your business-critical applications.
Do the math on SQL Server value and you'll see the efficiencies add up.
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After my last post, one of my cousins got nostalgic for her old Bukvar and thought she'd try to buy one online. She found one on Amazon, to the tune of $2,450. My heart is breaking that I didn't have the fortitude to do anything more useful with mine than mark it all up for…Keep Reading »
I wrote a bit last time about one of my 'immigrant identity crisis' vignettes that I shared at the Limmud retreat. But it started with an assignment, to bring an artifact, or object, from home about our Russian-Jewish heritage. When you and your childhood home are separated by over 3,000km, digging up an acceptable artifact…Keep Reading »
Found: Surprise soldier homecoming videos, an entire YouTube phenomenon I never knew existed. Basically, American soldiers who plan to surprise their families with an unexpected homecoming. Usually in public, with a videographer in tow, often from a local TV station. There is an endless reel of these videos, and you can watch them for hours without…Keep Reading »
I forgot the word for helicopter the other day. For the rotor, actually. And I didn't forget so much as remember it in the wrong language. My brain froze up and then offered me nothing but a very Russian "vyertolyot". The end result is that I have a toddler who will never know what those…Keep Reading »
This next post is from Navneet Alang, a tech-culture writer and PhD student. You can catch his always thoughtful commentary in This Magazine and the Toronto Standard, among others. Nav's memorable item is slightly bigger than your average tchotchke, but what I really appreciate is how neatly it upends expectations of what, or where, home…Keep Reading »
Did you grow up in an immigrant family (Russian/Soviet or otherwise)? Was every available inch taken up with mementos of the "Old Country"? Or did your family shun any and all reminders? Or maybe it was you who made the journey to a new language, new food, new home and had to decide what to…Keep Reading »


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Griffin's Quick Lunch is an Eastern North Carolina Icon
Griffin's Quick Lunch, just like many Mom and Pop diners in eastern North Carolina, is a landmark. Unfortunately, we are losing many of these cafes; Williamston is lucky to still have Griffin's.
If you go to Griffin's, you MUST try the Banana Fritters. These were first made famous at Cobb's Corner Restaurant; sadly, Cobb's is gone. A relative who worked at Cobb's gave the recipe for her Banana Fritters to her son; he later bought Griffin's, so now they serve these sweet delights. I have the recipe, but like the recipes my mother passed down, it is just a list of ingredients. I am still trying to make this recipe work. When I do, I will post it.
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Cryotherapy involves the application of a freezing agent (Nitrous Oxide - N2O) to remove superficial benign skin lesions such as skin tags and warty growths.
We are excited to announce that we are now able to offer cryotherapy treatment to our dog and cat patients. With our new Cryoprobe, a pen-like medical device, a precise amount of liquid N20 is used to remove unwanted skin lesions by freezing the tissue.
Freezing tissue with the Cryoprobe is faster, safer and less expensive than traditional surgery plus there is no bleeding, sutures, hospital stays, or any need to wear a plastic cone after treatment.
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"All the Ndevr staff have proven themselves to be absolute masters of their craft."
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Ndevr impressed with both its business development and technical know-how. They were head and shoulders above the other vendors we dealt with.
Jon Chorley – Chief Sustainability Officer & Group VP SCM Product Strategy & Product Value Chain Development, Oracle
"The expertise of the Ndevr consultants in both the Oracle technology as well as the environmental management space was an essential component of the success of this project."
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"BGC Contracting and Ndevr, have had a long and mutually productive relationship over the years. Ndevr have provided expert JD Edwards functional consulting and support as well as an invaluable software license service."
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"Ndevr has become a trusted partner to carsales.com, and are an invaluable part of our team."
Ron Mitchell – JDE Systems Manager
"Ndevr have not only provided us with a team of highly skilled JD Edwards developers over the course of our relationship, but they have also provided continuity."
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"The level of support provided to us by Ndevr's consulting team has been exceptional. Their consultants have consistently demonstrated a depth of knowledge about the software and how it can be best utilised to add value to our business. This maturity and experience has resulted in real world savings and improved processes within our business."
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You can either file the dropouts or the axle to get a slight bit of movement to aid tension.
Also use a halflink chain will help
You should read this: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/fixed-conversion.html
Its possible, but yeah its not easy.
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Subchondral and Intra-articular Application of Bone Marrow Concentrate for Knee Unicompartmental OA (MarrowMule)
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03790189
Recruitment Status : Recruiting
First Posted : December 31, 2018
Last Update Posted : December 31, 2018
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Unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common finding especially in patients with lower limb malalignment and previous meniscectomy. Among the various treatment options, in recent years there has been an increasing attention towards the use of biologic agents, such as platelet rich plasma and mesenchymal stem cells, as intra-articular injective approaches to relieve pain and restore joint function. Anyway, the sole intra-articular administration of these agents may not lead to satisfactory outcome in a relevant percentage of patients. In fact, unicompartmental osteoarthritis is not only characterized by degeneration of the articular cartilage, but also by pathologic changes in the subchondral bone, both at the tibial plateaux and in the femoral condyle. Magnetic resonance imaging reveals, in many cases, alterations of the subchondral tissue known as "bone marrow edema", which is a sign of bone overload and play a significant role in the progression of unicompartmental OA and is responsible of OA-related symptoms. Therefore, concurrent treatment of both the subchondral bone damage and intra-articular degeneration could led to better outcome for patients affected by unicompartmental OA: the aim of the present pilot trial is to assess the safety and describe the clinical outcome following concurrent intra-articular and subchondral bone application of Bone Marrow Concentrate (BMC). BMC is an autologous product rich in mesenchymal stem cells, which have immuno-modulatory and throfic properties and are able to restore the joint homeostasis by reducing the inflammatory distress traditionally associated to OA.
BMC will be collected directly in the operating room from the anterior iliac crest or the tibia by using the MARROW CELLUTION kit (Geistlich, Switzerland), which allows to obtain BMC without the need of centrifugation processes. Approximately 9-10 ml of BMC will be harvested: 6 ml will be injected, under fluoroscopic guidance, in the tibial emiplateaux (approx 3 ml) and in the femoral condyle (approx 3 ml) presenting MRI evidence of bone marrow edema. The remaining amount of BMC will be administered intra-articularly to address articular tissues (cartilage, menisci and synovium). Twenty-five patients affected by unicompartmental knee OA will be included in the present pilot trial and treated in a "Day-Surgery" regimen. They will be followed up at 3, 6, and 12 months' after treatment by clinical questionnaires and radiographic evaluations (x-rays at 6 and 12 months, MRI at 12 months' f-up). Any intra-op and post-op adverse events will be documented.
|Condition or disease
|Osteoarthritis, Knee Cartilage Degeneration
|Biological: Subchondral and intra-articular injection of BMC
|Not Applicable
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Estimated Enrollment :
|25 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Single Group Assignment
|None (Open Label)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|Subchondral and Intra-articular Application of Bone Marrow Concentrate as a Treatment Strategy for Knee Unicompartmental Osteoarthritis (OA): a Pilot Trial
|Estimated Study Start Date :
|January 2019
|Estimated Primary Completion Date :
|July 2021
|Estimated Study Completion Date :
|November 2021
Experimental: Bone Marrow Concentrate
Bone Marrow concentrate will be injected intra-articularly and at the bone-cartilage interface both in the tibia and femur of patients affected by unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis
Biological: Subchondral and intra-articular injection of BMC
Bone Marrow concentrate will be injected intra-articularly and at the bone-cartilage interface both in the tibia and femur of patients affected by unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis
- Change in IKDC (International Knee Documentation Committee) subjective score [ Time Frame: baseline vs 12 months' follow-up ]IKDC subjective score is a validated clinical questionnaire (available also in Italian) designed to assess the functional status of the knee by a series of 10 items. The IKDC subjective score assess the overall function of the knee as subjectively evaluated by the patient who needs to answer a series of questions concerning symptoms and his/her activity level. It ranges from 0 to 100 points, with higher values representing a better knee status.
- Variation in KOOS (Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome) Score [ Time Frame: baseline vs 12 months' follow-up ]KOOS score is a validated clinical questionnaire (available also in Italian) designed to assess the functional status of the knee by a series of 42 items. KOOS score consists of five sub-scales (Pain, Symptoms, Activity of Daily life, Sport, Quality of Life). The total score is obtained by summing the score of each sub-scale (max 21 point for Pain, 17 points for Symptoms, 41 points for Activity of daily life, 12 points for Sport, 9 points for Quality of Life). The total score's range is 0-100 and higher values represents better knee status.
- VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) for pain [ Time Frame: baseline vs 12 months' after treatment ]Visual Analogue Scale to evaluate average knee pain during daily life. Range is from 0 to 100 and higher values represent higher pain perceived by the patient.
- MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Changes in subchondral bone edema and cartilage status from basal to 12 months' follow-up [ Time Frame: baseline vs 12 months' follow-up ]MRI of the index knee will be performed to assess if the bone marrow concentrate was able to produce any effect on the subchondral bone edema and/or articular cartilage. To this purpose, the WORMS (Whole Organ Magnetic Resonance Imaging Score) will be adopted. This score allows to evaluate: 1) the amount of bone marrow edema (0-3 scale based on the extension of the bone marrow edema in the anatomical region considered, with higher value representing bigger bone marrow edema); 2) the cartilage damage (0 to 6 scale with higher values representing worse cartilage status)
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|35 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- chronic symptomatic (at least 6 months) medial or lateral unicompartmental OA of the knee, with Kellgren-Lawrence Score evaluated at x-rays= 2 or 3;
- MRI evidence of "bone marrow edema" affecting the subchondral bone of the tibial emiplateaux and femoral condyle;
- failure of previous conservative treatments in the same knee (e.g: pharmacological therapy, physiotherapy, previous intra-articular injections, etc..);
- willingness to participate in the trial, including all follow-up visits and radiographic examinations.
Exclusion Criteria:
- medial or lateral unicompartmental OA with Kellgren-Lawrence score= 1 or 4 (i.e. early osteoarthritis or end-stage osteoarthritis);
- no MRI evidence of bone marrow edema in the affected knee compartment;
- concurrent rheumatic or other immunological diseases;
- concurrent malignancies;
- bilateral symptomatic knee OA;
- concurrent patello-femoral OA;
- any surgical treatment in the index knee within 12 months from the screening visit.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT03790189
|Contact: Berardo Di Matteo, MD
|Contact: Laura Lovato, MS
|Istituto Clinico Humanitas
|Rozzano, Milano, Italy, 20089
|Contact: Berardo Di Matteo
|Principal Investigator:
|Elizaveta Kon, MD
|Istituto Clinico Humanitas, Rozzano, Italy
|Study Director:
|Berardo Di Matteo, MD
|Istituto Clinico Humanitas, Rozzano, Italy
|Responsible Party:
|Istituto Clinico Humanitas
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|First Posted:
|December 31, 2018 Key Record Dates
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|December 31, 2018
|Last Verified:
|December 2018
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|Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
|Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
unicompartmental osteoarthritis
bone marrow concentrate
mesenchymal stem cells
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Joint Diseases
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Rheumatic Diseases


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How you define the problem can have a major impact on the solution. Too often an elegant or clever solution is developed without sufficient analysis of the problem and the underlying causes.
Engineers are renowned for wanting clarity. "Tell us what the problem is and then we will devise a solution". What appears to be the problem may be a symptom of a deeper and more pervasive problem.
The solution may also have little to do with the problem no longer existing. Several factors may be at play. A good example of this is the dramatic fall in crime in New York City in the 1990's, which Malcolm Gladwell discusses in "The Tipping Point".
So take time to probe. The Mindshop tool "the Five Why's" can be an effective way to do this. By repeating the question "why" you can peel away at the layers of symptoms that are hiding the root cause of the problem. You may need to ask more than five questions before you get to the root cause of the problem.
Once you think you have got to the underlying problem, check this with other people including those who are not too close to the problem. You are then in a far better position to start working on possible solutions. This is where creativity can play an important role, but that will be the topic of another post.
Don't be distracted by myths. The Million Dollar Space Pen Myth is, according to Dwayne A. Day, just that, a myth. The pens never cost a lot of money and the resource-strapped Russians were not smarter. The multi-billion dollar space pen and the Russian pencil is folklore, no matter how appealing the story may sound. As the saying goes "never let the facts get in the way of a good story".
So put far more effort into probing until you are confident you have identified the underlying problem. Then check and double-check before you start to consider possible solutions.
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For me burnout was the thing that happened to other people who weren't as passionate as I was…until I did…and literally couldn't even know it was happening at the time because as the name indicates it was like someone blew out the flame of my engine….there was no go, no do, no "dig deep", because there was nothing left…
The road back has been a slow one, but I have been closer to God and my purpose than ever before…there is something strangly beautiful as you swim through the dark depths of having nothing left to give there comes a moment when you look up and see light again…and as you look to the light just like being under water you start moving with speed back toward the surface, light, and air and suddenly you break through…gasping but able to breath and see again….
In those moments you realize how important air and land are…for me coming out of burnout is hard but I can feel how God has molded me through the wisdom, clarity, and perseverance that are coming as an outcome of my journey back.
1) God needs you to keep moving- if you find yourself thinking about everything that has broken or having anxiety over strange things, pray then shift gears and work on something/anything – Fast from all thoughts that aren't moving you toward a goal. Your "new self" has lots of digging out to do from your "old self's" poor choices and actions. Don't be mad know that getting through the digging is what will make your new self stronger.
2) Keep ALL the promises you make to yourself, use your word wisely- if you say you will get up early and do something do it, call people back, answer the phone, etc. You will miss some and that's ok but know what they are and comit to doing better the next day. Try to intentionally make and keep three promises a day to yourself. Can be as simple as time will get to work, going to gym, making bed.
Allow yourself to live new you habits while cleaning up old you's messes. Keep your vision and goals visible and clear at all times.
Envision yourself in 2 years telling your story of how the experience made you better and picture yourself at your absolute best. Thank God, pray constantly, and express gratitude for little things. Be thankful for the opportunity to face hopelessness and come back from it, know that so many other folks are or have gone through what you are going through you will inspire them with your story.
Would love to hear your stories and what you did to recover?
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Our team of technicians is highly trained, so they can work on large and small problems. We take a detail-oriented approach to all jobs to provide the most efficient and reliable repairs. When an appliance breaks in your home, trust us for:
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