Alley Impacts at the alley west of 5800 thru 5925 N. Winthrop Avenue and the alley east of 5843 thru 5921 N. Broadway (W. Ardmore Avenue to W. Thorndale Avenue) for wall repairs.

There will be intermittent street closures on W Ardmore at the CTA tracks to allow crews to hoist construction materials to track level.

Alley Impacts at the alley behind 5800 thru 5828 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Ardmore Avenue to W. Thorndale Avenue) for alley repaving.

CTA makes getting to school, work, appointments and other destinations across town easier than ever. With the new fall rail schedule now in effect, CTA is back to providing pre-pandemic levels of rail service. When bundled with the purchase of an unlimited rides pass, either the 1-Day ($5) – far more economical and convenient than the price of gas and parking - or the 3-Day ($15) pass – a real budget-saving move – its only makes “cents” to take public transit.

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We are assembled here on the lawn of Planet Money University for the greatest graduation in history – because it features the greatest economic minds in history. We'll hear from Adam Smith, Karl Marx, John Maynard Keynes, and some surprising guests as they teach us a little bit more economics, and offer a lot of life advice.

But first, we have to wrap up our (somewhat) complete economic history of the world. We'll catch up on the last fifty years or so of human achievement and ask ourselves, has economics made life better for us all?

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We know walking is good for our bodies, our communities, and our planet. But our car-centric cities and screen-filled lives keep us sitting. Can we change? This hour, ideas to get us moving. Guests include author Vybarr Cregan-Reid, computer historian Laine Nooney, exercise physiologist Keith Diaz, urban planner Jeff Speck, activists John Francis and Vanessa Garrison.

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University of Toronto Engineering, Google and Actua partner on Innovate U, a day-long STEM event for children in grades 3–8, featuring hands-on coding, circuitry and moreToronto, ON – More than 1,400 students from Grades 3–8 will descend on the University of Toronto on Friday, May 13 for Innovate U, a massive day of hands-on activities […]

Toronto, ON – A study by researchers at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto shows that four-year-olds with average and lower vocabulary skills learn more effectively with an adult reading an eBook to them versus relying solely on the eBook’s voiceover. Adult reader versus e‑book voiceover In the study, […]

Toronto, ON – Kids who are praised for being smart, or who are told they have a reputation for being smart, are more likely to be dishonest and cheat, a pair of studies from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto and researchers in the U.S. and China has found. […]

Other findings: Non-perpetrators in the home act as a buffer and “youngest old” experience most severe forms of abuseToronto, ON – A new study examining elder abuse–released today by researchers at the University of Toronto, Cornell University, and Weill-Cornell Medical College–has found that older adult victims living alone with their abuser were up to four times more likely to endure more […]

How our billion-year-old cousin, baker’s yeast, can reveal — more reliably than leading algorithms — whether a genetic mutation is actually harmful.Toronto, ON – It’s easier than ever to sequence our DNA, but doctors still can’t exactly tell from our genomes which diseases might befall us. Professor Fritz Roth is setting out to change this by […]

Artificially intelligent traffic lights, human-electric hybrid pod vehicles and more  This first episode of U of T Cities features researchers and entrepreneurs working to build the future of traffic. Learn about artificially intelligent traffic lights, bike-car hybrid vehicles, a first-of-its-kind undergraduate course all about the Toronto election and more. http://bit.ly/1CVWAkn For more stories on U of […]

We hear stories about poetry and how it can bring people together. This episode is hosted by Keighly Baron.

Storytellers:

Natalie Bell - Orthodontia and a high school poetry reading lead to awkwardness.

Glenn North - Feeling despondent about moving back to his hometown of Kansas City, MO to take care of a sick parent, a young poet decides to rejuvenate the arts scene with a poetry night.

In this hour, kismet encounters, nosy-but-nice neighbors, and unexpectedly helpful contacts—at home and abroad. This episode is hosted by Moth Artistic Director, Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Nathan Englander's lifetime of stress catches up to him.

Elana Duffy attempts to reclaim her teddy bear from a strict customs office.

While renovating his house, Alistair Bane unearths a child's toy and his own memories.

Remember the '90s horror hit, The Blair Witch Project, which shocked audiences with its groundbreaking found-footage style? More than 20 years after its release, audiences are going to be able to step inside the house where it all took place — except it will be happening just steps off the Las Vegas Strip. Immersive experiences are a hit in ...

Having visibility into a team's processes and projects is important to every manager. However, when you're managing a remote team, visibility becomes even more critical. How can you guide your staff on priorities and deadlines when you aren't sure what's actually going on behind the scenes? With remote workforces, simply getting work done isn't enough. Inefficient processes become more problematic as employees are no longer in the same room and communication becomes more difficult or delayed. Managers also need to see ...

These days, cultural fit is a key component of many hiring decisions. It's understandable why: Workers who align with the cultures of their companies tend to be more satisfied with their jobs, and therefore, they are more likely to stay with the company for a longer time and produce ...

Wanting to start a business isn't the same thing as starting a business. However, having a very strong motivation to become an entrepreneur is an absolute first requirement. Inspiration and motivation are often more critical to success than the actual idea itself. I stumbled across this graph from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (what, you don't surf labor stats for fun?) that shows the percentage of the population that intends to ...

Connectivity is the key for companies that want to improve quality.

Through its memberships in America Makes, WMT&R joins other leading member organizations from industry, academia, government, non-government agencies, and workforce and economic development resources that are working together to innovate and accelerate additive manufacturing and 3-D printing.

The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG®) spearheaded a monumental effort twenty-five years ago to establish uniform standards across the aviation, space, and defense industries, aiming to streamline operations while bolstering quality and safety.

Instead of telling people what to do, learn how to guide them to the best decisions. Read a preview and listen to the full podcast with Lisa Weis, President of EngageExcellence, LLC, who has taught a course on this subject many times and says it can change the way you lead, work, and parent.

Listen to this podcast featuring Harshala Patil, a Senior Quality and Reliability Engineer. In it, she discusses her journey into quality, the significance of quality across various industries, and what attracted her to the manufacturing sector.

Women are increasingly sought in manufacturing, a field now prioritizing inclusivity and diversity. Employers recognize that diverse perspectives boost creativity and morale, and they are actively showcasing opportunities for success in this dynamic industry.

One of the major challenges in the manufacturing industry is the skills gap and the need to attract more individuals, especially young people, to pursue careers in this field. Organizations like IMTS and ASQ emphasize the importance of showcasing the opportunities that a career in manufacturing offers.

Calibration is essential for maintaining quality and safety in industries like pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and chemicals. The future looks to digital certificates and AI technology to make calibration processes faster and more efficient. This article discusses how AI is set to transform calibration.

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The Biden administration has approved a new $425 million weapons aid package for Ukraine, which includes providing Kyiv with additional munitions, counter-drone equipment and Stryker vehicles.  The new security assistance […]

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has personnel at combatant commands and other forward locations to aid in fielding front-line equipment requests, DIU Director Doug Beck said last Friday. “The whole […]

The General Services Administration (GSA) on Aug. 27 sent a letter to former and current President-elect Trump at a P.O. Box in Arlington, Va.–a customary missive sent to all prospective […]

NGA AI Strategy. Mark Munsell, the chief artificial intelligence officer at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, expects his agency to publish a new AI strategy in 2025 given how fast the […]

The Navy on Nov. 8 awarded Textron Systems [TXT] a $394 million modification to build nine more Ship to Shore Connectors (SSC) hovercraft. The SSCs are 100-class Landing Craft Air […]

ELT Calendar is the source for information on workshops, seminars and conferences for language teachers in every part of Japan. There are 27 upcoming events currently listed on the calendar.

There are a wide variety of products that help consumers align their concerns for the environment with their desire for comfort.

The IRA provides incentives to homeowners looking to replace old equipment that burns fossil fuels with new high-efficiency systems that is powered by renewable energy, and HVAC contractors are needed to install it.

Homeowners looking to add solar, EV chargers, high-efficiency heat pumps, and more will soon have access to numerous tax incentives and rebates. HVAC contractors may want to consider offering more of these products and services.

An additional $500,000 in funding is available this winter for low-income Coloradans who can't afford to repair their non-working home heating system, according to Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC).

Carrier and Bryant have announced the recipients of the Distributors’ Education Foundation scholarship for the 2024-2025 school year.

The Verified Market Research Report shows that the heat pump market is valued at $74.73 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $167.32 billion by 2031.

Advanced electrode boilers are being installed to replace outdated, inefficient fuel-burning equipment in district heating applications as part of a broader effort to meet ambitious International Energy Agency decarbonization goals.

How do we motivate HVAC contractors to do more refrigerant recovery? The ACHR NEWS posed the question to three industry experts on the front lines of the refrigerant transition. Here’s what they had to say about what that will take — and what we’re all going to be in for if we don’t.

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If an HVAC contractor possesses knowledge pertaining to IAQ solutions and how to approach the subject with a homeowner, they are in a good spot to sell the equipment.