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STRIKING THE RIGHT CHORD A HUMBLE PIANO TUNER INSPIRES THOUSANDS
Small acts of service, such as paying for the coffee of a person behind you in line or planting flowers in a community garden, can be a great way to improve mental health — your own and others. Research shows that making or receiving these gestures can stimulate the brain’s reward centers and instill confidence and optimism.
Thousands of people’s reactions to a Michigan man’s generous act extended even further: Many said his public service gave them joy.
The story began about three years ago when Josiah Jackson, a piano tuner, tried to play a public-use piano on a concourse at Chicago O’Hare, one of the world’s busiest airports. Jackson was just passing through, but the sound horrified him. “It was absolutely the worst piano I have ever played,” Jackson said. “It was embarrassingly bad. The keys were sticky, and every note sounded terrible.” Jackson was only 18 but was already tuning pianos under the name The Piano Doctor. He resolved to return one day and tune the piano for free. Last year, he seized an opportunity to follow through. While planning a summer trip to Guatemala with a church group to build housing for people in need, he deliberately booked flights with an 8-hour layover at O’Hare. “I decided, this is it! I’m going to tune that piano,” Jackson said. He cleared his plan with the airport and arranged to send his piano-tuning equipment to O’Hare from Michigan via an airport services provider. When he arrived for his long layover, Jackson found the Kimball baby grand in even worse shape than on his first visit. It was roped off so no passersby could touch it, and it was so dirty and sticky that Jackson had to work hard just to pull out the action — the mechanism that causes the keys to strike the strings. The inside of the piano was coated with dust and a gluey, caramelized substance that kept the keys from working. Patrons of a nearby bar had likely spilled their drinks all over the piano. “I’d never seen anything like it,” Jackson said.
He began the cleanup by vacuuming piles of dust from inside the piano. Then, sitting on the floor, Jackson pried out each of its 88 keys, one by one, and cleaned them with a damp cloth. He also scraped gummy muck out from the interior. The entire cleanup job took seven hours, with no breaks, forcing him to race to his flight. “I did the fastest tuning I have ever done,” he says. Since Jackson caught his flight back to Michigan last year, the sound from the instrument he restored has delighted passersby. Among the 2,000-plus comments on Jackson’s YouTube video of the project were many from people who had tried unsuccessfully to play the piano before Jackson cleaned it, others who enjoyed playing it afterward, and still others who just enjoyed hearing its sound. “Just passed through Chicago O’Hare, and someone was playing beautifully on it!” one commenter wrote. “Incredible job in such a short time!” one said.
Another YouTube visitor foresaw a more far- reaching effect: “This made me emotional. We can’t begin to imagine the healing effect the music will have on the people who pass through!”
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ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT EMBRACE YOUR CAPACITY FOR GROWTH
In a fast-changing world, it’s easy to get bogged down in self- doubt and negativity. Mindset coaching, a new route to self- improvement, applies psychological tools to instill a more upbeat, hopeful attitude toward life. Mindset coaching helps people break away from habitual negative thinking and behaviors that prevent them from seeing and reaching their potential. It is a relatively new field that evolved from two influential bodies of research — cognitive psychology, which helps
It’s important to understand that mindset coaches are not therapists, nor are they licensed or regulated. Interested individuals should seek a qualified coach trained and certified by a reputable coaching organization. The training equips mindset coaches with tools to help clients cultivate resilience and positivity, including mindfulness, journaling, visualizing achievements, and cognitive restructuring or replacing negative thought patterns with more realistic, balanced views. Mindset coaches also help clients uproot limiting beliefs about themselves and reduce their fear of being evaluated negatively by others. For example, mindset coaching might help a software engineer struggling with self-doubt and fear of failure to reframe their thinking and view criticism as constructive feedback to help improve their skills. Also, a manager striving for a promotion might learn to value their skills and cultivate a belief in their ability to expand and acquire new competencies. Ultimately, clients are taught to reframe life as a journey of self-discovery and learning — a mindset so empowering that it can change lives!
individuals recognize and change negative thought
patterns, and the work of psychologist Carol Dweck on “growth mindset,” a perspective that teaches people they can change and develop through effort and learning.
Secrets of the Silent Tombs Inside the Pyramids of Giza
Few monuments have perplexed historians — and spurred on conspiracy theorists — more than the Pyramids of Giza. Still standing after more than 4,500 years, these extraordinary tombs offer insight into ancient humanity’s ingenuity and the culture of ancient Egypt. Naturally, their existence has led to extensive investigations into their origins, purpose, and, of course, more than a few wild (and sometimes otherworldly) theories. Guidance for Gods Most people today create an estate plan to determine what happens to their most cherished possessions upon their deaths. However, pharaohs — the rulers of ancient Egypt — adhered to the practice of taking everything with them to the afterlife. Pyramids were built as tombs pointing toward the gods and contained items that would help ensure a pharaoh’s safe journey
after death as they transcended their earthly existence and became gods.
Building Legends The first of three major pyramids built at Giza was also the largest. Construction began around 2550 B.C. at the behest of Pharaoh Khufu. Standing nearly 500 feet above the plateau, the pyramid is constructed of more than 2 million stone blocks weighing between 2.5 and 15 tons each. The second pyramid was built circa 2520 B.C. for Khufu’s son, Khafre, whose burial site also includes the world- renowned Sphinx. The third and smallest Giza pyramid was constructed circa 2490 B.C. for Khafre’s son, Menkaure. Architecture From Aliens? Scientists and architectural experts have marveled at the pyramids’ precise designs for centuries, leading many to question how builders created these monuments
so perfectly so long ago. One theory suggested that aliens — not humans — formulated and implemented the pyramids’ layout and construction. While this conclusion inspires many sci-fi movies, scientists believe the pyramids were created using copper drills, saws, and chisels held in human palms and were most likely not the handiwork of industrious extraterrestrial beings.
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DETROIT WOMAN SUES LYFT OVER DRIVER’S DISCRIMINATORY BEHAVIOR Rideshare Refusal
This past January, Detroit rapper Dajua Blanding, known on stage as Dank Demoss, requested a Lyft to drive her to her cousin’s house so she could attend a Detroit Lions watch party. The driver arrived at her home 10–15 minutes later in his Mercedes-Benz sedan but locked the doors upon seeing Blanding approach his vehicle. The driver, identified as John Doe, refused to let Blanding in his car. Realizing something wasn’t right, Blanding pulled out her phone and started recording. The driver claimed that Blanding was too big to fit in the back seat and that his vehicle’s tires could not support her weight. Blanding assured the driver she could fit, but he responded, “Believe me, you can’t.” He encouraged her to order a Lyft XL before apologizing,
canceling and refunding her ride, and driving away.
Blanding, who says she weighs about 490 pounds, has since obtained legal counsel who stated the Lyft driver’s actions were against the law. Michigan is the only state where weight is a protected characteristic. Her attorney claims that denying someone a ride based on their weight is the same as denying them due to their race or religion under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. Lyft released a statement afterward, stating that it “unequivocally condemns all forms of discrimination.” Blanding is currently suing Lyft and the driver for damages, including stress, humiliation, embarrassment, outrage, mental anguish, fear, and mortification, as well as emotional, economic, and noneconomic damages.
Creamy Chicken Carbonara Inspired by TheKitchn.com be perfect. Every once in a while, you encounter a rude, unaccommodating, or disrespectful driver. A Detroit woman recently found herself in a disagreement with a Lyft driver who was unwilling to provide service, resulting in a lawsuit. Rideshare services like Lyft and Uber have become popular ways for Americans to get from point A to point B. Most drivers are courteous, kind, and conversational as long as you return the favor and respect their vehicle. However, not every ride will
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• 12 oz spaghetti or linguine • 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced (8 oz)
• 3 oz Parmesan cheese • 4 oz pancetta or bacon, diced • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1/2 cup pasta water • 1 tbsp chopped parsley, optional
• Salt and pepper • 1 tbsp olive oil • 4 large eggs
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1. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. Save 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain. 2. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove chicken. 3. In a bowl, mix eggs and Parmesan cheese until smooth. 4. Add pancetta to chicken pan, cook until crispy, then stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. 5. Toss pasta with pancetta, then remove from heat. Stir in egg mixture, adding reserved pasta water gradually until creamy. 6. Mix in chicken and garnish with parsley before serving.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
How One Man’s Piano Tune-Up Sparked a Symphony of Joy
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Mindset Coaching: A New Path to Savoring Life Stone Shrines and Pharaohs’ Peace
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Too Heavy? Detroit Rapper Takes Legal Action Against Lyft Creamy Chicken Carbonara
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A Stray Dog Pulls Off the Ultimate Rescue Mission 4 Stray Dog Outsmarts Fate and Saves Her Puppy’s Life
When our furry friends get sick, it’s up to us to bring them in for a veterinary appointment. It’s part of the responsibility of being a pet owner, but stray animals have no owners. Who takes care of them when they most need it? Sadly, help is beyond their reach in many cases. However, some dogs won’t let anything stand in their way, especially if it’s a difference between life and death. In January 2025, a stray mother dog noticed her puppy stopped moving and jumped into action. Without an owner to guide her, the mother brought her baby to a local veterinarian clinic in Istanbul, Turkey. The staff saw the dog standing outside their door, so they checked on her and noticed the lifeless puppy. The pup was freezing cold, and the vet wasn’t even sure if it was still alive!
checked it with a needle, which provided promising results! The dog was alive but had a very slow heartbeat. The vet used a blow dryer to warm the puppy up, and before long, it was awake and moving again. All the while, the mother was at the puppy’s side with her head perched on the examination table. So, how did the puppy’s mother know where to take her baby? This wasn’t her first encounter with this vet clinic; the same doctor was already treating the puppy’s littermate after good Samaritans brought her to the same clinic a few days earlier. Both puppies have been reunited with their mother and are all under the close eye of the clinic. Whether discussing humans or dogs, parents are willing to do whatever it takes to ensure their children survive and thrive. However, dogs might have to be more creative with their efforts.
The vet could not hear the puppy’s heartbeat with a stethoscope, so he
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