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Canon PIXMA MG2220 Review - The Canon PIXMA MG2220 Inkjet Photo All-In-One is great for printing documents and photos thanks to its hybrid ink system. Print gorgeous, borderless photos at home up to "8.5 x 11" size with a maximum print color resolution of 4800 x 1200 dpi with the convenience and quality of Canon FINE ink cartridges. You can change the cartridges and add paper all from the front of the printer thanks to FastFront. My Image Garden software puts all of your favorite printing features, such as Fun Filter Effects like Fish Eye and Blur Background, Full HD Movie Print and more all into one convenient software application.
Plus, My Image Garden adds great photo organization convenience with calendar view and facial recognition. With your memories in one place, it is easy to print beautiful, borderless photos to share and enjoy. It's also your creative coach as the software offers creative templates in various color combinations and patterns for your fun photo projects. My Image Garden also gives you access to CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM10 where you can download exclusive creative projects and content. And be sure to look for the Canon "Print Your Days" App on Facebook! You can create fun collages to print and share with your friends and family.
Canon PIXMA MG2220 Features
Speed & Quality
- Terrific Resolution: This level of quality is achieved by 4800 x 1200 maximum color dpi thanks to Canon Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering (FINE) with a patented print head firing ink droplets as small as 2pl. This delivers superb quality and detail in both your business documents and photos.
- High-Performance Ink Cartridges: These two genuine Canon ink cartridges contain specially formulated inks for great document and photo quality. One is a Black cartridge for crisp text and one is a multi-color cartridge for beautiful photos. Both are easy to use and replace.
- Print Beautiful, Borderless Photos, Fast: Print a borderless, "4 x 6" photo in approximately 44 seconds.
- Print Documents and Web Pages, Fast: Print documents and web pages with fast speeds of 8.4 images per minute (ipm) for black and 4.8 images per minute (ipm) for color.
- ChromaLife100: This system combines enhanced FINE print head technology with select genuine Canon inks and selects genuine Canon photo papers for beautiful borderless photos that will last up to 100 years when stored in an archival-quality photo album.
Easy to Use
- My Image Garden: My Image Garden software makes organizing and printing your photos fun and easy with great facial recognition, Fun Filters, Calendar Organization, Automatic Layout Suggestions and so much more!
- Full HD Movie Print: Full HD Movie Print software turns HD movie clips captured with your compatible Canon EOS Digital SLR or PowerShot cameras into beautiful photo prints.
- Fun Filter Effects: Have all sorts of fun with your images by adding new effects such as Fish Eye, Miniature, Toy Camera, Soft Focus and Blur Background before you print.
- FastFront: A new, convenient way to load your PIXMA printer with genuine Canon FINE ink cartridges and paper so you're ready to print as fast as ever.
- Easy-WebPrint EX: Easily collect and combine multiple web pages to create and print your own layout.
- Auto Photo Fix II: This built-in technology automatically categorizes your images into one of five types - Portrait, Scenery, Night Scenery, Snapshot with Scenery, and Snapshot with Night Scenery - then applies optimal image and multi-zone exposure correction. So, unexposed areas of the photo will be optimized, area by area and faces that are backlit and under-exposed will automatically be brightened with a correct color cast to help ensure more accurate skin tones for gorgeous images.
- Auto Scan Mode: Automatically recognizes the type of original being scanned, then scans and saves with the suitable settings.
- 7 Segment LED: Easily set number of copies and view printer job status.
- Quick Start: After pressing the power button you can begin inputting commands in mere seconds. So, full operation is possible in a much shorter time.
- Beautiful & Borderless: Print photo lab quality from "4 x 6" up to "8.5 x 11"
- Hi-Speed USB: Plug the cable into your PC for a super-fast connection for your data transfers.
Canon PIXMA MG2220 Specifications
- Print Speed (up to): 4 x 6 Borderless Photo: Approx. 44 seconds, Black: ESAT (Black) Approx. 8.4 ipm, Color: ESAT (Color) Approx. 4.8 ipm
- Number of Nozzles: Color: 1,152 / Black: 640 / Total: 1,792
- Picoliter Size (color): 2 and 5
- Print Resolution (Up to): Color:Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi, Black:Up to 600 x 600 dpi
- Paper Sizes: 4 x 6, 5 x 7, 8 x 10, Letter, Legal, U.S. #10 Envelopes
- Paper Compatibility: Plain: Plain Paper, Canon High-Resolution Paper; Super High Gloss: Photo Paper Pro Platinum; Glossy: Photo Paper Plus Glossy II, Photo Paper Glossy; Semi-Gloss: Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss, Photo Paper Pro Luster; Matte: Matte Photo Paper; Envelope: U.S.# 10 Envelope
- Printer Features: Auto Photo Fix II, Borderless Printing, Calendar Print, Document Printing, Full HD Movie Print, Fun Filter Effects, My Image Garden, Photo Printing, Quiet Mode
- Output Tray Capacity: Auto Sheet Feeder: 100 Sheets
- Copy Speed (up to): FCOT(Color) Approx. 30 seconds
- Copy Features: Borderless Copy, Fit-to-Page, Multiple Copy: 1-9, 20 Pages
- Scanner Type: Flatbed
- Scanning Element: Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
- Max. Resolutions: Optical:1200 x 2400 dpi, Interpolated:19,200 x 19,200 dpi
- Scanner Features: Auto Scan Mode, Push Scan
- Color Depth: 48-bit internal/24-bit external
- Max. Document Size: 8.5 x 11.7
- Other Features: 7-Segment LED Display, FINE Cartridge Hybrid Ink System, CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM10, Dual Color Gamut Processing Technology, Quiet Mode, FastFront, Quick Start
- OS Compatibility: Windows 7, Windows 7 SP1, Windows Vista SP1, Vista SP2, Windows XP SP3 32-bit, Intel processor and Mac OS X v10.5, 10.6, 10.7
- Standard Interface: Hi-Speed USB
- Software Included: Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM PIXMA MG2220 Printer Driver Easy-WebPrint EX My Image Garden Quick Menu
- Dimension (W x D x H): 17.7W x 12.0D x 6.0H
- Weight: 11.7 lbs
Source : Canon USA


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Super Kansas Cash jackpot hit in northeast Kansas
WICHITA — Someone in northeast Kansas won the Super Kansas Cash jackpot last night.
The grand prize was $756,399, and the winning numbers were 3, 8, 23, 27 and 28, with a Cashball of 6.
Lottery officials said the winning ticket was purchased in the northeast region of the state, which includes Marshall, Nemaha, Brown, Doniphan, Riley, Pottawatomie, Jackson, Atchison, Geary, Wabaunsee, Shawnee, Jefferson, Leavenworth, Wyandotte, Johnson, Osage, Douglas, Franklin, Miami and Morris counties, along with the northern half of Lyon.
Super Kansas Cash is a Kansas-only game that offers players a chance to win multiple prizes and a jackpot that pays in one lump sum. The Super Kansas Cash jackpot for Saturday's drawing returns to $100,000.

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Review: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
The board game Jumanji from the original 1996 film Jumanji, which was based on 1981 children's book Jumanji, makes an appearance very early on in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, before turning itself into a video game because, you know, magic. The fundamental elements that made the original so much fun are gone—no dice tossing and no wild animals bursting into the real world. The film instead is a take on the video game medium (if anything, this might be the most referential video game movie that's not based on a video game). It won't win over fans of the original—the ominous tribal drums are all that remain—but it does succeed in delivering a mostly kid-friendly, comedy-driven diversion.
In the film, four kids end up together in detention and stumble onto the four-player, jungle adventure Jumanji video game. They're then sucked into the game and become their avatars—the nerdy gamer becomes Dr. Bravestone (Dwayne Johnson), the football player becomes 'Mouse' Finbar (Kevin Hart), the narcissistic, Instagram-obsessed girl becomes 'Shelly' Oberon (Jack Black), and the mousy bookworm becomes Ruby Roundhouse (Karen Gillian). It's a trope we've seen before in any other body-switching movie; our heroes inhabit bodies that make them reevaluate their own lives—the nerd gets some newfound courage, the pretty girl is no longer concerned with looks, and so on and so forth, you get it. But, what elevates the proceedings are the performances by the four leads.
Johnson plays the nerdy kid inhabiting the body of Bravestone, a badass, Indiana Jones-on-steroids type. He's got Hulk-size biceps, yet he's scared half to death of the mandated jungle quest, and Johnson sells every moment of teenage uncertainty. Hart plays the below-than-average-height zoologist and essentially plays the easily-excitable, quick-talker he's played before, but it suits his character here. Karen Gillan shines as the kickass Tomb Raider-esque character, who underneath her 'dance fight' expert is a shy social outcast. In one scene, Gillian and Johnson's avatars' characters' while they're still in their avatars, admit they have a thing for each other, and share the strangest, most hilarious onscreen kisses two blockbuster action stars have ever shared.
The highlight of the entire film is Jack Black and whatever the hell he's doing, playing a teenage girl stuck in the body of Jack Black. He straddles the line of flat-out effeminate caricature and multi-layered character work—it certain is hard to elevate the cornucopia of dick jokes here. Black goes all in, though, and it's indeed a sight to see. He dives so deep that, thanks to him, the film pulls off a romantic subplot between Jack Black and Nick Jonas, who is also a game avatar. It would take too long to explain how weird this actually is; remember Black is playing a young girl in the body of a middle-aged man. And it's all capped off by a reveal at the end that is still pretty flabbergasting—but, hey, it works thanks to Black's commitment.
The action is blockbuster fluff, and the main villain (Bobby Cannavale) is as standard as you can get—it is a damn shame Cannavale is just going through the motions. It's clear that director Jake Kasdan's (Orange County, Walk Hard, Sex Tape) main concern is the comedy and consistent fun vibe the film exudes. It says a lot that Rhys Darby is a scene-stealer in the film in the limited time he's on screen, playing a computer-generated character; he gets some of the film's funniest lines and his moments stick around longer than any action beat. I can't fault the film for its we-should-accept-our-faults message, too. Overall, if you're looking for a big, loud, and funny action-adventure film with some standout comedic performances (that's filled with maybe too many dick jokes?), you can't go too wrong with Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, just don't expect much else.


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Yes, that's me knitting on a hill in March. This should tell you a few things about me, among others: My knitting is never far, I like knitting socks, and do have another look at that project bag ;-)
Want to know more about me?
I'm Frauke Urban, tech editor and designer at Urban Yarning and here are
10 Fun Facts About Myself
The only place where I lived longer than 6 years is the village my parents bought a house in when I was 3 years old. At that point I already had 2 moves under my belt and 6 more moves were to follow. Bremen, where I live now, is the 5th out of 16 federal states I've lived in. At last I have a job giving me the freedom to work from wherever I want. I have big plans for the future.
I started knitting in 1993. My first ever project were socks. After 7 or 8 years of almost exclusively knitting socks I branched out to jumpers, cardigans, blankets, hats, scarfs, shawls, mittens… I enjoy knitting lace, cables, colourwork, textured patterns (so long as it doesn't remind me of scales), plain stocking or garter stitch.
I always loved stories. My father read to me every evening, even when I could read for myself. Very soon I began to see misspelled words, wondered about unclear passages and started to question the logic behind a scene. This culminated in always reading with a pencil in my hand when I read job-related texts. I was the one family and friends came to for a read-through and editing of written assignments, theses and job applications. I mark errors in novels I read for fun too. I can't let it slip. - And every night before falling asleep I tell myself a story.
In school I learned Latin, English and Spanish. Later I learned Dutch and Gaelic because I enjoy languages. I'm fluent in German and English so I can provide translations from and into these two languages.
After finishing school, I did an apprenticeship as a gardener. At university I studied horticulture and then did my doctorate in agriculture. I worked as a scientist in the field of plant breeding and used statistical methods to analyse historic plant breeding data (my thesis; there is an English summary at the end). This career spoke to my systematic, organized, thorough, analytical and perfectionist side.
Jobwise, I was searching for the Swiss army knife of jobs. I wanted to combine all the things mentioned above. So now I'm a self-employed technical editor for knitting patterns and knitting designer who could work from anywhere with connection to the internet. I get to use a lot of my strengths in an industry I'm passionate about.
In our "Abizeitung" which is like a yearbook I was called Strickliesl. Liesl is a German form of Elisabeth and stricken means to knit. Also, it's the word for that device to make knitted cords (French knitting or knitting Dolly). That was deprecatory but I think nobody'd be surprised to learn that I work in the knitting industry now.
I guess I tend to experiment with things I like, I love variety and learning. Take dancing: I learned ballroom dancing, American step dance, belly dance, hip hop dancing, Square Dance, Salsa dancing. I tried Greek and Ethiopian dancing with colleagues. I enjoyed most of it :-) And I play recorder, piano, violoncello and bagpipes.
When I worked at university I had colleagues from all over the world. Our common language was English. But a lot of people spoke German with me when we were alone. My fear was that they did it because they wanted to be kind and spare me having to talk in English. So I asked one of my colleagues who did this and the answer was eye-opening: "Not at all. But you are so friendly that I'm not afraid speaking German with you. I can practice without feeling embarrassed."
I love Sherlock (all versions but the BBC one most of all) and like Sheldon a lot. Obviously this means I'm a nerd.
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Following a season in which the New York Yankees finished fourth in the division and traded away several big-name players for top prospects, GM Brian Cashman said he felt both proud and hopeful the team's youth movement will pan out.
"It's my job as general manager of the Yankees to be utilizing every tool in the tool box so we can be the best we can possibly be," Cashman told USA TODAY's Bob Nightengale. "I'm proud of the fact that we're not afraid to be open-minded at all times. I'm proud that the ownership has given me that freedom to do that, while also recognizing that, hey, we're the New York Yankees."
While the Yankees missed the postseason for the third time in four years and have yet to reach the World Series since 2009, Cashman hopes the moves New York made over the past nine months, which included trading Andrew Miller, Aroldis Chapman, Brian McCann and Carlos Beltran in an effort to shed payroll and acquire top-level prospects.


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According to the World Health Organization, dementia is a syndrome, usually of a chronic or progressive nature, caused by a variety of brain illnesses that affect memory, thinking, behavior, and ability to perform everyday activities.
The number of people living with dementia worldwide is currently estimated at 47 million and is projected to increase to 75 million by 2030. The number of cases of dementia are estimated to almost triple by 2050.
Dementia and its related diseases, such as Alzheimer's or Lewy Body dementia, are not only difficult for the person experiencing the illness, but also for their families and friends. Denial and frustration often accompany efforts to ensure the safety and wellbeing of a family member with dementia or a related disease.
Memory care is a specific type of senior living designed for seniors, aged 55 and over, who are somehow affected by a memory disorder. Many memory care communities require a doctor's diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer's for admission.
The benefits of a memory care-specific community for a loved one who is struggling with memory loss include tailored activity programs to engage participants, dementia-specific training for care staff, and the improved quality of life that comes with being surrounded by people who are similar in thought and ability.
Care for seniors with memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer's and the like has come a long way in the recent past. As the need for memory care-specific senior living grows, programs will continue to improve and grow to meet the need.
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Dissolving the Marriage with a Missing Spouse:
Enoch Arden Divorces
Domestic Relations Law 220 and 221
by J. Douglas Barics
Revised August 2019
Domestic Relations Law 220 and 221 authorizes a spouse to commence a special proceeding to dissolve a marriage when the other spouse has been missing for five or more years, provided that the missing spouse is presumed dead. Known as an "Enoch Arden" divorce, named after the poem of the same name by Lord Alfred Tennyson, this special proceeding is rarely used today. Historically, it was enacted in the early 20th century when the only ground for divorce was adultery. Today, it is far more prudent to commence a divorce action using substituted service, which would address the status of the marriage and all ancillary issues as well.
In contrast to other matrimonial actions, this action is a special proceeding, and as such, is commenced by the filing of a verified petition. DRL 220 allows this proceeding to be brought in New York if the petitioner has lived in New York for one year prior to the commencement of the proceeding, or if the absent spouse resided in New York at the time of his or her disappearance.
DRL 221 provides the elements of the petition, which are as follows
- The spouse has been absent for five or more years
- The petitioner believes the missing spouse is dead
- That a diligent search was made to show the spouse is alive
- That no such evidence has been found
- If the court accepts the petition, the next step is to serve it by publication, giving at least 40 days notice of the hearing date.
On the hearing date, the petitioner will present his or her evidence to prove petition. The court will then determine if the petitioner presented sufficient proof to dissolve the marriage.
Following dissolution under DRL 220 and 221, the spouse is free to remarry. Should the missing spouse reappear, the new marriage remains valid. However, as this proceeding addresses only the status of the marriage, all remaining issues such as support and division of property are considered unresolved, and could be subject to later litigation should the missing spouse return.
The article "Dissolving the Marriage with a Missing Spouse Enoch Arden Divorces" is provided as a free educational service by J. Douglas Barics, attorney at law, and does not constitute legal advice. Legal advice may only come from a qualified attorney who is familiar with the facts and circumstances of a specific case.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact Mr. Barics at firstname.lastname@example.com or (631) 864-2600. For more articles and information, please visit www.jdbar.com.
Copyright © 2008-2019 by J. Douglas Barics, attorney-at-law. All rights reserved.
J. Douglas Barics, Esq. – Divorce, family, matrimonial, trial and appeals lawyer in Long Island, New York.


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Everything You Should Know About Acupuncture
January 7, 2019
How would you describe how you feel in this moment. Clearly you must be experiencing some difficulty because you have sought out this article. This long-standing, healing practice has endured centuries of trial and practice. The key to taking advantage of it is understanding more about it, which this article can supply.
Be sure you allow enough time for the results of acupuncture to develop. It may take a few sessions to really see your expected results. You might not experience the full effect after going just once. This means that you have to take the time to go to a few appointments so that the benefits can be felt.
Relax if you do not feel relief from the acupuncture right away. While some people feel very different from just one appointment, many others need multiple appointments to really get the full effect. There is no need to worry if you don't find results after only one treatment. It will eventually come. So be as patient as possible and give it time.
Do not let the practitioner reuse needles on you. When they don't open up a new, sealed package, ask immediately where their needles come from. It is both dangerous and illegal for your doctor or therapist to reuse the needles.
Figure out how to overcome your fear of needles if that is what is holding you back from getting acupuncture for pain relief. Acupuncture should bring relief and relaxation, not more stress. Get over your anxiety and get the pain relief you desire!
Know what acupuncture is about before scheduling an appointment. You will have to deal with needles. It's just par for the course. If needles make you scared, confront your fear. If you have to, find others who have had acupuncture and can tell you how their experience was, so you don't worry.
It's important to not consume large quantities of food prior to an acupuncture appointment. While you don't want to eat a heavy meal, you do want to make sure you have a small snack so you don't get lightheaded. This is because many people cannot lie down comfortably on a full stomach.
If you aren't sure you want acupuncture because you're afraid it is going to hurt, relax; it usually does not. Unlike hypodermic needles at a doctor's office, acupuncture needles are not used for injections and are extremely thin. You can barely even feel it when it enters your skin.
Only a Health Department licensed individual is worthy of your patronage. This ensures your acupuncturist knows what they are doing. If your acupuncturist is licensed by your State Health Department, you can rest assured he or she is properly trained.
No matter what, never give on the acupuncture plan you have come up with. Although family members or friends may try to discourage you from completing your plan, it is important to stay on track to reap the full benefits acupuncture offers. Many people do not understand that these ancient medical techniques really work. Take the time to discover the benefits of acupuncture for yourself.
Knowledge gives you power; so, the ability to be educated on any topic is a wonderful thing. Now you know you are able to have better health, both physically and mentally, when you consider acupuncture. Just get out there and get yourself an appointment.


text: New Beginnings 2015! Today is both Ash Wednesday and a New Moon. This offers new beginnings, new opportunities and a new way of being in the world. Are you ready to write that New Moon Check with clear intention? With a new moon and Lent occurring today, the theme for this year (release) intensifies. You are being asked to release your fears and doubts while embracing your God given power. To double down on this message, see the angel card for this week - Empowerment! Change is difficult in the best of times. Some of us (like me) embrace change with enthusiasm for a new adventure. Others resist change because they like the feeling of safety the status quo provides. No matter in which category you fit, Change and Release are the operative words for 2015. When you release, you will experience profound changes. You no longer need many "things" currently in your life. You can choose to let go or have them forced from you. When you grow in light and love, change is inevitable and often painful. Spare yourself some pain and freely release those circumstances, objects and people who no longer serve your higher good. Be encouraged and accept the Universe is conspiring to assist you. Be open to receive, then release and soar free! NEW Moon Check for February 18, 2015 Here are your new moon check for abundance instructions. New Moon Check For Abundance Blank check- leave check in checkbook Do NOT fill out the date (but you can register the check to keep track) Pay to the order of: Your Name $ Pay/Paid in Full On the next line write again PAY/PAID in Full! on Memo Line: Give Thanks Signed: The Universal Law of Abundance! Choose a specific time each month to write your new moon check. As always, put in a window so the rays of the new moon will enhance your intentions. Place in a safe, sacred place, thanking God for responding to your desire for more ABUNDANCE! Thank you for writing your new moon check for abundance. May you use the energies of this new moon to set your intentions for this amazing year!


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Hinterlands was a national programme of socially engaged arts projects along five remote stretches of waterways across England and Wales.
Supporting our vision for 'living waterways that transform places and enrich lives', new arts activities and commissions involving local partners connected and engaged communities along targeted stretches of waterways to release their potential:
With support from both Arts Council England and the Arts Council of Wales, five creative producers were appointed across our regions to collaborate with local communities and artists to strengthen a sense of place and deepen engagement in these environments.
Hinterlands helped grow our reputation across England and Wales as an innovative force for creative and social change at a local level. It demonstrated that canals are especially accessible cultural spaces for local communities, able to provide benefits for visitors in terms of engagement, mental health, skills and well-being.
A second phase of participatory and socially engaged Hinterlands arts activities will take place during 2019-20.
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Preparing for my Lenten Fast...Join me?
Lent starts in a few weeks…..What to do for Lent this year? I'm considering a fast - Not of food, but Facebook, and Twitter and Instagram. That's my unholy trinity. Why? Candidly, I think it's eating away at my brain and my soul. Yes, in the same way, an addict needs just a little bit more. I now find myself strangely fixated and frustrated at the same time.
the one hand, I want to go and see what you are all doing, how my grandkids are growing up and what interesting, trivial or significant ministries are happening in and around our synod. On the other hand, there's a lot of …well, nothing. Political drama and virtue casting, bad photos of indoor painting projects and whiny complaints about clothes not fitting or airport security personnel misbehaving. Plus, do you care that I was at St. John's by the Gas Station last Sunday, and that my sermon, bombed. (It did, but it wasn't at St. John's, it was at St. Bartholomew's by the Donut shop)
Mostly, I'm wondering about what's happening to me. I find myself chasing the bird, the squirrel and bell that Pavlov is ringing. My attention span is decreasing. My ability to focus on reading something of substance or listening to a friend is in decline. Cal Newport authored a book called Deep Work. Yup, you don't even need to read the book. You know just from the title that it's about the real need in our current cultural context for us to focus. He argues that what we need now more than ever is the capacity to pay attention and dive deep into our work. That work could be child rearing, parent attending, or report writing. It could also be plumbing, surgery, and cooking…all three of these tasks need focus to be done well. After all, no one wants a distracted surgeon operating on your (fill in the blank). Newport's new book Digital Minimalism is just out, but I don't have time to read it, cause I'm spending time coining a catchy twitter post.
So, I'm preparing for a Forty Day Fast. Ash Wednesday to Easter 2019 I'll be living without the Social Media world that defines our age. I may miss the chatter about some upheaval in a church institution, or controversy of a politician. You'll miss out on my quirky humor, photos of grandsons, and my political outrage. I'm confident you'll survive. What will I learn? What will I miss? Hmmm, I'll let you know on the other side.
P.S. To be clear. Yes, I'll still use the internet. Yes, I'll continue to correspond via email and text. It's just Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Starting March 6, Ash Wednesday through Easter April 21.


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Trailside Bike Repair Workshop
May 30 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT
$40 – $45
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Don't let a surprise on the trail cancel your ride! Before you hit a snag on your next ride, learn to basics of trailside repair so you're not left out and unprepared. Join REI's expert bike techs for this hands-on workshop addressing the most common trailside issues. Busted chains, noisy drivetrains, and broken spokes are all on the agenda with plenty of get-your-hands-dirty chance to practice along the way. Bring your own bike or practice on one of ours.


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The setting ball of fire in the sky cast the most mesmerizing glow on the figure seated by the window. The sunlight caught her grey hair and made it shimmer. Even in her very old age, she still maintained her aura of youthful vibrance.
Her wrinkled skin, cracking ever so slightly, seemed to glow in the magnificent dusk. Her arthritic hands clasped tightly in her lap, playing with a rosary. It was not merely a distraction, but a ritual. She prayed everyday – morning to night – with the rosary ever ready in her hands. It was not just beads on a string, but "a beacon to help get her prayers to God" she told James.
Whether this was disillusions at her old age, or merely a joke, James was not sure. But it made her happy, and therefore it brought him some sense of joy. He would sit and stare at his mother throughout the day. It broke his heart to see her so frail. She had always been fragile, but the death of her husband of 50 odd years had really taken a toll on her.
When James had first heard of the passing of his father just over a year ago, he dropped his job as a columnist for the local paper, and rushed home to be with Edith. Neither of them had taken the death very well (who takes death well?), and they had decided it was best they stay together during the tough time.
After the funeral and cremation, they left the hustle and bustle of the city life, and moved to their summer cabin on the lakeside – far away from the woes of town. It was not merely to get away from the city, but rather to spend their time in a place that brought them joy.
The cabin was a yearly getaway for the whole family during school summer break, and they would spend the month fishing, canoeing and playing board games. The tradition had continued well after school ended. It was their way of staying close to their father and husband.
James cooked and cleaned for them both. It wasn't a huge cabin and so he had no problem managing just fine. He made weekly trips into town to collect groceries to feed them. Life was simple. The only problem was Edith. She just sat praying. She didn't seem to be healing or getting anything from their seclusion.
"James, I've got something I would like to do…"
This was the first time she had spoken in ages, besides the frequent "thank you" and nods when being addressed.
"What is it mum? What would you like?" James asked her excitedly.
"I'd like for us to talk to your father. I have prayed on it, and I feel him here with us. He just has no way of speaking."
James was unsure what exactly she meant. She looked at him hopefully and seemed to be waiting for an answer. Seeing how excited his normally quiet mother was, James asked what talking to his father would entail.
"Well I've seen a few articles in the paper." Edith said.
"We'll get the lady in to be the mediator between us and your dad, and she'll help us talk to him."
James rolled his eyes and let out a groan of annoyance. His mother's face dropped, and he could see the bright flair in her eyes snuff out from his response. Not wanting to see his mother return to her comatose state, he told her they could indeed give this mediator a call.
A week had passed since they had called the 0800 number listed in the paper. His mother now sat at the window, phone in hand rather than rosemary. James was not usually an analytical person. However, his immediate thought on this was the sudden switch in his mother's belief, from God, to hope in the unknown.
What this meant, he did not know. Later that day, when the blazing ball highlighted her grey wisps of hair, the phone came alive. It startled them both as they sat in silence. Edith merely stared at the phone, prompting James to take it and answer. He listened intently, nodding at what was said and thanked the unknown caller. His mother stared at him, too shocked or anxious to ask.
"She's coming tonight Ma." James informed Edith.
The bright sunlight seared his eyelids. He mumbled while rambunctiously reaching up to cover his eyes. Why had he left the curtains open? Having adjusted relatively well, he managed to open his eyes at last.
He looked up at the sofa and immediately knew he was not in his bed. He had woken up on the floor and had no idea why. His back clicked as he sat up. A hard floor is not an adults best friend when a good night of sleep is in question. All lethargy and confusion immediately dispersed as his eyes stumbled upon his mother who lay across from him on the living room floor.
He rushed up and made his way to her, lifting her gently off the floor and setting her down on the couch. Panic set in at the thought she had fallen at night and had lay there unattended to. Her eyes shot open and a huge smile washed over her face.
"James!" She exclaimed.
"I think it worked!"
James was in awe. His mother was up and in the kitchen making them breakfast. She hadn't walked this much in years. Confused, he sought the newspaper to retrieve the number he had last called. After a few rings, a nervous sounding voice answered.
"Hi, is this Lady Gertu…
"What do you want?" She asked before James finished the name.
"I just wanted to ask what exactly happened last night? I must confess I don't remember much but my mother seems to think something 'worked'."
"You must not call this number again. Your house is no good spirit. I am sorry!" Lady Gertrude said before hanging up…
Even more confused, James tried recalling the number. The automated voice on the other line informed him that the other party was out of service. James inhaled deeply. He could smell bacon.
"Mum. What do you mean it worked? What worked?" James asked his mother.
"I can feel your father honey. It's almost as if he's sitting down to eat breakfast with us." Edith said.
"What… What happened… last night?" Was the next question out James' mouth.
His mother looked confused. Deep in thought, she put her knife and fork down.
"Well what do you know Jimmy. Your Ma must be getting old. For the life of me, I can't remember." She said with a laugh.
"Eat your bacon before it gets cold!"
James sat up in bed. It was just a nightmare. He pressed the home button on his phone to check the time, his phone was dead. Thankful for having woken up in his bed this time, he felt along the bedside table for the lamp.
His watch was on the table, so he'd check the time. It was dark out, but it might be close to 5:00, and if it was, he would just start his day an hour earlier than usual. Maybe he'd make Edith breakfast in bed today. He felt the bulge of the lamp bottom and fumbled for the switch. It clicked on and illuminated his room. He glanced at his watch. it was 4:47. Guess it was going to be an early start to the day.
The shadow in the corner near the door caught his eye and startled a small shout of surprise from him. The figure of his mother stood, back to him, facing the wall. She probably took too many Imovanes to help her sleep. Sometimes she would sleep walk.
"Mum." James called out as he began to stand.
"Let's get you back to bed for a while. It's still early."
The popping sounds her neck made as it turned, sounded like when you crack your knuckles. James stare as his mother's head turned a full 180 degrees to stare at him, while her body faced the front. She stood, facing the wall but looking at him. He felt goosebumps break out all over his body. His bladder let loose and he felt the warm stream run down his legs.
"Sorry Jimmy boy. Your mother doesn't seem to be here at the moment." said the head of his mother with a voice that wasn't hers.


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Disruption and the Rise of Portfolio Careers (SOLD OUT)
Can you be an astronaut and a comedian at the same time? How about transitioning from professional latin dancer to a psychologist and performance coach? Or balancing academia, entrepreneurship and parenthood? Join WiTWA and our fascinating panellists who have done just that!
Digital disruption, flexible work conditions, and the trend towards work-life integration has all contributed to the rise of portfolio careers. Join us on Wednesday June 20 at 5.30pm for a panel-style Q&A conversation ranging from non-linear career paths, to side hustles to personalised career curation. Plenty of food and one drink included on arrival and more available for purchase. Get your tickets here. Our events do sell out, so be quick!
Meet our panel
Melissa Langdon
Dr Melissa Langdon is the Founder and Principal of Bossmama. She works with businesses to achieve gender equity through innovative programs and advice. Melissa was an invited speaker at TEDxPerth on social activism, and researches on leadership and gender, digital culture, education and social change. She is a member of Curtin University's Gender Research Network and was a 2018 40 under 40 WA Business News finalist. Melissa has presented at conferences in Australia, Asia, Europe and North America, and will provide a keynote at EduTECH 2018 on gender and the need for disruption in education.
Josh Richards
Physicist, Explosives Engineer, Soldier, Comedian, Astronaut Candidate – one thing Josh Richards can never be accused of is being boring. In the last decade he's picked up booby traps with the Australian Army, slogged through mud with British Commandos, been science adviser to the richest artist in the world, and performed comedy wearing a giant koala suit to confused audiences around the world.
Josh found his true calling in September 2012 when he discovered the Mars One project. Selected from over 200,000 initial applicants, he's currently one of 100 astronaut candidates short-listed for a one-way mission to colonize Mars. Now an in-demand professional speaker, Josh's storytelling makes for compelling & entertaining corporate keynote presentations on leadership, small-team dynamics, and the challenges of life in space that are certain to leave any audience with plenty to think about.
Shona Rowan
Shona Rowan is a Peak Performance Consultant, Inspirational Speaker and trained Psychologist. Shona assists organisations to develop their talent, retain their clients and empower their female staff via inspirational events and her signature peak performance workshops. Shona worked across the UK and Europe for over 10 years and started her bespoke training and consulting business www.shonarowan.com in London in 2008. She relocated back to her home town of Perth, Western Australia in 2016 and works both locally and internationally. Her clients include Citi Group, Shell, Gold Fields, Ashurst, Hawaiian, DLA Piper, UWA and Corrs Chambers Westgarth. In her previous life, she was an international ballroom dancing champion and represented Australia in over 15 different countries.
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September 2017 Cadillac Sales
Stop me if you've heard this one before... Cadillac sales, globally, are up for the 16th straight month. However, beyond this, September was the first month in recent memory where US sales were also up. The US market saw an increase of 162 units (1.1%). However, this increase was not enough to keep US sales in the #1 spot for the brand. China saw a 4700-unit increase (37.6%) over last year. This firmly puts China in the #1 sales position again, outselling the US market by over 1700 units. Rounding out the global picture, the 'Rest of World' markets (everything other than the US and China) are up as well in September. Sales are up 84 units (3.8%) year-over-year. Digging a bit deeper into the US market, year-to-date sales are down 5440 units (5.4%). The continuing story is that sedan sales are way off 2016's numbers. Only the Escalade and the XT5 show any growth in September. In fact, the XT5 had a pretty amazing month, growing 58.5% (2694 unit). Every other product (i.e. sedans) are down by strong double-digit percentages. Cadillac does point to sales of the ATS and CT6 being up globally - but this is on the back of strong China growth. In the home market, ATS and CTS are down almost 30%, XTS is down fully one-third, and CT6 is down almost 27%. This drop works out to 1971 units in total - a loss that is completely made up for with the XT5 alone (showing exactly how strong the luxury crossover market is these days. We have said this before - but the new line of crossovers will almost certainly change the narrative and will result in many headlines about how Cadillac has regained its mojo. I'm sure they are burning the midnight oil getting the XT5's siblings ready for sale.


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The GCCM's mission is to develop an effective, state-wide network of colleges, universities and partners working to improve environmental sustainability on campuses throughout Maine through communication and education.
What We Do
To accomplish this mission, the organization maintains a member listserve and conducts workshops, conferences and focused meetings where members can share their knowledge and experience and where they can benefit together from outside experts. Past GCCM workshops have focused on such topics as green building, sustainable dining services, alternative fuels, energy efficiency, and sustainable landscaping. For some of these, such as the workshop on green dining services at Bates College, in-house staff shared their experiences with peers from other institutions. For others, such as the alternative power workshop at Bowdoin, outside specialists presented new information to interested representatives from member institutions.