Posts Tagged Wikipedia
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In and Out of the Quad-Cities: The Thrill of Vacation… The Agony of Packing
Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall We have no supernatural powers. There’s no way we can see what you’re doing at this very moment. Santa claims to be able to keep an eye on you, and if Santa were around today, we’d ask him if you’re being naughty or nice. (After that unfortunate i...
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Happiness Defined?
By Mary Schricker Gemberling “When I was in school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down “happy.” They told me I didn’t understand the assignment; I told them they didn’t understand life! ………..John Lennon On a recent...
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Everything in Moderation
By Mary Schricker Gemberling Although change has at times in my life been thrust upon me at inopportune times, it has for the most part opened up new avenues and opportunities I would not have otherwise sought. As a result, I have learned to embrace change. With that being said, I have to admit ...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Davenport, Iowa Office
By Karen Cole Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa WATSON’S FRIENDS HELP YOU AND SOCIAL SECURITY In February 2011, Jeopardy! broadcast its first competition that pit man against machine. Watson, an artificial intelligence computer system developed by IBM, competed against the ...
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June Dates and Facts
By Eloise Graham June – the first month of summer. June conjures up thoughts of Father’s Day, Flag Day and drive-in movies! Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June. This year it will be June 19, 2011. The first Father’s Day observance was in July 5, 1908. For 64 ye...
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Publisher’s Corner
By Eloise Graham May Greetings Spring is finally here. April had some beautiful weather – hope May will follow suit! May comes with many special days recognizing many special people. The first one is May Day, which just happens to be on May 1st. It had become the English custom to m...
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Surf’s Up – Internet News
.... dedicated to providing information about the Internet. More Free Stuff – Security Software By Chris Cournoyer e-mail: webmaster@ccx.net Domain: www.ccx.net Last month I shared some great software that can be downloaded for free to help you with anything you might need in you...
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Publisher’s Corner – Happy New Year!!
A toast to you and yours and those New Year’s resolutions! By Eloise Graham For those of you that know me, you know that I am a procrastinator. I generally get around to making my New Year’s resolutions sometime mid-February to early March. Then there is the one that I always make on Apri...
