Searching for true solitude in a wired world
In a tech saturated era a growing segment seeks genuine isolation unplugging from devices to reclaim quiet time. Camille Preston and Cathy Davidson discuss the urge to disconnect while businesses and groups like Reboot promote Sabbath Manifesto for weekly rest and mental reset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camille Preston
Cambridge
Mass
Preston
Cathy Davidson
Duke University
Reboot
Volkswagen
Germany
Google
Nike
Huffington Post
John Cacioppo
University of Chicago
Cacioppo
Center For Cognitive and Social Neuroscience
Dan Rollman
Rollman
RecordSetter.com
Mary Altaffer
Canal Street
New York
Penn State panel urges openness about sex abuse
Survivors urged open discussion at Penn State as panelists including Margaret Hoelzer state Rep Louise Williams Bishop and Christopher Anderson shared abuse stories. The session opened a three day conference aiming to boost resources and awareness amid the Sandusky case and conviction.
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Penn State
State College
Penn State University
Margaret Hoelzer
Louise Williams Bishop
Dphiladelphia
Christopher Anderson
Penn
Jerry Sandusky
Williams Bishop
Medicare Advantage and diabetes awareness events at LMH
LMH announces a series of health programs including a Medicare Advantage overview on November 5 presented by Jim Richmond, a Diabetes Awareness session on November 6 with MD M. Harms and others, and an All About Women event on November 17. Additional classes cover quit smoking, cholesterol screenings, fitness programs, childbirth prep, infant care, and safety programs with advance registration required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Richmond
Managed Care Partners, Inc
M. Harms
N. Donahey
CDE
P. Hohman
APRN
CPT
ALL About
LMH
LMH Connect Care
Mh.org
Skillbuilders Fall sessions aid Lawrence library patrons
Lawrence Public Library offers Skillbuilders a free 12 week program for adults facing major life changes. November sessions cover Personal Safety Money Management and Handling the Holidays led by local professionals. Weekly meetings run Thursdays 10:00 to 11:45 am at 707 Vermont St with transportation by Douglas County Senior Services.
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Ater
Skillbuilders
Douglas County Senior Services
Lawrence
Barbara Braa
Comer Bank
Paul Reed
Visiting Nurses Association
Pattie Johnston
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Davidson
Sandusky
Nene
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Community Education
Ortho Kansas
Stephan Pro
Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department
Lprd.org
LMH South
American Heart Association
American Heart Association Friends & Family
American Heart Association Heartsaver
Lawrence Public Library
Pattie
Midland Day Care
Perry St
Cottonwood
New Hampshire St. Babcock Place
Massachusetts St
Brandon Woods
Inverness Dr
Prairie Commons
Congressional Circle
Windsor
Peterson Rd
Presbyterian Manor
Kaenid Nriva
Harvard Rd
Drury Place
St Andrews Dr
Kasold Drive
Vermont Towers
Vermont Street
Inverness Drive
St Andrews Drive
Babcock Place
Massachusetts Street
Clinton Place
Clinton Parkway
Wyndham Place
Crossgate Drive
Peterson Acres
Peterson Road
Red Cross
Sixth Street
Walgreens
Medicare
Douglas County
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