Selfies and tourist culture in the modern age
A reflective piece argues that travel is now driven by selfie culture and social media. It critiques the obsession with documenting experiences over actual memory, noting crowded sites and the loss of genuine engagement while urging readers to reconsider friendships and motives.
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Eiffel Tower
Retired husband favors talks with under 21s
Dear Concerned in the Midwest reports her retired husband now talks only to people under 21, claiming to mentor them. She notes he avoids peers his age, seeks interaction with younger people, and shows signs of sadness when not received well. Advice urges addressing isolation and listening more. Dear Abby suggests he may fear aging and to prompt reflection.
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Midwest
Crossword Achuss: A Quick Word Puzzle List
A reader friendly crossword grid question list with clues for across and down entries. Entries include whiz wordplay like Like the Vikings and 1300 hours, plus names such as Crystal gazer and Ms. Lupino, offering a varied mix of general knowledge and wordplay clues.
Celebrity Cipher Puzzle Clue and Note
A cryptic note references a past quote about living in hearts and minds by Suzi Quatro. The clue line and a later 2018 NEA listing suggest a cryptogram puzzle segment with a date and distributor mention Universal.
Raccoon scales 25 story St Paul tower then captured
A raccoon that climbed a 25 story downtown St Paul office tower was trapped in a live trap on UBS Plaza before dawn. Wildlife Management Services said the animal was in good condition and would be released later, either on public or private property north of the Twin Cities pending permission. The climb drew strong social media attention and livestreams during Tuesday’s ascent.
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ST. Paul
DeMers
Twin Cities
Baytown Free Fitness and Photo Clubs at Town Square
Baytown offers free fitness classes at Baytown Town Square and Baytown Community Center on fixed weekday slots including Yoga Dance and Chair Yoga. Contact 281-420-6597 or baytown.org for details. Photo Club meets first Tuesday monthly at 6:30pm at 2407 Market St with no fee. Adobe Photography Editing Group meets second Tuesday monthly at 6:30pm at 2407 Market St, no fee.
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Baytown
Baytown Town Square
Texas Avenue
Baytown Community Center
Market St
Adobe Photography Editing Group
Baytown Seniors Schedule Multiple Community Activities
Baytown seniors post a full slate at the Community Center including country dancing from 10 a.m. to noon at 2704 Market St and a 9 a.m. Friday exercise class at 2407 Market St. Other events cover a 6:30 p.m. Alzheimers support group at Trinity Episcopal Church, a noon Kiwanis meeting at Luna's, 3D design printing at Sterling Municipal Library, a 6 p.m. ladies fitness session, 10:30 a.m. line dance, 11:30 a.m. bridge and 11:30 a.m. bingo at the Community Center with various contact numbers.
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Baytown
Market St
Alzheimer's Association
Trinity Episcopal Church
Ward Roberson
Baytown Community Center
Howard Kramer
Yslita Brewer
Dogs and Cats Seeking Forever Homes at Local Adoption Events
A Life to Live hosts events at PetSmart 6345 Garth and Petco 4665 Garth from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet adoptable cats and dogs during the Saturday drive. Organization runs the event and provides adoption details at www.adopttosave.org.
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A Life To Live
PetSmart
Garth
Petco
Adopttosave.org
Veterans of Foreign Wars Bingo at Post 912
Sunday bingo event at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 912 located at 8204 North Main starts at 2 p.m. Doors open 12:30 p.m. Public welcome with sales begin 30 minutes early. For details call 281-642-3514 or 832-512-5600.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
N. Main
Today in History Highlights From 1775 to 1972
Key historical events noted include the Continental Army’s creation in 1775, the 1943 Barnette ruling on student salutes, Eisenhower adding “under God” to the Pledge in 1954, Spock and others convicted in 1968 (later overturned), and the 1972 EPA ban on domestic DDT use.
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United States Army
U.S. Supreme Court
West Virginia
Environmental Protection Agency
Yon End
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