Facebook whispers survive a lover’s final post
A reader reconnects with an old boyfriend on Facebook after 35 years and observes flirtatious messages that shift to refusals. Weeks later the boyfriend’s death is announced by his son, leaving the reader grieving for his family and contemplating the reach of digital ties beyond death.
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Online secrets haunt families and vaccines in reader notes
A reader urges caution that online chats stay accessible after death and that spouses or children may uncover them. A separate letter echoes CDC guidance, noting shingles vaccine is advised for those over 60 and helps reduce pain if reoccurrence occurs, with memory of a painful past.
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Mystery of Matter and Steampunk'd Highlight PBS Night
PBS airs The Mystery of Matter Search for the Elements at 7 p.m. highlighting Priestley Lavoisier Mendeleev Curie with lab relics and diaries. Steampunk'd debuts at 9 p.m. on GSN, pairing retro tech aesthetics with design challenges from Project Runway host Jennie Mai.
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Jacqueline Bigar’s Stars for Wednesday August 19
Zodiac column notes creative and caring growth this year with a broad friend circle. Singles stay single by choice, while couples should nurture their partner amid rising popularity. daily hints urge spontaneity tonight for Aries and social outreach for Leos.
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Virgo to Pisces Daily Horoscope Highlights
Virgo to Pisces forecast notes exhaustion from recent activity and urges slowing down. Each sign outlines possible shifts from action to rest, with tonight’s plan leaning toward fun for Virgo and home cocooning for Scorpio, while others stress leadership, caution, or self care.
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VJ UMBUE crosswords art 3 founded ACROSS Private eye Claw Award
Private eye Claw Award noted with crosswords art 3 founded by VJ Umbue. The piece lists contact paths for comments and design credits, reflecting Tribune Content Agency and Hoyt Designs involvement. Names and addresses appear in scrambled form.
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Nay Week Code Puzzle, August 2015 ACROSS and DOWN
Edited by Timothy E Parker, this crossword blends clues and wordplay across a grid. With references to TV and pop culture, it challenges solvers to fill entries like 30 Rock star Baldwin and hidden phrases, while offering punny definitions and theme hints across the puzzle.
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The Tower of Pisa Building Inspectors
The Tower of Pisa has building inspectors who deem the structure lean and in need of evaluation. The jumble puzzle references a joke about a lean tower and inspectors checking its stability.
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Becker on Bridge exercise in good technique
East leads heart and West signals out. By timing plays and visualizing East West cards, five clubs can be made after careful ruffs and trump management. The article outlines a sequence to force West out of diamonds and trump, finishing with a spade squeeze for 13 tricks.
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