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• A look at the underground tunnels that once connected downtown Jacksonville More than 100-year-old tunnels once connected downtown Jacksonville, and you can still see some of them for yourself today. I recently went to Hogan Street, where I met with Gary Sass, who does a walking tour of the underground tunnels. He was dressed the same as Gen. Andrew Jackson during the War of 1812. Jacksonville is named after Jackson, who was the first governor of Florida and the seventh president of the United States. We then headed into the Truist Tower.…
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• How to factory reset your iPhone or iPad Want to make more from your old devices? Here’s how to reset them before selling on… (Picture: Getty)There are many reasons you might find yourself wanting to wipe the slate clean when it comes to your tech. One of the most common reasons to do so is if you’ve sold your iPhone or tablet on, and don’t want to have any of your sensitive data or private photos accessed by someone else. If you’ve dug around and found some old…
• How to tackle the temptation to snoop through your partner’s phone How I Do It: 'I make X-rated content online - here's a week in my sex life' Why is it so hot when someone calls you your last name? How to be a good friend when you get into a new relationship‘In the longer term it would be preferable for your partner not to have this responsibility, but it could be a short-term solution until you’ve learned how to reassure yourself and handle the temptation to snoop. ‘If you do…
• Local Tory leaders call for Boris to quit after string of humiliating election losses Council leaders are saying ‘something has to change’ after their party suffered big losses (Picture: REX/Shutterstock/Reuters)Local Conservative leaders across the country have told Boris Johnson to resign after their party suffered a string of humiliating losses in the council elections. The Tories lost the flagship Wandsworth Council to Labour having held it for the first time since 1978 in a major symbolic blow. They also lost Southampton to Labour and West Oxfordshire and Worcester to no overall control as the…
• Compromise struck on new Chicago City Council ward map; could avoid referendum A newly created ward map appears to have enough support in the Chicago City Council to avoid forcing a public referendum on the new boundaries. Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times A deal has been struck on a new Chicago City Council ward map that will keep the decision from ending up in the hands of voters in the form of a June referendum. Under the deal, which still must be cemented by a City Council vote next week, the map will create 16…
• How to find your purpose and get excited about work again Find your ‘why’ (Picture: Getty / metro.co.uk)To get excited about what you’re doing, you need to know why you’re doing it. Make sense. But the purpose of what we’re up to is something we often forget about, especially when it comes to work. If you’re feeling bored and blah about your job, this might be why – and figuring out your personal purpose might be the fix. This doesn’t apply to truly awful jobs, of course. There’s a very big…
• Horoscope for Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Moon Alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions except during 8 to 10:40 p.m. Chicago time. The moon is in Virgo. Aries (March 21-April 19) You’re focused on money and possessions. This is a good thing because although one doesn’t need to be obsessed about money and possessions, on the other hand, you cannot ignore this reality. Take stock. What are your assets? What do you own? Taurus (April 20-May 20) Right now, the sun is in…
• Your daily horoscope for Saturday, May 7, 2022 It’s an exciting moment for the signs (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)An interesting alignment could bring enlightenment today – or stir up some chemistry. Been struggling to get your head around something, Gemini? Things may finally become clear. You’re magnetic today, Scorpio, which could entice a fascinating person into your life, or deepen the existing bond with someone special…. Ahead, you’ll find all the star signs’ horoscopes for May 7, 2022. Read on for your forecast. Aries March 21 to April 20 If…