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EndNotes archive for Nov. 8, 2011

TUESDAY, NOV. 8, 2011

Just a test: world won't end tomorrow

Tomorrow, the federal government is testing the Emergency Alert System at 2 p.m. Eastern time, 11 a.m. Pacific time. We've been getting memos today from government agencies asking us to let our readers know that when the usual honking/buzzing noise comes on the TV tomorrow…

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Sandhill cranes fly in front a 95% full moon, near Alda, Neb., Friday, March 18, 2011. The moon's orbit is in it's closest position to earth in 18 years. (Associated Press)

Life and death at 3 a.m.  

My niece Gretchen who lives in LA is traveling in the East and her Facebook post read this morning: "Woke up at 2:30am and now can't go back to sleep." I was up at 3 this morning and never returned to slumber. I bet all…

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Spokesman-Review features writer Rebecca Nappi, along with writer Catherine Johnston of Olympia, Wash., discuss here issues facing aging boomers, seniors and those experiencing serious illness, dying, death and other forms of loss.