Monthly Archives: May 2022

Price of gas in France

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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Watch the Ukrainian President Award Medal to Patron, the Hero Terrier Who Sniffs Out Hundreds of Explosives

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. Along with finding land mines, Patron the Russell terrier also educates children and serves as a symbol of Ukraine’s fortitude against Russia. Click here for the article.

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Those vertical wind gusts

Posted on May 18, 2022 by William Calvin

Did you miss out on being blown around by today’s horizontal wind gusts, as I was, trying to cross from Skyline East to Skyline West (my names, given how awkward OT and CT are)? When a wind gust encounters a … Continue reading →

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Nation’s Doctors Praying for Dr. Oz to Win and Quit Medicine

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. PENNSYLVANIA (The Borowitz Report)—With the G.O.P. Senate primary in Pennsylvania too close to call, thousands of American doctors are praying that Dr. Mehmet Oz ekes out a win and quits medicine. “I salivate at the thought … Continue reading →

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If the United States had the same Covid death rate as Australia, about 900,000 lives would have been saved.

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Jim deMaine

In this article from the NYT (click here) the author, Damien Cave, points out that public health coordination, trust in science, and trust in government policy led Australia to excel in preventing COVID deaths. I should add that Seattle had … Continue reading →

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A bit too much?

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Jim deMaine
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Photos of the best costumes at San Francisco’s Bay to Breakers race

Posted on May 15, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Bob P. Nearly every year since 1912, the city has celebrated Bay to Breakers, a 12-kilometer run that begins at Howard and Main streets and concludes at Ocean Beach. But like most San Francisco traditions, there’s a whimsical element … Continue reading →

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A Messy Table, a Map of the World

Posted on May 15, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Studying a Dutch painter’s still life. Thanks to Ed M. Click here to get closeups and commentary of this amazing work of art.

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Love or baseball?

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Jim deMaine
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The Adult Changes in Thought (ACT) Study takes another leap forward in understanding brain aging and dementia

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Eric Larson, who has spoken at Skyline in the past, heads up the ACT study. Following a large group (including some Skyliners) over many years has allowed for research and better understanding of Alzheimer’s–with some very important findings. … Continue reading →

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Marilyn Monroe v. Samuel Alito

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Two residents sent me this article by the acerbic Maureen Dowd from the NYT. You may or may not agree, but she writes well and makes some interesting points. Click here to read her op-ed piece.

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Francis Fukuyama Predicted the End of History. It’s Back (Again). At Town Hall tomorrow 5/11.

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C. In a new book, the political theorist offers a stout defense of liberalism against threats from left and right — and predicts that Ukraine will revive “the spirit of 1989.” Click here to read the article … Continue reading →

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A little elbow grease for that concrete on a car

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C. Three men, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM to remove concrete sprayed on car during construction of 800 Columbia.  Cleanest car in Seattle !!

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Caregiver Book Club

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Put B. Note: You don’t have to belog to Kaiser to participate in this book club, or even read the book, to join in the discussion

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Death with Dignity, an interview with Michael Hebb

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Jim deMaine

This one of a series of interviews about end of life care and choices. DWD is now often referred to as MAID (Medical Aid in Dying) but critics refer to it as assisted suicide. It’s a topic that brings forth … Continue reading →

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On totem journey, Lummi carvers call for Lower Snake dam removal — KNKX Public Radio | By Bellamy Pailthorp

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ed M. The main totem from the “Spirit of the Waters” totem journey depicts a 16-foot killer whale, carrying a baby on her snout. It is inspired by the true story of Talequah, an endangered southern resident orca … Continue reading →

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A crane erected to remove a crane

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C. — What happens next?

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Monkeying around can be heart warming

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Rosemary W.

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Javanese Gamelan Music and Dance

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Lorraine Sakata

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Remembering the ads we were subjected to

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ann M

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What right do you have to ….

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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Eating one-fifth less beef could halve deforestation

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C. by Giorgia Guglielmi in Nature Replacing just 20% of global beef consumption with a meat substitute within the next 30 years could halve deforestation and the carbon emissions associated with it, finds a modelling study. The … Continue reading →

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the Shanghai Ballerina

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann  Remarkably, this the graceful Ballerina was born in 1945 – she is 75 years young.   Not only is her performance a spectacular feat, but she is partnered with her grandson. (Ed note – I’ve been unable to … Continue reading →

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Susan Collins Shocked That Brett Kavanaugh Would Ever Lie to a Woman

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. by Andy Borowitz WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—Senator Susan Collins, who had been assured by Brett Kavanaugh in 2018 that he considered Roe v. Wade “settled law,” said today that she was “shocked” that the Supreme Court … Continue reading →

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Unique Photos Where Timing Is Everything

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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