Monthly Archives: August 2022

The future of Social Security – in perspective

Posted on August 14, 2022 by Jim deMaine

by Heather Cox Richardson

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The story of the birds and the bees retold

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann A little boy goes to his father and asks, ” Daddy, how was I born?” The father answers, ” well son, I guess one day you will need to find out anyway! Your Mom and I first … Continue reading →

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McConnell Accuses Biden of Violating Traditions of Congress by Accomplishing Things

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. By Andy Borowitz August 8, 2022 WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report) – In a no-holds-barred attack on the President, Senator Mitch McConnell blasted Joe Biden for “violating Congress’s most cherished traditions by accomplishing things.” Excoriating the Senate’s passage … Continue reading →

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Beating the price of those expensive meds

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Jim deMaine

The new Congressional legislation will take a while for savings on our medications to kick in. The $2000 maximum out-of-pocket per year won’t take effect for a few years and Medicare will take some time to negotiate down exorbitant drug … Continue reading →

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Washington is the first state to require all-electric heating in new buildings

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Most new large apartment and commercial buildings must install heat pumps under the state’s new energy code. Thanks to Pam P. Click here for the full article.

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Quite a view

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Rosemary W.

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Bill Gates: We’re on the Verge of a Remarkable Moment for Congress and the Country

Posted on August 6, 2022 by Jim deMaine

By Bill Gates Mr. Gates, a co-founder of Microsoft, is also the founder of Breakthrough Energy and the author of “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster.” Turn on the evening news and it immediately becomes clear that Americans are experiencing the … Continue reading →

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Start you day with a smile

Posted on August 6, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann. These may be better than Burma Shave signs.

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Wonder about the impact of your daily cup of coffee on the planet? Here’s the bitter truth

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Gordon G. Whatever your preference, if you’re reading this story, chances are, drinking coffee is among your daily rituals. Everyday, people drink more than two billion cups worldwide, and experts predict that demand for it could triple by mid-century. Coffee consumption … Continue reading →

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Amazing old photos

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Rosemary W. Ed note: It is doesn’t “load,” try to open in a new tab

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Thought from a shell

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P.

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Thanks to civics teacher’s efforts, last convicted witch in Massachusetts is exonerated

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Jim deMaine

From the ABA Journal. Thanks to Bob P. An eighth grade civics teacher, working with her students, helped win the exoneration of the last convicted witch in Massachusetts. Teacher Carrie LaPierre of the North Andover Middle School in Massachusetts used … Continue reading →

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For Flowers Lovers: Not Even Darwin Can Explain These….

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil Ann. Scroll down to see these amazing creations.

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Hawaii Gets Its Last Shipment of Coal, Ever

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Jim deMaine

The state’s last coal-fired power plant will close down in September. By Molly Taft Thanks to Pam P. It’s the end of a dirty era in Hawaii. The state’s last-ever coal shipment arrived in Oahu on Wednesday, bound for the last … Continue reading →

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Hidden in the heavens

Posted on August 4, 2022 by William Calvin

The pictures from the new Webb satellite telescope show the heavens in the infrared wavelengths, something we cannot see from the ground.

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Events and Programs at the Memory Hub

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Jim deMaine

FREE 30 minute Memory Navigator consultations provided by an Alzheimer’s Association care consultant on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Discuss resources for living well with memory loss or caregiving. Sign up here. Relaunch of the Alzheimer’s Cafe with the Frye Art Museum, 2:30-4 … Continue reading →

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SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR THE MEMORY HUB

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: We are fortunate to have the Memory Hub just a short walk up Columbia St. They have reached out looking for some volunteer help. It’s a great opportunity for any Skyliner to help out. Do you enjoy hospitality … Continue reading →

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Graystone’s extra floors

Posted on August 3, 2022 by William Calvin
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Wishful thinking

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C.

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Scam protection presentations from AARP

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Protect Yourself from Fraud and Identity Theft Wednesday, August 17, 2 – 3 PM An inside look at how scammers think, and how you can safeguard yourself against identity theft and fraud. Hear first-hand accounts from victims, and find out … Continue reading →

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Nearby Memory Hub offers free tours

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thursdays, August 4, 11, 18 & 25, 10 – 11 AM The Memory Hub, 1021 Columbia Street, Seattle This vibrant new space located on Seattle’s First Hill offers a variety of programs for people with memory loss and their families, … Continue reading →

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A Free Discussion Series for Dementia Family Caregivers

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Jim deMaine

10 Mondays, August 1 – October 10, 10:30 AM – 12 PM Presented by Phinney Neighborhood Assoc. & Meaning and Hope Institute How to regain hope and build resilience when dealing with the complexities of ongoing loss associated with caring … Continue reading →

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Farms in Central Washington Boost Their Yield With Solar Energy

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. Two greenhouse domes on the Colville Reservation will house the state’s first ‘agrivoltaics’ project, where food and electricity can grow in tandem on small acreage. ‍ Two geodesic domes are being built in Nespelem, 16 miles … Continue reading →

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