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Monthly Archives: January 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) sites like ChatGPT raise many ethical issues
Thanks to Mike C. Ed note: For your information and entertainment do a search for chatgpt and sign on. Then ask it to write essays for you. The results may astound you.
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Understanding the zeros
Thanks to Bob P.
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Thoughts about heroes
by Heather Cox Richardson You hear sometimes that, now that we know the sordid details of the lives of some of our leading figures, America has no heroes left. When I was writing a book about the Wounded Knee Massacre, … Continue reading
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Katie Yamasaki Discusses “Shapes, Lines And Light: My Grandfather’s American Journey”
Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, 2 – 3 p.m. Thanks to Mike C. Where Central Library Room Location Level 1 – Microsoft Auditorium Address Registration required.Click here to register. Audience Kids & Families, Adults Language English Summary Learn more about the life and legacy of Minoru Yamasaki, … Continue reading
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A nearby incredible resource – The Memory Hub
This week marked an exciting transition for the Memory Hub! Since March 2022 we have been open for scheduled activities and events – but as of this week, we are now have public open hours from 9 a.m. – 3 … Continue reading
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Exploring Seattle pedestrian tunnels
Thanks to Mary M. David B. Williams is the son of Skyline resident Jackie Williams. Open in app or online A weekly newsletter by David B. Williams, www.geologywriter.com. Human Habitrails Seattle’s Pedestrian Tunnels DAVID B. WILLIAMS JAN 12 SAVE ▷ LISTEN … Continue reading
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Health Experts Warily Eye XBB.1.5, the Latest Omicron Subvariant
By Carl Zimmer in the NYT Three years into the pandemic, the coronavirus continues to impress virologists with its swift evolution. A young version, known as XBB.1.5, has quickly been spreading in the United States over the past few weeks. As of … Continue reading
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The problem with genetic engineering
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Pill-Swallowing Methods for Simplifying Medication Administration
Thanks to Sandy J. Anne-Marie Botek According to an online Harris Interactive poll, about 40 percent of American adults have trouble swallowing pills. Commonly cited issues include gagging, a lingering aftertaste from an incomplete swallow and having a pill become … Continue reading
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Day 7 of the Happiness Challenge from the NYT: Keep Happiness Going All Year Long
By Jancee Dunn We have reached the seventh and final day of the Happiness Challenge! Congratulations on your efforts to take care of your emotional, psychological, and physical health by building and strengthening your connections. You’ve assessed your social universe, made … Continue reading
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Lesson to be learned from one typing the wrong email address!
Thanks to Frank C. A Minneapolis couple decided to go to Florida tothaw out during a particularly icy winter Theyplanned to stay at the same hotel where they hadspent their honeymoon 20 years earlier. Because of hectic schedules, it was difficult … Continue reading
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Day 6 of the Happiness Challenge from the NYT: Don’t Cancel Those Plans
Ed note: This challenge takes only a little effort–and is so important for our health and happiness. What ways can you think of to improve our connectedness? Perhaps allowing more singles to walk in to the dining room for lunch … Continue reading
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Shakespeare, lost socks and the laundromat
Being curious about the coming availability of artificial intelligence (AI), I logged in and signed up to use ChatGPT. It’s a forerunner demonstrating some of the possibilities of massive databases that can be put to use – both good and … Continue reading
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Day 5 of the NYT Happiness Challenge: The Importance of Work Friends
Ed note: Although retired, many of us still “work,” that is, we volunteer on committees, in our faith groups or in the community at large. A friend found there will have common loves and interests–another step in personal happiness. It’s … Continue reading
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An update from WACCRA
Ed note: The Washington State Continuing Care Resident’s Association is the advocacy body for rights of residents residing in CCRCs. If you’re not a WACCRA (click to learn more) member, please consider joining and supporting their activities.
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Visit the nearby Memory Hub
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Day 4 of the NYT Happiness Challenge: Why You Should Write a ‘Living Eulogy’
By Jancee Dunn This is Day 4 of Well’s 7-Day Happiness Challenge. To start at the beginning, click here. For today’s exercise, we’re going to get vulnerable and tell an important person in our lives how we feel about them. “Think … Continue reading
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Day 3 of the happiness challenge: Small Talk Has Big Benefits
Often on my daily neighborhood walk, I pass a woman and her dachshund, who used to bark at me frantically. I found it irritating. One day, on a whim, I decided to go beyond our customary nods. I asked her … Continue reading
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Day 2 of the happiness challenge: The Secret Power of the 8-Minute Phone Call
I just had an eight-minute call with my good friend Tina, whom I’ve known for over three decades. I could never seem to connect with her (she has a very demanding job) until I sent her a text last week … Continue reading
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Day 1 of the 7 day happiness challenge: Take Stock of Your Relationships
Ed note: When’s the last time you sent a note or visited someone you haven’t connected with for some time? Have you visited a friend in the Terraces? Sent a note of appreciation to someone affecting your life? Or have … Continue reading
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Panda, panda, panda …..
Thanks to Pam P. Although it’s not a great time to visit China, I hope you someday get to see the visitor and research center in Chendu.
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