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Monthly Archives: June 2024
What Exactly Did Justice Alito Say That Was Wrong?
By Marc O. DeGirolami in the NYT Mr. DeGirolami is a law professor at the Catholic University of America who specializes in law and religion. Justice Samuel Alito has been widely criticized this week for remarks he made to a self-described documentary filmmaker … Continue reading
What Have We Liberals Done to the West Coast?
By Nicholas Kristof Opinion Columnist, reporting from Portland, Ore. for the NYT As Democrats make their case to voters around the country this fall, one challenge is that some of the bluest parts of the country — cities on the West … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Essays, Government, Homeless, Housing, Politics, Poverty, Social justice
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The Woman Who Could Smell Parkinson’s
She first noticed the scent on her husband. Now her abilities are helping unlock new research in early disease detection. By Scott Sayare in the NYT: Scott Sayare is a writer in New York. He interviewed doctors, researchers, caregivers and patients … Continue reading
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The price of wind according to MTG
Thanks to Pam P. Marjorie Taylor Greene Warns That Windmills Will Drive up Cost of Wind Jun 13 READ IN APP Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images LAS VEGAS (The Borowitz Report)— Speaking at a campaign rally on … Continue reading
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Heather Cox Richardson – Contrasting facts to Trump lies
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Antioxidants – food, supplements or neither?
Ed note: Dr. Mehmet Oz has been an unfortunate voice hyping fat-burning supplements sending sales skyrocketing. He has been called to task by congress and has undergone searing critiques of his “flowery language” and health claims promoting questionable products. Unfortunately … Continue reading
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Justice Alito Caught on Tape Discussing How Battle for America ‘Can’t Be Compromised’
In a new, secret recording, the Supreme Court justice says he “agrees” that the U.S. should return to a place of godliness BY TESSA STUART, TIM DICKINSON in Rolling Stone (thanks to Mike C.) JUNE 10, 2024 Justice Samuel Alito spoke candidly about … Continue reading
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Milton Berle Quotes
Thanks to MaryLou P. You can lead a man to Congress, but you can’t make him think. My doctor told me that jogging could add years to my life. I think he was right. I feel ten years older already. … Continue reading
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News from the Memory Hub
Please click here for the latest information from this important resource in our First Hill neighborhood.
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It lasted until the end
Ed note: The stories and pictures of D-day remind me of my patient, Harold. He was one of the many heroes of that day, a day which affected his emotional well being until his life’s end. I wrote about Harold … Continue reading
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Friday Farmer’s Market on 9th Avenue
Thanks to Sue VanL. Fridays 10:00am-2:00pm (June 7th through September 27th, minus July 5th) 9th Avenue between University and Seneca streets Weekly First Hill Farmers Market at Virginia Mason is returning to a full summer schedule on 9th Avenue this … Continue reading
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Dog with gambling addiction?
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The Beauty of Embracing Aging
Ed note: Should we rage against aging? At times of loss or illness, we might go down that path. Dylan Thomas in Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night points us in that direction. In contrast, the Beatles’ When … Continue reading
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Remembering the Marshall Plan
Notes from Heather Cox Richardson The Gettysburg Address it wasn’t. Seventy-seven years ago, on June 5, 1947, Secretary of State George C. Marshall, who had been a five-star general in World War II, gave a commencement speech at Harvard University. … Continue reading
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Council Passes Legislation to Demolish Dangerous, Vacant Buildings
The emergency legislation will take effect immediately after being signed by the Mayor From the Seattle City Council Blog — thanks to Ann M. who notes, “Let’s hope the old Prosch House @ 9th & Cherry will soon be demolished.” … Continue reading
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Paris is turning an industrial neighborhood into Olympic Village — it will become permanent housing post-Games
In the Good News newsletter – thanks to Pam P. A new low-carbon, mixed-use neighborhood was designed with the city’s future in mind. The Olympics is just a temporary guest. BY ADELE PETERS3 MINUTE READ When thousands of athletes move into … Continue reading
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Spousal sensibilities
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