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Monthly Archives: July 2024
The privatization of Medicare and Medicaid
Ed note: This is an in depth look at how a few large insurance companies are taking over control of health care (doctors, clinics, laboratories, pharmacies, etc.). It is notable that “the government will pay roughly $500 billion to insurance … Continue reading
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Thursday’s Health Talk – 11 AM in the MBR
Sleep expert Brandon Peters-Mathews returns to Skyline once again to update us on a subject near and dear to us: What goes on during that one-third of our lives while we sleep? Brandon is a Virginia Mason neurologist who has … Continue reading
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Optimism
Thanks to Pam P. “Optimism is a strategy for making a better future. Because unless you believe that the future can be better, it’s unlikely you will step up and take responsibility for making it so. If you assume that … Continue reading
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It’s time for a smile
Thanks to Mary Jane F.
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Maria Prymachenko — Folk Pacifist from Ukraine
by ZUZANNA STAŃSKA Thanks to Pam P. Maria Prymachenko, A Dove Has Spread Her Wings And Asks for Peace, 1982 Have you heard of Maria Prymachenko? She was an internationally acclaimed self-taught artist who drew from traditional Ukrainian folk art. What distinguishes … Continue reading
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H5N1 Influenza Virus (“Bird Flu”) Is Unlikely to Become a Human Pandemic
Here’s why: by Paul Offit (thanks to Ed M.) In May 1997, a 3-year-old boy died in Hong Kong of influenza. His death wasn’t unusual. Every year in every country in every corner of the world healthy children die from … Continue reading
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From the floor at Pike Place Market
From the Japanese Heian Period: 794-1185 CE (thanks to Mike C.)
Summer Fitness Trip to Bainbridge Island
Thanks to Christine A. You’ll enjoy visiting popular attractions such as the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, Arts and Crafts, Zutto Vintage & Antiques, and more! There are various restaurants in the nearby areas, notably Doc’s Marina Grill, where you … Continue reading
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Even a Little Alcohol Can Harm Your Health
Recent research makes it clear that any amount of drinking can be detrimental. Here’s why you may want to cut down on your consumption beyond Dry January. Ed note: When I developed A-fib, I asked my cardiologist if there was … Continue reading
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Double Delight
Aptly named rose decorating the 4th floor patio in the Cascade Tower – a hybrid tea rose known both for its beauty and fragrance.
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Memento vivere — Remember to live
Thanks to MaryLou P.
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Brain Health Block Party on Seattle’s First Hill – Skyline is a partner in the community
Click here for the Memory Hub newsletter. Community Stories, Brain Health, News, Brain Health Awareness Month Neighboring organizations come together to promote brain health for this second annual event From 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday July 10, head to Seattle’s First Hill for the … Continue reading
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What is Project 2025?
Yet Trump Disavows Project 2025 Transition Plan BY ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON / AP from Time Magazine Miami — Donald Trump distanced himself Friday from Project 2025, a massive proposed overhaul of the federal government drafted by longtime allies and former officials in his administration, days … Continue reading
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Biblical Math
Thanks to Mary Jane F. by AJ Jacobs – (interesting guy who is an “immersive journalist”) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._J._Jacobs Hallelujah! Thank you to my creative friends for all these great Biblical math problems. They’ll really help the Oklahoma school superintendent’s goal of … Continue reading
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WA ballot initiative would cut $848.6M of environmental programs
If passed, Initiative 2117 would repeal the state’s new Climate Commitment Act, which has raised more than $2B for projects like electrifying transit. by John Stang in Crosscut The M/V Guemes crosses the channel between Anacortes and Guemes Island. The 45-year-old vessel is scheduled … Continue reading
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The second of July 1776
by Heather Cox Richardson
“Leaves” of Monarchs bend the branches
Thanks to Mike C. The Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve World Heritage property protects key overwintering sites for the monarch butterfly. The overwintering concentration of butterflies in the property is a superlative natural phenomenon. The millions of monarch butterflies that return … Continue reading
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President — or King
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson
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Ah, those dinner parties that we used to have.
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