Monthly Archives: October 2024

A mask with many meanings

Thanks to Pam P.

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Buying a win with billions

Thanks to Mike C.

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Young Washington voters say cost of living is their top concern

For most residents 18-35, the dream of home ownership is dead, and rising costs of food and transportation hit hard as the state grows more unaffordable. by Nate Sanford/ October 31, 2024 in Crosscut Brandon Borg, 21, fills his gas tank in … Continue reading

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Gifting

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Hell yes! The Seattle Times edit board endorses Harris for president

By Frank Blethen and Kate Riley – Seattle Times publisher and Times editorial page editor As one of the country’s very few family-owned and -operated metro newspapers left, The Seattle Times is also apparently one of the few whose editorial board is … Continue reading

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The enemy?

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If You Think You Can Hold a Grudge, Consider the Crow

Ed note: Did you know s group of crows is called a “murder” – this is likely due to old superstitions associating crows with death and scavenging. Sure you may know a group of deer is called a herd, or a group … Continue reading

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Bezos and Musk in Fierce Contest to See Who Can Lose More Customers

Brendan Smialowski, Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images SEATTLE (The Borowitz Report)—A heated battle has erupted between two of the world’s richest men as Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk compete to see who can shed more customers, industry observers reported on … Continue reading

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Physician Altruism and Spending, Hospital Admissions, and Emergency Department Visits

Thanks to Rick B. Ed note: I don’t doubt that patients have a much better experience with an altruistic medical provider who offers listening, time and doesn’t feel economic pressure as they advocate for your care. The practical problem–how can … Continue reading

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“Floating pile of garbage”

Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson I stand corrected. I thought this year’s October surprise was the reality that Trump’s mental state had slipped so badly he could not campaign in any coherent way.  It turns out that the 2024 October … Continue reading

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Lessons for Industry from Boeing’s Wanton Self-Immolation

By James S. Russell in Post Alley (thanks to Ed M.) The 2018 crash of two airliners, one in Indonesia (in which 189 people died), the other in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, which killed 157, underscore that America needs to revive … Continue reading

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Why, why?

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Make your own Trumpkin

Ed Note: A real downer that the owner of the Washington Post (Bezos) did not allow the editorial staff of his paper to endorse the Harris/Walz ticket. Thanks to Tim B.

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The Presidio Pet Cemetery: A Resting Place for Furry Friends

Olivia Allen-Price from KQED (thanks to Bob P.) Tombstones at the Presidio of San Francisco Pet Cemetery in San Francisco on Oct. 16, 2024. (Martin do Nascimento/KQED) View the full episode transcript. San Francisco has long been a tough place to … Continue reading

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Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson

A bombshell story last night from the Wall Street Journal reported that billionaire Elon Musk, one of the richest men in the world, who is backing the election of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump with a daily million-dollar sweepstakes giveaway … Continue reading

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Jeff Bezos Sells Washington Post’s Integrity in Latest Amazon Prime Deal

SEATTLE (The Borowitz Report)—Urging Prime customers not to miss out, on Friday Amazon founder Jeff Bezos offered to sell the Washington Post’s integrity as a “once-in-a-lifetime Black Friday Deal.” Calling the Post’s integrity “a signature feature that made this former newspaper great,” the product … Continue reading

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Elon Musk Offers Million Dollars to Anyone Willing to Give Up Human Rights

PITTSBURGH (The Borowitz Report)—Deepening his engagement with American democracy, on Friday the Tesla CEO Elon Musk offered a million dollars to anyone willing to forfeit their human rights. “Giving up your rights is like riding in a driverless car,” he … Continue reading

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An ugly moment

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Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) for Medicare

Ed note: Virginia Mason has sent out this information which I found useful. Due to the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare patients enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans or standalone Medicare Prescription Drug plans (PDP), are often showing significant changes in benefits … Continue reading

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Every river has its people

If “every river has its people,” can The People restore their river? Thanks to Ed M. Davus Burge in Post Alley Of Native Americans and their world on Puget Sound, here ar the words of John, a Swinomish elder born … Continue reading

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Another way to lower your blood pressure

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The puppet master

thanks to Bob P.

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How long can you stand on one foot? The answer may predict your fall risk.

“If you can’t stand on your leg for five seconds, you’re at risk of falls,” said Kenton Kaufman, the senior author of the Mayo Clinic study. By Teddy Amenabar in the Washington Post (thanks to Tim and Tony) How long you … Continue reading

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Waiting

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Brazil elects record-high number of Indigenous mayors, vice mayors & councilors

Karla Mendes in Mongabay (thanks to Pam P.) A record-high number of Indigenous people were elected in Brazil’s recent municipal elections, a key move to ensure the fulfillment of Indigenous rights, public services and assistance and should pave the way … Continue reading

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