Daily Archives: October 15, 2024

Elderly Man Struggles to Dance in Time to Music

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Jim deMaine

OAKS, PA (The Borowitz Report)—In a spectacle that onlookers deemed worrisome, an elderly man struggled to dance in time to music for over half an hour on Monday. After swaying unsteadily and bobbing his head in a random fashion for … Continue reading →

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A letter to Councilwoman Joy Hollingsworth

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Joy, We’re enjoying the new Seattle city park on the Graystone property. Skyline and other First Hill residents played important roles in getting it developed. It’s on the property that previously housed the office of Paul Thiry, one of Seattle’s … Continue reading →

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Voting as prevention

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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It’s getting more bizzare — and dangerous

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson As the two presidential campaigns position themselves for the final sprint to the election on November 5, the difference between them is dramatic.  Trump is hunkering down behind what has always appeared to be a … Continue reading →

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Can we turn the page? It may come down to Pennsylvania.

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: The commentary below by Heather Cox Richardson paints a frightening picture. The concern about a fascist President is real as expressed by those previously close to Donald Trump. “He is the most dangerous person ever. I had suspicions … Continue reading →

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Government to fund £120 blood test that could detect 12 most common cancers

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: This will be interesting to follow and large population studies are needed to see whether the clinical outcomes of a large group are improved. Even a one out of 50 (2%) false positive test rates will generate lots … Continue reading →

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