Monthly Archives: November 2025

Some questions about DoJo

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Ed Note: Make sure you send your own questions to Lifestyle! · Is Dojo going to be the exclusive Internet provider for the building? Can I still keep Comcast (internet + TV) in my unit and at what cost? · What happens to … Continue reading →

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The beginning of the end?

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Jim deMaine

The Epstein Shutdown commentary by Heather Cox Richardson It turns out Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and House Democrats were right to call it the “Epstein Shutdown” for the last several weeks on social media and in interviews. As Marc Elias … Continue reading →

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Celebration of Life for Dr. Jane Goodall

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQOVNJ20un8 – click this link on November 12th at 8 AM to livestream the memorial on YouTube.

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Senior Citizen Texting Codes

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to John R. • And more on Page 2 or here

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The win in NYC – Young Women and Youth of Color

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike Ca.

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This week at Town Hall

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Janet M.

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In Flanders Fields

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike Ca. The poem “In Flanders Fields” was written by Canadian Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae in May 1915 during World War I. It is one of the most famous war poems and is closely associated with the poppy … Continue reading →

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What’s a Christian?

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to John R.

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Next?

Posted on November 8, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F. “72% of the world’s population lives under autocracies” a quote from the PBS ‘News Hour’ on 11/7/25

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Winter blues?

Posted on November 8, 2025 by Jim deMaine

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None of this is complicated

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson “None of this is complicated,” political data specialist Tom Bonier wrote yesterday about Tuesday’s dramatic Democratic victories around the country. “The [Republicans] ran on affordability in 2024. They gave sanctimonious lectures on cable news on … Continue reading →

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How to start a fight

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to John R.

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Cavities could be prevented by a gel that restores tooth enamel

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Enamel does not naturally regenerate, which can lead to painful cavities, but a gel that harnesses some of the properties of saliva could restore the hard, shiny layer to teeth By Chris Simms in NewScientist – thanks to Pam P. A … Continue reading →

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One of many reasons English is so weird

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to MaryLou P/

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Election results: Voters say ‘No Kings’

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Jim deMaine

by David Horsey in the Seattle Times Here is a telling statistic: In Virginia and New Jersey, Democrats spent $18 million on campaign ads that mentioned President Donald Trump while Republicans spent just $1.3 million on ads that invoked the name of … Continue reading →

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Barnes & Noble plans to return to downtown Seattle

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Jim deMaine

By Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Seattle Times business reporter Bookworms, rejoice: Barnes & Noble plans to return to downtown Seattle, according to recent city filings. The bookseller has leased a property, previously occupied by The North Face, at 520 Pike St. in … Continue reading →

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Joy from a parrot named Turtle

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks from Bob P. Meet Turtle — the sassy, 40-year-old parrot who rules her household with attitude and affection. Abandoned at a pet store, she found a family and never stopped making them laugh. A touching and funny story about … Continue reading →

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Fall Back

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to John R. (time to get out my Happy Light).

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After schools banned phones, students checked out more library books: ‘We’re reclaiming attention’

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Jim deMaine

from GoodGoodGood – thanks to Pam P. In Kentucky’s Jefferson County Public School District, cell phone bans have made way for students to read for pleasure. The district is following a new state law that prohibits cell phone use during class and … Continue reading →

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Amid ICE raids, Chicago cyclists buy out tamale carts and distribute food to people in need: ‘Go home and be safe’

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Jim deMaine

From GoodGoodGood – thanks to Pam P. Most cyclists bike around their cities as a form of transit or exercise, but members of the Chicago, Illinois collective Cycling x Solidarity take their bike love to a whole new level. As Immigration and … Continue reading →

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