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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Bar etiquette
Thanks to Mike C. A Portuguese, Spaniard, Dane, Finn, Swede, German, French, Italian, Belgian, Austrian, Czech, Polish, Russian, Afgani, Serbian, Brit, Irish, Scot, Sardinian, Corsican, Icelander, Belarian, Romanian, Yugoslavian, Hungarian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Turk, Morrocan, Algerian, Liberian, Sudanese, S. African, Zambian, … Continue reading
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Hey Mariners, check your rear view mirror!
Thanks to Mike C.
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Trump Demands Special Master Be Fired and Replaced with Extra-Special Master
Thanks to Pam P. Satire by By Andy Borowitz The former President told reporters that Judge Raymond Dearie is “asking for information like you wouldn’t believe. He’s a bad or sick guy.”
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45 Major Companies Commit to Hiring Over 20,000 Refugees at Tent Business Summit
Thanks to Pam P. NEW YORK, September 19, 2022 – With the United States welcoming tens of thousands of refugees from Afghanistan, Ukraine, and other crises, today, dozens of America’s largest employers and best-known brands are announcing new commitments to hire 22,725 refugees in full … Continue reading
Who shipped us here?
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The Arboretum recovers
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Is Choosing Death Too Easy in Canada?
Ed note: Canada has liberalized its medical aid in dying (MAID) laws far beyond that of Washington State (or any other state). A person no longer needs to be terminally ill and the lethal medication can be given by IV … Continue reading
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President Joe Biden’s interview on 60 Minutes
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Billionaire No More: Patagonia Founder Gives Away the Company
by David Gelles in the NYT A half century after founding the outdoor apparel maker Patagonia, Yvon Chouinard, the eccentric rock climber who became a reluctant billionaire with his unconventional spin on capitalism, has given the company away. Rather than … Continue reading
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An invitation to Skyline from Town Hall
Ed note: It’s wonderful to have our neighbor, Town Hall, recognize us and offer special discounts for the inaugural Writers Festival. This weekend, we turn the page on a new chapter in our organization’s programming story. Town Hall’s inaugural Writers … Continue reading
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Mt. Si
My grandson climbed this favorite local peak last week and sent me this pic. In addition to Mt. Rainier, you can see Rattlesnake Lake and Ledge, an easier place to hike and fish.
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Wildfire Smoke Alert: Unhealthy Air Quality – update 9/10/22
Wildfire smoke continues to move into the Seattle area today (Saturday, September 10). A new fire, the Bolt Creek Fire near Skykomish, is sending additional smoke to Seattle. Air quality is now Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups in most areas and Unhealthy for everyone in … Continue reading
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Some unusual memories of the Queen
Thanks to Mary M. (Click on the links to view) Elizabeth was committed to royal rituals but also modernized the monarchy by mingling with crowds, embracing Instagram, starring in spoof videos and even playing a joke on two American tourists who didn’t recognize her.
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Putin Says He Is Losing War in Ukraine Because F.B.I. Seized Stuff He Needed
Satire by Andy Borowitz in the NYT. Thanks to Pam P. MOSCOW (The Borowitz Report)—Amid reports that the Russian front has collapsed near Kharkiv, Vladimir Putin complained that the only reason he is losing the war in Ukraine is that … Continue reading
A different look at hiring
Thanks to Pam P This week in good news — An Ohio-based restaurant chain is building its fast-growing workforce with people often overlooked In the U.S., the unemployment rate among formerly incarcerated people is nearly five … Continue reading
Research on dietary supplements
Ed note: Did you know they are not regulated by the FDA?
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In Seattle, It’s Almost Normal
Ed note: This cheery review pretty much ignores the downtown situation, crime, drugs and the homeless–but perhaps seeing the glass half full is agood reminder of the strengths of our city. In the NYT by By David Laskin On Feb. 9, … Continue reading
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