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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Women Declare Themselves Corporations to Force Supreme Court to Grant Them Rights as People
Thanks to Pam P. By Andy Borowitz June 27, 2022 WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—Millions of American women and girls have declared themselves corporations in order to force the United States Supreme Court to grant them rights as people, legal observers have … Continue reading
If Clarence Thomas were consistent, he’d oppose Loving v. Virginia
Thanks to Pam P. Ed note: My wife and I were married in Pennsylvania in 1964. This would have been illegal in Virginia at that time. The Loving v. Virginia case of went to the Supreme Court in 1967, giving … Continue reading
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The new Alito-Cavanaugh-Barrett Line
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What’s in the heart?
Thanks to Mary Jane F.
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Essay on the future – read forward and in reverse
Thanks to Yvonne P.
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Vito’s Go Fund Me
Thanks to Frank C. The fire in the Madison Apartments did not directly damage Vito’s, but 20,000 gallons of water came down into the restaurant from the upper floors. A Go fund Me project has been launched to help Vito’s … Continue reading
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Help to “Stuff the Truck” on Sunday
Thanks to Mary R.
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Neurogenetics talk this afternoon at 3:30 PM in the OT
Woody Guthrie died from Huntingdon’s Chorea in 1967. Although he passed away in his 50’s he was a prolific song writer–the most famous being “This Land is Your Land.” His mother died of Huntingdon’s when he was 14. His first … Continue reading
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Skyline sunset on June 21st
37 Degrees North of True West, 9:10 PM Thanks to Mike C.
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Getting our attention
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Who’s Gonna Build Your Wall
Thanks to Bob P. 75 year old Tom Russell’s songs have been recorded by Johnny Cash, Doug Sahm, Nanci Griffith, k.d. lang, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Dave Alvin, Iris DeMent, Dave Van Ronk, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and Joe Ely, Tom Paxton, Ian … Continue reading
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Conservative Judge J. Michael Luttig speaks of the imminent danger to our democracy
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Netflix – “Loving” – a tribute to Juneteenth
It’s ironic that both father’s day and Juneteenth are both today. Until 1967, an African American was not allowed to marry a person of another race in the state of Virginia (including all southern states and many others). Their children … Continue reading
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Your Lingering Covid Questions, Answered
The science is evolving but the NYT in this article answers common questions. Click here to read the article.
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Interview with Ed Thorp – the investor who spotted Madoff’s scam has some new worries
This is, my apologies, a long interview (1.5 hours) but you may find it interesting. Click here if interested.
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Your rapid tests may have a longer expiration date than listed on the box
Thanks to Mary M. Click here for the NYT article that lists new longer expiration dates for most brands.
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Glorious insults
Thanks to Sybil-Ann These glorious insults are from an era “before” the English language got boiled down to 4-letter words . A member of Parliament to Disraeli: “Sir, you will either die on the gallows or of some unspeakable disease.”“That depends, Sir, “ said Disraeli, “whether … Continue reading
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The Tobacco Wars’ Lessons for the Vaccination Wars
Ed note: This essay in the New England Journal of Medicine is an interesting comparison of the public health imperatives in both tobacco abuse and vaccine denial. It outlines some possible strategies to improve vaccination rates going forward–by looking back.
Entrances to Yellowstone Park Are Closed After Heavy Rain and Floods
Visitors were evacuated after record rainfall washed away roads at the national park, the authorities said. It was unclear when the park would reopen. Click here for the article and videos in the NYT.
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A quiet hero
Thanks to Pam P. From Wiki: Sir Nicholas George Winton MBE (born Wertheim; 19 May 1909 – 1 July 2015) was a British humanitarian who helped to rescue children who were at risk of oppression by Nazi Germany. Born to German-Jewish parents who had emigrated to Britain at … Continue reading
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Advancing the Science: The Latest in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research – at Town Hall 7:30 PM Wednesday both in person and streaming
Thanks to Mary M. Presented by Town Hall Seattle and the Alzheimer’s Association WA State ChapterDr. Maria Carrillo with Denise Whitaker Join Dr. Maria Carrillo to learn more about:● The landscape of Alzheimer’s and dementia science● Risk factors for Alzheimer’s and all … Continue reading
A little info about this this blog
Below are two screen shots of stats from 2022. Interesting that the Ukraine flag post beat out Sex after 70! Also, we get occasional views from all over the world, 92 countries in all — such is the internet. Please … Continue reading
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