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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
That wake up call!
Thanks to Pam P. Remembering the ‘Knocker-Ups’ Hired to Wake Workers With Pea Shooters THE MODERN WORKER ROLLS OUT of bed, groans, and turns off an alarm clock. But industrial-era British and Irish workers relied on a different method for rising … Continue reading
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Commuting — around the world
Thanks to Rosemary W.
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Scrolling research with a 300 year old table
Thanks to Mary M.
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Nature’s amazing display
Thanks to Rosemary W.
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The future of Social Security – in perspective
by Heather Cox Richardson
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The story of the birds and the bees retold
Thanks to Sybil-Ann A little boy goes to his father and asks, ” Daddy, how was I born?” The father answers, ” well son, I guess one day you will need to find out anyway! Your Mom and I first … Continue reading
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McConnell Accuses Biden of Violating Traditions of Congress by Accomplishing Things
Thanks to Pam P. By Andy Borowitz August 8, 2022 WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report) – In a no-holds-barred attack on the President, Senator Mitch McConnell blasted Joe Biden for “violating Congress’s most cherished traditions by accomplishing things.” Excoriating the Senate’s passage … Continue reading
Beating the price of those expensive meds
The new Congressional legislation will take a while for savings on our medications to kick in. The $2000 maximum out-of-pocket per year won’t take effect for a few years and Medicare will take some time to negotiate down exorbitant drug … Continue reading
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Washington is the first state to require all-electric heating in new buildings
Most new large apartment and commercial buildings must install heat pumps under the state’s new energy code. Thanks to Pam P. Click here for the full article.
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Bill Gates: We’re on the Verge of a Remarkable Moment for Congress and the Country
By Bill Gates Mr. Gates, a co-founder of Microsoft, is also the founder of Breakthrough Energy and the author of “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster.” Turn on the evening news and it immediately becomes clear that Americans are experiencing the … Continue reading
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Start you day with a smile
Thanks to Sybil-Ann. These may be better than Burma Shave signs.
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Wonder about the impact of your daily cup of coffee on the planet? Here’s the bitter truth
Thanks to Gordon G. Whatever your preference, if you’re reading this story, chances are, drinking coffee is among your daily rituals. Everyday, people drink more than two billion cups worldwide, and experts predict that demand for it could triple by mid-century. Coffee consumption … Continue reading
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Amazing old photos
Thanks to Rosemary W. Ed note: It is doesn’t “load,” try to open in a new tab
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Thanks to civics teacher’s efforts, last convicted witch in Massachusetts is exonerated
From the ABA Journal. Thanks to Bob P. An eighth grade civics teacher, working with her students, helped win the exoneration of the last convicted witch in Massachusetts. Teacher Carrie LaPierre of the North Andover Middle School in Massachusetts used … Continue reading
For Flowers Lovers: Not Even Darwin Can Explain These….
Thanks to Sybil Ann. Scroll down to see these amazing creations.
Hawaii Gets Its Last Shipment of Coal, Ever
The state’s last coal-fired power plant will close down in September. By Molly Taft Thanks to Pam P. It’s the end of a dirty era in Hawaii. The state’s last-ever coal shipment arrived in Oahu on Wednesday, bound for the last … Continue reading
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Events and Programs at the Memory Hub
FREE 30 minute Memory Navigator consultations provided by an Alzheimer’s Association care consultant on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Discuss resources for living well with memory loss or caregiving. Sign up here. Relaunch of the Alzheimer’s Cafe with the Frye Art Museum, 2:30-4 … Continue reading
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SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR THE MEMORY HUB
Ed note: We are fortunate to have the Memory Hub just a short walk up Columbia St. They have reached out looking for some volunteer help. It’s a great opportunity for any Skyliner to help out. Do you enjoy hospitality … Continue reading
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Scam protection presentations from AARP
Protect Yourself from Fraud and Identity Theft Wednesday, August 17, 2 – 3 PM An inside look at how scammers think, and how you can safeguard yourself against identity theft and fraud. Hear first-hand accounts from victims, and find out … Continue reading
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Nearby Memory Hub offers free tours
Thursdays, August 4, 11, 18 & 25, 10 – 11 AM The Memory Hub, 1021 Columbia Street, Seattle This vibrant new space located on Seattle’s First Hill offers a variety of programs for people with memory loss and their families, … Continue reading
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