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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Seattle’s original night market–Chinatown
Thanks to Ann M.
Posted in Entertainment, In the Neighborhood
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How to be an art connoisseur
Thanks to Janet H.
Those booster shots
Well, there seems to be no shortage of vaccine and the FDA has approved boosters for those 65+ in addition to those immunocompromised. Skyline administration is busy arranging in-house boosters here, date TBD. For those who don’t wish to wait, … Continue reading
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The bell and the rooster
Thanks to Jim S. and Panorama Sara was in the fertilized egg business. She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs. She kept records, and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and … Continue reading
Where can I buy reliable N-95 or KN-95 masks?
Ed Note: The best article I’ve found detailing the best masks for COVID-19 protection was published in the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/where-to-buy-n95-kn95-masks-online/. Below are excerpts from the article which is quite complete and includes where to purchase and prices.
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Seeking others in a new medium
Thanks to Mary Jane F.
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Tip-Offs to Rip-Offs
Thanks to Barb W. It seems the scammers are gaining the upper hand in the fight for our hard-earned dollars. Washington consumers lost nearly $69 million to fraud in 2020. Con-artists are becoming ever more sophisticated in their tactics, and … Continue reading
Face masks for COVID pass largest test yet
Ed note: A surgical mask is a loose-fitting, disposable device that creates a physical barrier between the mouth and nose of the wearer and potential contaminants in the immediate environment. These are often referred to as face masks, although not all face … Continue reading
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From the pilot of an SR-71 Blackbird, the fastest plane ever
Thanks to Sybil-Ann
Posted in Essays, Government, War
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Wise observations on life
Definitely food for thought. Scroll down if interested.
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The sad memorial, but inspirational nonetheless
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The latest in Alzheimer’s research – from Erik B. Larson
Thanks to Put B.
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California Aims to Ban Recycling Symbols on Things That Aren’t Recyclable
Thanks to Diana C. The well-known three-arrows symbol doesn’t necessarily mean that a product is actually recyclable. A new bill would limit the products allowed to feature the mark. By Hiroko Tabuchi and Winston Choi-Schagrin Published Sept. 8, 2021Updated Sept. 9, 2021 in the NYT. … Continue reading
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National Grandparent’s Day
Sunday, Sept. 12, is National Grandparents Day—honoring the roles that grandparents play in nurturing and stabilizing families. In 1978, Congress passed legislation that earmarked the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day. The day recognizes that, throughout history, … Continue reading
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The covid endgame: Is the pandemic over already? Or are there years to go?
Ed note: The honest answer is — we really don’t know! Are we getting near the point that COVID will behave like the common cold as more are vaccinated? Are we rushing to openness or hunkering down with fear–or is … Continue reading
“A VAST CRIMINAL RACKET”: SEBASTIAN JUNGER ON HOW THE U.S. CORRUPTED AFGHANISTAN
Four successive American administrations utterly betrayed the public trust—and lost a righteous war. BY SEBASTIAN JUNGER in Vanity Fair The Taliban delegation to Jalalabad in the summer of 1996 was a dour bunch of old men who took their meals together … Continue reading
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All about those COVID protective masks
Erin Murphy from the Public Health Insider Updated 8/18/21 to reflect a statewide masking mandate that supersedes King County’s local mask Directive Ed note: I recently tried to find “real” N95 masks on Amazon. It’s a near impossible task to … Continue reading
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Frances Perkins – labor and safety law history
by Heather Cox Richardson honoring Labor Day
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An amazing young girl
Thanks to Rosemary W.
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No fat no sugar no calories – at the bakery
Thanks to Rosemary W
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