Author Archives: Jim deMaine

Don’t forget! “Hamilton” today on Zoom via CareMerge at 3PM and 7PM!

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Jim deMaine
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Hamilton and big pharma

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Zdoggmd gives his take, Hamilton style, on Big Pharma

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Time to defund the …..

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Jim deMaine
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First Hill Community News

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Jim deMaine
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15 most dangerous places on earth

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Gordon G., I think!

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Real news

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Dorothy W. for this one

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Elephants having fun

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. for sending this along

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Biden Should Not Debate Trump Unless …

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Jim deMaine

By Thomas L. Friedman in the NYT I worry about Joe Biden debating Donald Trump. He should do it only under two conditions. Otherwise, he’s giving Trump unfair advantages. First, Biden should declare that he will take part in a … Continue reading →

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Chat etiquette

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Jim deMaine
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Get up, stand up

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Jim deMaine
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Is indoor dining safe?

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Jim deMaine

The answer: Maybe, but there is significant risk and most infectious disease experts decline to dine inside a restaurant at this time (see below). Here’s the guiding principles from the CDC. My own take–dine outside or at home, but not … Continue reading →

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David Domke upcoming lectures

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Note: These lectures require registration & payment A.  “UNCHARTED WATERS: How the 2020 Presidential Election is Unique.” This is a single lecture July 13. Here’s the details: The 2020 US presidential election is unlike any other presidential election in American history, … Continue reading →

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2020 Mascot

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.!

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Bellevue botanical garden – a nice place to stroll

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Jim deMaine
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Best fireworks ever at Mt. Fuji

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Update: Although beautiful, unfortunately these “fireworks” were digitally created. See https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/hunan-fireworks/

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Robin Williams as the American Flag

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks Mary Jane F.! Happy 4th everyone!

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Let’s Finish the American Revolution

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Jim deMaine

by Tim Egan from the NYT (thanks to Mary Jane F. for sending this) As baffling as it is to find statues of traitors, slaveholders and killers of Union soldiers ensconced in many a prominent square, consider the historical discordance … Continue reading →

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David Brooks: The national humiliation we need

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Jim deMaine

by David Brooks – thanks Donna D. for sending this. We Americans enter the July 4 weekend of 2020 humiliated as almost never before. We had one collective project this year and that was to crush COVID-19, and we failed. … Continue reading →

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Save our statues

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks Sybil-Ann

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I am the flag – Jimmy Wledon

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Jim deMaine
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The art of napping

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Jim deMaine
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The “magic” of video

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks Yvonne P. – can’t believe how it’s done!

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How’s your body language?

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Jim deMaine
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Another Reason to Cut Down on Plastics

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Welcome to the Climate Fwd: newsletter. The New York Times climate team emails readers once a week with stories and insights about climate change. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. By Veronica Penney Greetings and welcome to Plastic Free July! This month, millions … Continue reading →

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How well do you do on a clear day?

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Jim deMaine
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