Author Archives: Jim deMaine

HIDDEN COMMON GROUND INITIATIVE: HEALTH CARE: HOW CAN WE BRING COSTS DOWN WHILE GETTING THE CARE WE NEED?

Thanks to Mary Jane F. Please join us for a Common Ground for Action (CGA) online deliberative forum on Saturday February 8th at 2pm ET/11am PT to discuss “Health Care: How Can We Bring Costs Down While Getting the Care … Continue reading

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Skyline.Notices 2/6/20

Announcements I have finished my library copy of The Power and the Glory which is the book club selection for Monday night’s discussion. If you would like to read it this weekend, call me: Sue VanLeuven – 1503 or 206-407-1923 … Continue reading

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Which party does Garfield belong to?

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Wayfinding in Seattle

Thanks to Barb W.

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Need some smiles?

Smiles and love – click here. From Donna D

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Quirky palindromes

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Help guide the future of Terry Avenue!

Join the First Hill Improvement Association and your neighbors at the Frye Art Museum (Terry & Cherry) at 5:30pm on Thursday, February 13th for the first of three community visioning events to share ideas and priorities for the future of our … Continue reading

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More men needed!

Hey guys, we desperately need a few more men to join us on Friday mornings at 8:45 AM for a half-hour of circuit training. It’s only as vigorous as your fitness allows. Seroj does a great job leading us, but … Continue reading

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The American War

Thanks Barb W for letting us know about this event Thursday, February 6, 2020, 5-7 p.m. ARTS at King Street Station 303 S. Jackson St, Top Floor, Seattle, WA 98104 Please join us for the opening reception for The American War, an … Continue reading

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Yesterday was a palindrome!

Do you have a favorite palindrome such as “A man a plan a canal Panama?” Actually yesterday’s date was a palindrome without even trying: it was 02-02-2020. We won’t get to see one like it until 03-03-3030!

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An Australian legend: Lithograph by Fred Stone

The Art Committee has selected this painting to be on display during February.  (Loan from Pamela and Robert Peterson) In the early ‘30’s, Australian racing authorities were very class conscious. How could they accept this ill-bred horse that was winning … Continue reading

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A warning – algae blooms

Thanks to Gordon G. When the ocean changes, the planet changes — and it all starts with microbes, says biological oceanographer Angelicque White. Backed by decades of data, White shares how scientists use these ancient microorganisms as a crucial barometer … Continue reading

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The unofficial Australian national anthem

Today our virtual walk in Australia begins. Lets celebrate this beautiful country and pray for better times for our friends down under who are going through hard times.

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Skyline’s virtual walk in the land down under begins Monday!

Please consider participating in our walk in Australia. Starting this Monday, February 3rd we will celebrate this amazing country (as well as empathize with their current extreme hardships). During February there will be Australian movies, music, food and even wine … Continue reading

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The history of the Lindy Hop and Swing

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Skyline.Notices 1/30/20

Request The Corner Store is looking for men’s suits, size 34-36, for a staff member who wants one to wear to church. I’d bet that there are some taking up closet room that will never be worn again.  Donors can … Continue reading

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This Man Was Tried in Tennessee for Teaching Evolution

Thanks to The Smithsonian and Ann M. In July 1925, a young science teacher named John Scopes was in court, accused of contravening the Butler Act—a Tennessee law that prohibited the teaching of evolution in schools. Click here for the … Continue reading

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More than you might want to know about Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

Ed note: This virus is moves from person to person with “droplet nuclei.” The best advice–wash your hands; if sick stay away from others; but don’t panic, current risk in the USA is low at this time. The [Coronavirus] shows … Continue reading

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Carl Sagan talks to Johnny Carson

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Food in the nude – NZ ditching plastic packaging of fruit and vegetables in supermarkets

Thanks to Pam P. for sending this along ‘Food in the nude’ is a New Zealand campaign to end plastic packaging for fresh produce in supermarkets. Foodstuffs have signed the NZ Plastic Packaging Declaration which is committed to making all … Continue reading

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What’s a cloud made of?

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30 facts about life in Japan

Thanks to Gordon G. Can we learn?

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First Hill Public Meeting this Thursday

The First Hill Public Meeting has been rescheduled for this Thursday, January 30th 6pm – 7:30pm at Murano Senior Living.  First Hill January Public Meeting Thursday, January 30th 6pm-7:30pm Murano Senior Living (620 Terry Avenue)    Learn about what’s going on … Continue reading

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New Seattle Aquarium will inspire next generation of conservationists

Thanks to Barb W. for send this along By Melissa Mager and Martha KongsgaardSpecial to The Seattle Times Water is life. The ocean produces nearly every other breath we take. A warmer ocean has less oxygen. A more acidic ocean produces less food. … Continue reading

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Random acts of being offended!

thanks to Margarete B.!

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