Author Archives: Jim deMaine

A beneficiary who cared!

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Jim deMaine

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Sweedish sky bridge finally linked

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Janet M.

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Perfecting cheating at golf – among other things

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: You can download the MeidasTouch podcast from the app store. In April 2025, it continued its dominance with 107.3 million listens/downloads, surpassing major shows like Joe Rogan, Candace Owens, and Ben Shapiro.

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We’ll meet again – who’s who at Colbert Finale

Posted on July 27, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Kate B.

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Meet the Man on a Quiet Mission of Kindness

Posted on July 27, 2025 by Jim deMaine

from Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper (thanks to Bob P.) They say if you want to quiet your mind, get into nature. For me, this has always meant hiking Mt. Sanitas. If you ever hike Mt. Sanitas in Boulder, Colorado, you’ll … Continue reading →

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I Watched It Happen in Hungary. Now It’s Happening Here.

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Jim deMaine

By David Pressman in the NYT (Thanks to Linda T.) Mr. Pressman served as the U.S. ambassador to Hungary from 2022 to 2025. As the most recent U.S. ambassador to Viktor Orban’s Hungary, I’m often asked if the Trump administration’s tactics … Continue reading →

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‘Old people are capable of more’: meet the female weightlifters in their 70s and 80s

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Forget the stereotype of the frail old woman who needs help carrying groceries – fitness mavens like Joan MacDonald show you can strength train at any age Madeleine Aggeler in The Guardian (thanks to Kate B.) Joan MacDonald is an … Continue reading →

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Convicted felon arrives in Scotland

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to John R. US President Donald Trump, the man heading the world’s biggest economy and one of the most powerful militaries, arrived in Scotland for a four-day trip on Friday, July 25, 2025. During the visit, he will hold … Continue reading →

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Pike Place Market car ban extended amid uptick in foot traffic

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Jim deMaine

by Nate Sanford in Crosscut Citing positive feedback, increased foot traffic and a need for more research, Seattle’s Pike Place Market is extending its car-free experiment through next spring. Market leaders aren’t yet ready to pull the trigger on permanently … Continue reading →

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Replacing sugar with allulose

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Jim deMaine

by Peter Attia Ed note: Brandon Auerbach, MD MPH told us about the Harvard Healthy Eating Plate yesterday in his lecture here. He also mentioned the sugar substitute Allulose which appears to be a nearly ideal choice. It can be … Continue reading →

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Approved!

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to John R.

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Oldies

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to John R. 1. New York Harbor, end of WWII, 1945. The liner Queen Elizabeth is filled with the American troops coming home from war. 2. A boy and two big lobsters that have just been caught on the … Continue reading →

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Superman was woke in 1949

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to John R.

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Trump and the polls

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson On Friday, G. Elliott Morris of Strength in Numbers reported that “polls show Trump’s position plummeting.” On Friday morning, the average job approval rating for Trump was 42.6% with 53.5% disapproving. Those numbers break down by policy … Continue reading →

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Stephen Colbert sings with Oscar The Grouch

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Kate B.

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Declaration Book Club

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M. Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, which created the United States. To celebrate the Declaration’s upcoming 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, Monticello is launching Declaration Book Club, featuring short readings, lively videos, … Continue reading →

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Life is pizza?

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Bob P.

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Wednesday, July 23 at 10:30 AM – Healthcare Lecture: The Obesity Epidemic: Advice About Nutrition for Older Adults

Posted on July 19, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: We are bombarded with what’s good or bad for us to eat or drink. Doctor’s are not taught much about nutrition in medical school so how do we find a reliable resource? The speaker is an internist with … Continue reading →

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Beavers: The ultimate ecosystem engineers

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Jim deMaine

As the sun sets over a forest stream, a beaver family gets to work. For millions of years, these large rodents—known for their bright orange teeth and flat paddle-shaped tails—have been reshaping landscapes. Their craftily constructed dams slow flowing water … Continue reading →

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Message from State Sen. Jamie Pedersen

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F. Dear friends and neighbors, Our state has taken a multi-pronged approach to resisting the constant chaos and confusion created by the Trump administration’s harmful actions: deportations without due process, federal layoffs, cuts to education and … Continue reading →

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