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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
This is what workers earn at some of Washington’s largest public companies
From the Puget Sound Business Journal – thanks to Gordon G: The connection between high salaries and STEM backgrounds is undeniable. Workers in science and tech fields are among the best compensated in Washington, according to a Business Journal analysis … Continue reading
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Netflix’s 2019 Holiday Movies, Reviewed and Ranked
Ed note: If you are a Netflix streamer, please click on the updated Netflix page above to see what else is new on Netflix for December. The streaming service added a bunch of original holiday movies this year, some better … Continue reading
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Why is the Republican Party represented by an elephant and the Democratic a donkey?
From the Smithsonian and Ann M — Anonymous | Washington, D.C. President Andrew Jackson, who was supported by the Democrats in 1828, earned the nickname “Jackass” for his stubbornness, says Jon Grinspan, curator of political history at the National Museum … Continue reading
Christmas Concert Sunday December 15th
Skyline is providing bus transportation to and from the concert on Sunday the 15th. Sign up at the Activities Desk. The music will be provided by a 45-person choir and instrumentalists and is focused on our need to stand in … Continue reading
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15th Century Flemish Style Portraits Recreated In Airplane Lavatory
Thanks to Don and Sue P for send this along. While on a long-haul flight, when most people would sleep, read a book or chew on complimentary snacks, Nina Katchadourian spends her time locked in the airplane’s lavatory taking selfies … Continue reading
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A Change in Medicare Has Therapists Alarmed
From the NYT: Medicare revamped its reimbursement policy for physical, occupational and speech therapy in nursing homes. That has left some patients with less help. By Paula Span In late September, a woman in her 70s arrived at a skilled nursing … Continue reading
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An son’s hemophilia leads to a career of research and writing
By Douglas Martin in the New York Times Robert K. Massie, a Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer who wrote gripping, tautly narrated and immensely popular books on giants of Russian history, died on Monday at his home in Irvington, N.Y. He was 90. The cause was complications … Continue reading
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Strap on those skis, a heavenly experience!
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Hershey Felder as Monsieur Chopin at the Rep
Skyline may have a bus available for HERSHEY FELDER AS MONSIEUR CHOPIN at Seattle Rep on Tuesday, January 14 at 7:30 PM. As present there are a number of good seats available, but they will soon be sold out. ” … Continue reading
Former Republican Senator Slade Gorton speaks out
In the NYT: In March of 1974, as a young state attorney general, I reluctantly called for President Richard Nixon’s resignation amid revelations of abuses of power related to Watergate. It wasn’t an easy thing to do. As a Republican, … Continue reading
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Slade Gorton appeals to his party to acknowledge the facts
By David Horsey Seattle Times cartoonist Slade Gorton has always been a man I have admired, even when we disagreed on philosophy. He was the state’s leading conservative voice in an era before politics became polarized and nasty, long before the … Continue reading
Report from WACCRA – hope we all join!
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November 30th deadline is Saturday for EAP fund giving!
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Important, but usually silent, voices are heard
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A beautiful day in the neighborhood
Can’t wait to see it, although some Skyliners already have! It was released Sunday the 24th of November. Click here for info.
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Reach out, listen, be patient. Good arguments can stop extremism
From Aeon: Many of my best friends think that some of my deeply held beliefs about important issues are obviously false or even nonsense. Sometimes, they tell me so to my face. How can we still be friends? Part of … Continue reading
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