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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Mouse Study Suggests Surprising Link Between Alzheimer’s And Nose-Picking
Ed note: Maybe some day we’ll get answers on dementia. This is one of many intriguing avenues of research. Could the amyloid in Alzheimer’s be a reaction to an infection spreading from the nose. There are some indications that this … Continue reading
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James Carville: I Was Wrong About the 2024 Election. Here’s Why.
By James Carville in the NYT Mr. Carville is a veteran of Democratic presidential campaigns, including Bill Clinton’s in 1992, and a consultant to American Bridge, a Democratic super PAC. I thought Kamala Harris would win. I was wrong. While I’m sure … Continue reading
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Democracy and Bezos
Thanks to Mary Jane F. Ann Telnaes Ann Telnaes, Pulitzer-winning cartoonist for the Washington Post since 2008, quit the paper this week after her editor killed her cartoon depicting WaPo owner Jeff Bezos and other craven billionaires debasing themselves before … Continue reading
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By David Horsey Seattle Times cartoonist Editor’s note: In this excerpt from “Unhinged USA,” his new collection of cartoons from The Seattle Times, editorial cartoonist David Horsey takes a look back at the fraught, four-year period — from COVID-19 to Kamala … Continue reading
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A note from Liz Cheney
Thanks to Mary Jane F. — From Heather Cox Richardson’s newsletter 1/3/25 … Biden awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal, given to those “who have performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens,” to twenty Americans including former … Continue reading
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Tour the Memory Hub
The Memory Hub, 1021 Columbia St is a community resource for memory support Learn more and register — TOUR on Thursday, February 6, 2025 11:00am – 11:30am ( 30 min )
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The delight of a just-because handmade gift
By Sofia Sokolove Sofia is head of Wirecutter’s newsletters. Last year, a friend (who I am lucky enough to also work with) texted me: “I have something for you, come to the cafeteria.” It wasn’t my birthday or the holidays, … Continue reading
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Musk Says Working for Him is Job no American Would Want
Thanks to Pam P. AUSTIN (The Borowitz Report)—Defending the H-1B visa program, Elon Musk said on Monday that working for him “is a job no American would want.” “There is this myth that workers on H-1B visas will be taking … Continue reading
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Thoughts for a New Year and beyond
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Hang onto your hat!
(Thanks to Ed M.) E.B. White received a letter from a man who had given up on the world. The letter below is White’s response. North Brooklin, Maine, 30 March 1973 Dear Mr. Nadeau: As long as there is one … Continue reading
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A Tribute to Jimmy Carter
Heather Cox Richardson Former President Jimmy Carter died today, December 29, 2024, at age 100 after a life characterized by a dedication to human rights. His wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter, died on November 19, 2023; she was 96 … Continue reading
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How a Bit of Awe Can Improve Your Health
By Hope Reese In the NYT (thanks to Marilyn W.) Awe can mean many things. It can be witnessing a total solar eclipse. Or seeing your child take her first steps. Or hearing Lizzo perform live. But, while many of us … Continue reading
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Ukrainians fight to preserve culture far from the front lines
Thanks to Pam P. Please click here for the full article.
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Future thinking
Thanks to Janet M. “It’s a long plan, but if we play our cards right it will lead to the ‘Muppet Christmas Carol’ movie, and it will all be worth it.”
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