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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
We need a transplant at the White House!
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My Family Lives in the Shadow of the American Dream
By Andrew Tait (thanks to Pam P.) I live in Shenandoah County, Virginia. I’m a factory worker, a farmer, and a father of two girls, one still in diapers. I get up before the sun, and most days I don’t … Continue reading
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The “conflictedness” of RFK, Jr. seems never-ending
Thanks to Mike C. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made money from his anti-vaccine advocacy through several channels tied directly to his public stance on vaccines:
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Bride and Groom, Who Met While Working at a Senior Living Center, Invited Their ‘200 Grandparents’ to Their Wedding
Thanks to Bob P. A bride and and groom couldn’t say “I do” without their “200 grandparents” present. Taylor Orlando met her husband, Jason, when they were both working at Baywinde Senior Living Center in Webster, N.Y., according to RochesterFirst. The … Continue reading
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Why is it called “Double Delight?”
Photo by Ann M. The Double Delight rose’s history is tied to California rose breeding in the 1970s, and it quickly became a legend because it achieved the rare balance of beauty and strong fragrance—a “double delight” for gardeners and … Continue reading
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Where do those beautiful rose pots come from?
Vietnam has developed a strong reputation for high-quality ceramic pots, especially for gardening and decorative use. A few reasons explain why some of the best ones come from there: 1. Long tradition and skilled artisanship 2. Natural resources 3. High-temperature … Continue reading
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Selfie in the lobby mirror at the Smith Tower
Thanks to Janet M. and the Skyline walkers
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August 19, 1893 – The Invention of the Root Beer Float
Thanks to Bob P. If you’ve ever savored a refreshing root beer soda topped with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream, you have the innovative entrepreneur Frank J. Wisner to thank. On August 19, 1893, Wisner invented the very … Continue reading
Vote of No Confidence in Our Federal Governments
From Robert Reich, (thanks to Pam P.) Here’s a document I’ve [Robert Reich] just signed. You may want to add your name, and share. We, the People of the United States, declare a vote of no confidence in our current … Continue reading
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Sue Bird honored with Seattle statue, first at WNBA arena
from Kevin Pelton in ESPN – thanks to Pam P. SEATTLE — In a ceremony before the Seattle Storm hosted the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday, legendary former guard Sue Bird became the first WNBA player honored by her franchise with a statue outside of … Continue reading
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How tiny we are
Thanks to Pearl McE. NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory That bright speck isn’t a star – it’s Earth! And the dot above it is the Moon. #MissionToPsyche captured this image from 180 million miles away while calibrating its cameras. The spacecraft is … Continue reading
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mRNA vaccines for HIV trigger strong immune response in people
Thanks to Mike C. (who shares our concern of RFK Jr.’s attack on vaccine research and proven usefulness in so many illnesses). Results from early-stage trial show that 80% of participants who received one of two HIV vaccine candidates produced … Continue reading
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Don’t they just love you!
Thanks to Janet M.
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St. James Cathedral’s youth choir camp performs at Skyline
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North Vancouver’s newest affordable housing now open
The first residents are moving into a long, long awaited affordable housing project in Delbrook. Hollyburn Community Housing Society’s Hollybrook apartment will house low-to-moderate-income residents in 86 subsidized one-, two- and three-bedroom units in a four-storey building on what was once the … Continue reading
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Getting your attention
Thanks to Pearl McE.
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Fascism and Narcissism go hand in hand
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson This morning, J.D. Wolf of Meidas News pulled together all of Trump’s self-congratulatory posts from Sunday morning, when the president evidently was boosting his ego after Friday’s disastrous meeting with Russia’s president Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Trump … Continue reading
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Let’s focus on the real problem!
Thanks to Bob P.
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Newsome as Trump’s doppelganger
Thanks to John R.
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A summit to nowhere for a photo op
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson on August 16th Yesterday, military personnel from the United States of America literally rolled out a red carpet for a dictator who invaded a sovereign country and is wanted by the International Criminal Court for … Continue reading
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How I love to play!
Thanks to Pearl McE.
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Should You Buy and Enjoy Books You May Never Read?
Thanks to Mary M. Ed Note: Sir Francis Bacon famously stated that “some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested”. This quote, found in his essay “Of Studies,” reflects his view … Continue reading
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Gerrymandering possibility in California
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson Today, flanked by California’s Democratic elected officials and union leaders, California governor Gavin Newsom responded to Trump’s attempt to strongarm the Texas legislature into redistricting the state to give Trump the five additional congressional representatives … Continue reading
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