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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Skyline presentation: “Genetic Engineering – from virus to people”
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Aging Parents With Lots of Stuff, and Children Who Don’t Want It
The title above is from Tom Verde in the New York Times. This doesn’t seem to be news to us. Does anyone want the crystal, the china, the antique hutch, etc? Haven’t most of us been in the picture above? … Continue reading
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Living to 100 – a study of attributes
From Al MacRae (Click here for the link and video) “If you’re looking to live to 100, you may want to watch more than your diet. A study of people in remote Italian villages who lived past 90 found that … Continue reading
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“Hit Refresh”
Hit Refresh by Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s CEO, is not only a peak at the future of technology, but also is a remarkably insightful road-map of how to invent our future. Hit refresh is something we do to renew a page … Continue reading
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A letter to Santa
The following was written by a 13-year-old girl still (maybe on some level) believing in Santa. She might just be related to me but I take no credit: “Dear Santa Claus, … Continue reading
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Instant Pot Duo Mini 3 Qt 7-in-1 Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker and Warmer
Hmm. Maybe this is the kitchen gadget for a non-cook like me. I read the rave reviews about it in the New York Times, then saw multiple recipe books for the device at COSTCO. This one above is only $49 … Continue reading
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Our elevator lobbies show holiday festivities
Click “read more” to visit floors 26 – 1 (except for 4 & 5)
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Religion and Squirrels
From Basil Filonowich Presbyterian church called a meeting to decide what to do about their squirrels. After prayer and consideration, they concluded the squirrels were predestined to be there and they shouldn’t interfere with God’s divine will. At the Baptist church the squirrels … Continue reading
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New 737 MAX does an unusual takeoff
Hope we never take off like this, but it’s nice to know how powerful this plane is!
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How Eight Families Fare Under the New Tax Bill
Editor’s Note: A Certified financial planner emailed this analysis from Bloomberg to me (click below for the full document), “If you’re confused by how the Republican tax bill will affect you, you’re not alone. “The final version rewrites the tax code in dozens of … Continue reading
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Perfect
Edward Christopher Sheeran, MBE is an English singer, songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. Sheeran was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk. He has performed here in Seattle at Century Link Stadium.
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Skyline’s Liz French at the 5th Avenue (2014)
Liz French did a great presentation on vaudeville last Wednesday. Some got to see this clip of her performance in 5th Avenue Theater’s production of A Christmas Story back in 2014. Wow, what talent!
Exhibit at the Summit – honoring residents
By Nicole Brodeur in the Seattle Times: “We don’t know how good we have it with our cellphones and bike shares. Our labor laws and dating apps. Our good hips and sharp eyes. And yet, the residents of The Summit … Continue reading
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Skyline trip to Winterfest
Thinking of taking the trip to Winterfest on December 29? That annual experience at the Seattle Center with the train village, the ice skaters, the cute kids, and all the food, people-watching, and holiday decorations you could want? If you’ve … Continue reading
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Most views on this blog for the past 365 days
Top Posts for 365 days ending 2017-12-19 (Summarized) Daily there are about 50 views of the blog 2016-12-19 to Today (Pete Seger would be pleased he’s #7 – he’s smiling down at us) Title Views Home page / Archives 5,917 … Continue reading
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What next will Skyliners do?
Here’s a pic of the empty cups after hot coco, coffee and tea were consumed by Skyliners after a walk at Greenlake. They were trying to see how tall they could make it. Isn’t it fun to be young again!
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Olympic Tower Update is on the Portal
A video update presentation about the Olympic Tower is on the Skyline Resident Portal. To access it do the following: log on to the portal; click on “Our Community”; then click on “Media”; then scroll down to “Olympic Tower update … Continue reading
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Terms the CDC now can’t use – doublethink is upon us or is it “virtual unreality?”
From the Seattle Times: “Policy analysts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta were told of the list of forbidden words at a meeting Thursday with senior CDC officials who oversee the budget, according to an … Continue reading
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The Family That Built an Empire of Pain
The New Yorker has a lengthy feature article about the Sackler family. You might say, “Who are they?” Staying definitely under the radar, this wealthy dynasty (with fortunes greater than the Rockefellers) own and operate Purdue Pharma, the company largely responsible … Continue reading
State bar recommends disciplinary hearing for Lindquist over murder-trial TV appearance
Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Linquist has a running history of complaints about his management style which tends toward favoritism and self-promotion. The Bar Association has not acted and a recall attempt never quite got off the ground. I’m sure he’d … Continue reading