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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Margaret Fuller and the seaside spiritual experience
Photo from the beach in Coronado, California Editor’s Note: I didn’t realize until recently what an interesting and progressive woman Margaret Fuller was. Very much a part of the Transcendentalist movement I found her thoughts very profound. Here is a … Continue reading
Resident’s annual book give-away (and take-away) October 1st
Our 3rd Annual Book Give-away will be on October 1 From Betsy Hanson: This means you need to start right now to screen your book shelves for all your surplus books and DVDs. We will start collecting them on Sept. … Continue reading
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Amazon Plans to Lower Some Prices at Whole Foods
From the NYT: “SEATTLE — The era of Whole Paycheck, the derisive nickname for Whole Foods, may be drawing to a close. Amazon, which takes control of the upscale grocer on Monday, intends to slash prices the same day. The … Continue reading
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Hearing aids at the Mall – progress in much less expensive hearing aids
From the NYT: “A few years hence, when you’ve finally tired of turning up the TV volume and making dinner reservations at 5:30 p.m. because any later and the place gets too loud, you may go shopping. Perhaps you’ll head … Continue reading
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A lethal injection
I entered the exam room as an intravenous catheter was being inserted expertly. The procedure had been explained to me. I wanted to be there to comfort my friend in his last moments. Life had been getting difficult and the … Continue reading
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The deep seas are alive with light
From the NYT: “People think bioluminescence is some kind of exotic characteristic,” said Séverine Martini, a marine biologist and lead author of the study, published this year in Scientific Reports. “Even oceanographers don’t realize that it’s common.” Her own awakening came one night … Continue reading
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L’Aria – September Issue
Please check out the latest Seattle Opera Guild publication (L’Aria) on the Opera page above – or click the link here L’Aria Sept 2017 FINAL! From Ann Milam
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Trump Says Sun Equally to Blame for Blocking Moon
Satire from Andy Borowitz in the New Yorker: WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—Attacking the media for its “very unfair” coverage of Monday’s solar eclipse, Donald J. Trump said on Saturday that the sun was equally to blame for blocking the moon. … Continue reading
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Can we stop antibiotics earlier than prescribed?
Why do so many prescriptions say, “Take for 10 days” or “Take for 7 days”? Well, we have 10 fingers and there are 7 days in a week. These are historic guesses because often the answers haven’t been critically studied. … Continue reading
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Primum Non Nocere
One of the first tenets of medicine is “Do No Harm.” Yet, the incentives in medicine (fee for procedure) often leads to too much being done. For example my brother recently had a second total knee replacement. Yes he’s overweight … Continue reading
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The USS Indianapolis is found after 72 years
Paul Allen’s team has located the final resting place of the Indianapolis, the subject of intrigue, disaster, lives lost and a controversial court-marshal.
Should we record the visit with our doctor?
I used to be a bit nervous when a patient would ask if they could record our visit. Could it be made public, put up on YouTube or used in a later lawsuit? But in reality, it might be a … Continue reading
Square Dance in the Park – Thursday
We are having a square dance and you should join us because dancing is fun and summer is almost over so let’s have fun! Delicious Beer from Optimism Brewery * all proceeds go to the Park! Plus and other fizzy beverages for … Continue reading
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A Conservative’s mea culpa
When we strongly believe in a person or cause, it’s so hard to admit that we were wrong. My parents, good Ohio Republicans, were devastated by Nixon’s betrayal to our country and the Presidency. That was then. Now we hear … Continue reading
Rattlesnake Ledge
Today’s view from the ledge above Rattlesnake Lake near North Bend, part of the I-90 Mountains to Sound Greenway. Tours are available to the nearby Cedar River Watershed and Chester Morse Lake – a major source of our local water. … Continue reading
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Price increase notice – America the Beautiful pass – going from $10 to $80
From Barb Williams: On August 28, 2017, the price of the America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass will increase from $10 to $80. The pass provides access to more than 2,000 recreation sites, … Continue reading
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from Gordon Gray – thanks! Also, for more about eclipses from the Smithsonian (via Ann Milam), click here.
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Dueling Banjos
Dueling Banjos – Glen Campbell and Ashley Campbell Glen Campbell Farewell and Tribute Show Hollywood Bowl 6-24-12 (actually banjo vs guitar!) Ed Confession: Yes, I like the 5 string banjo!
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Mendeleev: The chemist, the vodka and the hot-air balloon
From Ann Milam: Click here for the article on line. “Dmitri Ivanovich Mendeleev (1834-1907) a Russian chemist who created the periodic table of elements. The table went on to have the same transformative effect on the world of science as … Continue reading
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Bars in Scotland are different
From Al MacRae: For more signs click here!
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